Chopin Mazurka in A-flat major, Op.59 No.2 Tutorial

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This 66-minute video lesson explores an in-depth look at the Mazurka in A-flat major, Op.59 No.2 by Frédéric Chopin. Parts of this tutorial include a performance from the 2015 National Chopin Competition, and another performance at the end of the tutorial, summing up ideas presented throughout the video. Areas of focus include form and analysis of the piece, suggestions for transitioning between the first to the second mazurka of the set (and the second to the third), reducing tension when playing consecutive intervals (such as quick 6ths, 5ths, 4ths, or 3rds), techniques for increasing accuracy in fast left-hand jumps, ideas for shaping melodic lines (and how to create variety on repeated or similar figures), pedaling suggestions, how to develop effective rubato, how to create a softer and gentler touch, how to create long breathing lines, how to develop better voicing, artistic approach, and many other suggestions to help you become as efficient as possible in your practice sessions.
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[@CB-ke9rs]

Wow, loved seeing your exquisite performance and the following tutorial :) Thank you, Maestro

[@thegreenpianist7683]

You won the mazurka award in that national competition if I recall, right?
Gee I wonder how 😅 I've always loved your style, especially when it comes to veru character-based pieces like the mazurkas and waltzes.
Excellent stuff, as usual.

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you so much for your support over the years! I truly appreciate it. Yes I did... it was a huge honor. I love these pieces

[@uncatila]

great

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you

[@J.McCaffrey]

Amazing video as always,just a suggestion,have you ever thought of covering Schubert’s moment musicals(I would personally like to see the third one)❤fantastic video and performance

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you! I haven't played those but if I learn them, I will make tutorials on them. For Schubert, I'm hoping to do a ProPractice tutorial on the Impromptu Op.90 No.4 later this year. I've covered No.2 and No.3 from that set, and many have requested a tutorial on No.4 as well. So many things to cover....currently preparing Beethoven Waldstein Sonata tutorials and Mendelssohn Variations Sérieuses tutorials to come out in the coming months (along with Mazurka No.3 from this set, and possibly Mazurka Op.17 No.4 as well). Have a great week!

[@uncatila]

i once inadvertently imvented a readers figest version of Bachs first invention
the subcontious mind is always working.