Bach, Byrd and Maintaining Focus
In this month’s Practice Clinic, Graham Fitch answers questions on maintaining focus and concentration when practising, fingering and fatigue in a Chopin Nocturne and several topics in works by Bach and Byrd.
The 2023 & 2024 ABRSM Syllabus
The new ABRSM piano examination syllabus for 2023 & 24 is now available and we will be creating an extensive library of resources featuring walk-throughs of repertoire from all grades alongside materials on technical requirements and general preparation.
Pedalling Music from the Classical Period
In our guest post this week, Penelope Roskell discusses ways in which subtle pedalling can be used to enhance music of the Classical period.
Improvisation for Classical Pianists
In our latest series of videos, Dave Hall gives a step-by-step guide to improvisation for classical pianists who know their chords and scales, but who simply can’t think of anything to play when faced with a piano but no sheet music.
Paderewski, Schumann and Schubert
In this month’s Practice Clinic, Graham Fitch answers questions on trills, fingering and fast staccato playing in works by Schumann, Binge and Paderewski.
Firm Foundations from the Start
Graham Fitch shares some tips and tools for developing other types of memory alongside muscle memory for greater security and confidence in performance.
Free Online Event – Deep Learning & Memorisation!
Join us for a free version of one of our most popular online workshops focusing on methods and techniques for deep learning and memorisation!
Tips for Tackling Trills
In our guest post this week, Penelope Roskell provides some tips for practising and playing trills.
Practising Leggiero, Hands Together and Pedalling
In this month’s Practice Clinic, Graham Fitch answers questions on when to pedal in Scarlatti, coordinating the hands in Schumann’s Melody and how to practise playing softly and lightly in works by Chopin and Mendelssohn.
Beethoven Piano Sonata in C Minor (Op.10 No.1)
Pianist and captain of The Piano Boat, Masayuki Tayama, gives a guided tour of Beethoven’s fifth piano sonata in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1.