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The first thing you need to work on is how to sit correctly at the keyboard. Posture is very important, especially if you are playing for extended periods of time. How you hold your body can affect, and at the same time, be a product of your attitude towards the tune you are performing. Attitude is important. It can give you music and a little extra something. (Music playing)
Basically, I have a horrible posture, all hunched over and scrooge-like. I probably should not recommend it, but my hunched-over—a sort of “Dickensonian posture” as I call it—seems to help me draw me in a melancholy, moody feel. Now, that is a dig in, and do not mess with me, Phil. (Music playing) Depending on the style of music, especially when I am playing in front of an audience, unconsciously it feels that way to me because it looks completely ridiculous and uncomfortable to everyone else, but it makes me feel good.
I personally would not feel right sitting up straight and grinning at the audience every few seconds, but if that feels right for you then go for it. However, to avoid backaches especially when practicing, I advice you sitting in the classic piano-playing posture, which is I am told looks something like this. Keep your back straight, your feet resting firmly on the floor, your forearms and hands should be parallel to the ground with your hands slightly arched and relaxed.
You need a decent chair of the correct height to sit on. A classic piano bench which does not have a back is approximately 90 meters high by 30 inches wide. It is best if you can use an adjustable bench or a chair to find and tune your comfort level. I often use a drum stool on the road because they are adjustable and easy to carry to gigs. But for home, a bench or chair works best.
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