Case Study Portfolio – Greg (Part 2)

General aims:

Improvement of the elements of technique and musical interpretation (continued):

developing a proficiency of speed and achieving the required pace
using different types of pedaling (half-pedal, vibrato pedal and sostenuto pedal)
working on the musical elements:
continuous improvement of the quality of sound and how it is produced
shaping the musical climaxes in the melody and correct phrasing
rhythmical aspects – speed, pulse, time signature and rhythm
agogics (keeping a steady tempo, tempo rubato and freedom of phrasing)
dynamics (dynamic plan of the piece and increase in dynamic scale)
harmonic structure of the piece – understanding a role of the harmonic structures in forming the overall body of the piece
enrichment of the colouristic tone sonority
awareness of form and an appropriate style
working on the pieces, their interpretation and public performances:
stages of work on a new piece
error-free reading of the scores (notes, fingering, musical terms and performance directions)
theoretical analysis of the piece
conscious memorizing of the pieces
mastering the principles of effective practicing
preparation for public performances (ability to concentrate and overcome a stage fright)
ability to self-assess the performance and the results of practicing
developing imagination and expression
ability to shape the form during a performance
differentiation of the character of the pieces (consistent with the style of performing work e.g baroque, classicism, romanticism, impressionism and contemporary)
gradual implementation to prepare the pieces and to maintain them ready for a possible performance

Are you an amateur pianist that needs some guidance on how to improve your technique? Please visit: Piano Lessons London for more details.

Edyta Lajdorf BMus (Hons), MMus, LRSM, SMISM. I’m a concert pianist and an experienced piano teacher. If you’ve been searching online for Piano Lessons London, please get in touch so that we can book you in!

General aims:

Improvement of the elements of technique and musical interpretation (continued):

developing a proficiency of speed and achieving the required pace

using different types of pedaling (half-pedal, vibrato pedal and sostenuto pedal)

working on the musical elements:

continuous improvement of the quality of sound and how it is produced

shaping the musical climaxes in the melody and correct phrasing

rhythmical aspects – speed, pulse, time signature and rhythm

agogics (keeping a steady tempo, tempo rubato and freedom of phrasing)

dynamics (dynamic plan of the piece and increase in dynamic scale)

harmonic structure of the piece – understanding a role of the harmonic structures in forming the overall body of the piece

enrichment of the colouristic tone sonority

awareness of form and an appropriate style

working on the pieces, their interpretation and public performances:

stages of work on a new piece

error-free reading of the scores (notes, fingering, musical terms and performance directions)

theoretical analysis of the piece

conscious memorizing of the pieces

mastering the principles of effective practicing

preparation for public performances (ability to concentrate and overcome a stage fright)

ability to self-assess the performance and the results of practicing

developing imagination and expression

ability to shape the form during a performance

differentiation of the character of the pieces (consistent with the style of performing work e.g baroque, classicism, romanticism, impressionism and contemporary)

gradual implementation to prepare the pieces and to maintain them ready for a possible performance

Are you an amateur pianist that needs some guidance on how to improve your technique? Please visit: Piano Lessons London for more details.

Edyta Lajdorf BMus (Hons), MMus, LRSM, SMISM. I’m a concert pianist and an experienced piano teacher. If you’ve been searching online for Piano Lessons London, please get in touch so that we can book you in!