How to Play Debussy's Reverie (L. 68 or 76) | MASTERCLASS and Tutorial

▶️ Learn from the full (14 Module\1-hour and 40-minute) extended version of this tutorial here: https://pianist-academy.thinkific.com...
Debussy's Reverie is arguably his most learned and performed piece. It's a part of nearly every student's repertoire at the intermediate level and it's also regularly featured on programs or encores by concert pianists. This masterclass and tutorial is about elevating your playing of this piece to the next level.

Topics covered in the full length, 1 hour and 40 minute, tutorial include:
► History and Context of Composition
► Tempo Choices
► Debussy's Own Recording
► Speaking (Musically) Through Emotion
► Pedaling and Finger Sustain
► In-Depth Discussion of Dynamics
► Recurrence of Primary Motif
► Fingering Choices for Arpeggios
► The Una Corda Pedal
► Practice Ideas for the Most Challenging Sections


Reverie Sheet Music: https://s9.imslp.org/files/imglnks/us...

Debussy playing Debussy:    • Claude Debussy plays Debussy | Clair ...  


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► Visit Charles' Website: https://www.charlesszczepanek.com


Charles Szczepanek is an international prize-winning pianist, has collaborated with GRAMMY Award winners, and has taught music for over 20 years to everyone from his next-door neighbor to finalists on NBC's America's Got Talent. Through Pianist Academy, he now brings that wealth of knowledge to you: the beginner, the intermediate, the professional, or the fellow music teacher.


Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Partial Performance by Charles
02:45 - Condensed Discussion of Edition
03:55 - Tempo Discussion
06:15 - Debussy hated being called an impressionist
10:29 - Debussy playing Debussy
11:31 - Discussion of Debussy's Own Playing

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