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10 years ago by A Pianist in Readers and viewers emails
Just got this request for advice from pianist Albert Rossi... Dear Prof. Fraser, I have purchased your 2003 edition book and your DVD, and am writing to you to ask for a bit of further advice....
10 years ago by A Pianist in Piano teaching and pedagogy
Last week I was invited to a SantaCon Christmas party where EVERYTHING was into place (foooood!), except that they had Lady Gaga blasting over the speakers. Good thing I brought my roll up keys, so we...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Has anyone ever wondered whether sitting with one foot in front of the other makes us permanently favour the left buttock? And is this a bad thing..? The other day I noticed that my piano stool's stu...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
I recently reread a chapter on leaping (Alan's honing book I think), which talked about swatting the keyboard effortlessly instead of tensing up. this works so well! I took it one step further and ima...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Piano master video discussion group
Natan was a truly great pianist whose life was tragically cut short... I have always admired him tremendously!
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
No, if you have back pain then you should figure out what you are doing to cause the pain, not just get up and walk around for awhile. AFF
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
The cracking noise is entirely normal. Scientists have proven that cracking doesnt weaken your grip. Actually, it helps your fingers more relaxed and flexible. Good luck
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Thank you Alan for your reply... So it is like water, spilling over naturally into different parts of life? Or does it need someone with a bucket?