I have always been a very stubborn autodidactic. I have been teaching myself piano for a little over a year and for the first time, I realized what I have been missing without formal lessons. This 13 minute clip transformed the tone of my music from "plunking" to flowing. Thanks so very much!
I'm a woodwind player who also plays a bit of piano. This lesson is hugely valuable as I can now clearly understand why I lose control, after a few minutes playing, of my control, speed and tone. Thank you very much.
These videos are always so helpful! I reference and recommend them with my advanced students a lot. Just wanted to say that I would appreciate the more physiological videos like this to be recorded with Graham in a t-shirt! Although I don't think he would go for that...
Thank you so much for this! This cleared so many questions in my mind like if the wrist should always stay at a levelled position. What you said about that there are some leeway to that general rule truly cleared everthing up for me! Before this video of yours I was thinking that in playing the wrist should always be at a levelled position even in executing the drop-roll motion. Thanks again for educating me as well as so many pianists like myself! May God continue to bless you so that you could continue with this service of yours! 🙂
This is so helpful. I just played that Anna Magdelena Bach piece about three week ago and wasn't as bright. Gonna go back to it and use that wrist technique. Thanks so much!
Excellent, like all his videos. A real teacher who doesn't spend half the time showing off how fast/well he can play (sort of gathered he's probably pretty good). What he plays are (excellent) EXAMPLES for the STUDENT.
Thank you. Great video on methods to optimize tonal quality. I can feel the decrease in wrist tension, and improved control over the sound. For me a big improvement.
Les Turner , these videos are no substitute for a good teacher, they are just great "snippets". Fitch can't say in 10 minutes all he knows about the topic
Dude, I'm completely self taught, never had any books or videos, just picked up a piece and played it. I do everything he mentions here. No teacher required. I think being self taught requires less time than being taught by someone, but also requires that you allow yourself the patience to get frustrated and keep moving forward. With teachers, some know correctly, and some don't. This guy knows correctly, mostly because he actually plays. Make sure the teacher you choose can play his/her self, otherwise it's a waste of time.
Very helpful. As an adult beginner/intermediate player I can use all the help I can get. I'd have to agree with Kevin...maybe not a t-shirt, but how about without the jacket.
Great teacher and very informative, however my piano teacher (former student of Karl Urlich Schnabel) suggests moving the wrist up to emphasize important notes and letting it down gently on less important notes. At first I was skeptical of this technique, but he explained that raising the wrist logically helps to strike a note louder as gravity is in your favor when the wrist is elevated. This seems to be the exact opposite of the 'drop-roll' motion which you describe in the video. Very interesting content regardless.
At 10:30 Graham demos the "kickoff" where you add an accent on the second note, instead of the normal quieter "float off". So both approaches are probably valid.
dont forget to be realistic - you will need to do some work whichever method you choose for learning to play piano I have spent months studying how to play piano and found a fantastic website at TurboPianoSecret.com (check it out on google)
What is the place, if any, of the "wrist circle" a la the Faber Method? He seems to believe that a more fluid, 3-dimensional motion , even when playing laterally, is preferred over the static 2-dimensional lateral motion shown here. Sincerely, an eager student.
Hi piano teacher! How can I reach my dream to be pianist especially in Church music.to play two notes with one hand soprano and alto ,than toner and bass without wrong?
5:39 what is this piece? Under "greek nocturne" I olny find Chopin Nocturne No. 7, and it's not it. It sounds more like Debussy. Can anyone tell me what it is?
I think that this video could be even more helpful if we would see your arm when you talk about arm movements - the camera is mostly fixed on your wrist which is hidden by your jacket. I really love your explanations but they would be more helpful if I could see more of you. Anyways: thank you. It already helps a lot.
remember to be realistic - you will need to do a bit of work whatever plan you follow for becoming a pianist I've been researching into teaching yourself piano and found a fantastic website at Denelle piano lesson (google it if you're interested)
This might come as a shock to you... but you actually have an exact replica right there at the end of your arm. You can easily copy his movements and see exactly what it's talking about. You can EVEN feel the movement in your arm when you try to "rotate" your wrist. He was exceptionally clear and concise. His explanation is miles above the other vids I watched on wrist positioning. Stop nitpicking.
Do you not think it would be better demonstrate hand, wrist and arm movement WITHOUT WEARING A COAT! What is the POINT of demonstrating when we, the student can not see what is happening. THUMBS DOWN FOR YOUR TUITION SKILLS!
What do you think his arm is doing under the coat, jumping jacks, it’s really no big mystery, all you need to see is his wrist and hand, and he does a great job explaining it better than any video I’ve ever seen
Very helpful. As an adult beginner/intermediate player I can use all the help I can get. I'd have to agree with Kevin...maybe not a t-shirt, but how about without the jacket.
