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Pedaling Mozart (Andante, Sonata in C, K. 545) Video of lesson in progress

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Pedaling is a universe often neglected by piano teachers, but needing attention.

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More Tips on practicing Beethoven’s Fur Elise using a rolling motion, weight transfer, undulating wrist, and relaxed arm swing (Video)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Today's lesson with an adult student produced a helpful video that focused on the second section, page 1--but was devoted in large part, to examining measures 9-15 in the following ways: 1) for the execution of a rolling motion across four notes with a slight crescendo through B-C-D to E (B C and D form… Continue reading More Tips on practicing Beethoven’s Fur Elise using a rolling motion, weight transfer, undulating wrist, and relaxed arm swing (Video)