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Episode 1
Alan describes his first landmark book, published in 2003
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Episode 2
Alan explains how this intriguing metaphor is such an empowering concept for pianists.
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Episode 3
Alan explains how to transform the Alberti Bass from a boring, repetitive pattern to a stimulating accompaniment figure.
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Episode 4
Alan explains how floating and balancing the hand allows the fingers to work much better than when they are burdened with a weighted touch
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Episode 5
Alan explains that this seemingly simple little pattern actually contains a lot of hidden musical complexity.
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Episode 6
Alan shows that even a simple piece like Fur Elise can be given new expressive life when the hand knows how to walk beautifully on key.
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Episode 7
Alan describes his second book, that takes the hand from a solid structurality to a new state of freedom: unstable equilibrium
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Episode 8
Alan shows how the thumb needs to be more fully utilized if a scale is going to shine and run quickly.
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Episode 9
Alan asks whether the hand really passes over the thumb in scales... or not?
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Episode 10
Alan explores the interesting overlap between the distinct walking patterns of Tai Chi and the hand producing improved sound at the keyboard
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Episode 11
Alan shows us some of the underlying skill sets one needs to develop in order to play really fast passages
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Episode 12
Alan shows how a hand that is better organized in its physical structure and function will make the piano sing more beautifully
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