VOLUME 1
Let’s play the piano volume 1 by Elvira Caflers and Natalie Godbillon, published in July 2017
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(Link to what you’ll find there): basics, technique, exercises
The basics
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We attach particular importance to body and hand positioning in order to progress. Anchoring and freedom of movement are fundamental piano fundamentals. This will enable the student to play with flexibility,
assurance and firmness The aim is to learn to play, without tension and in a relaxed manner, so as to be able to progress technically. We work on the flexibility of the hands and wrists, while focusing on the quality and intensity of the sound, as well as on concentration, touch and the ear. The exercises and pieces on offer have been specially composed to work on the basics and automate the movements of the entire sensory-motor apparatus.
The technique
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Over the wire courses, depending on the intensity working provides, each at his own pace and according to your mood will learn, among other things: hand synchronization: play with symmetrical and parallel movements (sound extract) p.23 Hand independence: develop coordination of sound and rhythmic movements (photo or sound extract)
Different measures, chords, four-handed playing (excerpt from Tchaîkovsky’s Waltz of the Nutcracker Flowers) arrangement N.Godbillon /E.Caflers )
Exercises
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It also includes basic theory and numerous exercises with our own arrangements, allowing the student to practice on current tunes and modern melodies. Skill, agility, precision and clarity of sound are the key words for successful learning!
