[PDF] Printable “Number System” Charts of Major/Minor Chords & Scales

How do you practice a chord on a piano?

Correct hand position, which changes for every group of notes or chord (see p.8), should be practised by means of held exercises. Place the five fingers on the adjacent keys CDEFG with the hand gently arched. Play each finger alone four times, then in alternating pairs (CDCD etc.).

What is the starting position of a piano?

Starting position. The arm is back and the wrist high, with the hand hanging loosely, but in position above the keys to be played. The arm straightens at the elbow, so that the forearm is pushed forwards, is not deliberately raised, but is thrown by the arm.

What are the best fingerings for a chord?

LH is visible in some occasions and is an abbreviation for left hand. The fingerings are recommendations, but they must not be the way you prefer to play a chord. What the best fingerings are can depend on the size of the hand and also the situation sometimes.

How do you play the upper half on a piano?

When playing the upper half, you are "thrusting" your hand towards the piano, and when playing the lower half, you are "pulling" the hand away from it. First, play the 4 notes during the upper half and return the hand to its original position using the lower half. This is the thrust motion for playing these 4 notes.