Here it is! The latest approach to building a full-bodied piano technique without taking Protein supplements, or gagging on raw eggs. You might even shed a few pounds if you’re committed to the regimen. But don’t run scared when you see me going into fast forward. That’s the AFTER, not the BEFORE.
I did my baby-step routines on the way, and you will, too, if you want to make progress.
Claudia, my 11-year old student, is on this program, and works out with me every week. Next lesson, I’ll provide a videotape minus the GRAVITRON. (though a few chin-ups at Bally’s can’t hurt)
I stay away from the hand weights, though, because they tax the precious shock-absorber wrists.
Note the indispensable role, and ROLL of the wrists in producing a fluid singing tone.
It’s all packed into the footage, and more, so give it a whirl and Enjoy the benefits of the REAL DEAL CARDIO!
The LINE-UP:
Five finger positions–legato to staccato in Major and minor
Breathing into broken chords, Forte and piano
Scales in root position, parallel and contrary motion (from triplets to 32nds–legato/staccato)
In 3rds, 10ths and 6ths
Arpeggios in root position, contrary motion (build rhythms and momentum–end staccato pairs, F/p)
Diminished 7ths arpeggios in root position and 10ths (build rhythms and momentum–end staccato pairs-F/p)
Dominant 7th arpeggios
Block 4-note chords through inversions up and down
4-note arpeggios in consecutive inversions (rolling arms, clock-wise/counter-clockwise circular motions)
ADDED BONUS: EMOTION RELEASE arpeggio and scale routines as Trifonov recommends. Set your warm-ups on fire, then extinguish them.
This is a GREAT lesson. The piano world needs more teachers like yourself.
Thank you! I’m glad it was valuable.. Shirley K