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10 years ago by A Pianist in Student evaluation video discussion group
I'm curious if I would be able to play one movement from a Clementi's sonatina with the technique that I have now. That is op.36 no.1 1st movement. Would it be too hard for me?
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
If you're hitting speed barriers, you need to go back and work out the "bugs" in your playing. Figure out where the difficulties come from. What notes of the studies tend to get shortchanged...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Hi all, I'm currently studying a Bachelor of Music in contemporary performance. I'm a mature age student (36 y.o.) and have a lot of performing experience under my belt but no degree. I'm classical...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Ok I have been trained pretty well in technique and approach to piano and never had really any problems with pain ever. But now I am in my freshman year of conservatory and I have (for reasons that ar...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Hi there, What is a good technique for glissandoing? I struggle to do this without getting a sore hand pretty quick.
10 years ago by A Pianist in Book, dvd, a study guide, dvd demo, cd's
Hello Alan, I'm from Brazil and at the moment I can buy one of your books/video. What book/video do you suggest me to buy first? The one that will change deeply my view and approach toward the Pian...
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Earlier today I was working through one of the 'Natural Finger Shape' ATMs in Craft - specifically, Natural Shape IV: Legato Review. While working with my right hand I made an interesting discovery....
10 years ago by A Pianist in Technique and methods
Over the last couple of days I've become aware of some tension along the outer ridges of my arms. It appears to be localised to a small area around where the tendon for my fifth finger emerges from my...