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by john aschenbrenner
Chopin played the piano softly, with a singing tone that imitated the voice. Others bashed and thumped the keys, but Chopin was a master of un...
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by john aschenbrenner
Watch a pianist’s hands. They seem to be performing a wordless ballet. It looks like they are conjuring up a magical being with crossing, flutt...
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by john aschenbrenner
The master's hands were usually cast at least in plaster, if not bronze. There was something magical about the hands that were able to write a...
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by john aschenbrenner
Here are some basic tips for adult pianists on how to practice the piano, regardless of what type of music you are playing. Practicing actually...
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by john aschenbrenner
Part of learning the piano is simply a battle of Machine vs. Human. The piano is a machine like no other, both in complexity and difficulty. If y...
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by john aschenbrenner
Piano finger strength is the solution to playing difficult pieces with ease. Without finger strength, you are at a disadvantage in the classic l...
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