A comprehensive guide to phrasing across all styles with Jarred Dunn
Join Jarred Dunn as he discusses phrasing across all styles of music with in-depth advice to apply in your playing
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https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/pno-comprehensive-phrasing-jarred-dunn
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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Hi.
I’d be interested to understand some principles when approaching baroque music. Often the music is printed with minimal phrasing, and it would be beneficial to understand the phrasing to apply consistent with the style and era. Thanks
John -
I’ve been focusing on the Chopin Mazurkas and Bach’s WTC Book 2. Could you compare and contrast shaping/phrasing re these collections?
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Need help on phrasing Chopin Barcarolle' inner voices, especially the last section. In general, phrasing any pieces with the double notes sections
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I doubt I'll be able to watch live but will definitely watch the recording. Huge Jarred fan. Still kicking myself for missing him present the Chopin Mazurkas at David Dubal's Piano Evenings. *SIGH*
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New subscriber here. Can anyone tell me if subscriber content is available on the tonebase YouTube channel? Thx! Right now mirroring from phone to TV…not optimal.
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I have a somewhat basic question on the treatment of the end of the phrase/slur markings - should one always lift off the keys / disconnecting to the next phrase ... or does it depend on the style of the period?
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Can you please clarify the interpretation of two or three note slurs that finish on the first beat of a bar. How does this affect the shaping of the final note? I see it a lot in the music of Brahms.
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eg waltz no 9 op 39
the capriccio opp 116 no 1
op 118 no 4 he seems to indicate an emphasis on the second beat and a light slur ending on the first beats
Also in the music of eg Mozart or Haydn when there is a series of two note slurs with the last note falling in the beats- what to do?
Generally I’ve tried both ways and gone with what feels instinctively right but appreciate any guidance you can offer. -
I'm reminded of this as Jarred mentioned "to be or not to be" and actor's inflection
https://youtu.be/kEs8rK5Cqt8?si=iZy70y7MejssVdur -
Hi Dominic. Thank you for asking Jarrod my question about the Brahms. However you missed the bit about series of two note slurs in Mozart and Haydn etc. Was that because you didn’t think it was relèvent? I’ve noticed in the past that when you paraphrase members’ pre-submitted questions you quite often put a slightly different slant or emphasis and this can result in the original question (as written) not being adequately answered. Unfortunately my link to the live cast did not work so I was unable to comment while it was in progress.
Jarrod is a great presenter. Perhaps he might still answer my questions?
Thank you for another great presentation!-
marina sometimes I try to combine several questions together! And in regards to the two note slurs in Mozart and Haydn, I thought Jarred mentioned that they function in the same way as the Brahms slurs (first note or slur more emphasis with final note lighter).
In any case that is typically the function of slurs in the classical period: more emphasis on the first note and a light lift for the ending of slur!
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Dominic Cheli first note *of slur with more emphasis
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I like the Shakespeare analogy. Quite interesting. The entire lesson was wonderful. Thank you, Jarred! Thank you, Dominic! I appreciate the questions that were asked, too. Thanks!