*makes incredibly helpful video on wrist movement*
*never takes jacket off*
I have always been a very stubborn autodidactic. I have been teaching myself piano for a little over a year and for the first time, I realized what I have been missing without formal lessons. This 13 minute clip transformed the tone of my music from "plunking" to flowing. Thanks so very much!
These are probably my favourite videos on TH-cam. Very much appreciated.
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As a mature beginner, thank you for sharing these techniques, I am most grateful.
I'm a woodwind player who also plays a bit of piano. This lesson is hugely valuable as I can now clearly understand why I lose control, after a few minutes playing, of my control, speed and tone. Thank you very much.
Perfect explanation. He is a great musician, his ideas are simple and efficient.
These videos are always so helpful! I reference and recommend them with my advanced students a lot. Just wanted to say that I would appreciate the more physiological videos like this to be recorded with Graham in a t-shirt! Although I don't think he would go for that...
Thank you so much for this! This cleared so many questions in my mind like if the wrist should always stay at a levelled position. What you said about that there are some leeway to that general rule truly cleared everthing up for me! Before this video of yours I was thinking that in playing the wrist should always be at a levelled position even in executing the drop-roll motion. Thanks again for educating me as well as so many pianists like myself! May God continue to bless you so that you could continue with this service of yours! 🙂
I learn more from your simple and precise tutorials than from anywhere else. Thanks
You're videos are very helpful. I'm a pianist and I've never had a teacher and I've never learned these details and techniques. Thank you Mr. Fitch
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Arnan dang it😂😂 you grammar nazi
Mark Do :P
Take my advice: search for a good teacher (best one in your area), it is absolutely necessary.
Talakin06 what is your method for finding a good teacher? Easier said...
brilliant video for helping wrist pain
Thank you for explaining this so well. This will really help me with my 40 years of bad habits!
This takes care of a tension/fatigue problem in my forearms, especially in the Schubert. Thank you.
Very clear and right to the point.Thanks a lot
This is so helpful. I just played that Anna Magdelena Bach piece about three week ago and wasn't as bright. Gonna go back to it and use that wrist technique. Thanks so much!
Very informative and clear, thanks
the level of teaching here is just incredible
Excellent, like all his videos. A real teacher who doesn't spend half the time showing off how fast/well he can play (sort of gathered he's probably pretty good). What he plays are (excellent) EXAMPLES for the STUDENT.
I tried the wrist movement method you mentioned and it really made a great difference with playing. Thanks for the tips.
The Grieg nocturne is such a beautiful piece.Thank you for this video,s
Thank you. Great video on methods to optimize tonal quality. I can feel the decrease in wrist tension, and improved control over the sound. For me a big improvement.
This has been so helpful, thank you Graham
Very, very helpful. Thank you so much!
This is just marvelous teaching. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I wish I watched this video sooner than today. Very helpful.
The Grieg nocturne is wonderful
Lucid, wonderful instruction. Thank you (and your gorgeous sound!).
Great lesson, as always. Very appreciated.
Wow, what a lesson, I am glad I found it, thank you
I am learning so much with these videos! 👏🏼 thank you 🙏
This help me to improve in a few minutes. Do you have some advice to avoid finger pain? Thank you very much
Thanks for sharing sir. Greatly appreciated.
great video and huge help especially for us players with no teacher.
Les Turner , these videos are no substitute for a good teacher, they are just great "snippets". Fitch can't say in 10 minutes all he knows about the topic
@@luigipati3815 ill take what i can get
Dude, I'm completely self taught, never had any books or videos, just picked up a piece and played it. I do everything he mentions here. No teacher required. I think being self taught requires less time than being taught by someone, but also requires that you allow yourself the patience to get frustrated and keep moving forward. With teachers, some know correctly, and some don't. This guy knows correctly, mostly because he actually plays.
Make sure the teacher you choose can play his/her self, otherwise it's a waste of time.
I am very appreciated, thanks for the video.
Thank you kindly
So clear and helpful !thanks a lot!
Very helpful. As an adult beginner/intermediate player I can use all the help I can get. I'd have to agree with Kevin...maybe not a t-shirt, but how about without the jacket.
What Chopin piece is that about 9:02, an Etude, or Prelude❓Thanks.
Left hand movements (at 5:40 ) were much more impressive and worth illustration in a separate video.
Really excellent tutorial.
does anyone know which Greig nocturne that was??? Really beautiful
I love the video, so helpful, so easy to understand. Thank you very much
Many thanks indeed!
great lesson, may I suggest we add "brushing" a note to the various types of wrist movement? bit like the drop-roll example you gave.
Hello Graham ! If it was never done , I would appreciate if you gives us some tips on hand -crossing over as in Scarlatti 's sonatas. Thanks !
