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Comment on No marks – Part 1: Pliés, please. AND….. by wsmyth

wsmyth — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 14:48:28 +0000

Hi Pedro, I think there are some scores out there for free classes which you can find via Google search. Not sure how good they are as I’ve never used them. Always best to adapt whatever you’re playing to the exercise rather than follow exactly what is on the printed page because it wouldn’t have been written specifically for the exercise you accompany when playing for free classes.

Comment on No marks – Part 2: Adage by Tania

Tania — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 21:37:55 +0000

You write “The ear needs time to perceive tensions/resolutions created by dissonances resolving to consonances. Most teachers do not know this …” It is true! I would add that many teachers know this, but do not have time to worry about it: it is just one of the tasks of the pianist for dance.
Personally, for daily classes I especially use the improvisation. This is a skill that is acquired with experience, and that of course is not enough, because sometimes it is essential to offer a music repertoire. However, the improvisation allows countless solutions: the ability to vary and to immediately adapt to changes within the dynamic exercises.

Comment on Welcome! by Tania

Tania — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:12:12 +0000

Hi, I’ve found your blog on the group Dance Accompanist of Facebook. I’m Ballet pianist too and I have a blog where I write about my work, music & dance, dance performances… even though it is in italian language. Thank you for your many interesting posts! I wait for the next!

Comment on Is port de bras music always pretty? by TSZTO

TSZTO — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 02:12:50 +0000

i feel the same, teachers just want a smooth, simple music for the slow movements, regards music with simple and boring harmonies are pretty. they don’t like poignant and sorrowful tune. it’s ridiculous to say elegantly tunes are not good for boys’ stretching.