Burgmuller Op.100 No.1 "La Candeur": How to Play Smoother Legato

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2 жыл бұрын

This is an in-depth tutorial on Burgmuller Op.100 No.1 "La Candeur" or "Frankness." In this piece, I'm focusing on smooth, flowing legato that'll be essential to play piano music beautifully.
If I get enough views and likes, I will make this into a series and cover the rest of the book!
Burgmuller Op.100:
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@wileycom 2 жыл бұрын

Please please continue this series! This is a great beginning to very good content! Thank you!

@rclark565 2 жыл бұрын

You do such a good job explaining all this. Thanks for another great video and I hope you do the whole Burgmüller series!

@CaptainCaveman782 2 жыл бұрын

I've looked ar probably 10 or more videos on this specific piece. This is without a doubt the best. Others talk in too general terms. The attention to detail is excellent. Specifically showing how to roll the wrist and the discussion on dynamics is brilliant. I never considered smaller dim/crescendo on specific parts. Well done Sir!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Comments like yours is what keeps me going. More contents to come. Stay tuned!

@ToySeeker Жыл бұрын

I Bought the Burgmüller 100 over 4 years ago! It’s from 1931 and in really bad condition but it’s notated by a piano student 😁 I believe I bought it at a collectors shop, in EL Paso Texas.

@make_the_world_better_place 10 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you! It's like different singers sing the same song with their own style.

@seansmart2756 2 жыл бұрын

Hit the like. Already subscribed. This would be a very valuable series!

@CaptainCaveman782 2 жыл бұрын

This really is one of the best out there. I've looked at a LOT

@imdamanization Жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party but this is a huge help. I wish you had video for people who aren't full beginners(did piano as a child but forgot as an adult) been struggling for the past year but haven't "learnt" a single new piece. Ty for your content it's very motivating

@lshwadchuck5643 Ай бұрын

This more than answers all my questions about legato. It's like having a teacher sitting next to me.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel Ай бұрын

Glad you found this useful. I really have to continue this series. Check out my other videos, too.

@paulinengsauman Жыл бұрын

You are a good teacher! Waist movement, Crescendo, deminuendo, you explain them so clearly!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@bronxkies 7 ай бұрын

Instant subscription from me, my friend! I knew immediately that I found what I was looking for. I’ve found these technical pieces but wasn’t sure what the purpose of them was (or, any of them for that matter). Thank you for this!

@meganhug2378 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great lessons! I love them! You area very good explainer and very motivating!

@nuleatiwamala Жыл бұрын

I look forward to the series. Thank you for sharing. You are a great teacher.

@ricardovillalobos3333 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Akira. Great pieces of advice. I’m a piano student (3rd year) and I think this particular video explains very important concepts about interpretation that I ignored. Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Seville (Spain). ;)

@parlendaslivrosediversao6140 Ай бұрын

I loved this video! I've subscribed to the channel and will watch some more. I just bought a piano and I'm starting learning to play again after many years. Still a beginner, but I hope to improve a lot. Thank you from Brazil.

@OneStepToday 9 ай бұрын

You are so wonderful teacher, your explanation is beautiful. I recently started watching Lang Lang and his playing of Fur Elise is so perfect, only then I realised the true meaning of expression; the other versions sounds robotic and ordinary compared to his. I have started Burgmuller now with this piece, as I am moving towards the final pages of the 1st Piano Adv for adults.

@PamelaSmith20010 2 жыл бұрын

I finally got my book yesterday and tonight I practiced about 3 hrs! Watched the video as I practiced and It went well! Thank you its a great lesson, i look forward to a series 💖

@prabakaransandhya3897 2 жыл бұрын

Sir you my piano teacher your brin so so talant

@JeanJacqueG Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sir, great lesson

@blogschreiberin Жыл бұрын

Hi Akira, thank you so much for your lessons, they are so brilliant. I am very glad to find your Channel.

@blogschreiberin Жыл бұрын

Hi Akira, I did not expect that you have read my comment and even give a heart to that, how kind you are! If I could express one more request: could you please keep on updating the Burgmüller op 100 series? I appreatiate your work so much, thanks a again!

@blank_white_paper_revolution 2 жыл бұрын

You shed biggest lights on me! Thank you!

@maryhaselton3381 2 жыл бұрын

By far, the best tutorial that I have found which will help me to bring more expression to my pieces. Thank you Akita!

@marceqteje55 Жыл бұрын

Great teaching and clear explanation. Thanks

@pheakdrapiano9466 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@wlorchirachoonkul 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work Akira, your tutorial is very helpful.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lateamcheryryan4318 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing teacher

@hristos0 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video Akira. It is really helpfull. You are the best piano teacher ever.

