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Piano lessons, Boulder
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I am a piano teacher in Boulder and also give piano lessons on line :) On this channel I post piano tutorials on a variety of piano pieces - not just by the great Masters, but Intermediate and other levels by lesser composers, but works that are nevertheless worth learning and worth playing :) I would love to receive your Comments on my videos and feedback from you.! Thank you !
Waldteufel: Skater's Waltz
This is a short video tutorial on "The Skaters Waltz"
Enjoy!
Please write in your comments!
Compliments of the Season.
Merry Christmas 2024 and a Happy 2025 :)
Keep playing the piano!:).
Enjoy!
Please write in your comments!
Compliments of the Season.
Merry Christmas 2024 and a Happy 2025 :)
Keep playing the piano!:).
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"FASCINATION" by Marchetti
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This is a short but detailed video tutorial on the beloved song from the 1960's called "Fascination", and which was so beautifully sung by nat King Cole. I am playing from the version in Alfred's Adult Piano Course, level Two, and it is within the reach of all piano lovers, even those at the beginning stage!:) Please do listen to Nat King Cole singing it on you tube, before you learn the notes....
MOUSSORGSKY: BYDLO (from Pictures at an Exhibition)
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This is a tutorial video on "Bydlo: from Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition with a brief introduction to the piece and to the composer's life . I hope you will enjoy it and I look forward very much to your comments!! Thank you for watching! Enjoy!:)
Moussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition/ The Old Castle (Vecchio Castello)
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This is a breif video tutorial on "The Old Castle" from Moussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." After a brief introduction about the bakground of the piece, I have tried to teach by playing. I hope that my performance will give you an idea of how it should be played. Please note that the only real difficulty in this piece is that it is written in G sharp minor. Please post your comments as I...
Bach: Two Part Invention No.1 in C Major/ Part One
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This is an instructional video on Bach's Two part Invention No.1, starting with an introduction to these Inventions and how Bach wanted them to be played, followed by detailed instructions on how to play it cantabile, phrasing, how to play the ornaments and much more. I hope that you will find this video both enjoyable as well as helpful! Please post your comments, as I look forward to them eag...
Bach: Two Part Invention No.1 in C major/ Part Two
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This is an instructional video on Bach's Two Part Invention, with an introduction to the Two Part Inventions in general, and how Bach wanted them to be played, followed by instructions on how toe study this invention phrase by phrase, how to play it expressively, how to play the ornaments and much more. I hope that you will find this video both enjoyable and useful at the same time. I would lov...
BEETHOVEN; MOONLIGHT SONATA /PART TWO
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This is PART TWO of a video tutorial on Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata. In Part One I gave you the historical background of the Sonat and explained its special features - how to play the triplets, and the melody over it, the tempo and other aspects. SO IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN PART ONE YET, PLEASE SEE PART ONE FIRST. THANK YOU:) Part Two concludes the tutorial from where part One ended, which was a...
BEETHOVEN: MOONLIGHT SONATA / PART ONE
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This is a video tutorial on Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata,, arguably the most popular piano piece in the world, with the possible exception of Fur Elise (also by Beethoven). In it I have given the historical background about the Sonata, about the Countess Guiciardi, to whom it is dedicated, nbd also explained why Beethoven called it "Quasi una Fatasia" ("Almost a Fantasia") I have discussed th...
Edelweis from The Sound of Music
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A sh9ort video on how to play this much loved song from The Sound of Music - with recommendations about which book to play from, tips on nuancing and highlighting harmonies in order to bring out all the beauty of this little song. I hope it will inspire you to play it and enjoy the bliss it brings:) Please do post your comments! I eagerly look forward to them!
Schubert: Waltz in B Minor, Opus 18a, no.6/ D. 145
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This is a detailed video tutorial on Schubert's Waltz( really a Landler) in B minor, with explanation of what is a a Landler, where you can see one danced on You Tube (in the Sound of Music!:)), guidelines on performance, phrasing , and more. I hope that this video will inspire to place this exquisite little Landler!:) I look forward to your comments. Thank you. Enjoy:)!
