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10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Has Alan come across this new method? Apparently the guy come from a background of Feldenkrais training. Just checked the site, however, and it's $300!
10 years ago by A Pianist in Student evaluation video discussion group
Opinions...as always...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Recently I've noticed a deficiency in structural function in my fifth fingers - either one or both of the joint between the phalanges will collapse when I play a note (specifically if I stand on the f...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Actually, Alan, I fell, but I did get back up and I want to run this one by you. It relates to the role of the upper arm. One of the things that caught my attention when I first encountered your DV...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Piano master video discussion group
Here is another excellent pianist. Amazing energy and musicianship. Handel Chaccone: The left hand octaves are so majestic and vigorous. Mozart 21: Liszt 1: Any thoughts?
10 years ago by A Pianist in Piano master video discussion group
There are two of his Beethoven 4ths on youtube. I am posting the one with Knappertsbusch conducting. Backhaus has a wonderful, totally integrated technique. You can see how every movement is...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Piano master video discussion group
What I'm specifically interested in with these two videos is comparing and contrasting the sitting positions of these two great pianists, Alfred Brendel and Vladimir Horowitz. Clearly, both approaches...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Although I'm extremely interested in the objective issues that make sense of how and why certain things work, the other day I stumbled on an ultra-subjective idea that I believe provides a fantastical...