Discussions

I have a problem with playing fast octaves or large chords is quick progression; while I can maintain the structure of my hand, the mere act of spaying my fingers activates the muscles and creates tension in my arm and l...

I decided to pick up piano playing after quitting a few years ago to study for college. I've been trying to learn Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu, and here's a video of the first section. Let me know what you think! I'l...

I just received the DVD yesterday and I am very excited to start working. I have a problem of unevenness with my 4th and 5th fingers whenever the tempo gets to high. I am a beginner adult and I am now working on a pie...

how proficient can you become if you don't start piano at an early age? i started 17 and i'm almost 22 now...except a 1 year and a half of lessons in the beginning I never took it too serious... guitar is my main in...

Well, this is the first piece I have played by Rachmaninov and it is giving me some trouble. First off, I was wondering if Mr. Fraser had any tips for practicing leaps (and in this piece, they are many), to help maintain...

Hi Alan, A couple of months ago you were kind enough to advise me about my difficulty passing the 4th finger over the thumb in descending scales and arpeggios in the right hand. You advised LOTS of very slow and exag...

Hi all, I'm pretty new to the discussions group, as I have just discovered the Alan Fraser's DVD while surfing hazardously on the internet. First, I congratulate all the initiators of this project and the excellent topi...

Wow ! Men, i must say your research are worth listening to them! Ive watched your DVD twice, and within a week. My results were wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Everything seemed more naturalll more easy... To grassssssp, yea...