PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

Walter

2 min read

MAPPING THE LONG FLEXORS

To localize the long flexors through kinesthetic awareness, you’ll want to isolate and feel the specific muscles involved in finger...

MIND OVER MATTER: THE POWER OF MENTAL PRACTICE FOR PIANISTS

Walter

3 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

MIND OVER MATTER: THE POWER OF MENTAL PRACTICE FOR PIANISTS

Mental preparation is the transformative force that connects technical insights with expressive depth. As an advanced pianist, you're...

(2)UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE PAIN

Walter

5 min read

QIGONG & PIANO

(2)UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE PAIN

Pain can have emotional roots, such as stress, anger, frustration, or perfectionism, which musicians commonly experience. To address...

(1) UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: A MIND-BODY PERSPECTIVE WITH INSIGHTS FROM TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Walter

3 min read

QIGONG & PIANO

(1) UNDERSTANDING INJURIES IN PIANISTS: A MIND-BODY PERSPECTIVE WITH INSIGHTS FROM TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Understanding Injuries and Tendonitis in Pianists: A Mind-Body Perspective with Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

THE PEDAGOGICAL VALUE OF BELA BARTOK'S MIKROKOSMOS VOL. I-VI (PART I)

Walter

2 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

THE PEDAGOGICAL VALUE OF BELA BARTOK'S MIKROKOSMOS VOL. I-VI (PART I)

Béla Bartók, a towering figure in 20th-century music, left an enduring legacy through his groundbreaking compositions and pedagogical...

THE PEDAGOGICAL VALUE OF BELA BARTOK'S MIKROKOSMOS VOL.I-VI (PART II)

Walter

3 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

THE PEDAGOGICAL VALUE OF BELA BARTOK'S MIKROKOSMOS VOL.I-VI (PART II)

A Mikrokosmic Foundation: Building Pianistic Proficiency As a piano teacher, I have found Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos to be an...

THE SILENT DIALOGUE: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMPOSER AND PERFORMER

Walter

2 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

THE SILENT DIALOGUE: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMPOSER AND PERFORMER

As I sit at the piano, ready to play, I feel the weight of a great responsibility. Each note and chord carries the composer's essence,...

Walter

3 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

FROM MY NOTEBOOK(1):WORK AND PLAY

It is necessary to allow the work to penetrate you before beginning without impatience. Otherwise, you may discover inadvertences forty...

PROBLEMS WITH FINGER, HAND AND ARM CONTROL IN PIANO PLAYING

Walter

2 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

PROBLEMS WITH FINGER, HAND AND ARM CONTROL IN PIANO PLAYING

Our understanding of the complex muscle control of rapid hand and finger movements is still in infancy. The forearm and hand region...

Walter

2 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

THE FACULTIES OF PIANO PRACTICE

When discussing the process of piano practising, it is essential to recognize the various faculties involved in developing proficiency....

COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN PIANO PERFORMANCE

Walter

2 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN PIANO PERFORMANCE

Cognitive psychology in the context of piano performance is a fascinating and intricate area of research.

Walter

2 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

HANDS AND FINGERS

Due to the upright nature of humans and the liberation of their hands from the ground,

(1) FROM FINGERS TO MIND: THE SCIENCE BEYOND PIANO TECHNIQUE

Walter

3 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

(1) FROM FINGERS TO MIND: THE SCIENCE BEYOND PIANO TECHNIQUE

Piano playing, a beautiful fusion of artistry and technical proficiency, requires a deep understanding of human physiology,

THE INFLUENCE OF QIGONG ON PIANO PLAYING: ENHANCING PERFORMANCE THROUGH ANCIENT PRACTICE (1)

Walter

4 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

THE INFLUENCE OF QIGONG ON PIANO PLAYING: ENHANCING PERFORMANCE THROUGH ANCIENT PRACTICE (1)

Qigong, a centuries-old Chinese practice integrating physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention, has gained worldwide...

CHOPIN'S ETUDE OPUS 25 NR.3 | STUDY STRATEGY

Walter

3 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

CHOPIN'S ETUDE OPUS 25 NR.3 | STUDY STRATEGY

Chopin's Etude Op., 25 No. 3 in F Major, presents pianists with a unique set of challenges, but it offers a wealth of benefits that...

Walter

2 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

ABOUT FINGERTIPS....

The fingertips are a treasury of sensation. Their nerve endings are so numerous that they can distinguish between the finest textures and th

Walter

2 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

THE "GUIDE-MAINS" AND IT'S DANGERS...

It is crucial to illuminate the transformative power of movement retraining in conquering injuries like tendonitis among pianists. This...

Walter

2 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

TIMBRE & TOUCH...

Understanding 'Timbre' is crucial as it allows us to appreciate the nuances of piano playing. It can be grasped through three key aspects: t

Walter

3 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

SOME THOUGHTS ON PIANO PEDAGOGY

Effective piano pedagogy must be rooted in a holistic understanding of the learner, encompassing their physical, mental, and emotional dimen

Walter

3 min read

PIANO PEDAGOGY & TECHNIQUE

THE PERILS OF PIANO METHODS

he art of playing the piano is a highly personal and expressive endeavour. Each student has unique talents,

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