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Luxuriant Piano Playing
A Wellness Philosophy and Practice
In these excerpts from his presentation at NCKP 2021, William Westney shows that whether we are concert performers or beginners, we can all luxuriate in free-flowing, generous, comfortable, unfettered, and unforced movements that “feel great” at the piano.... Read >>
The Floating Fermata
Beethoven - Ecossaise in E-Flat (No. 4 from Six Ecossaises, WoO 83) Faure - Andanta Moderato (No. 5 from Piecès brèves, Op. 84) Beethoven - Sonata No. 8 in C Minor (‘Pathétique’, Op. 13, 1st mvt) Resources & links Open domain editions for the works featured in this video are... Read >>
The Three S's - Slowly
Beethoven - Sonata in C minor (Op.13, 3rd mvt) Bach - Gigue from French Suite No.5 in G Major, BWV 816 Resources & links Open domain editions for the works featured in this video are available via the following links: Beethoven - Sonata in C minor, Op.13 Bach - French Suite No.5 ... Read >>
The Three S'S - Sections
Pezold - Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh.114 Resources & links Click here for an open domain edition of the work featured in this video. ... Read >>
An Overview of the Practice Tools
This series of articles serves as an introduction to Graham Fitch’s practice tools, including how to approach a new piece and the Three Ss.... Read >>
Practising for Long-Term Results
In this video, William Westney demonstrates a remarkably easy technique for mind and body to truly “digest” (and remember) what we’ve practised.... Read >>
Practice Strategies & Approaches
Introductory videos on how to approach and organise your practising for more productive and rewarding sessions.... Read >>
Using the Metronome - Repertoire Examples
Schubert - Impromptu in A-Flat Major (No. 2 from Four Impromptus, Op. 142, D. 935) Beethoven - Sonata No. 8 in C Minor (‘Pathétique’, Op. 13, 1st mvt) Beethoven - No. 2 from Seven Bagatelles Op. 33 Chopin - Fantaisie-impromptu, Op.66 ... Read >>
Inventing Exercises from Your Pieces - Repertoire Examples (2)
Chopin - Étude Op. 10, No. 12 Chopin - Étude Op. 10, No. 12 (Cortot Exercise) Chopin - Étude Op. 10, No. 12 (Cortot Exercise) ... Read >>