Forum of the Saxes

musicalprodigy · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 119

can anyone give me any tips on keeping fingers close to the keys?

JPSaxMan · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:29 pm Post subject:

Two words; Self Control...it's really a mental matter IMO...just keep your fingers glued to the keys and keep reminding yourself not to move them...and before long you won't even have to think about it Cool

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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

musicalprodigy · Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 119

thanks :smile:

Bariman · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 4:27 pm Post subject:

JP's right, there's really nothing else to say. Just a habit thing I guess.

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JPSaxMan · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:06 pm Post subject:

I've been more focused on not 'flying' as it's called for like, almost a month maybe since I've been taking private lessons (which help a ton) and I've noticed I can do faster/more challenging passages with a bit more ease. Cool

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Music Education (BME) Major-2011
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Bariman · Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:40 pm Post subject:

It's the same thing as stringed instruments. If you want to play faster, keep your fingers on the keys/fingerboard.

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Guest · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:44 pm Post subject:

Hey, I've had this problem too, and found a great way to solve it: sellotape. (sticky tape?! don't know what americans call it :P!) but seriously. You know if you get a friend to sellotape your fingers to the keys a couple of times (make sure you do not injure your sax when doing this) you get the feel of it... and darned it hurts so much when youtake it off you'll never let them off again.