Stay Focussed Using Desirable Difficulties
Don’t we all love the thrill of playing the piano? There’s the deep satisfaction we get from recreating some of the greatest music ever written, revelling in its beauty and…
Scarlatti, Beethoven and Maple Leaf Rag!
Graham Fitch gives an overview of a selection of captivating and educational pieces from the new 2025 & 2026 ABRSM Piano Examination syllabus from Grades 7 & 8.
Bach, Benda and an Exciting New Find!
Graham Fitch gives an overview of a selection of captivating and educational pieces from the new 2025 & 2026 ABRSM Piano Examination syllabus from Grades 4 – 6.
Fireworks, Wibbly Waltz and a Cyberspace Detective!
Graham Fitch gives an overview of a selection of captivating and educational pieces from the new 2025 & 2026 ABRSM Piano Examination syllabus, starting with the elementary grades.
A Better Way to Play Faster
Pianists often find that a piece falls apart beyond a certain speed. This article offers a more effective method than using a metronome to play faster.
Top Tips for Choosing Piano Fingering
Top tips for finding and choosing the best piano fingering for your hand!
Playing Piano Music from the Romantic Period
Works from the romantic period are some of the most beloved in the piano repertoire. This article explores the main characteristics and considerations for playing works from this period on the piano.
Engaging Your Mind Learning a New Piece
Graham Fitch shows how to use a tool he calls Personalised Pattern Recognition when learning a new piece.
Playing with Style
There was a time when pianists played from scores that included all sorts of directions from an editor, usually a famous pianist or teacher. There was no way of knowing…
Berens’s The Training of the Left Hand
Herman Berens’s Training of the Left Hand (Op.89) is an excellent collection of exercises and studies and our recently completed video series shows how to use a selection of them to improve left-hand technique.