Piano Technique for Beginners & Returners
We're pleased to be launching Penelope Roskell’s new online course Foundations in Piano Technique for adult beginners, adult returners and teachers this week. Penelope is Professor of Piano and Piano…
Preparing to Play Octaves
Insights on how to start building octave technique from Graham Fitch’s new module on the Online Academy.
Tips for Better Piano Technique
A common refrain amongst pianists is that they lack the technique required to tackle many of the pieces they yearn to play. In this blog post we provide some simple, often overlooked ways to build good foundations and make better progress with your playing.
Resources for Improving Piano Technique
Discover resources for improving your piano technique for beginners, teachers and pianists seeking a technical “refresher”!
Czerny’s Eight-Measure Exercises, Op. 821
Fred Karpoff gives some background to his new videos offering a guided to Czerny’s Eight-Measure Exercises, Op. 821 which are now available on the Online Academy.
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.
Tips for Tackling Trills
In our guest post this week, Penelope Roskell provides some tips for practising and playing trills.
Creating a Beautiful Piano Sound
In this week’s blog post, Graham Fitch explores some of the secrets behind a beautiful piano sound and shares tips for voicing and creating a signing tone.
Tips for Using Technical Exercises & Studies
Many pianists use exercises & studies to improve their technique. However, practising them can often become mindless, unproductive, and potentially put the pianist at risk of injury. This week’s blog post provides tips and suggestions for using exercises & studies effectively while avoiding tension and boredom!
The Importance of Teaching Healthy Technique
In this week’s blog post, Penelope discusses the importance of teaching healthy technique and shares a few tips and suggestions for doing so!