In this issue
March 2013; Vol. 5, No. 2
An Interview with Dennis Alexander
Last summer, my son Andrew learned a Dennis Alexander composition entitled "Full Moon Rising" (from Simply Sensational, Book 1).Like many students playing many Dennis Alexander pieces…
March 2013; Vol. 5, No. 2
Committed to Record: An Appreciation of Walter Legge
We now take it for granted that we can walk into a store and find multiple recorded interpretations of the great musical masterpieces, make a few…
March 2013; Vol. 5, No. 2
Diminished seventh chords, and, pardon the expression, half-diminished seventh chords in jazz and popular music
Diminished seventh chords In jazz and popular music, diminished chords are invariably played as four-note chords, rather than triads, whether the chord symbol says Cdim (C…
March 2013; Vol. 5, No. 2
What Aspects of Teaching Pedaling Do You Think are Most Important?
Most aspects of piano playing and teaching show characteristics of both science and art. Some appear to be more on the "method" side of that spectrum,…
March 2013; Vol. 5, No. 2
The Chinese Phenomenon in the Piano World
During the past twenty or so years,most professional pianists and piano teachers have noticed the influx of Asian pianists. They appear at piano recitals and competitions…
March 2013; Vol. 5, No. 2
Solfeggio in C minor (Wq. 117/2, H. 220), by Carl Phillip Emanuel Bach
First, what are we to call the composer of this well-loved piece? Sometimes his first name is given as "Carl," sometimes as "Karl," and thus his…
March 2013; Vol. 5, No. 2
How Do You Choose Repertoire for Your Adult Students?
"I'm too old to play pieces I don't like," said Heather at one of our first lessons. Heather is a retired Professor in Romance Languages and…
March 2013; Vol. 5, No. 2
A Party for the Fingers
Margaret Goldston's Jazztoccata (Alfred) has been a huge success with my late-intermediate students. The composition's strong rhythmic drive exudes energy, and the C-minor key gives the…