Thumb-Under Technique
This video lesson forms part of the Thumb-Under Technique chapter of The PianoWell Program. Watch the lesson first, then continue with the complete written chapter for detailed study and practice.
About this lesson
The rolling motions of the thumb-under technique in scales and arpeggios.
The thumb-under technique, explored through scales and arpeggios, turns awkward transitions into smooth, rolling motions. Guided by elbow shifts and wrist rolls—never the thumb in isolation—these motions become embedded in muscle memory.
What this lesson covers
- Developing thumb-under motion in scales and arpeggios
- Coordinating elbow and wrist rolls for smooth transitions
Inside the Thumb-Under Technique chapter
The complete Thumb-Under Technique chapter, part of Volume I — Foundation: Mind & Body, continues beyond this video across theory & practice, scales, and arpeggios. The written material carries a practice commitment of 5 of 5.
- Theory & Practice
- Scales
- Arpeggios