Playing Techniques for Piano Pieces

The video tutorial provides a detailed walkthrough of playing 'This Old Man' on the piano. It begins with an introduction and playthrough of the piece, followed by a focus on measure three, explaining the hand positioning and the cross over technique for the left hand. The tutorial concludes with an explanation of the D major positioning and how to rest the fingers properly.

What is the title of the piece being played in the tutorial?

• Mary Had a Little Lamb

• This Old Man

• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

• Jingle Bells

In measure three, which hand crosses over to play the B note?

• Both hands

• Left hand

• Neither hand

• Right hand

What finger is used to cross over and play the B note in measure three?

• Index finger

• Thumb

• Ring finger

• Middle finger

What should you avoid doing with your thumb when playing the B note in measure three?

• Using it to play F

• Crossing it over

• Moving it up to play B

• Keeping it stationary

What is the hand position for both parts of the song?

• A minor scale

• G major scale

• C major scale

• D major scale