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Are long fingers good to have for playing piano?

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Dr. Richard Roberts answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: to be a concert pianist, being able to hit a twelfth with no difficulty is big. They are also important for olympic swimmers. They reach farther with each stroke, so have a big advantage. Michael Phelps had unusually long arms for his body height. If he had had shorter arms, you would not recognize his name.

Answered 8/8/2015

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