Introduction to the left and right fingering methods of the 61-key electronic keyboard

For example:

To practice the C major scale in an octave range, use 3-5 fingerings on the right hand for upward movement, that is, 1.2.3.1.2.3.4.5, and 5 for downward movement. -3 fingering, that is, 5.4.3.2.1.3.2.1 fingering. Use the 5-3 fingering method for the left hand to move upward, that is, 5.4.3.2.1.3.2.1. For downward movements, you can use the 3-5 fingering method, that is, 1.2.3.1.2.3.4.5.

If you practice the C major scale for more than one octave, you can use the 3-4 fingering method for the upward movement of your right hand, that is, 1.2.3.1.2.3.4.1.2.3.1.2.3.4 (for the last note in the upward movement, you need to use 5 fingers), use 4-3 fingering for the downward movement, that is, 4.3.2.1.3.2.1.4.3.2.1.3.2.1 fingers (5 fingers are required for the first note of the downward movement).

Similarly, the 4-3 fingering method can still be used for the upward movement of the left hand, that is, 4.3.2.1.3.2.1.4.3.2.1 fingers (5 fingers are needed for the first note of the upward movement). When the left hand moves downward, you can use 3-4 fingering, that is, 1.2.3.1.2.3.4.1.2.3.1.2.3.4 fingers (5 fingers are needed for the last note of the downward movement).

These fingering methods are not only convenient for playing the C major scale, but also convenient for playing the D major, E major, G major, A major, and B major scales. . But for F major, it needs to be changed to 4-3 fingering for upward movement, that is, 1.2.3.4.1.2.3.1.2.3.4.1.2.3. For downward movements, use the 3-4 fingering method, 4.3.2.1.3.2.1.4.3.2.1.3.2.1.

The multi-fingered chord fingering table of the electronic keyboard and the fingering of the music score are all based on practice, and based on your own conditions and the requirements of the music (such as speed, weight, priority...) . In the training of electronic keyboard, it mainly includes five aspects of practice, namely: basic fingering practice, etude practice, performance repertoire practice, improvisation practice, and audition practice.

The most basic training is the practice of basic fingering skills. The so-called fingering practice refers to: rationally organizing the playing training of each pitch on the keyboard into practice items such as scales, chords, and lutes through standardized fingering. This is the basis for other types of exercises. The more solid and comprehensive this training is, the better the foundation will be for learning other musical works in the future, and the more capable you will be of mastering various styles of musical works technically and performing on the stage. Or improvise with confidence.

Extended information:

How to finger the 61 keys of the electronic keyboard?

1. The fingers are naturally bent and form a semicircle with the palm, which is like a ball held in the air.

2. The metacarpal joint (usually called the third joint) and all finger joints should be raised, and the most common collapse of the first and third finger joints (metacarpal joints) should be avoided and corrected. Concave shape. ?

3. The fingers should be naturally separated. In principle, one finger should be aligned with one key.

4. The entire hand (from the entire forearm to the hand) should be placed on the piano in a horizontal position, and the fingers should be aligned parallel to the keys, and the big finger should be placed on the keys.

5. The basic position of the finger touching the key should be about half of the distance between the white key and the black key. When touching the black key, the whole hand should move forward to the black key position, and the black key should be played at the front of the key. ?

6. The fingertips are required to fall on the keys, and the fingertips cannot be used; Don't swing your wrist, unless you're practicing "falling roll"; don't let your hands lie on the piano. ?

Functional classification

Home electronic keyboards are mid- to low-end “arranger keyboards”. Mid- to high-end arranger keyboards play an important role in modern pop bands. Members of the electronic keyboard category that focus on music production are called "electronic synthesizers". For good arranger keyboards and electronic synthesizers, people can edit and modify the timbres and rhythm styles themselves, and even transfer them to computers to share these timbres and rhythms with others through the Internet. Instruments made using electronic technology that feel like a piano are called "electronic pianos" or "digital pianos."

The electronic keyboard used by beginners generally has 61 keys, and this type of electronic keyboard accounts for the majority in various piano stores. In addition, there are popular or amateur electronic keyboards ranging from 76 keys to 88 keys. This type of piano is very common in various children's electronic keyboard competitions in China. The commonly used pianos for beginners are Midori's a800/Yamaha KB290. For slightly better ones, PSR-S650/KORG Pa600/Mideli A1000 are recommended. For better ones, PSR-S750, Tyros, and KORG's Pa3X are recommended.

