Category Archives: The Magic Touch
Can I Overcome Difficult Injuries, and Still Play the Piano at Concert level?
The short answer, in many cases is, Yes. I say this, as many pianists have suffered numerous injuries in the past, typically in the areas of tendonitis or muscular injuries. However, with the right information, and methodical approach, you can overcome your limitations.4 I know this is a big statement to make, but let me [...]
What Are Some Of The Best Ways to Improve My Classical Piano Playing?
Admittedly, this is a question that has way too many variables to answer fully. I will, however, concentrate on some common problems, being the way that a pianist approaches the keyboard, so that they may enhance their physique, and play with less injuries. The injuries I am most referring to are cases of [...]
The Importance of Scales and Arpeggios
It is no secret that for any pianist, amateur or professional, it is imperative that they commence with a solid warm up prior to launching into a playing session. In fact, I prefer to think of the scales and arpeggios as part of the playing session. Why and how so? The benefits of playing [...]
Note on the Exercises
The exercises are based on what the hand is capable of doing with various passages, i.e. single notes, octaves and chords in their thousands of permutations, which make up what we call music. Once the learning processes are understood, the pianist will find that they are comparatively few, and that they can [...]
Application of Basic Principles- Double Octaves and Chords
Double Octaves and Chords If the student has a thorough working knowledge of the principles outlined in Chapter 1 of the Magic Touch, he should have no difficulty in applying them to the following extracts from the standard repertoire. The first chapter is available as a complimentary download on the right hand [...]