From the course: Piano Lessons: 3 Sight Reading & Classical Pieces
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Schumann, "A Little Study"
From the course: Piano Lessons: 3 Sight Reading & Classical Pieces
Schumann, "A Little Study"
- This little study from Schumann is a great exercise in understanding different chord progressions in melodic form. In other words, playing chords one note at a time. You're gonna be playing and reading notes in various positions, various types of chords too, so great reading exercise. I'd like to see how you do, and make sure you incorporate the pedal while you play. It'll sound so much better. Just remember when you're using the pedal with fast notes like you'll be doing here in this piece, hold at least the first two or so notes in the left hand, pedalize them, hold them longer so that your pedal has a chance to catch them. Don't just let your first notes off, otherwise you'll have a lot of hiccups in your sound. Also be careful when reading the accidentals. E sharp is the same as F natural, so whenever you see a natural, a white key note that has a sharp and there's no black key next to it, just go to the very next white key, okay? So those are some clues for you. I look forward…
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