I sometimes stop playing the piano for 6 to 9 months and when I restart, I remember all the songs I had memorized. I can even see the notes, chords on both left and right in my mind.
Hi Alyson, great lesson. You're really good at this teaching stuff. 👍 I just subscribed. You know, it's a funny thing for me (funny as in "curious and interesting" not funny "ha ha") how Chopin's music goes. Some of his pieces (Etude in E Major, for instance. Opus 10-3) are so hauntingly beautiful that they regularly give me goose bumps when I play certain passages. It happens almost every time. Music has the ability to instantly bypass all your conscious defenses and cut straight to the core of your soul. It's really something!!
Nice channel I just found! Even though I'm a beginner this video confirms that the way I'm learning pieces is on track. I always learn sections that are distinct and individual motifs as sort of modular. I find my anxiety decreases when I get the 'sense' of the section, so I can relax and not be daunted by the jumps or the quick bits. And my auditory memory helps with what I think of as the interesting bits, which are like the chunks of chocolate in an ice cream cone.
I like the word you used, “modular.” That’s a good word to describe what was explored in the video! I also like your chocolate chip analogy. I’m sure the comments section will really enjoy your thoughts on the vid! Thanks for the comment!
Even though I’m only at, perhaps, the late beginner stage, I can still glean some of the insights that you’ve provided for this late intermediate (🤔) piece by Chopin. If I’ve learned anything from your videos it’s the importance of music theory in analyzing a music composition. Understanding how a piece is constructed really does facilitate learning the piece. Obviously, if one were learning this piece for performance you would take the various motifs slowly, learning one section at a time and then putting the chunks together to in order to arrive at a complete performance. To be fair, you have thoroughly addressed this in a previous video. I do have to work quite a bit harder to follow along with your exposition, however, at the end of the day, it becomes apparent that the principles that you’re extolling can be applied to simpler music as well as to even more advanced compositions; the principles and the process remain the same. An excellent resource for taking a deep dive into the neuroscience of learning to play music is violist Molly Gebrian’s book, “Learn Faster, Perform Better.” I can’t recommend it highly enough. She also has a UA-cam channel focused on the same topic that’s very much worth checking out.
Your summary is well thought out and I agree with all of it. Although the piece is “advanced,” it is only advanced in its application of the basic fundamentals which you clearly identified! Thanks for the comment! Also thanks for the rec!
Well said. I often get into discussions / debates with people about "Why do I need to learn music theory, why can't I just sit down and play something?" It's a difficult question to answer, to someone who doesn't know anything about music theory, or even how to read music. But to those who can read music and know at least the basics of theory (scales, intervals, harmony etc.) the answer is obvious. That musical phrase that sounds beautiful to you doesn't just sound good by accident or happenstance, it is part of a pattern / chord progression / arpeggiated chord that just naturally belongs in the key of the piece you're playing.
Well, I don't read music and have no interest in learning at this point so I have no option other than to memorize. I do have notes that I jot down that only I understand, but it's mostly just memorizing.
Oh Jesus .. Christ ... Please ..don't play games with people's minds you need to study the notes to learn the chords and scales get your butt on the stool and practice songs as fast as you can . Every day for a while it's a journey ..
Hey there i loved your videos
Just keep making such lovely videos with humor 😊❤
Thanks for your piano guidance
Thank you so much 😀
its not for beginners, but i love how you explain very comprhensive the structure of good sightreading. Thanks very much
Glad it was helpful :D
I sometimes stop playing the piano for 6 to 9 months and when I restart, I remember all the songs I had memorized. I can even see the notes, chords on both left and right in my mind.
That’s impressive!
Your humor is great! First time watching one of your videos.
@@ericconkling670 Thanks! Appreciate the compliment!
Hi Alyson, great lesson. You're really good at this teaching stuff. 👍 I just subscribed.
You know, it's a funny thing for me (funny as in "curious and interesting" not funny "ha ha") how Chopin's music goes. Some of his pieces (Etude in E Major, for instance. Opus 10-3) are so hauntingly beautiful that they regularly give me goose bumps when I play certain passages. It happens almost every time.
Music has the ability to instantly bypass all your conscious defenses and cut straight to the core of your soul. It's really something!!
I 100% agree! Looking into a bit of chopins biography could probably give context on why it cuts so deep. Thanks for the sub and feedback!
Thank you very much for a very detailed and useful explanation 👍 .
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting content!
Glad you enjoyed it
OMG! my first thought was I need that refrigerator...and also I want to finally learn the piano.
