Overuse of piano can affect your well being.

The awareness of the modern style of living can cause performers’ injuries is also important. This includes the use of mobile phones (texting), computers (typing and using the mouse), games, and extra stress due to the fast pace of every day living (trying to achieve too many things in one day). All use of fingers is in addition to your hours of daily piano practise and this could cause overuse.

A piano player should be also aware of their natural ability as well as hand and arm strength. Pianists with smaller or less stretchy hands should carefully choose the concert programme, combining various piano techniques, styles and textures. If not carefully considered, it could cause harm through fingers overworking or hands overstretching.

This article was written by our professional piano teacher from Islington in London – Marina Petrov. For more information on Marina’s piano lessons in London or online please go to www.MyPianoLessons.co.uk