Liberate the body, mind and piano

Our piano tutor from London talked to us about The Grindea Technique – a revised version from the Healthy Piano Technique by Carola Grindea, (Edition Boosey & Hawkes, 2001).  Here is part of the technique for pianists for you to try:

Physical Tensions From Piano Playing
Exercise 1

• Raise both shoulders high up to the ears, counting slowly – 1, 2.
• Hold them to the position, counting – 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Let shoulders drop freely, counting – 1, 2.
• You should experience great release of tension in the neck and shoulders. Repeat exercise three times.

Exercise 2

• Swing both arms slowly in a circular movement holding the arms approximately 30 cm apart from each other.
• Forward – up above the head stretching the arms as much as possible.
• Backward – lateral, stretching the arms.
• Then drop them relaxed on each side of the body.

Our London tutor is Marina Petrov and can be easily found from her website on www.MyPianoLessons.co.uk.