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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
@Lc Great to hear mention of the C, exclusive to the Hamburg factory. It’s unique in that it uses the full-sized concert grand action of the D in a smaller, 7-and-a-half-foot case.…
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Albert
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Re: What is your favorite piano brand?
Bösendorfer
The company is obsessive about tradition and craftsmanship, and absolutely uncompromising in quality. I’ve watched their craftsmen and -women in the factory spend 15 minutes making…
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Albert
3 wk ago
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Re: When Should I learn inversions right away and why?
Hi Margaret, In the beginning stages, it’s definitely easiest to learn chords in root position first, at least to get to know them by themselves. Practicing arpeggios is a great way to get to know…
Albert
Albert
4 mths ago
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Re: Tense wrist in the feux follets rapid double note passages
First, I wouldn’t try to play it at faster speeds at all. As soon as the wrist tenses up, it will be counterproductive. Instead I’d practice it only at a tempo you can comfortably control with a…
Albert
Albert
5 mths ago
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Re: What's the most surprising thing you have learned about the piano?
It never gets any easier. The better you get, the more you realize just how challenging the “easy” pieces really are, and the more you return to them to find more of the beauty in them.
Albert
Albert
5 mths ago
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Re: Piano practice spaces while traveling
There’s an app for that called Music Traveler. It’s a startup cofounded by the violinist Aleksey Igudesman. Otherwise you can sometimes find churches or schools that might let you practice.
Albert
Albert
6 mths ago
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Re: How do I play this part
I just tried the various suggestions at the piano and found that playing E-flat instead of C with the right thumb and, in the left hand, C instead of E-flat works very well.…
Albert
Albert
7 mths ago
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Re: How do I play this part
I’ve learned to be pragmatic in places where your hands can’t reach. As @Dominic Cheli pointed out, you could roll the chord very quickly—although that risks taking away from its power as well as the…
Albert
Albert
7 mths ago
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Re: Playing block chord notes simultaneously
Shape the hand precisely before touching the keys. This is a powerful technique for playing chords, and not only chords!
Albert
Albert
8 mths ago
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Re: An acciaccatura with the chord
@Magicradler Thanks so much for your kind words. The book is Interpreting Mozart by Eva and Paul Badura-Skoda. Paul also wrote a 600-page textbook, Interpreting Bach at the Keyboard.…
Albert
Albert
8 mths ago
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Re: An acciaccatura with the chord
This example by Granados is definitely an acciaccatura. Acciaccatura literally means “crushed,” so it’s meant to be played very fast and be unaccented. Technically,…
Albert
Albert
9 mths ago
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Re: An acciaccatura with the chord
An acciaccatura with a chord is a peculiarity of Chopin’s notation. This means to play the acciaccatura before the main note E—but not before the lower notes of the chord.…
Albert
Albert
9 mths ago
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Re: Balance in: Writing on a score vs just reading.
I recommend to students to start with just recognizing the chords and writing in the chord names (e.g., C maj, G7, D min7, etc.). In pop and jazz it’s common practice to write the chord names above…
Albert
Albert
10 mths ago
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Re: Balance in: Writing on a score vs just reading.
If the harmonies aren’t yet jumping out at you, I’d highly recommend writing them in. If you don’t wish to mark up printed editions too much, you can always make a paper or digital copy.…
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Albert
10 mths ago
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Re: Conquer the Stage: Overcoming Performance Anxiety with Aija Reke
It would be really helpful to address the culture of perfectionism in the classical music world. The “one wrong note and I’ve failed” mindset is detrimental to musical expression, to say the least,…
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Albert
10 mths ago
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Re: What is the last tonebase lesson you watched?
I really appreciated Jon Kimura Parker’s insights into the Rhapsody in Blue as I prepare it for 2024’s 100th anniversary!
Albert
Albert
11 mths ago
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Re: Do you have a technical routine? Please share!
My favorite exercises are scales and double notes. There’s so much that can be done with scales, with different touches, articulations and dynamics. For advanced players,…
Albert
Albert
11 mths ago
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Re: Sheet Music App
@Steve That’s great that you can use a huge monitor at your piano for your scores—great idea. Funny story about Newzik: Back when they were just getting started,…
Albert
Albert
1 yr ago
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Re: Sheet Music App
@Steve Sorry to hear your forScore data got corrupted but happy you found a solution that works for you. Actually forScore does offer iCloud backup and sync,…
Albert
Albert
1 yr ago
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Re: Sheet Music App
On iPad, if you're using PDF scores, forScore is outstanding. My favorite sheet music app is the Henle Library (www.henle-library.com). All of the Henle editions are available via this app.…
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Albert
1 yr ago
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Re: Beginner skill and technic building course
Thank you so much, @Greg ! I had no idea any of my students would be here reading the forum, or would recognize me if they did. Truly appreciate your kind words.
Albert
Albert
1 yr ago
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Re: Beginner skill and technic building course
Hi @Arash This is understandable, as a collection of masterclasses by many different teachers is by its nature meant for intermediate and advanced players.…
Albert
Albert
1 yr ago
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Re: DOW: What's the most memorable feedback you've received about your playing?
@Carolyn Luskin I was an adult!
Albert
Albert
1 yr ago
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Re: DOW: What's the most memorable feedback you've received about your playing?
Once I played a competition and got only this feedback from a judge: “You are talented. Why did you play Mozart?”
Albert
Albert
1 yr ago
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Re: What classical composer most makes you think of the beatles?
The first composer who comes to mind is Bach. It’s hard to hear the F major Invention anymore without thinking of All You Need is Love. Then there’s the Bach invention-style interlude in the middle…
Albert
Albert
1 yr ago
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