Clair de lune from Scratch # 48, Measure 33, pt. 2
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 11:22 | 
Written by Hugh Sung | 
Last Updated (Tuesday, 29 December 2009 22:36)
Clair de lune from Scratch #47, Measure 33 pt. 1Tuesday, 06 October 2009 08:21 | Written by Hugh Sung |
After starting from the previous measure to connect into measure 33, we tackle the first portion of the measure. The left hand has a challenging run - there are several fingering options, but I try to find a comfortable one that's broken into an octave pattern, a jump, and a finger-over-thumb motion. Once again, specific fingers can be used as measuring tools, particularly when the hand is jumping. We finish by working on a repeated note technique and adding some pedaling to this portion of the measure. Last Updated (Tuesday, 29 December 2009 22:36) Clair de lune from Scratch #46, Measures 31 and 32, pt 2Monday, 05 October 2009 10:29 | Written by Hugh Sung |
This lesson actually covers both measures 31 and 32, since they're essentially identical. We now add the right hand notes, taking note of how the top melody line needs to hold past the pedal break. I give a few suggested fingerings, and encourage you to use whatever feels more comfortable, as everyone's hand is different in size and shape. I also give a suggestion for practicing to connect both measures 31 and 32 more smoothly. Last Updated (Tuesday, 29 December 2009 22:35) A San Francisco HiatusSaturday, 03 October 2009 12:48 | Written by Hugh Sung |
I'm madly rushing around the house getting bags and computers packed for a flight out to San Francisco, where I'll be giving a recital with a recent Curtis grad flutist. I'm not sure what the internet situation out there will be for me, so it may be a few days before I can upload the next batch of lessons. At the very least, I'm planning on taking my workhorse laptop with me to do a massive edit batch - the last filming sessions contain some really great lessons, and I can't wait to share them with everyone! In the meantime, enjoy the respite and use the "free time" to practice and catch up ;) Many, many thanks to those of you who have generously contributed to help support these lessons. If you feel that these have been helpful for you, would you consider making a donation yourself? See you in sunny California (i hope!) YouTube and Google OutagesSaturday, 03 October 2009 06:47 | Written by Hugh Sung |
YouTube and Google (and Gmail) are experiencing serious outages this morning, so the lesson videos will be unavailable until Google (which owns YouTube) addresses the problems. Hopefully this latest outage won't last much longer - the Twittersphere certainly is a-Twitter about the Google breakdown! If this persists, I may start using an alternative video service to post the lessons (may do so anyway to add podcast distribution capabilities...I'll keep everyone posted when that happens). Hope to see you back online soon! |
