Chopin Waltz in A-flat major, Op.34 No.1 Tutorial

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This 75-minute video lesson explores an in-depth look at the Waltz in A-flat major, Op.34 No.1 by Frédéric Chopin. Areas of focus include analysis and layout of the various sections of the piece, proper hand/wrist/arm movement to reduce tension and improve technical fluidity, melodic and harmonic shaping, tips for precise and clean trills, pedaling suggestions, voicing and balance, interpretation ideas, suggestions for variety with articulation, tips for creating long lines, how to contrast similar or repeated phrases, effective use of rubato, exercises for increasing speed on the fast right-hand ascending scales, tempo suggestions, and other techniques to help you become as efficient as possible in your practice sessions.
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[@floring67]

Very nice voicing and pleasant softness! And I always hear some discrete counterpoint in Chopin's music, his admiration for Bach is obvious. I am an amateur returner after a total of 10 years of pause followed by 14 years of sporadic playing and underpractice. This waltz was part of my repertory 30 years ago so it triggers some memories... ❤ In 2021 I had the chance to talk to Yuja Wang for about 20 minutes with an upright piano in the same room (it is really a lot for someone like her, I did not imagine she would be so kind). She told me it's a crime to play so rarely and neglect practice like I do, and gave me some clues about getting out of this. It was a life changing experience 😍Since then, I managed to make time and do exactly what she told me, and also I saw the level of damage that happened to my technique and even memory and sight reading (I am 57 now...). However I am beginning to recover, although very slowly (Waltz in Db major almost back and now I feel even able to start relearning the Ballade no.1). Not yet prepared to relearn Rach. Concerto 1, neither Chopin no.2, but I am beginning to trust that it will happen eventually. So why shouldn't I try learning this Waltz again, as I am in final stage with all the pieces I am working on? ☺

[@blakecarterpiano]

This is perfect timing. I have a performance of this in a couple weeks.

[@joshwrightpiano]

Good luck at your performance!

[@user-xh6yf8tr7l]

Amazing video as always,love your channel❤

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@igorvaluev5409]

I have been waiting for this one so much!!! :D

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thanks for your patience! It’s been on my to-do list for years. It’s hard to tackle everyone’s requests but it’s a fun project. I hope you enjoy the tutorial

[@luizhenriqueniehues]

Really beautiful 👏👏. Can you make a tutorial of the Minute Waltz too?

[@joshwrightpiano]

I will add that to my list :)

[@OrganDanai]

Thanks Josh! I'll try not to play hideously anymore and add more dynamic range when I play this piece again. 😅

[@joshwrightpiano]

Haha, I’m sure you play it beautifully

[@seriouslywhy4934]

Mr. Josh, hello.I just found a really underrated piece from Scarlatti, Sonata K11 which is just wonderful, would be really happy to hear it from your mangificent style of playing.

[@ccfliege]

Please do more Clementi, sir

[@connoryu9023]

How do you play Mozart sonata allegro k332 softer? Thanks

[@RolandHuettmann]

Yes, it was a very enjoyable performance at the competition. I still have Rubinstein in.my ear when listening. You even play it more nuanced, less speedy. I wonder how many hundreds of hours went into this...?💪😀🐸

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you so much Roland. I didn’t count the hours 😂

[@Pianorockstar_]

I’m wondering if Dr josh can do a tutorial on the gallant men to help us musicians be able to play it

[@sandragayle7866]

Josh did your little sister complete I think her master degree with you at Arizona state? 😊

[@winterheat]

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