This right-hand pinky that looks like an antenna

Mozzati, piano technique exercises

http://www.libreriamelos.it/it/prodotti/pianoforte-metodi-e-studi/mozzati-esercizi-di-tecnica-pianistica-ricordi

There are exercises for finger independence.

It cannot be said without having seen you. Rely on a good teacher, capable of addressing your technical problems. I would be curious to see you play to understand the nature of the problem.

Antonio2000 wrote:

I have been playing the piano for 3 years

I have a problem that I just cannot overcome

The pinky of my right hand always tends to lift, pointing upwards especially during fast passages but not only.

Are there specific exercises for finger control? What can be done concretely to eliminate the problem?

Additionally, I would like to know how to increase the strength of both hands, especially the fingers

Mine are slender even though I easily reach a tenth

I have difficulty, for example, performing Rachmaninov's Prelude Op. 23 No. 5, because in both the arpeggiated part and the chords, I cannot play deep into the keys. I have also tried practicing slowly and without problems, but when I bring it up to speed, there is nothing to do; I cannot push all the way down

Thank you

To me, the effect of a raised pinky indicates an incomplete relaxation of the organs used for playing. Obviously, I have never heard you play, but if you have been playing for 3 years (self-taught?), perhaps Rachmaninov's Prelude Op. 23 No. 5 is a bit daring, especially in view of the problems you describe.

Let's say that at one to three years, one could typically play more or less well:

- studies from various collections: for example Duvernois, Czerny, Pozzoli, Heller, etc.

- Bach, two-part inventions and pieces from French or English suites.

- Sonatinas and easy sonatas from the classical period

- Scales and Arpeggios

- Certainly some pieces from the romantic period

Here you can find some ideas

http://www.pianoconcerto.it/forum/index.php?/topic/3305-scuola-di-pianoforte-principale-programmi-di-studio/

Thank you for the answers

I believe the problem lies in the fact that (to my knowledge, or almost to my teacher's) I started tackling rather complex scores very early on, given my aptitude and ability to read sheet music

In the long run, this must have stiffened the joints a bit or created a state of tension in the hands

I hope to resolve it with time and the right exercises

Responding to Frank, I brilliantly passed the B certification, and now I am starting to study for the C, although school gives me little time

I have an additional question that is haunting me

In your opinion, also in light of the changes made by the new regulations, which have doubled the number of subjects to be studied at the conservatory, I wonder if it might be better to attend a piano academy instead, if one wants to pursue a career as a concert performer

It seems to me that between somewhat skewed schedules and complementary subjects, there is a risk of playing the instrument too little

Moreover, during the final evaluation, the piano performance exam now counts very little, on par with ear training...

In any case, could you recommend an excellent conservatory (that is not Milan) or a high-level piano academy? (even abroad, but European)

I have heard of Imola and also saw something on YouTube, but it doesn't convince me much; it seems a bit like a decoy to me

Thank you

Aside from the fact that it's not about WHERE you study but with WHOM you study; you should probably join Balzani's class at the Milan Conservatory (assuming you have the requirements, there is a strict selection process).

Alternatively, still in Milan, I suggest the Pianofriends academy. I don't know how old you are, but there are twelve-year-olds there who play stratospheric pieces like gods. If you have skills as you think you do, give it a try because the kids are heavily followed and introduced to the world of concert performance (even at an international level).

http://www.pianofriends.eu/

ttw wrote:

Aside from the fact that it's not about WHERE you study but with WHOM you study; probably at the Milan Conservatory you should try to get into Balzani's class (assuming you have the requirements, there is a very strict selection process).

Alternatively, still in Milan, I suggest the Pianofriends academy. I don't know how old you are, but there are twelve-year-olds there who play stratospheric pieces like gods. If you have numbers as you think you do, give it a try because the kids are heavily followed and introduced to the world of concert performance (even at an international level).

http://www.pianofriends.eu/

Balzani was a student of Mozzati if I'm not mistaken, and I know (from what I've heard) that he is very active in promoting capable students.

Towards that end, as I wrote, Milan is not possible for me due to logistical and family reasons.

I am 16 years old and have been playing for three years