by smasi | Mar 8, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
Welcome to series one of my brief talks about the many aspects of piano playing. The series one videos are as follows: An approach that applies the weight of the arm is essential to a beautiful piano sound. Not only is the playing more more varied in texture, but also...
by smasi | Mar 8, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
Looking at a Beethoven Sonata to contrast a “from the key” legato touch with a more eighteenth century “pearly” touch.
by smasi | Mar 2, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
Piano Tutorial using Schumann’s Arabesque to learn how to project an upper cantabile line while balancing two supporting lines.
by smasi | Mar 1, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
An approach that applies the weight of the arm is essential to a beautiful sound. Not only is the playing more more varied in texture, but also more supple and free of fatigue and physical pain.
by smasi | Feb 26, 2018 | Video Piano Tutorials
“The tender inward of thy hand” Piano Practice How to practice keeping your hand loose and flexible at the piano keyboard. This tutorial shot at Prime Piano in Mahwah, NJ