LISZT: LIEBESTRAUM (Dream of Love)
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This is a video tutorial on an Intermediate level arrangement of Lisszt's beloved Liebestraum (number three). The arrangement is by Douglas Mac Leon. In this video I have pointed out the magic of the harmonies in which the melody is clothed and which is the real source of the magic of this piece. This is an excellent intermediate level arrangement which captures the essence of the piece and whi...
Chopin: Prelude, Opus 28 No.15 in D Flat ( "Raindrop" Prelude) (performance only)
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This is a performance only of Chopin's "Raindrop" Prelude. For an introduction to the Prelude please see the previous video. I made this one only because the ending of the Prelude got cut off in the previous, video tutorial. Thank you for understanding! God bless you all, and which you happy piano playing, now and always!
Chopin: Prelude Opus 28 No.15 in D flat ("Raindrop" Prelude)
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This is a video tutorial on Chopin's well known "Raindrop" Prelude. In it, I first give the background about Chopin's Preludes, and then about the composition of this particular Prelude on the island of Majorca, as described by George Sand in her journal. This a followed by a performance of the Prelude. If you are an amateur pianist, I hope that this video will inspire you to learn this Prelude...
BRAHMS : Waltz in E Minor, Opus 39, No. 4
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This is a short tutorial video made for adult piano lovers all over the world, on Brahms' Waltz in E Minor, with a short introduction on Behams' Waltzes and how they differ from Viennese waltzes, which were meant for dancing. Enjoy! :) And I do hope that you will be tempted to play it yourself! I eagerly await your comments and reactions as always! happy piano playing:)
Bastien: Czerny/Hanon
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THis is a tutorial video on the first four Czerny exercises in James Bastien's book, "Czerny/Hanon" (popularly called green book:))I hope that those of you who are self-taught will find this video useful:) It is excellent for Intermediate Level students.
Brahms: Waltz in A Flat, Opus 39, No. 15
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Brahms: Waltz in A Flat, Opus 39, No. 15
Schumann: Papillons Opus2, No.10/ FIRST TEN MINUTES OF VIDEO
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Schumann: Papillons Opus2, No.10/ FIRST TEN MINUTES OF VIDEO
Schumann: Papillons/ LAST TWO MINUTES OF VIDEO
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Schumann: Papillons/ LAST TWO MINUTES OF VIDEO
Schumann: Papiilons, Opus 2 No.10/ LAST TWO MINUTES OF VIDEO
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Schumann: Papiilons, Opus 2 No.10/ LAST TWO MINUTES OF VIDEO
Brahms: Waltz No. 9 in D minor, and Walts No. 10 in G major.
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Brahms: Waltz No. 9 in D minor, and Walts No. 10 in G major.
Brahms: Waltz in G sharp Minor, Opus 39 No.3
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Brahms: Waltz in G sharp Minor, Opus 39 No.3
Brahms: Waltz in E major, Opus 39, No.2 / PART ONE : INTRODUCTION
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Brahms: Waltz in E major, Opus 39, No.2 / PART ONE : INTRODUCTION
Brahms: Waltz No. 2 in E Major, Opus 39 / PART TWO : PERFORMANCE
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Brahms: Waltz No. 2 in E Major, Opus 39 / PART TWO : PERFORMANCE
Brahms: Waltz No. 3 in G sharp Minor, Opus 39
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Brahms: Waltz No. 3 in G sharp Minor, Opus 39
Chopin: Mazurka in A Minor, Opus 67, No.4 (posthumous)
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Chopin: Mazurka in A Minor, Opus 67, No.4 (posthumous)
Chopin: Mazurka in C Major,, Opus 67, No.3 (posthumous)
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Chopin: Mazurka in C Major,, Opus 67, No.3 (posthumous)
Thank you for informing us the history of this song.
Awesome. ❤❤
Thank you, Shiraz!:)
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2025!
And the same to you, Anil dear:) Thank you for watching my channel:)
Nice! Like the commentary as much as the music.
Thank you, Anil! Your feedback inspires me to continue doing what I'm doing!:)
Thank u, Farah. As always your utube videos are such a joy and inspiration to all❤❤
As always, you make my day, my precious, beloved cousin!
You are a very good inspiration to learn new piano pieces, thank you
Herzlichen Dank, lieber bernhard!:) It is feedback like yours that encourages me to keep on making new videos even at the age of 81 ! I wish you many, many happy hours with this beautiful waltz!