Hahaha! That is so funny. People were wondering what was in my mug
LOL, forget the refrigerator, I need those spoons. Alyson's Magic Spoons.
@@BlueFish-kq9fhLol! That is so funny
You'll have ten million subscribers in no time.
That would be cool! Thanks 😁
Nice channel I just found! Even though I'm a beginner this video confirms that the way I'm learning pieces is on track. I always learn sections that are distinct and individual motifs as sort of modular. I find my anxiety decreases when I get the 'sense' of the section, so I can relax and not be daunted by the jumps or the quick bits. And my auditory memory helps with what I think of as the interesting bits, which are like the chunks of chocolate in an ice cream cone.
I like the word you used, “modular.” That’s a good word to describe what was explored in the video! I also like your chocolate chip analogy. I’m sure the comments section will really enjoy your thoughts on the vid! Thanks for the comment!
Why is this the first time im hearing that spoons aren't optimal for cutting down trees😭
Lol! My professor used this analogy and it always resonated with me
@AlysonsPianoStudio i think so too, itll stick in my mind forever
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Glad you’re enjoying the content, Limonada!
Even though I’m only at, perhaps, the late beginner stage, I can still glean some of the insights that you’ve provided for this late intermediate (🤔) piece by Chopin. If I’ve learned anything from your videos it’s the importance of music theory in analyzing a music composition. Understanding how a piece is constructed really does facilitate learning the piece. Obviously, if one were learning this piece for performance you would take the various motifs slowly, learning one section at a time and then putting the chunks together to in order to arrive at a complete performance. To be fair, you have thoroughly addressed this in a previous video. I do have to work quite a bit harder to follow along with your exposition, however, at the end of the day, it becomes apparent that the principles that you’re extolling can be applied to simpler music as well as to even more advanced compositions; the principles and the process remain the same. An excellent resource for taking a deep dive into the neuroscience of learning to play music is violist Molly Gebrian’s book, “Learn Faster, Perform Better.” I can’t recommend it highly enough. She also has a UA-cam channel focused on the same topic that’s very much worth checking out.
Your summary is well thought out and I agree with all of it. Although the piece is “advanced,” it is only advanced in its application of the basic fundamentals which you clearly identified! Thanks for the comment! Also thanks for the rec!
Well said. I often get into discussions / debates with people about "Why do I need to learn music theory, why can't I just sit down and play something?" It's a difficult question to answer, to someone who doesn't know anything about music theory, or even how to read music. But to those who can read music and know at least the basics of theory (scales, intervals, harmony etc.) the answer is obvious. That musical phrase that sounds beautiful to you doesn't just sound good by accident or happenstance, it is part of a pattern / chord progression / arpeggiated chord that just naturally belongs in the key of the piece you're playing.
EXCELLENT!!! Thank you so much!!!!
You got it!
Now Im sure what only the aliens can remember any piano concerto in several hundred pages.
Couldn’t be me
Good one.
Thanks so much!
Helpful. Thx
Absolutely!
Nice job! you earned a new sub. May I know what camera you use for this videos? thanks!
@@PabloEnver Awesome to get connected! Of course! I’m a big time Sony lover!
@@AlysonsPianoStudio Nice! but what's the model?
Well, I saved for a pretty long time and made the decision to get the A7IV after much research. It’s costly, but a solid investment.
@@AlysonsPianoStudio whoaa thats so expensive! xD I think I will go for something cheaper haha. Thanks for the info!!
@@PabloEnver Yeah😂 I’m kind of a tech fanatic so… don’t judge lol. Thanks for indulging in the conversation tho!
Wow that was fast 😊
Tried to be a bit more concise! Lol
Thanks for your philosophy
@@kazuki535-j5j Thanks for the comment!
Well, I don't read music and have no interest in learning at this point so I have no option other than to memorize. I do have notes that I jot down that only I understand, but it's mostly just memorizing.
Totally your choice! Just depends on what you want
Great... I forgot everything you said in this video. Now what?
@@demented001 Lol! Watch it again
@@AlysonsPianoStudio i think now i need a video about how to memorize video about memorization...
@@demented001 Lol!
Your piano is out of tune 😞
Woah! You have fantastic ears. I’m getting it tuned in a couple weeks lol. My tuner is slammed.
Oh Jesus .. Christ ... Please ..don't play games with people's minds you need to study the notes to learn the chords and scales get your butt on the stool and practice songs as fast as you can . Every day for a while it's a journey ..