That looks like some good advice Mike. Thanks for sharing.

From a pianist's perspective:

However, be careful. Not everyone's endowed with huge hands like Rachmaninoff (some have Wanda Landowska hands). I can stretch to 10ths on the keyboard. Though it probably caused the carpal tunnel affecting my right hand. For those that can't (without it being painful), jumping (breaking) the 10th interval is acceptable. Some pianists even have trouble reaching an octave. Again, instead of stretching, break or jump the interval.

Best, John smile