this came JUST IN TIME!!!!!! i was struggling with the coda of chopin's scherzo no 1, the part where the right hand has the ring finger + pinky finger chords and the index and thumb single notes and it goes down the piano like an arpeggio; my hand just felt so stiff! the moment i watched this video i knew it was the cure. thanks josh!!!!
The idea of avoiding isolating the fingers is the foundation of the Taubman approach. I had been studying it with someone in New York up until the pandemic started. I haven't been able to go back, unfortunately. I didn't have any dangerous physical problems, but I haven't been able to play really fast sweeping scales at the piano. It's still an issue for me. Arpeggios are the same. That's why I went.
Do you think this will also help with the similar situation in Liszt's Feux Follets (page 2), where the intervals are sixths rather than thirds? Do you have any hints for those? I am trying to get the last 20% of cleanliness and effortlessness there.
I believe one of Dorothy Taubman’s key concepts was that when the fingertip touches the bottom of the key, all downward motion stops. To get some passages up to speed, I’ve found it helpful to practice consciously synchronising the fingertips of both hands so they touch the bottom of the key at exactly the same time.
I wonder if you could get Edna Golandsky as a guest on your channel. As a continuation on the Taubman approach and the two guest pedagogues you've already had on your channel, Graham having been twice.
I was wondering about this for Beethoven's Appassionta 3rd movement. I find my fingers tripping over themselves and getting out of sync in certain passages. I'll give this a try.
Hi Josh, I have the pro practise video of this piece but I wonder if you would address exactly how to pedal the numerous L.H. tenths in the piece and keep the piece flowing rhythmically.
This wrist rotating secret has literally pushed me to the next level of piano playin. It seems so simple by nobody actually teach that. Big thanks!
this came JUST IN TIME!!!!!! i was struggling with the coda of chopin's scherzo no 1, the part where the right hand has the ring finger + pinky finger chords and the index and thumb single notes and it goes down the piano like an arpeggio; my hand just felt so stiff! the moment i watched this video i knew it was the cure. thanks josh!!!!
Thank you Mr. Wright, really needed this!
Thanks Joshua 🎉
You sir are a gift to humanity. thanks
Your videos have got me back in to playing and enjoying it. Thanks and keep it up Josh.
That little bit you went over reminds me of a similar sounding passage in Chopin's etude in thirds.
Oh, I like the use of two hands on the ascending passage after the cadenza.
The idea of avoiding isolating the fingers is the foundation of the Taubman approach. I had been studying it with someone in New York up until the pandemic started. I haven't been able to go back, unfortunately.
I didn't have any dangerous physical problems, but I haven't been able to play really fast sweeping scales at the piano. It's still an issue for me. Arpeggios are the same. That's why I went.
You are a great teacher sir.
Great video Josh, the technique is fantastic! :)
Do you think this will also help with the similar situation in Liszt's Feux Follets (page 2), where the intervals are sixths rather than thirds? Do you have any hints for those? I am trying to get the last 20% of cleanliness and effortlessness there.
I believe one of Dorothy Taubman’s key concepts was that when the fingertip touches the bottom of the key, all downward motion stops. To get some passages up to speed, I’ve found it helpful to practice consciously synchronising the fingertips of both hands so they touch the bottom of the key at exactly the same time.
Thank you for the great tips. It is really helpful.
Good teacher. Thanks for your great help
Always great tips Josh, Good job, and thanks for sharing
I wonder if you could get Edna Golandsky as a guest on your channel. As a continuation on the Taubman approach and the two guest pedagogues you've already had on your channel, Graham having been twice.
Agreed. This advice was very Taubman-esque!
this would be awesome
Nice to see You Master
You are the best.... I'm waiting for tomorrow's concert :-)
I haven't watched the video but I know it will help me a lot already!
I was wondering about this for Beethoven's Appassionta 3rd movement. I find my fingers tripping over themselves and getting out of sync in certain passages. I'll give this a try.
Hi Josh, I have the pro practise video of this piece but I wonder if you would address exactly how to pedal the numerous L.H. tenths in the piece and keep the piece flowing rhythmically.
Great vid! Im not sure about my thumb should be thumb play by rotate weight of arm or by muscle of thumb?
Did he record somewhere a performance of Liebestraum? He sound great.
Fingertips art.
Interesting video but i dont get how you turn so fast with your wrist while playing so fast
is that weird the tension issue is more obvious for my left hand whereas my right hand is okay? 😂
I also have that problem :(
The position of the torso is important too, if you're not far enough over the lh might not feel as comfy
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