Electronic keyboards are updated very quickly, because electronic keyboards are also digital products and require application data. Tyros 1 does not support the tone files and accompaniment files of Tyros 4. Although you can rely on format conversion, it still won't produce good results. Therefore, it is better to buy new electronic keyboards than old ones. When buying a piano, you need to consider what you can afford.

Most of the electronic keyboard teaching materials use the fourth set of teaching materials from the Chinese Musicians Association. (Amateur, ***Level 10) In addition, each provincial art college also has its own grade examination, and the number of levels varies. In the newly compiled fourth set of teaching materials, many new songs have been added, and the difficulty has been slightly lowered.

Grading classification

Currently, my country’s “national version” of amateur electronic piano grading exams has Level 10 as the highest level, and the “Shanghai version” also has Level 10 as the highest level. The Central Conservatory of Music’s external grading exams Level 9 is the highest level. No matter which one, the general procedure is to use 1, 2, and 3 as beginners, 4, 5, 6, and 7 as intermediate, and 8, 9, and 10 as advanced.

Generally speaking, the procedures are different and the exams have different requirements for students. For example, if you also play wrong notes, you will be more tolerant for beginners. As long as you don't play the whole song beyond recognition, you can grasp the main rhythm points, and there are not many wrong notes, you can generally pass it. However, if you play at a high level In the exam, if there are consecutive segments of wrong sounds, you will definitely fail.

Junior students (including Level 1, 2, and 3) should pay attention to the following aspects during the exam:

1. Correct hand shape; 2. Read the score accurately (including key signatures, temporary marks, and left-hand chords); 3. Do not cause misalignment between the melody and the accompaniment, that is, the stress point of each measure is inconsistent. If you do the above 3 points, it will not be a problem to pass. On the contrary, if the music or etudes are played beyond recognition, then they have not reached the most basic qualification line and will be rated as unqualified. Of course, if everything is done well and the students are very expressive in every phrase and light sound when playing the music, they can achieve excellent results.

Intermediate level students (including Level 4, 5, 6, and 7) should pay attention to the following aspects during the exam:

1. Basic skills must be excellent. This includes scale training and etude techniques. The requirement for students is that there is no technical burden in playing, such as: stiff fingers and unsmooth running. This depends on how well students practice basic skills at the elementary level. If the hand shape is not mastered well at the elementary stage, it will not be possible at the intermediate stage. This will expose hand defects.

Therefore, we especially recommend that students lay a solid foundation in the primary stage. The students' fingers cannot stand firmly and cannot move their fingers. In intermediate skill training, there are certain requirements for speed, and you cannot play at a slower speed than the speed marked in the music score. If a student's performance has no wrong notes but the speed is too slow, the examiner will consider the student's performance to have not reached the intermediate level and he will not be qualified.

2. The problem of wrong pronunciation. At the intermediate level, students can barely pass the test if they make a small number of wrong notes and have no principled errors (such as tonality, etc.) when playing.

Advanced students (including grades 8, 9, and 10) should pay attention to the following aspects during the exam:

1. Performance method. Advanced students should have no problem at all with their playing methods. Including the running of the fingers, the smoothness of the notes, and the speed of running, all should meet the standards on the music score. If the student does not use the correct playing method and the playing speed cannot meet the standards, he will not pass.

2. The problem of wrong pronunciation.

At the advanced stage, no more partial mispronouncements are allowed, only two mispronouncements and one wrong rhythm are allowed. There should be no mistakes in reading music, but only small mistakes (such as scratches, bumps, etc.) that can occur in a moment during the performance.

3. The expressiveness of the music. In high-level examinations, musical expression should be ranked first. Especially in electronic keyboard examinations, high-level examinations often involve some large-scale music. The connection between each section is very important. Students cannot affect the integrity of the music just by changing the switch. In addition, the choice of timbre and rhythm are also very important. If a piece of music chooses a melody with a swing rhythm (SWING), the timbre must be suitable for this rhythm style. If the selection is not accurate, it will not meet the qualified standards. On the other hand, if the candidate's musical expression is very good and he makes some minor mistakes while playing, he can still be rated as excellent.

In the exam, students must accurately measure their own level and choose the correct level that suits them. They should not blindly skip several levels a year. This is not good for the children. Just imagine, your child has passed the 10th grade mark in elementary school. When he enters middle school, he has nothing to do. He no longer practices piano, and his basic skills are not strong. Soon he will forget everything. This in itself also loses the meaning of taking the exam.

Candidates should accurately identify their own level. If you applied for a higher level and barely passed the exam, I suggest you consolidate it and take the exam again to leave yourself some room. Therefore, we need to understand the grading examination, take the grading examination with a normal attitude, and measure our own music level. This is our purpose.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia - Electronic Keyboard