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Playing Together - Etiquette and Tips for Duet Playing
Pedal: Yes or No? And Am I too Loud? (6)
In this minor variation pedal issues arise again. Discussing dynamics and balance will be even more necessary in a slow section. Don’t be afraid of exaggerating playing towards pp – it is very tempting to play too loudly. Getting carried away, overpowering your partner in some kind of competitive spirit, can easily spoil some delicate music making. Resources & links Click here to view open domain editions for this work (external link). ...Sign in to view if you have purchased access to this content or see purchase options below.
Beate Toyka
Beate Toyka, from the Rhineland in Germany, was raised and trained in the heart of the German classical tradition. She is a committed performer and teacher, and active as a concerto soloist, solo recitalist, and accompanist. She appears regularly in the UK, Central and Eastern Europe. As an enthusiast for duet and 8-hands playing, she formed the ‘Derby Piano Quartet’. Her teaching is characterised by a lively empathy for both the music being taught, and for the pupil. She is a valued adjudicator at music festivals. Beate is a principal tutor at the Piano Teachers’ Course, UK.
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