Piano technique - Book, dvd, a study guide, dvd demo, cd's

9 years ago by A Pianist

I would like to know what do you think of Ratimir's recordings? Here is a link to his mp3 files on our website. Feel free to post you comments!

Improvements To The Book?

9 years ago by A Pianist

I would like to know your thoughts about the following: what is missing for you in the book? What needs to be addressed more fully, or in a different way? What hasn't been addressed at all that needs to be? If I were to do another book, what would you like to see included in the material?

Here's Another One: Misha Dacic

9 years ago by A Pianist

New Videos Uploaded

9 years ago by A Pianist

Dear forum members, We produced the new set of videos and called it: The Alan Fraser Piano Technique Master Class: Linz Austria 10/2008 There are 10 new videos and you can check them at my youtube channel.

A Study Guide Is Availabe Now!

9 years ago by A Pianist

We are really pleased to announce that A Study Guide to The Craft of Piano Playing is now available from Maple Grove Music Productions. Please visit to place your order! Wishing you much pleasure and ease of learning with the Study Guide, Jovan Haji-Djurich General Manager Maple Grove Music Productions

Honing The Pianistic Self Image: Skeletal Piano Technique

9 years ago by A Pianist

I am happy to bring good tidings! My latest book has been published and is available on our site. Just go to this page and place your order if you want a copy. I'll be interested to hear back from our forum members - your impressions, criticisms, things you learned from it, things that are clear, things that ar...

Schumann Humoreske - Honing The Pianistic Self-image

9 years ago by A Pianist

Ah, ok. In this way, I understand. Thank you

Scriabin 3rd Sonata

9 years ago by A Pianist

Your Russian recital cd is awesome,i like it so much. Best regards!!

Book And DVD

9 years ago by A Pianist

Hi, I ordered the book. And now I have watched the DVD demo and I am interested in the DVD too. I wonder what are the advantages to have both (the disadvantage I know being paying more :^)? Thanks! Mike

Salutation To "The Craft Of Piano Playing"

9 years ago by A Pianist

hi everyone, I'm from Hong Kong, and new to this forum. It's nice to found this forum! First, about how I came to Alan fraser's book: I am a scientifically inclined person, but have a great passion in classical music (at the amateur level, of course) However, I started my piano education very late and have a poor...

Is Alan Fraser Writing A Second Book?

9 years ago by A Pianist

I've learnt many months ago that Alan Fraser is writing a second book. But later on the notice of his homepage disappeared. Did he change his mind and work on the DVD instead?

WhoIsItFor

9 years ago by A Pianist

Hello Forum I am somewhat reluctant to post in this forum because this could suggest that I am in the same legue - as far as piano playing goes - as the other posters. This could not be further from the truth! Having dabbled at the piano as a schoolkid some 40 years ago with some intermediate attemps to get started ag...

Free Scores Of Horowitz's Transcription

9 years ago by A Pianist

Not sure if these are "faithful" records of Horowitz's transcriptions. The edition doesn't seem good, but as they are free, what more can we ask for?

More Clips, Videos?

9 years ago by A Pianist

Hi, I was wondering if there are more clips of the movie or maybe another demo? Thanks, zach

Buying Book And DVD In Asia (Thailand)

9 years ago by A Pianist

Hi I live in Thailand. Is there an Asian reseller of both Book and DVD? Thanks Stuart

Approach To The DVD

9 years ago by A Pianist

I just received the dvd and really, really like it. I have a question about how to approach it. Should I sit with it and get the techniques down before I get back to shedding the pieces I'm trying to learn or should I take it bit by bit? Thanks, Matt

When To Expect My DVD

9 years ago by A Pianist

I'M ANXIOUS!!! I really want to watch this DVD. after watching the demo on youTube. Maaaan.... I just really wanna watch it. How long will it take the DVD to get to me in California? I got the shipment notification on monday. Is there anyway I could track the item...? i DO know I'm far away. thanks.

Book Or DVD And Other Advice

9 years ago by A Pianist

I hope my story is interesting enough to justify troubling you for some advice. I was a keen pianist at school. In my only public performance I played the C sharp minor fantasie impromptu. When I went out to work I more or less dropped the piano for 25 years. Now I have decided to give it another go. I bough...

Ordered The DVD

9 years ago by A Pianist

I ordered the DVD just now, I'm very happy with this decision and look forward to start working with it. I read also the blog at and can relate with this story very well: wanting to play the more bigger works but never to be able to because of technical limitations. In my case, I feel that the biggest limitation i...

How Do I Pay For My DVD?

9 years ago by A Pianist

When I ordered the DVD I thought it would be charged to my PayPal or credit card account, but it wasn't. The DVD arrived anyway. (And I like it!) I wasn't charged for it, but I received a bill from Jovan to be paid by check in €uros. I live in theU$A. I need advice. Laird

Alan Fraser's Second Book

9 years ago by A Pianist

HONING THE PIANISTIC SELF IMAGE: SKELETAL BASED PIANO TECHNIQUE When will this book be available?

English Subtitles Missing... I'm Not Happy...

9 years ago by A Pianist

Yesterday I have received my copy of your interesting DVD. It is a very nice product but I have noted with a bit of disappointment that contrary at what reported on Maple Grove Web Site: "... the PAL DVD itself has menus and subtitles i." the English subtitles are missing... ;-( I am Italian (and first to...

Grasping At The Piano (chapter 13) - Piece At The End?

9 years ago by A Pianist

Dear Alan, I have a burning question:- What is the piece that you finish chapter 13 "Grasping at the Piano"? I thought it may be a Bach Prelude/Fugue, but I can't identify it. I must learn this piece ----- Please Help!!!! Regards EJR

Feedback From A Guitarist

9 years ago by A Pianist

I'm a guitarist, not a pianist, who has watched the demo and is now waiting for the dvd and book to arrive. Already my legato is better, as is my ability to extend my left-hand (my fretting hand) to comfortably reach what had been difficult. With my new awareness of my hands I have also discovered a few easier fingerin...

New Edition To The DVD?

9 years ago by A Pianist

Hi Alan, I've read some of the posts and there are certain places where you stated that things you said on your DVD are wrong; one post I can recall is under Student Evaluation you were helping a guy by the name of Bangity and when discussing octaves you said that now you learned more about the thumb and the way you pr...