One of my everlasting favourite songs. Farah, you play it so beautifully and bring back many nostalgic memories of my youth when my heart was pure and yearning.
Oh, my beloved friend from the days of our innocence! Your heart is still pure, though sadly, no longer yearning! Life took care of that for both os us..... I am SO happy you enjoyed the song!
the pedalling is ...! plus a bunch of wrong notes!
Dr. Heger: lovely. including the introduction/history. i studied bassoon at the juilliard (and piano by necessity with Elena Wolkonsky there) also Andy Wolf as a kid. i'd love to take lessons but i can not afford it. i am 45 minutes north of you and only have a poor electric keyboard that i don't have space to put out yet. thank you for sharing some beauty with me this cold evening in northern colorado.
My Dear Friend in Northern Colorado, I am honored to hear from you !!! A compliment from a bassoonist who studied at the Julliard is a tremedous honor indeed! As a self-emplyed hypnotherapist who is doing what he loves, you are experiencing the same financial deprivation that I am in Boulder! Life is hard !! I would have gladly given you piano lessons on Skype for free, but as you say, you do not even have room to set up your electric kyeboard! My heart and my thoughts are with you, AND PLEASE DO STAY IN TOUCH. My email address is nostalgic21@comast .net. And thank you for your heart warming comment!
Julio Iglesias, not Inglesias, sorry. 😂. Great video though.
Where can we find the scores ?!
One of my favorite Chopin Etudes ..I can almost see it start to rain, then the thunder and lightning, then a glimmer of light, then the sun itself, with fewer and fewer rain drops, then my mother, as to see how I was.
You learn something every day! I got to get to my piano.............
Please do!:) It will only bring you pure joy!! Wish you happy piano playing:)
I truly relish every moment I spend watching your videos. They always bring me joy and inspiration. I genuinely wish you abundant health and happiness in all that you do!
And you have brought ME joy and inspiration, my dearest Melikahaboushani! :) Thank you for your beautiful blessing, and God Bless You for your loving and caring heart! May the joy and beauty of Music be in your life forever! Thank you for watching my videos, and for your encouraging words !!:)
Very nice music ❤
Thank you OIKo:) So glad you like it!:) Enjoy!
This is a Mexican waltz!
You are right! Juventino Rosas was a Mexican composer! Sadly, he died at the age of 25, but he left us this beloved waltz!
Lovely! TY.❤
Thank you, Ketayun! So happy you enjoyed it!
I like the unhurried tempo.
Thank you!:)
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Hello Sarah, i wish you really you can play the piano until to end of your life which should be very very far in the future. I really love all of your videos. As a very simple HobbyPianist i will never play the piano like you with your big experience. But i love to play, so i play every day. Its often the only pleasure over the day for me. I never tried peaces composed by Moussorgsky. I practice mostly simple peaces by Schubert, Schuman, Scarlatti, Gurlitt and Clementi. And different Etudes. But thats really ok for me. I looking forward and waiting for next videos here on your channel. But perhaps you can make videos only all 6 or 7 weeks instead all 4 weeks if its too strenuous for you. Your health is of course much more important. Warmest greetings from Germany, Clas
God bless you for your loving and sensitive heart, dearest "Kavaierubungenn" You have chosen your You Tube name well! piano Practice! You are blessed in that you love to play the piano, and you have a piano, and you can play the piano every day!:) It is a pure and undiluted joy, and God loves you! What could be more beautiful than Scarlati and Schubert and Schumann/ (The three great S's!) Gurlitt has also written some charming pieces for the piano:) I don't want to live too long, but thank you for your love and concern, and I will take your advice and make a new video only when I'm ready, and not set a timetable. Once again, thank you for being who you are, and deeply experiencing the joy of piano playing!:)
Very interesting. Thanks!
Thank you, Anil!:) So glad you enjyued it!:)
Beautiful music ❤❤
Inssed yes!:) Enjoy!!
Very helpful!❤
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Lovely! Thank you!
Thank you for watching!:) Enjoy!
Linda, obrigada,tenho 63 anos e estou aprendendo tocar agora e essa música eu gosto muito e tenho treinado no meu teclado Marinete Brasil
Nice!
That was beautiful Farah, thank you ❤
Thank you, Usha!:) I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your comment!!
