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The Roskell Warm-up Sequence
A 5-minute warm-up routine
Most pianists agree that it is important to warm up before playing, but those who do regular warm-ups tend to differ greatly in their views on what an effective warm-up might be. Some place their hands in warm water, others play scales or other exercises and some do more general physical stretches or gymnastic exercises. Doctors who specialise in helping musicians with injuries agree that to avoid injury, it is vital to bring a full supply of blood to the muscles before playing. It is not advisable to start practising any fast scales or studies if the...Sign in to view if you have purchased access to this content or see purchase options below.
Penelope Roskell
Penelope Roskell is equally renowned as a performer of international calibre and as an inspirational teacher and professor of piano at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She is the author of The Complete Pianist: From Healthy Technique to Natural Artistry and is the leading UK specialist in healthy piano playing. She holds a clinic at the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine for pianists with injuries and her guide to preventing and recovering from injury is available here.
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