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1. Which of the following would NOT help with good left-right positioning?
   1. placing the hands on the bench
   2. pushing off with the right or left foot
   3. sliding up or down on the bench
   4. pushing off with the fingers on the keys
   5. grasping the key cheeks
2. You feel like you have to press your legs into the bench or lean forward to play a natural pedal key with the heel. Adjusting your position along which axis would be most likely to solve this problem?
   1. left-right (centering)
   2. up-down (bench height)
   3. forward-back (position of bench or person)
3. If you do not have access to an adjustable bench, which of the following might be an appropriate means of adjusting the bench height?
   1. Arrange for the bench to be shortened.
   2. Place the bench on 1“x4” board(s).
   3. Acquire slotted finished wood base pieces into which the bench legs can fit.
   4. all of the above
   5. b. and c. only
4. Positioning the bench and body correctly along one axis will have the following result: When your hands and feet are suspended over the keys, you feel supported under your legs, but still have plenty of room for the feet to pass by each other. Which axis?
   1. left-right
   2. up-down
   3. forward-back
5. In general, what would be the best response and attitude if pain were to develop in the hands, shoulders, or back during practice?
   1. Take a five-minute break and then continue. Pain in practice is only a concern if it is extreme.
   2. Determine the cause and treat it. Practicing through pain can cause serious injury.
   3. Continue. Pain is a natural result of exercise, and indicates healthy muscular growth.

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