The following article was first published on Pianist Magazine’s website a few months ago as part of my ongoing ‘5 top tips’ series. Singing. It can be a useful tool for pianists, or any instrumentalist, to help shape phrases, particularly when practising slower cantabile-style nocturnes, where it can encourage us to pay closer attention to…
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The Kodály Method
In the last blog post I examined the importance and value of the Suzuki Method. Today I’m continuing my exploration of various music educational systems by highlighting the Kodály Method. Unlike the Suzuki, this Method focuses on studying singing, pitch, and musical notation rather than learning an instrument, however, these elements are crucial to musical…
Aural Tests
It’s easy to go along to your instrumental lesson every week and focus on your pieces, scales and arpeggios, and sight reading, completely forgetting about the aural tests. This is an oversight because aural ability should ideally be developed over time. It takes practise to learn how to listen to ear tests and to respond…