Rest the left foot further back from the left-foot pedal, as the left pedal is not used frequently. Imagine holding an apple in your hands. Your hands are now cup-shaped and the fingers bent and rounded. Rest the tips of your fingers vertically on the white keys. Finger positions are only approximate and may have to be adjusted when black keys or certain styles are involved.
Some players prefer a high seat, others a low one.
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