MUSINGS
THE PEDAGOGICAL VALUE OF BELA BARTOK'S MIKROKOSMOS VOL.I-VI (PART II)
A Mikrokosmic Foundation: Building Pianistic Proficiency As a piano teacher, I have found Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos to be an...
Walter
Jul 24, 20243 min read
THE SILENT DIALOGUE: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMPOSER AND PERFORMER
As I sit at the piano, ready to play, I feel the weight of a great responsibility. Each note and chord carries the composer's essence,...
Walter
Jul 19, 20242 min read
FROM MY NOTEBOOK(1):WORK AND PLAY
It is necessary to allow the work to penetrate you before beginning without impatience. Otherwise, you may discover inadvertences forty...
Walter
Jul 17, 20243 min read
CONNECTING MUSIC AND SPIRITUALITY
The image of a pianist poised before a piano, hands ready to touch the keys, evokes a profound sense of anticipation and preparation....
Walter
Jul 16, 20243 min read
MUSIC AND ANTROPOSOPHY: EXPLORING SPIRITUAL HARMONY
Music has forever held a spiritual and philosophical kinship, a bond uniquely illuminated through the Anthroposophical perspective. This...
Walter
Jul 7, 20243 min read
ALEXIS WEISSENBERG: "CONTRADICTION IS THE PROOF OF TRUTH." HMM...REALLY?
Ah, the timeless allure of paradoxical rhetoric. Though it may sound poetic and profound, the assertion that "contradiction is the proof...
Walter
Jul 4, 20242 min read
RAVEL'S "MIROIRS" AND IT'S SPIRITUAL MEANING
Maurice Ravel, a French composer known for his impressionistic and neoclassical music, created the piano suite 'Miroirs' as a testament...
Walter
Jul 4, 20242 min read
PROBLEMS WITH FINGER, HAND AND ARM CONTROL IN PIANO PLAYING
Our understanding of the complex muscle control of rapid hand and finger movements is still in infancy. The forearm and hand region...
Walter
Jul 4, 20242 min read
THE FACULTIES OF PIANO PRACTICE
When discussing the process of piano practising, it is essential to recognize the various faculties involved in developing proficiency....
Walter
Jul 4, 20242 min read
COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN PIANO PERFORMANCE
Cognitive psychology in the context of piano performance is a fascinating and intricate area of research.
Walter
Jul 2, 20242 min read
HANDS AND FINGERS
Due to the upright nature of humans and the liberation of their hands from the ground,
Walter
Jul 1, 20242 min read
BEETHOVEN AND SYMBOLIC VALUE
Innumerable times, historians and musicologists have turned their attention to Beethoven's sketchbooks, utilizing them to craft yet...
Walter
Jun 30, 20242 min read
(1) FROM FINGERS TO MIND: THE SCIENCE BEYOND PIANO TECHNIQUE
Piano playing, a beautiful fusion of artistry and technical proficiency, requires a deep understanding of human physiology,
Walter
Jun 30, 20243 min read
THE INFLUENCE OF QIGONG ON PIANO PLAYING: ENHANCING PERFORMANCE THROUGH ANCIENT PRACTICE (1)
Qigong, a centuries-old Chinese practice integrating physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention, has gained worldwide...
Walter
Jun 25, 20244 min read
CHOPIN'S ETUDE OPUS 25 NR.3 | STUDY STRATEGY
Chopin's Etude Op., 25 No. 3 in F Major, presents pianists with a unique set of challenges, but it offers a wealth of benefits that...
Walter
Jun 14, 20243 min read
THE LAST FIVE SONATAS: BEETHOVEN'S ULTIMATE MESSAGE
Numerous scholars have intensely scrutinized Beethoven's final five piano sonatas. However, only a select few have genuinely grasped and...
Walter
Jun 11, 20243 min read
KINTSUGI WISDOM FOR PIANISTS/CRAFTING BRILLIANCE FROM MISTAKES
In addition to its esoteric significance, Kintsugi embodies a profound spiritual lesson—the interconnectedness of all things.
Walter
May 30, 20242 min read
REUNION WITH BACH...
... the idea of willingly spending hours grappling with the intricacies of Bach's compositions.
Walter
May 11, 20242 min read
ABOUT HANDS AND FINGERS
The fingertips are a treasury of sensation. Their nerve endings are so numerous that they can distinguish between the finest textures and th
Walter
May 11, 20242 min read
METAPHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS IN BACH'S WTC: A FUGUE PERPECTIVE
Delving into the metaphysical and spiritual aspects of Johann Sebastian Bach's fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier is a fascinating...
Walter
May 6, 20242 min read
THE LESSONS OF "ZEN & THE ART OF ARCHERY" APPLIED TO "THE ART OF PIANO PRACTICING"
“Zen and the Art of Archery”, written by Eugen Herrigel, a German philosopher and professor, was first published in 1948. The book narrates
Walter
May 6, 20244 min read
THE "GUIDE-MAINS" AND IT'S DANGERS...
It is crucial to illuminate the transformative power of movement retraining in conquering injuries like tendonitis among pianists. This...
Walter
May 5, 20242 min read
BACH AND INTEGERS...
Goldberg Variations. Working through the 16th. var., titled "Ouverture", I felt something was "off" in this variation. It was a very...
Walter
May 5, 20241 min read
TIMBRE & TOUCH...
Understanding 'Timbre' is crucial as it allows us to appreciate the nuances of piano playing. It can be grasped through three key aspects: t
Walter
May 5, 20242 min read