Great teacher and very informative, however my piano teacher (former student of Karl Urlich Schnabel) suggests moving the wrist up to emphasize important notes and letting it down gently on less important notes. At first I was skeptical of this technique, but he explained that raising the wrist logically helps to strike a note louder as gravity is in your favor when the wrist is elevated. This seems to be the exact opposite of the 'drop-roll' motion which you describe in the video. Very interesting content regardless.
At 10:30 Graham demos the "kickoff" where you add an accent on the second note, instead of the normal quieter "float off". So both approaches are probably valid.
dont forget to be realistic - you will need to do some work whichever method you choose for learning to play piano I have spent months studying how to play piano and found a fantastic website at TurboPianoSecret.com (check it out on google)
Yes
Very clear, very detailed, very useful. Thank you.
The drop-roll was a very early lesson in the grand old John Thompson Piano Course.
Such a great lesson
What is the place, if any, of the "wrist circle" a la the Faber Method? He seems to believe that a more fluid, 3-dimensional motion , even when playing laterally, is preferred over the static 2-dimensional lateral motion shown here.
Sincerely, an eager student.
Perfect thank you
This video was very useful thank you!
Excellent! Thank you.
Video begins at 0:34.
if i was invited to steinwqy hall, there is no way I'd be able to do a video. I'd be way to excited to play all the best pianos ever
great musician
4:00 first tip
9:00 second tip
Thank you so much
Hi piano teacher! How can I reach my dream to be pianist especially in Church music.to play two notes with one hand soprano and alto ,than toner and bass without wrong?
Thank you
Crikey this guy's good!
Merci c est genial!
Thanks so much !!
It would be fantastic if your incredible lessons were also shot from above that is if somehow another camera was installed over your head.
I come back to these videos periodically over years to reinforced concepts. After each viewing I notice a mistake somewhere in my playing
Very good!
Great lesson thanks bro!
Helpful, thank you!
What's the name of the piece he plays at 5:39? Couldn't understand clearly the name he said at 5:25
Grieg Nocturne, I was curious too and tried to look up various things until I found it!
The left hand being more of the issue seems to not be addressed.
5:39 what is this piece? Under "greek nocturne" I olny find Chopin Nocturne No. 7, and it's not it. It sounds more like Debussy. Can anyone tell me what it is?
He said "Grieg Nocturne", mate!
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Ha ha, it is GRIEG, not GREEK, bah ha ha
It's from Grieg's Lyric Pieces, Op.54, Nocturne (or "Notturno")
Thank you Graham as always!!
Podrían traducir sus vídeos subtitulados al español les estaría muy agradecido thankiou
really good stuff!
What is it for a song in the beginning? Must be Bach. But what?
Bach Goldberg variations va.18
I never played the chopin nocturne considering this :O
Can someone please inform me if software on the iPad.
What's the intro piece called ?
BWV 988 Variation 18
perfect timing my teacher has complained to me about this :/
I think that this video could be even more helpful if we would see your arm when you talk about arm movements - the camera is mostly fixed on your wrist which is hidden by your jacket. I really love your explanations but they would be more helpful if I could see more of you. Anyways: thank you. It already helps a lot.
I totally agree. I needed to see his arm and wrist uncovered.
If you scroll down a little bit the average like number is 1
i think you need to lose the jacket for this lesson. very hard to see how your arm/wrist works in tandem here with the jacket on
remember to be realistic - you will need to do a bit of work whatever plan you follow for becoming a pianist I've been researching into teaching yourself piano and found a fantastic website at Denelle piano lesson (google it if you're interested)
bit silly to talk about your wrist movement while wearing full sleeves but good info nevertheless
Long sleeves during a lesson on wrists. Not the best combination, I must say. Looks classy but obscures the view.
This might come as a shock to you... but you actually have an exact replica right there at the end of your arm. You can easily copy his movements and see exactly what it's talking about. You can EVEN feel the movement in your arm when you try to "rotate" your wrist. He was exceptionally clear and concise. His explanation is miles above the other vids I watched on wrist positioning. Stop nitpicking.
Do you not think it would be better demonstrate hand, wrist and arm movement WITHOUT WEARING A COAT! What is the POINT of demonstrating when we, the student can not see what is happening. THUMBS DOWN FOR YOUR TUITION SKILLS!
What do you think his arm is doing under the coat, jumping jacks, it’s really no big mystery, all you need to see is his wrist and hand, and he does a great job explaining it better than any video I’ve ever seen
Very helpful. As an adult beginner/intermediate player I can use all the help I can get. I'd have to agree with Kevin...maybe not a t-shirt, but how about without the jacket.
What is the intro piece called?
A canon from the Goldberg Variations