I did enjoy it! Thank you
Thank you, Danielle! It is comments like yours that inspire me to keep going.!:) Wish you happy piano playing:)
I’m happy to watch this before my lesson tomorrow :)
Looking forward you playing it just as beautifully tomorrow! Thank you for your comment, dear Anna!:)
Nice!
Thank you, Anil:) Glad you enjoyed it :)
This is a great performance . Thank you
Thank you so much luna4landscaping! Enjoy!:)
Una vez mas gracias desde Brazil
Would you please repost the first two measures. Thanks
I wouldn't know houw to do it. For me it would involve making a new video from scratch. I'm so sorry!!! I am eighty years old and technologically extremely challenged
Lovely. Both the music and the Lady in Red!💕💞
Thank you, my dearest cousin!:)
Nice! Like the commentary and history behind the pieces as much as the music.
Thank you so much, Anil! Really appreciate it!
Love the way you observe d dynamics, Madam. Someone requested me to play it. I googled it and searched to different creators. Now, I remember my late father playing this piece. The melody is peacefully but creates nostalgic emotion.😂 Thank you, Madam, for sharing. I can play it OIDO with my own version or arrangement.God bless from the Philippines. ❤🙏🏼🎶🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
God bless you too! I am so glad you enjoy playing "Come Back to Sorrento" ! And thank you for your very kind words:) You inspire me to make more such videos.:)Wish you a lifetime of happy piano playing!:)
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Love you too!:) Wish you happy piano playing:) Thank you for watching my videos:)
Excellent. You are a winderful teacher, player, and personality❤️ Wish you are here in New York City, as I would like you as my teacher, in person. As a complete beginner ofmusic and piano, I've just learned Bach's Invention 1, and look forward to studying many of your videos for inspiration, and your lovliest demeanor.
*wonderful
God bless you, dear Alex, for your inspiring comment. I will make on video on Invention No. 1 especially for you!:) Wish you happy piano playing always!:)
thank you so much for these videos! very genuine, I love the historical backgrounds you give before playing a piece
Thank you so much for your comment, dear Angleth! You inspire me ! Ihope you enjoyb playing the Moonlight Sonata!:) Wish you a lifetime of happy piano playing!:)
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Our beloved Mumsi, and yours too, is dancing.... 🧚🧚♀️
Yes she is! She's dancing with her loved ones, and it makes my heart sing with joy!:)
Beautiful....both, u and the gara ❤❤
Thank you, my beloved cousin!:)
nice gara
Thank you so much for this video about Moonlight Sonata. A few bars of the first part i can play. I never tried the second part and never I will play the fast third part "presto". But this sonata is just a real great peace of music. Thanks for all explanation. The first part is complete with pedal. The second part complete without pedal. And the third part with all i can think of. It would be nice i could learned this peace facetoface from you. But the distance is too far from my homecity to boulder. My experiences with online lessions are not so nice. So i try to practice this peace with your videos again. :)😊
You have made me so happy with your kind and sincere comment! Thank you so much for writing! It is precisely for music lovers like you that I made this video! I too wish that I could teach you to play this piece in person, but, as you say, the distance is too great and on line lessons are just not the same as in person lessons! But what matters is your tremendous love for music and your passion for the piano! Always keep the fire of that love burning !!! I am so glad that my video helps, and please keep watching it and learning a few measures at a time until you have the whole first movement!!!:) It is true that the last movement is extremely difficult, but we can enjoy the excitement of it by watching and listenning to the great pianists!:) God bless you and wish you happy piano playing always. If you have ANY questions, please don't hesitate to write and ask! You may thereby help other piano lovers too!
Something went wrong during the upload (my camera may have switched itself off while I was playing).So I will record another video starting from the ponit where this one stopped. I'm so sorry about this!
One of my favourite pieces. So nostalgic.
I LOVE you're videos. I wish you health and happiness.
And I love YOU, my piano loving friend! God bless you and thank you for your very kind and wonderful comment!:)
Hallo Sarah, here is Clas from Germany. Im so happy to see an new Video with you.
Herzlichen Dank, meiner lieber Glas! Thank you, my German music lover friend! I am so happy to hear from you! I hope you will enjoy playing this beautiful song yourself! Wish you a lifetime of happiness at the piano!
Nice
Thank you, Gautam!:)