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Martinez - Allegro (1st mvt from Sonata in E Major)

This Classical period binary form movement lies comfortably under the hands, the ornaments will not trouble the player if they are organised rhythmically against the left hand. Characterise the different themes, paying attention to the variety of dynamic indications from the composer. Preview (please log-in or subscribe to see full video) Resources & links Click here to purchase sheet music from the Trinity College online store (external link). ... Read >>

WA Mozart - Minuet in D major, K. 355

Mozart’s Minuet in D, K. 355 features chromaticism that is surprising even to our ears (imagine what it must have sounded like to the listener of the day!). The piece is conceived as an ensemble piece for string trio, and we need to have this sound in our ear as we play. This video demonstrates how to practise double notes for security and control of voicing. Preview (please log-in or subscribe to see full video) Resources & links Click here to purchase sheet... Read >>

Hensel - Mélodie, Op.4 No.2

A song without words in all but name, we find a top melody in the right hand, supported by a bass line with broken chords shared between the two hands as the harmonic filler. Practise first the melody against the bass line, omitting the harmony, to find the direction and shaping the main line needs. It is also worth practising the bass and middle layer without the melody, to enjoy the progression of harmony. Preview (please log-in or subscribe to see full video) Resources & links ... Read >>

Fibich - Lento (Moods, Impressions and Souvenirs, Op.41 No.139)

The tempo is slow, and the mood sombre and brooding in this gorgeous character piece by the unjustly neglected Czech composer, Fibich. Bring as wide a tonal palette as you can muster to this piece, to create contrasting orchestral textures. The player will need to carefully consider the pedalling and accommodate the spread chords so as to catch the basses in the pedal while keeping continuity in the line. Preview (please log-in or subscribe to see full video) ... Read >>

JS Bach - Prelude & Fugue in D Major, BWV 850

BWV850

Difficulty Prelude: 3 Fugue: 3 ... Read >>

JS Bach - Prelude & Fugue in C Minor, BWV 847

BWV847

Difficulty Prelude: 3 Fugue: 3 ... Read >>

JS Bach - Prelude & Fugue in F-sharp Minor (Book 1)

BWV859

Difficulty Prelude: 3 Fugue: 5 This video preview features a performance of the work, please log-in or subscribe to see full teaching video for this work. Resources & links Click here for open domain editions for this work. click here to download difficulty chart for all 48 preludes & fugues. ... Read >>

JS Bach - Prelude & Fugue in D Minor, BWV 851

BWV851

Difficulty Prelude: 3 Fugue: 3 ... Read >>

Schubert - Impromptu in A-Flat Major (No. 2 from Four Impromptus, Op. 142, D. 935)

ABRSM Grade 8 - B9

Schubert wrote two sets of Impromptus, each comprising four pieces. The term “impromptu” conveys a sense of improvisation or spontaneity, yet the formal structure (ABA) is very clear here. The A-flat Impromptu is based on a very simple, pure melody that reminds us of a gentle dance (a minuet, or maybe even a sarabande). Control of texture is all-important here; voice the right hand chords to the top, making sure to support the sound from the cello (low left hand notes) and respond to the changes in register. The middle section (trio) is more active rhythmically, with a constant triplet... Read >>