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Artful piano playing: Rising above the notes by “feeling,” singing, and “shaping” phrases

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Burmguller’s “Sincerity,” Op. 100 is the perfect vehicle for spinning limpidly beautiful phrases. But how does the pianist go beyond what appears to be strings of 8th notes that can easily sound typed out. To avoid the ponderous, vertical approach … Continue reading →

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How things have changed since I took piano …

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

Let’s be honest. There are climate changes in the piano lesson environment. Continue reading →

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My complete analysis of Bach’s Little Prelude in D minor, BWV 926 (Video)

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

This in-depth examination of Bach’s composition follows a Skype lesson. Most long-distance learning students need this reinforcement to make good use of their practice time during the week. LINK: http://arioso7.wordpress.com/2012/10/18/bachs-little-prelude-in-d-minor-bwv-926-is-by-no-means-diminutive-videos/

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