Of an instrument and the magicians who play it: An appreciation of the piano.
Welcome to the introduction to the second group of concert piano tutorials by concert pianist Steven Masi.
In the second series we will be posting the following tutorials:
- The Waldstein and its unique sound.
- More about the Waldstein
- How Mozart sounds like Mozart.
The Waldstein and its unique sound
Looking at a Beethoven Sonata to contrast a “from the key” legato touch with a more eighteenth century “pearly” touch.
Piano Tutorial using Schumann’s Arabesque to learn how to project an upper cantabile line while balancing two supporting lines.
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.
“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
Piano tutorial on the pauses between the notes.
“The pauses between the notes – ah, that is where the art resides. “ – Artur Schnabel