Tuesday, 11 October 2011
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Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Choosing the right edition
Choosing the right edition
When it comes to learning a piece of classical music its amazing how much difference it can make if you have a good edition of the work. So many editors add their own dynamic markings, fingering suggestions and performance hints which can often be useful but can also be a distraction and take away from what the composer originally intended. I would suggest always trying to purchase an "urtext" edition to start with. "Urtext" editions contain only the composers original dynamics and performance markings. The editor may have added some fingering suggestions, although personally I prefer an edition with no fingering so I have plenty of space to mark in my own fingering. Also, choose an edition that has a clear print and is easy to read.
Having said this, its always a good idea to compare with other editions. If you purchase Schirmer's editions of Bach's keyboard works you will find a lot of dynamic and expression markings which were never included on Bach's original manuscript. However, some of these might give you some useful suggestions in adding some colour to your performance.
When it comes to learning a piece of classical music its amazing how much difference it can make if you have a good edition of the work. So many editors add their own dynamic markings, fingering suggestions and performance hints which can often be useful but can also be a distraction and take away from what the composer originally intended. I would suggest always trying to purchase an "urtext" edition to start with. "Urtext" editions contain only the composers original dynamics and performance markings. The editor may have added some fingering suggestions, although personally I prefer an edition with no fingering so I have plenty of space to mark in my own fingering. Also, choose an edition that has a clear print and is easy to read.
Having said this, its always a good idea to compare with other editions. If you purchase Schirmer's editions of Bach's keyboard works you will find a lot of dynamic and expression markings which were never included on Bach's original manuscript. However, some of these might give you some useful suggestions in adding some colour to your performance.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
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Friday, 15 July 2011
Welcome to this new blog
Hey all,
Welcome to my new blog. This blog is going to run alongside the new website allthingspiano.org. The idea is to give tips to pianists of all ages and abilities. The website offers advice on finding a piano teacher, buying an instrument, choosing which books to study and much more. Do follow this blog and let me know of any specific areas you'd like advice on in your piano studies.
Welcome to my new blog. This blog is going to run alongside the new website allthingspiano.org. The idea is to give tips to pianists of all ages and abilities. The website offers advice on finding a piano teacher, buying an instrument, choosing which books to study and much more. Do follow this blog and let me know of any specific areas you'd like advice on in your piano studies.
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