A lesson with Seymour Bernstein, Part 4, "You and the Piano."

[arioso7]

curves of energy.. exactly

[arioso7]

Yes, the analogy to the violin and bowing is so perfect..

[arioso7]

I was a student of the late Lillian Lefkofsky Freundlich whom you may have known.

But the wrist's role in producing a singing tone came more from my having observed a few amazing Russian pianists.,

[arioso7]

This is by far my favorite, and I just blogged about it at my arioso7 wordpress blog site.

Long live the supple wrist.. which flies in the face of the Taubman contingent's beliefs.

Maestro Bernstein, I cannot agree with you more. I teach the UNDULATING wrist as the staple of my private practice. I don't really analyze the anatomical detail that you do, but I know viscerally how to sculpt a phrase with the falling and rising wrist. This is pivotal to the production of a singing tone.

[mzeidwig]

Seymour Bernstein is the greatest teacher in the history of music -- in every aspect.

[seeless]

@mzeidwig This response, the most extravagant and generous one I have ever received, was sent by someone whose amazing gifts are off the charts! Thank you Mitchell Zeidwig.

Seymour

[waynekail]

Much better than a piano teacher telling me to "relax" or "play musically" with no suggestion on how to do that! It's rare to find a good quality YouTube video that contains such a wealth of useful information. I also want to buy your book.

[seeless]

@waynekail I'm deeply moved by your message. Thank you so much.

Seymour Bernstein

[waynekail]

Seymour, I have watched all 4 parts of your video twice and will probably watch it again. I agree with your comment in part 1 that "music is the language of feeling". A feeling is an intangible thing but your video addresses the tangibles such as how the piano makes sound, mechanics of fingering, breaching technique, and physical exercises. I found this to be very practical and useful information to become better at expressing my intangible feelings at the piano. Thank you for these videos!

[seeless]

@waynekail Dear Wayne, you expressed exactly what I had intended when I made this movie. I am very impressed with what you wrote. I'm sure that you must be a dedicated and highly intelligent musician.

Thank you for writing to me.

Seymour Bernstein

[seeless]

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[birgitnj]

I don't know any summary of piano technique that makes more sense - and it works, too! Thank you, Seymour.

[feinerent]

I agree with all the above comments. I am totally enjoying these videos and learning a lot!! I am so happy to have found out about your teaching.

[kittyandjoemchugh]

What  delightful and elegant videos. Invaluable for understanding the piano.

[seeless]

@kittyandjoemchugh Thank you so much.

Seymour

[seeless]

Respond to this video... Thank you.

Seymour 

[cddancedonk]

Thankyou Seymour...invaluable lessons! Many of us have never had any of this taught to us despite years of lessons. It is transformative instruction. Hurray Hurray!

[seeless]

@cddancedonk Thank you so much.

Seymour

[seeless]

@cddancedonk How kind of you. Thank you.

Seymour Bernstein

[moriahmoriah93]

this is fantastic, so much helpful advice to consider when practicing!!! i will definitely tell all my friends about this.

[seeless]

@moriahmoriah93  Thank you Moriah.

Seymour