finger independence
English composer
Definition
The ability of each finger to move freely and at full strength without causing involuntary movement in the adjacent fingers. The basis of Czerny's entire technical pedagogy.
Interpretive Guidance
Work on finger independence by practising sustained notes in one hand (holding fingers down on keys) while the other fingers play runs above them. In Op. 740, the double-note études build independence by requiring two fingers to move simultaneously with equal weight. Never allow fingers to curl inward or fly upward excessively.