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The Formative Years of Piano Study and the Basic Building-Blocks of Learning
February 01, 2012 by shirley kirsten
There are 4 embedded videos at the site-- as well as book cover icons. The Formative Years of Piano Study and the Basic Building Blocks A metaphorical journey that should entertain as it educates...
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Piano Instruction: Middle Section Chopin Nocturne in F Major, Op. 15, No. 1
January 30, 2012 by shirley kirsten
Two areas of emphasis are explored in the attached videos based on the content Seymour Bernstein’s communications: 1) Wrist motions in the Right Hand (measures 25 and on) The following...
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Chopin Bb minor Nocturne, thoughts on hand/arm rotation, supple wrist to advance beautiful phrasing
January 19, 2012 by shirley kirsten
he Chopin Bb minor Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 1, and arm/hand rotation/phrasing (Video) http://arioso7.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/the-chopin-bb-minor-nocturne-op-9-no-1-and-armhand-rotationphrasing-video...
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A Long Distance Makeover that might help others
January 17, 2012 by shirley kirsten
← When a NY Times music critic and reader clash over a piano recital A long distance Chopin Nocturne Makeover that might help others It’s amazing that at 3 a.m. in the morning...
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Chopin Waltz in Ab, Op. 69 No. 1
January 09, 2012 by shirley kirsten
One of my favorite Chopin works and a challenge to play.
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The Art of Listening for Music Students
December 26, 2011 by Paul Hankin
Would you expect to be able to develop the skill of being able to draw artistic pictures of a horse without ever having seen a horse or even another picture of a horse? Of course not. Most people...
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Piano Studies Are Essential For All Music Majors
December 26, 2011 by Paul Hankin
Most good music schools will require all students to take piano as a second study instrument if piano is not their main instrument. This requirement is often called "Piano Proficiency". This often...
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You Don't Have To Practice Long Hours To Enjoy Playing Piano
December 26, 2011 by Paul Hankin
A student who does not have the luxury of long hours of practice available to them can still be successful in learning an instrument to a standard that will allow them to enjoy making music for the rest...
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Digital Pianos vs. Acoustic Pianos - a Piano Teachers' Perspective
December 26, 2011 by Paul Hankin
I would like to start by first saying that I do not believe that the experience of playing any digital piano will ever 100% match the experience of playing a word class acoustic piano such as a new $30...
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Preparing to Perform
December 26, 2011 by Paul Hankin
What is the difference between practice and performance? Well, there are a number of differences but there is one main difference between the two when thinking about how we should approach playing a piece...
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