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Here are some of the main piano techniques that every student should master:

1. Finger Placing and Curling: The right way to place your fingers on the keyboard is to start with the tip of your thumb on a key, then curl the remaining fingers as if you’re holding a small ball. Never flatten your fingers when playing the piano.

2. Hand positioning: Make sure your wrist is level with the keys, neither arched upwards nor downwards, and keep your fingers naturally arched.

3. Playing legato: Legato is a term that means playing the notes smoothly and connectedly. It is a good technique to start with for slow tempo pieces.

4. Playing staccato: Staccato is the opposite of legato and means that you should play the notes short and detached.

5. Scales and arpeggios: Regularly practicing scales and arpeggios will