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Spreading Chords in the Baroque Period
Spread (or rolled, ripped, broken or arpeggiated) chords are simply chords where we play one note after the other, rather than playing all the notes simultaneously. Although this sounds relatively straightforward, there are questions and problems associated with spreading chords which this series of articles will seek to address.... Read >>
A Guide to the Trinity College Piano Syllabus (2018 - 2020)
This series features video demonstrations of a selection of pieces from Trinity College London’s 2018 - 2020 piano examination syllabus, with examples from each grade from Initial to 8. You will find plenty of tips for practice, as well as suggestions for piano teachers, and guidance on matters relating to style and interpretation. Foundation grades Exploring Trinity’s Piano Syllabus – Foundation Grades Trinity College Initial - Badings: Canon Trinity College Initial - Heumann: Spanish Guitar Trinity College Initial - Béra-Tagrine: Conversation Trinity College Grade... Read >>
A Guide to the Trinity College Piano Syllabus (2021 - 2023)
This series features video walk-throughs of a selection of pieces from Trinity College London’s 2021 - 2023 piano examination syllabus, with examples from each grade from Initial to 3 (with later grades to follow shortly!). You will find plenty of tips for practice, as well as suggestions for piano teachers, and guidance on matters relating to style and interpretation. Foundation grades Trinity College Initial - Badings: Canon Trinity College Initial - Heumann: Spanish Guitar NEW:Trinity College Initial - Trinity College Initial - Praetorious: Old German Dance NEW:... Read >>