Learn how to move your body, so you can transition easily between playing in the higher, middle and lower octaves of the piano, without ending up in an awkward position.
This tutorial covers the three main components of movement you want to be aware of:
1) The transfer of weight from one sit bone to the other
2) The feeling of opening and closing around your waist as this transfer takes place
3) Maintaining a level position of your shoulders and head as you move from side to side
The more you expand your awareness of how your whole body contributes towards playing the piano, the easier it will be to facilitate and co-ordinate your movements, and, improve all aspects of your playing.
0:38 Arms and body must move in order to reach higher/lower octaves
1:18 Feel transfer of weight on sit bones
2:13 Exercise to help build awareness of sit bones
3:20 Pay attention to what is happening in your waist/lower ribs
4:18 Keep shoulders and head level as you move left to right
4:54 Integrating the movement patterns
6:43 Closing Summary