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Long fingers can be advantageous for playing certain pieces, especially those with wide stretches or complex passages. However, many successful pianists have average-sized or even smaller hands. Proper technique and practice can compensate for finger length limitations. It's more about flexibility, dexterity,...
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Long fingers can be advantageous for playing certain pieces, especially those with wide stretches or complex passages. However, many successful pianists have average-sized or even smaller hands. Proper technique and practice can compensate for finger length limitations. It's more about flexibility, dexterity, and coordination than just finger length. read less
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No, any length of fingers can play piano efficiently.
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Long fingers can be advantageous for playing certain pieces, especially those with wide stretches or complex passages. However, many successful pianists have average-sized or even smaller hands. Proper technique and practice can compensate for finger length limitations. It's more about flexibility,...
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Long fingers can be advantageous for playing certain pieces, especially those with wide stretches or complex passages. However, many successful pianists have average-sized or even smaller hands. Proper technique and practice can compensate for finger length limitations. It's more about flexibility, dexterity, and coordination than just finger length.

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