finger exercises

Digit dexterity drills

Finger exercises are repetitive movements designed to develop dexterity, strength, or flexibility in the fingers.

Pianists and guitarists practice finger exercises to build technique: She started each practice session with finger exercises.

The term extends to any routine warm-up activity, mental or physical, that prepares for more demanding work.

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scales · dexterity · resistance bands · chords · legato · articulation · touch control · phrasing · sheet music · piano keys · keyboard · daily practice · practice · fingertips · dynamics · stretching · limbering up · tendons

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