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Ear Training and Transposing are intrinsic to piano lessons (examples from an Adult lesson in progress)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by

It’s not easy to plan a one hour piano lesson to include ear training, solfege and transposing. (They belong together, bundled with Theory, and enrich the learning environment) At the Oberlin Conservatory, Theory, Keyboard Harmony, and Eurhythmics were taught separately. … Continue reading →

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Learning J.S. Bach’s B minor Invention No. 15 (BWV 786) in baby steps

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

Both embedded videos track my step-by-step approach to learning this beautiful composition. In the part one Instruction, I play slowly through the right hand to explore the subject, its articulation, fingering, execution of ornaments, and follow-up strand of 16th notes. … Continue reading →

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