A minor arpeggio – Arioso7's Blog (Shirley Kirsten)

When playing a three-note (root, third, fifth) arpeggio over a spread of 3-4 octaves, the ROLLING motion that permeates a Legato rendering in triplets, can nicely snip into a buoyant staccato, if the arm, wrist and fingers are unimpeded by tension. I've found the wrist, in particular, to be pivotal in sculpting a satisfying legato… Continue reading Piano Technique: A Legato to staccato arpeggio with “rolls and snips”

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Piano Technique: Chunking an A minor Arpeggio over Skype (Between CA and Australia) -VIDEO

October 30, 2011October 30, 2011 arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

The chunking technique of developing pianistic fluency filtered down to an adult student as he practiced his A minor arpeggio over Skype. Mindful practicing required an awareness of common thumb points on each side of his "tunnel" fingers, C and E. I had previously discussed the Bb Major arpeggio that did not have thumb through… Continue reading Piano Technique: Chunking an A minor Arpeggio over Skype (Between CA and Australia) -VIDEO