Virtual Masterclass feat. Mozart and Chopin
In today's masterclass we feature the music of Mozart and Chopin! One of Chopin's favorite composers was Mozart, and there is a lot to learn from each composer to improve our overall playing!
Sindre Skarelven
TT2020
Find the start time in your time zone by clicking the photo or following this event link:
https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/virtual-masterclass-9-mozart-chopin
We are going to be using this thread to gather suggestions and questions!
- What questions do you have on this topic?
- Any particular area you would like me to focus on?
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Thank you again, Dominic , for this great masterclass! I learned a lot from it, and I think you pointed out exactly what I needed. I purposefully didn't post any questions for this, because I wanted to see what you would say from a clean slate. But what you brought up was exactly what I would have asked about. The trills and ornaments in particular. Also "the motor" and the dynamics. What you pointed out make total sense, and will bring a higher level to the performance. I will of course rewatch, and look forward to be working on this piece again with new insights! PS: I hope many discovered how fun and great this sonata is. I think it deserves more attention, and it always brings a smile on my face :)
Lots of great learnings on the muzarka as well! We all love that one. Thank you so much, Tammy for posting this! TT2020
I hope everyone watching learned/will learn something from this class! :)
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Thank you for this LiveStream! I enjoyed it!
Thank you, Sindre! Bravo! Thank you, Tammy! Brava!
Excellent question from Tammy about changing fingering well into learning a piece.
Brain - override muscle memory. Not an easy feat at all, as you said.
Interesting approach to segmenting - "jump to it at a fresh place". There is a surprising similarity to something I recently learned in another arena: relational/interpersonal communication. What you do in a situation, repeatedly, is what you will do in a pinch. So one must train oneself.
Yes! That jumping back is absolutely understandable!
The grace notes can open it up ("tear apart the timing") and make it more"hypnotic"... "intoxicating". Such a wonderful choice of words! Quite accurate!
It does feel like Chopin is improvising to himself. I can see the appeal for Jazz musicians, too.
"Mystical quality" - Indeed!
I think your approach with the brain doing the work is most appealing. It requires more patience and study. And it is more lasting and stable to my way of thinking.
I like separating the LiveStreams by a day - either T and Th or M and W.
Enjoy your travels, Dominic!
Interesting analogy with weight lifting. I see. I would still prefer the most natural way to practice that you said you prefer - the authentic movement that one will do in performance.
Thank you, everyone!
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Pauline Thank you, Pauline! I'm glad you enjoyed it, I did too! It's always nice to read your comments. :)
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You're welcome, Sindre! Thank you, too! :D
