A fixed position of the wrist
Danger of treating all pupils the same, and of applying received theories of technique unquestioningly. Unrealistic standards of perfection from listening to edited performances on CD. A fixed position of the wrist. Strongly curved hand position – particularly with clenched fingertips. Returning to a full practice regimen after a holiday or other break from the instrument. My personal view is that more than four antique piano hours a day is unnecessary for most people if efficient practising techniques are used. I have not dealt with all the other kinds of pianists, such as orchestral players, lieder, duo and chamber music specialists and repetiteurs. I feel that more time spent on this results in fewer injuries and better informed performances.
