Standing
57 videos tagged with this topic.
Scales - a growing hand arch, a responding arm
08:17
Standing action and arm movement coordination
Practical work on the "standing action" of fingers and coordinating arm movement. Detailed instruction on how finger standing creates arch growth and positions the hand properly. Work on eliminating tension and creating the "jackhammer effect" for better articulation and control
Arpeggios - a seminal systematic approach
07:59
Refining arpeggio technique: standing and launching
Delve deeper into arpeggio mechanics, focusing on the "standing up" action of the thumb and fingers to create seamless transitions and a "pearly" sound. Explore the subtle degrees of movement for optimal performance.
06:23
The importance of standing fingers for rich, exalted sound
Proper finger posture—keeping fingers 'standing' rather than relaxed or twisted—creates richer harmonies, better color, and ensures all notes are properly played, transforming ordinary passages into emotionally exalted musical expressions
Elastically loading the hand arch structure for brilliant octave technique
03:53
Engage the whole body to cure stage fright
06:25
The hands are encouraging the body
The hands are the first point of contact with the piano, hence we must make sure they are solid
Chopin - Nocturne Op. 48 No. 1
07:29
Come up with your own choreography, hands should help each other
A bit of ATM at the piano
Basics of piano somatics
04:26
Maintain the standing function of the hand
There is always a tendency to mess it up
The Basics - Lying Standing Walking Running
02:15
Quick improvement in intermediate repertoire
05:31
Half standing, half touching
Once you understand the techniques, you can experient and look for the right approach
Quick improvement in intermediate repertoire
12:29
Awakening an inert hand
04:29
Get the stand up action happening before the arm relaxes
Relaxation is present but action needs to happen a bit sooner
Awakening an inert hand
05:24
If you stand up really well, your forearm is floating
Wrists don't have to be high
Quick improvement in intermediate repertoire
05:26
Standing enriches the sound
Standing allows you to produce all kinds of sound, from bubbling to loud fortes
Quick improvement in intermediate repertoire
10:11
Half way between standing and touching
Exploration of a touch. "A little jucier then touching but not so juicy as standing"
"Horizontalizing" the piece
04:02
Hanon exercises
03:28
The thumb is the basis of standing
05:07
The thumb is the basis of standing
04:16
Profound functional adjustment
Standing up frees up your forearm and therefore there is less tension
The thumb is the basis of standing
04:14
You don't have to put the thumb under
but over actually and it also helps you STAND UP
The thumb is the basis of standing
01:34
The one movement that's gonna help you in so many situations
It's the stand up movement of course
The thumb is the basis of standing
05:36
Living in a contradiction robs you of your energy
Standing up, eliminates the contradiction in the hand
The thumb is the basis of standing
03:37
Find that ballance point
It's an internal state that needs to be constantly cultivated
How to do Cortot exercises
03:56
Clarify the difference between the standing and touching function
Like the Tai Chi empty step
Intro to Piano Kinematics
06:43
One Fundamental Idea that will Change Your Piano Technique
Something so simple but not taught well
Chopin Etudes Op. 10
18:21
Chopin-Etude in E Major Op 10 No 3
Working on a specific touch that works for entire etude
Arm Weight Technique - Myth and Reality
05:25
All About Scales and Arpeggios
03:00
Teach The Reflexes to Stand Up in Fast Tempo
The functional hand can not collapse in fast tempo
All About Scales and Arpeggios
05:32
Standing in Scales and Why is it Important
Alan is working with a young pianist and explaining the importance of standing
The Three Pianistic Cardinal Directions of Movement
03:02
Rhythm is Everything
02:10
Means of Establishing a New Relationship with the Gravity
How should we really perceive gravity
Rhythm is Everything
03:08
Rhythmic Differentiation and the Motion that Stands Your Hand Up
Alan introducing the concept of rhythmic differentation
All About Scales and Arpeggios
05:51
All About Scales and Arpeggios
05:38
Putting the Thumb Under in Scales
Alan is busting the myth: opposition, not flexion
The Good Arm Weight Technique
14:34
Standing and Arm Weight How To
Remon is caught up in dichotomy. Standing is good but thinking about it all the time can be inhibiting.
Technique & Musicianship
05:28
Hitting vs Standing Up
Getting that sound we need requires a technical backing
Alan Fraser & Other Musicians
31:37
How do we use rotation?
04:22
The Good Arm Weight Technique
06:05
Elastic Standing
A fresh take on arm weight. Thumb through shoulder connection via elastic thumb
Young Pianists
06:39
Clementi Sonatina and Standing
Teaching a young pianist to stand up and the sound is better right away
07:59
The Sense of Connection
Alan talks about the need of proper connection to the instrument and explains standing
The Organic Hand
04:32
The Whole Finger Action Via Thumb Opposition
Thumb opposition is one of the basic hands movements and Alan explains why is it very importnat in piano playing
20:36
Chopin-Scherzo in B flat minor Part 1
Alan and Frits continue their work from the last year and talk about the importance of standing
Why Do We Have Technical Problems?
16:26
Beethoven-Fur Elise Part 2
Many great things in this lesson. Alan explaines many key aspects of his approach
Why Do We Have Technical Problems?
10:21
Beethoven-Fur Elise Part 1
Alan is helping a stundent's dysfunctional hand stand up and gives great performance advice
Hand Structure in Scales
05:24
Standing Hand in Scales
Alan is explaining how to 'stand up' the hand while playing scales
The Organic Hand
05:21
Just Stand Up and Walk
Take your time but do stand up and walk. Feldenkrais and Menuhin anecdote
The Organic Hand
06:01
The Difference Between Falling Down and Standing Up
Alan talks about the dome of the hand, harpsichord technique and touch
Why Do We Have Technical Problems?
05:10
Piano Walking and the Young Pianists
Alan works with a young student and explains the propper technique
Why Do We Have Technical Problems?
03:18
Why Do We Have Technical Problems?
06:20
The Importance of Standing
Alan stresses the importance of standing hand from a young age
AFF Institute - Ottawa 2015
07:23
AFF Institute - Ottawa 2015
05:21
AFF Institute - Vussem 2015
13:40
Fundamental Function
Vussem workshop, a bit slower lesson but it does describe well some of the key elements
AFF Institute - Victoria, BC 2015
03:51
AFF Institute - Victoria, BC 2015
15:16
On Structure - Standing - Pressure
Lots of things going on in this lesson. Alan mainly talks about hand structure and function
AFF Institute - Victoria, BC 2015
27:50