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Ravel, Granados, Thumbs & Theory

Ravel, Granados, Thumbs & Theory

By Informance, 2024-10-24
Posted in: Practising

Our last Practice Clinic before the summer break features answers to questions on a mazurka and nocturne by Chopin, ornaments in a Handel suite and mastering the jumps in Siloti’s beautiful arrangement of Glück’s Melody from Orfeo!

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Ravel, Granados, Thumbs & Theory
Fundamentals of Scale and Arpeggio Playing

Fundamentals of Scale and Arpeggio Playing

By Graham Fitch, 2020-03-12
Posted in: Technique

Scales and arpeggios are part of the requirements of all examination boards, and every pianist will encounter them. The importance of knowing scales and arpeggios in every key cannot be…

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Fundamentals of Scale and Arpeggio Playing
A Practical Theory Lesson

A Practical Theory Lesson

By Graham Fitch, 2014-03-28
Posted in: Teaching

Learn why starting with B major and D flat major scales simplifies piano learning. Chopin’s approach makes scales more comfortable for beginners. Discover practical exercises like the Circle of Fifths and improve your piano teaching techniques!

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A Practical Theory Lesson
Fun With Scales?

Fun With Scales?

By Graham Fitch, 2013-01-13
Posted in: Teaching

I was planning to write a piece on the uses and abuses of the metronome in my new mini series "The Middle Path", but a major publication deadline this week…

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Fun With Scales?

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