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by alex-moon 1180 days ago
Concert pianists traditionally avoid using the pinkies because they're weak fingers.

Horowitz famously leaves his pinky curled most of the time: https://youtu.be/9LqdfjZYEVE

Watch closely how Gould will press a key with his ring finger and then switch to the pinky to hold it: https://youtu.be/p4yAB37wG5s