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THE NATURE OF THE PIANIST
Like any human being, the pianist is a complex, multifaceted entity. The mind is a labyrinthine application of our senses, and the pianist's
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Walter
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THE DANGERS OF FORCING YOUNG CHILDREN TO STUDY OVERLY COMPLICATED PIANO REPERTOIRE
Piano study can potentially enrich a child’s development when approached thoughtfully, however, when young children are pressured to study .
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Walter
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PIANO PEDAGOGY AND MORALITY: REFLECTIONS OF A PIANO TEACHER.
As a piano teacher, my primary task is to nurture technical skills, artistic expression, and my students' moral and emotional growth....
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Walter
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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...
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Walter
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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...
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Walter
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(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...
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Walter
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(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
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Walter
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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...
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Walter
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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...
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Walter
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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,...
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Walter
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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...
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Walter
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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...
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Walter
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THE FACULTIES OF PIANO PRACTICE
When discussing the process of piano practising, it is essential to recognize the various faculties involved in developing proficiency....
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Walter
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COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN PIANO PERFORMANCE
Cognitive psychology in the context of piano performance is a fascinating and intricate area of research.
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Walter
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HANDS AND FINGERS
Due to the upright nature of humans and the liberation of their hands from the ground,
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Walter
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(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,
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Walter
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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...
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Walter
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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...
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Walter
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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
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Walter
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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...
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