Finger Independence

Lesson 1

Goal:

Develop precise, isolated control of each finger to move or hold notes independently without affecting others.

Instructions:

• Select the following stops on your organ: 

  • • Great: Diapason 8 (Principal 8) and Octave 4 (Prestant 4) 

• Watch the demonstration video for each exercise and practice the technique as shown.

• Hand Position:

  • • Keep fingers curved and relaxed.

    • Rest all fingers lightly on the keys, even those not in use.

    • Avoid tension in the wrists, forearms, or shoulders.

• Practice slowly at first.

• Hold notes with designated fingers while others move.

• Ensure inactive fingers stay in contact—not collapsing or lifting unnecessarily.

• Increase tempo only when accuracy and control are consistent.

Daily Practice Recommendation:

• 2–3 minutes per day is sufficient. Short, focused practice over time will strengthen finger independence and overall manual technique.