The Secret of Beautiful Phrasing
What makes one pianist sound expressive while another, playing exactly the same notes, sounds mechanical? More often than not, the answer lies in phrasing.
A Keyboard Conversation with Philip Fowke (2)
Graham Fitch and Philip Fowke share reflections, stories and philosophies on the art of piano playing and teaching.
A Keyboard Conversation with Beate Toyka
Video conversation between Graham Fitch and Beate Toyka on playing Bach’s keyboard music on the piano, covering topics from articulation, dynamics and pedalling through to enhancing musical expression with storytelling and personal interpretations.
Pieces to Play – Debussy’s Preludes
Our blog post this week explores Debussy’s evocative Preludes, featuring performances and excerpts of video lessons for a selection from the set.
The Magical Piano Palette of Debussy
Debussy revolutionised the landscape of piano composition, taking advantage of the capabilities of the instrument in new, creative ways.
In this blog post, we explore a few examples of Debussy’s innovations in works we’ve recently featured in video lessons.
Chopin, Schubert, Mendelssohn & Liszt
Our latest Practice Clinic recording features answers to questions on balancing chords, pedalling, mastering double notes and playing legato in works by Chopin, Schubert, Mendelssohn and Liszt.
Pedalling, Fluency and Playing Legato
Our latest Practice Clinic recording features answers to questions on rhythm, fluency in fast passages, playing legato double notes and pedalling in works by Schubert, Mozart, Liszt & Sciarra.