Having piano fingers refers to having long , slender and dexterous fingers , similar to those of a pianist . These types of fingers are ideal for playing the piano as they allow for better control , agility and speed on the keys .

Fingerings Stabilize Muscle Memory The earlier on you set fingerings, the easier it will be to learn the music. If your fingers are constantly guessing where to go, they will never learn what to do. Using different fingerings confuses the fingers and creates problems for muscle memory.

Start by placing your right thumb on Middle C. Then place your index finger on D, middle finger on E, ring finger on F, and little finger on G. Make sure you have the right-hand position, with your fingers slightly curled and your palm higher than the keyboard of the piano.

The first rule of piano fingering is that the shorter fingers play the longer keys, and the longer fingers play the shorter keys. The shorter fingers are the thumb and pinky, fingers 1 and 5. The longer fingers are the index, middle and ring fingers, fingers 2, 3 and 4.