Setting Up A Webcam for Online Music Lessons
Monday, 08 March 2010 11:32 | 
Written by Hugh Sung | 
Last Updated (Monday, 08 March 2010 11:46)
An Introduction to Pianoteq, the Virtual Piano ProgramThursday, 17 December 2009 07:48 | Written by Hugh Sung |
Most entry and mid-level digital pianos are hampered by the same design limitations that have been around since their inception in the 1980's. Each key triggers up to 3 or 4 different pre-recorded piano samples (digitally recorded clips), which may be fine for music that doesn't require a lot of dynamic flexibility, but almost impossible to use for classical repertoire or any other kind of music calling for expressive nuances in color, tone, and dynamics. In this video, Hugh Sung explains how the Pianoteq program represents the next evolution in digital piano technology. Instead of relying on pre-recorded samples, Pianoteq actually generates the physics of the piano's hammer and string actions in real time. With this approach, rather than being limited to 3 or 4 levels of sound, Pianoteq can take full advantage of the entire 127 step range of the MIDI velocity scale and deliver an incredible range of expressiveness previously unheard of in digital pianos. Pianoteq is available for download for Mac, PC, and Linux computers, and can be connected to any MIDI-capable keyboard with a MIDI/USB cable or a digital audio interface.
Last Updated (Thursday, 17 December 2009 07:54) Clair de lune from Scratch #62, m. 42, Part 3Tuesday, 17 November 2009 10:55 | Written by Hugh Sung |
Now we put right and left hand parts together, combining our previous work with measure 41. If you've stuck with the lessons this far, then congratulations! You have just worked through the most difficult portion of the piece! There are still some challenges coming up, but this portion is quite a bear and a major accomplishment to get through. Last Updated (Tuesday, 29 December 2009 22:39) Clair de lune from Scratch #61, m. 42, Part 2Monday, 16 November 2009 23:00 | Written by Hugh Sung |
As we did previously, we cut apart the left hand passage into smaller portions following the hand groupings. I think you'll see that once you break down the passage this way, it won't be as difficult to grasp (both figuratively and literally!) Last Updated (Tuesday, 29 December 2009 22:39) Clair de lune from Scratch #60, m. 42, Part 1Friday, 13 November 2009 18:30 | Written by Hugh Sung |
We start off with cutting apart the right hand line, and I show a unique fingering to accommodate the double notes and the low note at the bottom. The trick will be to transition smoothly between the different hand positions. Last Updated (Tuesday, 29 December 2009 22:38) |
