Deck the Hall is a classic Welsh Christmas carol from the 16th century. From its long-lasting popularity, we can learn how looking at the harmony, melody, and overall structure of a piece contributes to our ability as performers to control more fully how we express emotion and narrative (if there is a story) in a …
Since the 18th century, Mozart’s music has inspired deep analysis and discussion for both performers and music analysts. I won’t go into too much detail, but if you found this post, you’re interested in how to “correctly” play Mozart’s music on the piano. In this post, I first provide a brief description of the long-discussed …
Last week we looked at the theme and first six variations of the famous “Twinkle Twinkle Variations” by Mozart. This week, we’ll pick up right where we left off with brief analyses of what Mozart does to make each variation unique as well as the physical piano techniques required to successfully play each variation. I’ve …
This post (in two parts) outlines the piano techniques required for success in each variation of Mozart’s “Twinkle Twinkle Variations” and provides resources for success in each technique.
One of the toughest parts of creating anything is figuring out how to start. The biggest issue for me is that there is just so much I want to write about, say, or do in a project that I get overwhelmed and many times end up pushing it off. There’s our answer: limit the scope of …
170 years after his death, Chopin still captivates audiences with his music. His set of preludes that cover all 24 major and minor keys are a great starting place to learn how to analyze his work, as it can be dense. This post looks at the qualities that make us feel the melancholy of the …
The Sound of Rain: Chopin’s Raindrop Prelude for Listeners, Performers, and Composers Read More »
Debussy’s Arabesque No. 1, like the rest of his music, creates magic wherever it goes. His music frequently draws new students to the piano with the desire of playing his most famous pieces, like Clair de lune and Arabesque No. 1. This post looks at how Debussy composed this music and what that has to do …
Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4, still captivates audiences, even 170 years after his death. Chopin’s set of preludes that cover all 24 major and minor keys are a great starting place to learn how to analyze his work, as it can be dense. An analysis of the Prelude in E Minor, …
The Power of Chopin’s Prelude in E Minor, Op. 28 No. 4 Read More »
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