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Adult Piano Instruction: Exploring weight transfer and supple wrist motions for improved phrase shaping

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

A new adult student is working on Beethoven’s Sonatina in F, one of the composer’s less played works, but nevertheless quite a musical gem. While the composition has a Mozartean flavor, the abrupt shift in dynamics in the opening theme, … Continue reading →

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Harmonic rhythm awareness and blocking help phrasing

Posted on May 29, 2014 by

Besides having at least a rudimentary understanding of chord progressions, it’s advantageous to be able to “sing” internally, or in full voice, as you accompany yourself through a cantabile movement. A good example, is the Andante of the supposedly “easy” … Continue reading →

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Facing the Music on FACETIME

Posted on October 16, 2013 by

Burgmuller’s “SORROW” received a BOOST on FACETIME where it was the PITS on SKYPE. The latter sometimes mimics jet landings with a whoosh sound, while an echo chamber effect causes unwanted tremolos. In this “FACE”-beamed environment, a formerly LIVE student … Continue reading →

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Should a teacher demonstrate phrasing and interpretation for a student?

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

I asked a few piano teachers and a harpsichordist if they felt playing passages, phrases for a student was a viable way to teach, and why? Seymour Bernstein, author, With Your Own Two Hands, rendered a riveting opinion: “I have … Continue reading →

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The pianist as conductor, choreographer, and singer (Mozart Andante, Sonata in C Major, K. 545)

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

How to integrate the physical, emotional and singable when learning Mozart’s Sonata in C Major, K. 545, Andante. Continue reading →

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Phrasing at the piano: Listening to the ends of notes as they flow into others

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

I’ve chosen Burgmuller’s “Tender Flower” as the springboard to explore attentive listening and its relationship to phrasing. At the outset, the right moment to begin a piece is a challenge. The player has to experience the whole dimension of silence … Continue reading →

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A Music Packed Saturday and Sunday! (Video) and NEW PHOTOS!

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

The MTAC Baroque Festival and Daniil Trifonov’s recital at Fresno State cap this weekend’s events, giving our city a warm cultural embrace amidst its Bulldog-driven sports fever! First on the line-up, Claudia, 11, will play the Yamaha concert grand piano … Continue reading →

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