Why Your Shoulder Hurts When Playing Piano Explained

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Shoulder pain is a common issue many pianists face, both beginners and advanced players alike.

In this video, we explore the real reason why your shoulder hurts when playing the piano and how small changes in your technique can provide immediate relief.

Understanding the source of this discomfort is the first step in eliminating it for good.

The problem often lies in how you initiate your movements. Many pianists subconsciously lead their arm motion from the shoulder rather than from the wrist and fingers.

When your shoulder becomes the primary source of motion, it gets overworked quickly.

This leads to unnecessary muscle tension and eventually discomfort or pain. It’s not just bad for your playing, but can also limit how expressively and efficiently you use your arms.

By making your fingers and wrist the leaders in motion, your shoulders become followers.

This change makes your playing more economical, fluid, and less physically demanding. It’s a subtle adjustment with a huge impact.

Players who shift to finger-led motion often notice immediate improvements in comfort and technique.

This also brings long-term health benefits by preventing repetitive strain and overuse injuries.

Piano posture is key to reducing strain on your body. Sit with balanced alignment and stay mindful of how your arms and hands feel during practice.

Use gravity and natural weight, not muscular effort, to play. If your movements feel forced or stiff, it’s a sign that your technique may be shoulder-driven.

Reinforcing correct movement patterns during practice builds muscle memory and helps prevent pain before it starts.

This video breaks down in simple terms where your movement should begin and how to self-check your current habits.

You’ll gain a practical and repeatable way to test whether you’re moving from your fingers or overworking your shoulder.

Learning this early in your piano journey can save years of physical strain. And for experienced players, correcting this issue can unlock better dynamics, faster recovery time, and a longer playing life.

Whether you’re polishing Chopin or just starting with scales, healthy piano playing begins with proper motion control. Arm and shoulder discomfort does not have to be part of your playing experience.

There is a better and pain-free way to play, and it starts with awareness and slight technical shifts.

If you want to build sustainable technique while avoiding shoulder injuries, this lesson offers a must-know strategy used by professionals and educators alike.

Send this to a pianist friend who constantly rolls out their tight shoulders. Trust us, this one principle will change the way they approach their playing.

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Hi, I'm Helen Aun! I'm a peak performance coach, Alexander Technique teacher, and business mentor for pianists and piano teachers. With over 25 years of experience as a professional pianist and educator, I help musicians play with confidence and ease, and build successful careers.

What I Do:
Founder of The Helen Aun Institute, dedicated to helping pianists thrive artistically and financially.
Help pianists overcome performance anxiety and physical pain.

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