Arm Weight — Theory
This video lesson forms part of the Arm Weight chapter of The PianoWell Program. Watch the lesson first, then continue with the complete written chapter for detailed study and practice.
About this lesson
Arm weight as free, flowing energy—light and effortless, never heavy or pressed.
Arm weight refers to the sensation of free, flowing energy within your body—not heaviness, pressure, or tension. True arm weight is light and effortless, and it lets the hands stay relaxed even in demanding passages while carrying natural waves of energy through phrasing and form.
What this lesson covers
- Sensing arm weight as free energy
- Transferring weight to the keyboard without pushing
Inside the Arm Weight chapter
The complete Arm Weight chapter, part of Volume I — Foundation: Mind & Body, continues beyond this video across theory and exercises. The written material carries a practice commitment of 5 of 5.
- Theory
- Exercises