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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @ALICE Thank you. I didn't quite understand the first paragraph. But I would say that, in any cantabile piece, you should start each phrase, whatever the intervals, with a parachute touch.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Michael Filak Thank you. When alternating hands, there are two main challenges. Firstly, you need to have really good coordination - to establish a rhythm that goes by itself.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @George Boyd There isn't really any consensus among pianists of hand positions that are always used. Pianists often struggle with octave leaps because their arms seize up as they aim for accuracy.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Lo Without seeing you in person, it would be very unwise of me to comment on the pain. As I mentioned in another response on this forum, I will be doing a live Q&A for tonebase sometime after…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Yoko R. S. Kobay I am very fond of the Burgmuller Etudes, as they are musically very engaging, as well as quite technically focused. The problem with some of the more advanced etudes and exercises…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Aline Valade It is good that you have found the Parachute touch helpful. That is used mainly in cantabile playing - it gives a warm rich sound and it keeps the whole arm and hand relaxed.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Solreaa Without knowing you or your level, it is very difficult to advise. The pieces you mention are excellent, so I think you should continue to be guided by your own instinct.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Leah Olson I'm pleased to hear that, Leah!
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @springgrass Pianists with small hands need to practice octaves sensibly. It's much better to practise little-and-often than to practise for long stretches.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Roy In what way is the second finger a problem? I think I would have to see you in action to be able to answer this. Tonebase have asked me to do a live Q&A sometime soon.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Will Very few pianists indeed feel comfortable playing all of the Etudes. I know several great virtuosi who have still struggled with some of them. The problem with many of these etudes is that,…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Andrea Buckland OK!
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Oksana Reedy I agree! These books have been hugely challenging (but fun) to write, as I am trying to change a lot of historical entrenched traditions. If you like,…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @ALICE You play the Clementi very elegantly and with a lot of feeling! It is so long since I recorded the videos for tonebase, that I can't quite remember what I covered but here are some suggestions:…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Michael Furmaniak I personally believe that good piano technique is good piano technique - whatever the genre or style. The piano and the body are the same.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Victoria Chan I normally don't advise taking on advanced pieces as a beginner, but it sounds as though you are really enjoying working on these pieces and the challenges that are involved!…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Khoa Phan Howard I am pleased to hear that my videos have helped you. I am not sure whether you can see this whole thread, but I already discussed some aspects of voicing in my reply to Ron Franklin…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Joao Pio Pedreira It's difficult to say without seeing you play, but I suspect that you are working your fingers too hard and pressing too much into the keys.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Ron G. Franklin This is an important aspect of technique - but one that pianists only usually master when they reach quite an advanced level. Good finger independence is required but also the…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Oksana Reedy I will just summarise some ideas here, as I am currently writing some books which do precisely that - sequencing technique for young beginners.…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @langpark It's not necessary to play completely on the fingertips. The hand is in its most natural position when playing rather more on the fingerpad - and this position also generally produces a…
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Re: Penelope Roskell - Ask me anything about “The Pillars of Piano Technique” @Emogene Bedrosian I use the same sitting position for all kinds of repertoire. One useful guide that some teachers use to determine distance is to touch the fallboard with the back of your hand and…
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