Unlock your Full Pianist Potential with Edna Golandsky
Set for upcoming release, Edna Golandsky (founder of the Golandsky Institute) has written a book entitled "The Taubman Approach to Piano Technique". This book is a comprehensive guide to overcoming physical limitations at the keyboard and Edna is here today to share her thoughts and insights from her important work!
Follow this event link to tune in!
https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/pno-edna-golandsky-guide-to-overcoming-physical-challenges
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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Exercises and adjustments in the repertoire for those with hands smaller than a 10th who want to stretch.
Thanks!
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One thing I have trouble understanding is how to negotiate double rotations in a rapid passage.
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Would love tips on playing octaves. I have small-ish hands, and experience fatigue when playing them.
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Janice Same here!
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Hi Edna,
I look forward to reading your book! Can you describe your early lessons with Mrs. Taubman? Did you go through an initial process of retraining or did you learn the basic concepts over a longer period of time in conjunction with repertoire?
Thank you!
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Any tips on how to avoid fatigue and tension with the Chopin Etude in thirds (#25/6)?
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This was a superb lesson! Ms. Golandsky's story and work are an outstanding contribution to pianists and pedagogues alike. She conveys the significance and tremendous value of the Taubman approach. She used the words: "beauty and growth" to describe why she wanted to share the information with others. It is such a privilege to be able to partake in the conversation via Tonebse. Absolutely wonderful! Enriching!
"Nothing is wrong with you, something is wrong with the way you play." E. Golandsky
That approach allows for openness and potential for growth in a positive way.
"The way we go to the piano is actually part of life." E. Golandsky
"Never do something that hurts your hand." E. Golandsky
"There is always an answer. We all grow together. I am still growing." E. Golandsky
Dominic mentioned that many pianists feel that they are the only ones to experience problems and they sometimes blame themselves and think it is because they aren't good enough, but that is not the case. Most people have to address problems at some point.
E. Golandsky read a list of quotes by famous pianists who experienced pain, discomfort, etc.
"You're not alone. Almost everybody, to some degree, runs into problems." E. Golandsky
Edna Golandsky talked about the surface of piano playing, what we see, and then how Taubman essentially took a "microscope" and looked more deeply beneath the surface to uncover what was happening. Very insightful and useful. Immensely practical. Wholistic, too.
She reminds us that much advancement in science comes from asking questions. The same is true in Art. In Music. In Piano Playing.
Dominic asked Edna what message she would like readers of her book to receive: she responded with, "...feeling energized. Hopeful. That there is a way...Improvement. Take your time."
Thank you, Ms. Golandsky! Thank you, Dominic!
