The c minor fugue was the first fugue I learned. It's a great piece to get started with fugues, it's like the fugal equivalent of Mozart's k 545 in terms of an introduction to a genre😃
@@Andras_Schiff Good luck with learning it! By the way, if you are looking for a recording to reference during your studies, I recommend Paul Barton's version. It is the most satisfying to listen to in my opinion!
Your videos are a treasure of knowledge, technique, historic values, and invaluable personal experience. Like anyone in any profession, who loves their work and are dedicated to the ethics of hard work . . . you have so much to offer and to share in what you make look easy, but, of course, is not.
Thank you Robert! I'm working on the Bk.2 No.17 Fugue in A Flat Major, and the subject often comes about alternating between hands. This was very helpful in clarifying an effective practice method. I appreciate your clear and concise lecture!
I bought a Knabe from you 7 years ago and I couldn’t be happier with it! Thank you for producing another great video I really appreciate what you are doing.
Great video! I tried learning this fugue much earlier in my piano (currently 4 years in) and was psyched out by the changing hands thing. I might give it another go now! Also, for any other learners out there, the c-sharp minor fugue might be even easier than this one to learn if you're wanting to get into counterpoint.
I strongly disagree. The C-sharp minor fugue is one of the most difficult fugues from the WTC to learn due to the five-part counterpoint and three distinct subjects interwoven between the voices.
An easy fugue to learn is Shostakovich's fugue 5 in D minor. It is also very beautiful and a clear example of a fugue (the voices can be clearly distinguished).
Thanks for this! Curiously enough, the fugue he demonstrates his lecture with is the one I'm currently learning. I almost have the prelude for it down, but my technique is so bad that I'm constantly playing in pain.
Thanks for your videos Robert. Would you give a lesson on how to plan quietly, but fast. (Quietly or softly requires slower key descent, so how can one also play quickly?? Many thanks.
The c minor fugue was the first fugue I learned. It's a great piece to get started with fugues, it's like the fugal equivalent of Mozart's k 545 in terms of an introduction to a genre😃
Great
@@Andras_Schiff Good luck with learning it! By the way, if you are looking for a recording to reference during your studies, I recommend Paul Barton's version. It is the most satisfying to listen to in my opinion!
That C minor fugue is like the quintessential example of fugues! Many reference books used that fugue to showcase "What's a Fugue?" too.
man, bach is like maths for the piano. so perfect and neat and precise, it feels amazing on the fingers once you have it down
Tysm
Fugues are really hard to play
When I try to sight read them, I slow down A LOT. Like probably 20 bpm
Your videos are a treasure of knowledge, technique, historic values, and invaluable personal experience. Like anyone in any profession, who loves their work and are dedicated to the ethics of hard work . . . you have so much to offer and to share in what you make look easy, but, of course, is not.
Thank you Robert! I'm working on the Bk.2 No.17 Fugue in A Flat Major, and the subject often comes about alternating between hands. This was very helpful in clarifying an effective practice method. I appreciate your clear and concise lecture!
I bought a Knabe from you 7 years ago and I couldn’t be happier with it! Thank you for producing another great video I really appreciate what you are doing.
I'm slowly making progress on my keyboard skills, and your comments are very much appreciated. Merci beaucoup.
Clearly explained, thank you!
Wow I wasn't expecting this from reading the title, but it turned out to be one of your top videos. Thanks Robert!
Great video! I tried learning this fugue much earlier in my piano (currently 4 years in) and was psyched out by the changing hands thing. I might give it another go now! Also, for any other learners out there, the c-sharp minor fugue might be even easier than this one to learn if you're wanting to get into counterpoint.
I strongly disagree. The C-sharp minor fugue is one of the most difficult fugues from the WTC to learn due to the five-part counterpoint and three distinct subjects interwoven between the voices.
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Great video as always, Robert, i love your channel!
An easy fugue to learn is Shostakovich's fugue 5 in D minor. It is also very beautiful and a clear example of a fugue (the voices can be clearly distinguished).
Great video and great tips! Thanks for sharing. I love Bach
I forgot how hard of a time I had learning to play Bach
Thanks for this! Curiously enough, the fugue he demonstrates his lecture with is the one I'm currently learning. I almost have the prelude for it down, but my technique is so bad that I'm constantly playing in pain.
Great video, thanks a lot!
Nice one Robert!!
Great lesson
I have been playing for a year and a half…the only way for me to learn is with both hands… I can’t learn any piece hands separately
Thanks for your videos Robert. Would you give a lesson on how to plan quietly, but fast. (Quietly or softly requires slower key descent, so how can one also play quickly?? Many thanks.
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/Mp6l4tl_Fhc/w-d-xo.html
Great intro!
1:37 Hi, do you know why this piece not category as waltz?
It doesn't have 3/4 time and it's not meant as a dance.
@@FrostDirt The bass sound like 3/4 isnt it?
@@townnet it does, but the time signature is 12/8
I've been studying Bach taccota and fugue but what makes a fugue a fugue
What instrument is he sitting at?
why the echo?
Helpfull.
I can't get over the fact that most of his grand piano is invisible :/
E flat in LH please.
I am putting in a request for a video on how to write a fugue
Lol first comment