[musictlk] piano question

[Anne Martin]

Kelsey,

Don't worry about that.  If you need to use your thumb, then do it.  Play,
and enjoy it!
Anne
-----Original Message-----
From: musictlk [mailto:musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kelsey
Nicolay via musictlk
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 10:57 AM
To: musictlk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [musictlk] piano question

Hello,
I used to take piano lessons, but I've taken a break while job 
searching.  I'm looking to get back into playing for fun, not 
taking lessons or anything.  However, I have a question for you.  
I was told by my former piano teacher that you should avoid 
playing black keys with your thumb or pinky whenever possible.  
However, sometimes you cannot avoid using your thumb or pinky 
since you wouldn't have enough fingers to play the chord.  
Therefore, how do you accomplish playing a black key with your 
thumb or pinky without having to twist your arm in weird ways to 
make it comfortable? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Kelsey Nicolay

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