I Love the Piano

Anyone who plays piano here?.

I've been working on arpeggios and scales daily to focus on technique and speed. I sort of hit a wall using thumb under technique at faster speeds when its a 2-3 note gap, I find it easier and more effective to use thumb over/jump my thumb to where it needs to be. Thumb under is no problem for me at med-slow speeds.

I've read that some people suggest using thumb over for faster runs when its required and it seems to feel better and makes more sense to me.

I'm still going to practice thumb under in that context but I wanted to get some advice from other people. Is that just a hurdle to overcome? or am I right in what i'm doing?. Thanks

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Effloresce · 26-30, F

I think it’s mostly all about preference and what you’ve had the most experience with when it comes to practicing that technique. I was always taught thumb under, and now I can play all of my technique exercises at fast speeds using that, but the other way is perfectly fine too. For me though, I’m so used to thumb under that it’s not even something I think about anymore when playing

Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M

@Effloresce Ah thanks, I'm going to get proficient at both then.
I've only been self learning since October so I'm not at a point where i'm supposed to be fast anyway. Just trying to make sure I'm not teaching myself bad habits.

Effloresce · 26-30, F

@Ryannnnnn best of luck on your endeavors:) learning the piano is such a rewarding experience.

Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M

@Effloresce Thanks :) I've been wanting to for a decade. You get a feel from minor 9th and major 7th chords that you just can't get on guitar 🤤