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Video highlights:
00:00. Introduction.
00:56. ANALYSIS. When and where did Chopin write the 24 Preludes op. 28?
01:25. The 24 Preludes op. 28 and their 'Bachian' roots.
02:35. The Prelude in E Minor and its technical, emotional and expressive accessibility.
03:45. Step-by-step analysis. Artistic concept. The titles associated with this Prelude.
05:51. The underlying 'Bach' foundation of this music.
06:49. 'The moments before death' - another metaphor that can describe the atmosphere of the Prelude.
07:52. Tempo. Time signature and pulsation.
08:54. Tonality.
09:11. Form.
09:48. Texture. The hidden polyphonic layers.
10:28. Dramaturgy (or the 'story' behind the music).
11:25. Step-by-step TUTORIAL (Practice Guide). The structure of the 1st sentence (bars 1-12).
12:19. LH practice. Using the double escapement mechanism for creating a smooth and soft connection between chords.
14:40. Posture, alignment and key attack tips for the repeated chords.
16:39. How to avoid tension and not 'hold back' when playing softly.
17:37. Revealing the underlying polyphonic foundation by only playing the note changes in the LH.
20:59. Playing the LH one 'unique' chord at a time - for understanding the harmonic foundation and starting the mental/technical 'assimilation' process.
23:34. Using the 'magnifying glass' method for mastering the uncomfortable chord transitions in bars 17-18.
24:45. The interrupted (deceptive) cadence in bar 21 - and its meaning.
26:21. Continuing to learn the chords independently.
26:46. Practicing the chords as written (with repetitions), with pedal. The role of the pedal in facilitating the smooth 'double escapement' connections.
30:05. RH practice. The first 2 phrases (bars 1-8). The simple 'steps' of the melody - and how to make the repeated seconds sound interesting.
31:42. Where to find the rest of this tutorial. Conclusion.
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