How to Place Your Fingers Properly on Piano Keys

Memorize the piano finger numbering system.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Memorize the piano finger numbering system.

    Fingers are numbered to make it easier to write down finger placement on sheet music.

    It also helps explaining proper piano finger placement.

    The numbering of fingers is the same for both left and right hands.

    The numbering system is as follows:
    The thumb finger is number
    1.

    The index finger is number
    2.

    The middle finger is number
    3.

    The ring finger is number
    4.

    The pinky finger is number
    5.

Detailed Guide

Fingers are numbered to make it easier to write down finger placement on sheet music.

It also helps explaining proper piano finger placement.

The numbering of fingers is the same for both left and right hands.

The numbering system is as follows:
The thumb finger is number
1.

The index finger is number
2.

The middle finger is number
3.

The ring finger is number
4.

The pinky finger is number
5.

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