@sychg3448 9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. It is so great and helpful

@Vivid22fly 4 күн бұрын

great lesson, thank you

@anhhuynguyen4969 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, a definite subscription for me!

@renatapaiva4764 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@rahulymail Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@rebanelson607 2 жыл бұрын

I've learned much from this. Thanks!

@liaowilliamyixin2872 2 жыл бұрын

great lessons! expecting more coming! thank you Akira

@danetteborchers242 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. Been taking lessons for a year now but because I was a violinist in my youth have made a lot of progress but this explanation of musicality and legato is helpful as I do feel I still play very percussion like so this helps and is a good explanation thank you

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@pianoinneverland4001 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! especially the part about the space between fingers and keys that I often guilty of. It's a habit from earlier stages when my teachers taught me to play with raised fingers, I ended up overdoing it for everything ... Look forward to the entire series!

@sophie_practiceroom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this good and helpful video! I can't wait for the videos of the other pieces😊

@kaueoliveira7224 2 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to this series!

@jenpfs12 Жыл бұрын

Love your explanation. Thanks for sharing

@bobbyray49 2 жыл бұрын

I was just looking at this piece last night! How serendipitous. Thanks for posting! btw I bought Burgmuller and a few other books based on your video where you recommended intermediate piano books. They are tough for me (1 year, self taught) but I am working on them. Thanks again for sharing

@guysaintvil3608 Жыл бұрын

Valuable work

@yangyc6474 2 жыл бұрын

I love this series,it's very useful for me,thanks Akira!!!

@pauljohnson2266 2 жыл бұрын

Yes full series please

@jiejin5931 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful teaching！You put it very succinctly.

@ozzy7927 9 ай бұрын

Thank you !!!

@andrevicente5995 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Akira.

@TheBmontalto Жыл бұрын

Wait... There was double voicing in this piece?! I also totally missed it!! Thanks for pointing this out 😊 Excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to create it.

@JD-72191 Жыл бұрын

Just got the book and worked thru this first piece today. VERY HELPFUL! I would love to have more videos on all of the pieces in this book. Thank you.

@audybee9610 Жыл бұрын

More excellent instruction, thank you, thank you!!!

@Kr1stmas Жыл бұрын

Came for the tips on legato, stayed for the tips on phrasing

@jonathanblevins1452 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Akira! This content is so valuable. Wonderful process conceptualizations of this study. Many humble thanks. I’ve liked and subscribed.

@kristinamusik7414 2 жыл бұрын

Great to find your teaching about this. It was exactly what I needed right now. You did a very detailed instruction. Great Thank you.

@PianoJules 2 жыл бұрын

A very useful video. I have played some of these pieces and would enjoy more videos. Thank you.

@DoubleFovea Жыл бұрын

This is really helpful!!!

@maybee7126 Жыл бұрын

Yes please!!!

@duruogu 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, i have learnt a few piece from Burgmuller as a casual player. It is great to hear the great advice from you!

@davidtolabin5316 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Akira! There's still a long way to go for me, but I really enjoy your videos and information you provide, hope you can do the whole series! Cheers from Bariloche, Arg.

@PatriciaSL 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this was great. Looking forward to the next installments of this series. Thank you so much.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have personal attachment to the next piece, so it's going to be big...

@alejandroosorno7472 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the great videos! I just returned to playing piano as an adult and I'm thankful for finding your channel. Going over Hanon and Burgmuller currently!

@filipemelo1408 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I did what you suggest about the movement on fingers, hands, elbow, and the sound was amazing, I just started today this song, but with few tips it was amazing the result. I like to play the music before taking to my teacher, so he improves my technique instead of learning music in class.

@filipemelo1408 11 ай бұрын

I watch the video pausing and practicing, and then I arrive the dimunuendo and crescendo part, I forgot to do those, the music was really really better, thanks

@jakklovediablo6293 Жыл бұрын

After this video i subscribe 😂 I’m late beginner and struggle with music interpretation

@jasonmanley7815 Жыл бұрын

Hi Akira. Good job on these videos. I've started finding quite a few good piano related channels of late. Keep up the good work.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@mgortegano 4 ай бұрын

¡Gracias!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your generosity!

@Genevieve02568 Жыл бұрын

A very helpful tutorial on the very piece I happen to be working on this week. Can't wait to wow my instructor! One unrelated question: what is the beautiful, tender piece playing in the background midway through this video? Thank you for such a useful tutorial and I would love to see more. I have subscribed.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That is just some background music i found in KZfaq's sound library :)

@moisesmansilla3032 2 жыл бұрын

please make it a series

@djh0151 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous lesson. So really good information to take in to your own playing and practice. Really enjoyed this content and look forward to the series. I am a relatively new student. I have been self learning since The New Year. I hope finally to master sight reading in the coming years and understand it's not something that will happen over night. I really appreciate you passing on your knowledge.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment, and welcome onboard!

