Playing arpeggios should feel like… skiing? ⛷️ @PianistMagazine
Playing arpeggios should feel like… skiing? ⛷️  @PianistMagazine
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
If your arpeggios feel like a mountain climb rather than a smooth descent, you might be missing this 'thumb-under' secret.

In this clip, Graham Fitch uses Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capriccioso to demonstrate how a flexible wrist and a stable elbow can make even the most complex passages feel completely free and easy.

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Playing arpeggios should feel like… skiing? ⛷️

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