How to practice cross-rhythm

yiyiku — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:48:02 +0000

A talented student of mine is currently working on Chopin’s famous Fantasie Impromptu. The obvious challenge here is the cross-rhythm: right hand sixteenth notes against left hand triplets. I have devised the following 10-step guide to help my student nail this: 1. Practice each hand separately, very slowly, make every note extra louder than normal.

Chopin Mazurka Op59 No2

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Chopin Mazurka Op 59 No 3

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Chopin Mazurka Op 59 No 1

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Chopin Nocturne F sharp major Op15 No 2

yiyiku — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:34:40 +0000

Words of inspiration from Chopin: “Simplicity is the highest goal, achievable when you have overcome all difficulties.” “There are certain times when I feel more inspired, filled with a strong power that forces me to listen to my inner voice, and when I feel more need than ever for a Pleyel piano.” “[…] in a

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Music Quotes and Thoughts – Feb 2010

yiyiku — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:43:40 +0000

Feb 22 2010 “After playing Chopin, I feel as if I had been weeping over sins that I had never committed, and mourning over tragedies that were not my own.” - Oscar Wilde Yiyi’s thoughts: beautiful words. After hearing Chopin, one feels as if one has heard that beautiful melody before; it sounds so familiar

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My favorite Music Quotes

yiyiku — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:02:48 +0000

I often come across great quotes about music and composers while reading or browsing the internet for music related articles and research. In this post I will endeavor to post a new quote everyday, one that moves me and makes me say to myself "so true"

Great Music Websites

yiyiku — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:30:53 +0000

In this post I will put up links to great music-related websites that I have found to be useful and of value. I will regularly update this post

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How to practice cross-rhythm

Chopin Mazurka Op59 No2

Chopin Mazurka Op 59 No 3

Chopin Mazurka Op 59 No 1

Chopin Nocturne F sharp major Op15 No 2

Piano Blog – chopin nocturne no 12 G major Op 37-2

Music Quotes and Thoughts – Feb 2010

Piano Blog – chopin waltz op 64 no 1

My favorite Music Quotes

Great Music Websites