@MultiClara2012 2 ай бұрын

Great explanation! Thank you. I signed to your channel!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard

@aznita1000 2 жыл бұрын

Series please..

@stevesomerdin9928 Жыл бұрын

Don't smash the endings- going to keep this mind, I might do this sometimes.

@xiaosong9999 2 жыл бұрын

This is great, please finish all 25 videos thanks

@EdokLock 2 жыл бұрын

Im still a complete beginner but I still enjoyed the video

@felissia 3 ай бұрын

hi Akira San.... pls make a video abt Schmitt book. I found that Hanon book is too difficult for me. So... my teacher told me to use Schmitt first. Btw... i'm 40+ and a piano beginner. Arigatou Akira San....

@hiyalanguages 10 ай бұрын

Came here to get rid of my stumping on the keys 😂 And the breaks and too clear in my playing of this piece

@hoboken5224 2 жыл бұрын

Sign me up Akira, Burgmuller 25 express.

@bogdanvasiliu1931 2 жыл бұрын

Would i be able to learn technique using the beginner books you recommended with a cheaper 61 key keyboard? You make playing piano look like fun. Thank you for your videos!

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 жыл бұрын

You can always try, but I don't recommend it. That to me sounds like learning how to play tennis using a Ping-Pong racket. You won't know the difference until you play on the real piano, but there is a significant difference between digital and acoustic pianos.

@bogdanvasiliu1931 2 жыл бұрын

@@AkiraIkegamiChannel Thank you for your response! I'll change what kind of keyboard to get.

@Olesia_Kurilo Жыл бұрын

Akira, you are a great Teacher How do we play with left hands? I mean, the volume? Should it be more quiet then playing by right hand?

@AkiraIkegamiChannel Жыл бұрын

I think this will help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7t1rL2X3bunZqM.html

@liliafuller4644 15 күн бұрын

Hello, could you please play comptine by Pierre Lentier. You will find it in the book called "Le monde merveilleux de la musique". Thank you very much.

@AmodeusR Жыл бұрын

Is it too late to ask for this to become a series? 👀

@AkiraIkegamiChannel Жыл бұрын

No it's not. More comments, likes, and views I get, more likely this series continues :)

@dfgp81 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Should we practice this along with the Hanon o first Hanon, then this? Thanks.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 жыл бұрын

You can work on this book while you are still working on Hanon. Check out my intermediate books video.

@dfgp81 2 жыл бұрын

@@AkiraIkegamiChannel thanks 🙏

@adamsykes5755 2 жыл бұрын

I've started taking lessons and my teacher says to lift my other fingers which aren't playing the key as high as possible. Is that ok for a beginner? As you say to keep your fingers on the keys.

@NimeuMusic 2 жыл бұрын

That's like the worst thing you could do. All fingers that are not playing should be relaxed in a neutral position to avoid tension.

@davidtolabin5316 2 жыл бұрын

Might be transitory and for a specific purpose (I'm not a teacher so I have no idea). However, there shouldn't be any problem with asking your teacher as well.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Like David said, I can think why someone instructs you to practice lifting fingers temporarily, if you are overlapping the notes or not releasing the keys completely. But eventually, you shouldn't lift your fingers. Just relax them so that the keys will naturally push them up.

@dianahausen6619 2 жыл бұрын

My teacher initially instructed me to do the same. He said it was because I wasn't releasing the other keys fully, which I hasn't realized I had been guilty of. He also gave me some exercises which I had to practice veerry slowly and in an exaggerated manner. It seems to have worked. 🙂

@adamsykes5755 2 жыл бұрын

@@dianahausen6619 thanks. I think this is the case.

@hiyalanguages 10 ай бұрын

Always come here to check how my progress in this book against your video.

@phyllisgordon6577 11 ай бұрын

I so wish I had met you whenever started my piano journey 6byears ago. None of my teachers stressed techniques. I am still in book one of one of the technique books and it seems my teacher is not in a hurry to move me forward. I suppose I should take some responsibility for my progress. Am ready to quit. What is your suggestion.

@AkiraIkegamiChannel 11 ай бұрын

It's hard to say unless I see your playing and hear more about the current situation. If you are interested, I do online consultation. In general, if you are questioning your progress, you should talk to your teacher and communicate your concerns. If you feel uncomfortable to do so, or if your teacher cannot give you satisfactory explanation, then s/he may not be a good match for you. It's not uncommon to try several teachers before you find the best match. I personally don't mind if my students take lessons with someone else for a second opinion, although I hear many teachers are very sensitive about it.