Taubman Technique Explained: Single vs Double Rotations at the Piano | Arm Impulses Part 2
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This week we will continue our series on arm impulses by examining the single and double rotations that underlie the Taubman approach. This is a very interesting and helpful way to unify the movements of the fingers with the hand and forearm and to organize yourself technically at the piano. Full disclosure: although I have a fair amount of familiarity with the approach, I am NOT a Taubman teacher. However, I do use the language and tools of the Taubman approach often in my teaching, and the problem-solving toolkit it provides students with is formidable.
If you want more information, check out these resources:
The Golandsky Institute's website: https://www.golandskyinstitute.org/
Their Youtube Channel: / thegolandskyinstitute
A more in depth summary of the approach by Benjamin Steinhardt: • Playing Deliciously: The Legacy and Teachi...
Introduction: 00:00
Disclaimer: 01:26
Aligning the Forearm, Hand and Finger: 02:03
Balancing on Each Finger: 04:48
Forearm Rotation: 05:52
Single and Double Rotations: 06:27
Timing: 09:46
Other Categories of Movement: 12:00
Conclusions: 13:08