The PTC UKJul 18, 20222 minTechnique Series: 6. Independence of hands, 'pushing off' and 'hugging'Do your forearms ever stiffen up when playing? Or do you sometimes feel you can’t produce the quality of tone that you would like?
The PTC UKJul 18, 20222 minTechnique Series: 5. Three fundamental pointsWhilst it should never be a means to an end, the pursuit of developing further technical facility at the keyboard is of paramount importance
The PTC UKJul 18, 20221 minTechnique Series: 4. Playing with relaxed arms and strong fingersPTC Principal Tutor Jill Morton discusses the importance of developing the pupil's awareness of playing with relaxed, whole-arm movements...
The PTC UKJul 18, 20222 minTechnique Series: 3. Developing agility at the pianoOne of the main aims we have for our pupils in setting them up with a good technique is to give them piano AGILITY.
The PTC UKJul 18, 20221 minTechnique Series: 2. How do we really play softly?How can you cultivate a secure technique in students which enables them to play softly with confidence at the piano?