I think Rubenstein once mentioned that rubato is to imagine rhythm as a tall tree firmly rooted in the ground with the leaves and branches swaying in the wind. I am paraphrasing this of course.
Thank you, Graham , delight to listen to, perked up my interest in music expression, and made me feel I may try piano again after left shoulder replacement😊
thx for the explanation. Looking for more videos on choices of interpretation on any piece. Also, looking for videos with more examples on when can use finger pedaling on bach + classical music. Thank you.
Very relevant and helpful comparison with speech, and interesting "body choreography"! I was sometimes using "body conducting" almost subconsciously as well (for example, to help myself with the long phrases), but it's the first time I see someone explain it explicitly. Thank you!
thank you very much for all your videos which I use to foloww. I would like to have some advice on the rigth position to play thirds exactly and without inequality.
Always a pleasure to learn from such a charismatic person.


Agree, totally
I’m just beginner with piano ( my instrument is guitar) , but I feel your Rubato, it’s like interior freedom. ❤️
there's the music and then there's the "life" of it. really remarkable to hear such a master.
You're a treasure Graham. Well done and thank you!
I think Rubenstein once mentioned that rubato is to imagine rhythm as a tall tree firmly rooted in the ground with the leaves and branches swaying in the wind. I am paraphrasing this of course.
That’s Liszt’s description of Chopin’s Rubato actually
Thank you, Graham , delight to listen to, perked up my interest in music expression, and made me feel I may try piano again after left shoulder replacement😊
Very interesting. You are a great teacher. Thanks.😊
Always something new to learn/relearn. Meno Mosso, for example. Quite useful in demonstrating rubato techniques...thank you Graham.
thx for the explanation. Looking for more videos on choices of interpretation on any piece. Also, looking for videos with more examples on when can use finger pedaling on bach + classical music. Thank you.
Really insightful. “Going with the flow” in action. 👏🏻👏🏻
Very relevant and helpful comparison with speech, and interesting "body choreography"! I was sometimes using "body conducting" almost subconsciously as well (for example, to help myself with the long phrases), but it's the first time I see someone explain it explicitly. Thank you!
Many thanks. Love your fun style, you make it look so easy!
thank you very much for all your videos which I use to foloww. I would like to have some advice on the rigth position to play thirds exactly and without inequality.
Excellent! Thank so much!❤
Best advice....
In popular music great example is Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All - Saratoga Springs NY, 1987
Merci. This is beyond my pay grade...for now.
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Mick Jagger is pretty good at it
its too hurts to stop playing intermezzo at that point
I don't drink but thanks sounds good. but seriously good video very informative.