Czerny

Beethoven (arr. Czerny) - Écossaise in G, WoO 23

ABRSM Grade 2 – A1

In this bouncy Écossaise by Beethoven the player needs to distinguish between two different types of staccato - the ordinary dot and the sharper, more accented dash (or wedge). We find several slurs, to be played using a down-up motion generated by the arm; release the final note of each slur, making it softer and slightly shorter than its written value. Bring out the humour of the piece by enjoying Beethoven’s cheeky dissonances and high-spirited syncopations. Preview (please log-in or subscribe to see full video) ... Read >>

Czerny - Feodora (from Album élégant des dames pianistes, Op. 804)

We pianists strive for a true singing style, creating magic from our percussion instrument. How exactly is this achieved? A clingy legato at the bottoms of the keys goes some way to describing the mechanics involved, but we need to start off by actually singing the line until we have found its shape and meaning. In this fun piece by Czerny, we are faced with a technical challenge in the left hand too – how to play repeated chords accurately and freely. Preview (please log-in or subscribe to see full video) ... Read >>