Playing Piano Music from the Classical Period
Graham Fitch discusses how to approach playing piano music from the Classical Period, starting with an exploration of touch and articulation.
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.
Toccata from Bach’s Partita No. 6 in E Minor
The Toccata from Bach’s Partita No. 6 in E minor, BWV 830, is a popular choice for piano diplomas and we’ve created a new study edition and video walkthroughs to assist players in their learning of this magnificent music!
Playing Baroque Music on the Piano
Pianists are often scared of playing Baroque music. Can I use the pedal? How do I deal with all those fiddly ornaments? What about articulation and dynamics? We’re delighted to be…
On Touch, Articulation and Phrasing
This week my third video demonstration on touch went live on Pianist Magazine's YouTube channel. When I was given the original commission for three articles for the magazine, I knew I…
The Baroque Urtext Score – Articulation (3)
Articulation in music is understood to mean the way notes are connected or grouped - this involves accentuation and, to some extent, rhythmic inflection. While François Couperin was an obsessive control…
The Baroque Urtext Score – A User’s Guide (1)
Further to last week's post about taking ownership, I thought I might say a few words about this in relation to Urtext scores - of Bach in particular (click here…