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Re: Group 2
A member of the other group recorded this video on minimal pressure for your LH. I find it very interesting. Let me know what you think. https://youtu.be/D5kPZFq3H_c?feature=shared
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2 mths ago
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Re: Group 2
@Jose Luis Ochoa thank you so much for sharing. Yes! this is the idea. Look at the second example I posted yesterday, Estudio IX, and you'll see a nice exercise for that passage.…
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2 mths ago
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@Ariel Elijovich yes!
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2 mths ago
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@Gunter thank you for sharing. In this specific case it looks relaxed and you can play it smoothly. So I don't see an issue there. As @Ariel mentioned this exercises have to do with observation of…
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@Barney Yes! Think of a juggler or an athlete, there is no way of doing anything that fast and graceful when you are full of tension. I'll reply your questions individually: 1.…
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 1
@Ariel Elijovich XD
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 1
Here are the two musical excerpts which I mention in the video. You don't need to play them, just follow the example of how I identify the structure or chords and then practice the three steps.
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 2
Here are the two musical excerpts which I mention in the video. You don't need to play them, just follow the example of how I identify the structure or chords and then practice the three steps.
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 1
@Ariel Elijovich thank you for your insightful explanation on the tension needed to produce sound on the LH and about the position.
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2 mths ago
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Re: Group 1
@Nijwm Bwiswmuthiary thank you very much for sharing. In my second video I'll explain something about the hand positions and structural patterns that you can apply for this. Let.…
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2 mths ago
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Re: Group 2
@Gordon Macdonald thank you very much for sharing your video. In general it looks very good. How does it feel for you? I would encourage you when we practice the relaxation to do it even slower and…
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 2
@Marshall thank you for sharing your video. That looks very good. It seems the reflex is there and it comes immediately. Feel free to share or ask me about other sections or passages where you might…
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2 mths ago
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Re: Group 2
@Mark de Beer thank you very much for sharing your videos. I hope you don't mind if I reply here to both. First video: Your hand looks like it is relaxing,…
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2 mths ago
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Re: Group 2
@Andre Bernier thank you for sharing your video. That looks good. I am glad you are feeling your hand becoming relaxed. May I suggest preparing the next chord?…
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@Michel Giroux it looks good. No worries, I'll explain in my next video. The idea is to separate the hand position (or chords), think of the columns that sustain a building,…
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 1
@Ariel Elijovich thank you! That is very interesting!
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 1
@James Washburn thank you very much for sharing your video. That looks very good and it's on point. Another way you can practice this is only playing the chords and focusing on a complete relaxation…
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 1
@Gunter thank you so much for sharing. That is exactly the idea. Well done. Now that you have observed this you can now try to relax a bit faster. Imagine putting your arm up and letting it fall.…
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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Re: Group 2
@Mark de Beer thanks so much
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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@Michel Giroux thank you for sharing. I’m happy to read that :) This etude is perfect for what we are talking about. Now analyze which chords (positions) you need to do without performing the piece…
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2 mths ago
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@Ron thank you for sharing your video. You are doing it correctly, that is the idea. May I suggest a follow up exercise? Try now doing it as a chord playing the strings at the same time and doing it…
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2 mths ago
Avoiding Left-Hand Tension with Arturo
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@Barney thank you so much for your kind words. I like we keep seeing each other in these online courses. Hopefully we can do another one soon. Warm regards!
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6 mths ago
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Hi guys, let me know if there is any other questions I can help you out. I'll be here until tomorrow and then you can always contact me through social media or email. (
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6 mths ago
Improving Your Right-Hand Arpeggios with Arturo
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Hi guys, let me know if there is any other questions I can help you out. I'll be here until tomorrow and then you can always contact me through social media or email. (
[email protected]
)
Arturo Castro Nogueras
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6 mths ago
Improving Your Right-Hand Arpeggios with Arturo
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@Peter I understand. Let's do something. If you can, post a short section of a piece or an example where you have this and I'll help you practice it.
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6 mths ago
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