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1 Posture and Setup

Getting set up at the piano involves two dimensions: height and distance.

  1. Sit at a height that allows your elbows to be approximately level with the key surface when playing. Sit tall and allow your shoulders to relax. Feel your sit-bones balanced on the bench.

  1. To find the right distance from the keyboard, extend your arms straight ahead so your fists touch the fallboard.

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