Name: Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 1
Uploaded: 2021-10-04T15:55:26.000Z
Duration: 11 min 59 s

Hi Everyone!
Since this video wound up being a bit long I forwent an introduction ; )

So this video is the Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 1 Measure 1-14. 
You'll get to hear it just about four measures at a time with the Right Hand and Left Hand only, then with both hands for each section.  
Hopefully, this will help you understand the elements we went over in class to smooth out this song in your personal practice sessions.

Hope you enjoy it!
See you in class!

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Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 1

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Hi Everyone!

So this video is the Moonlight Sonata Performance.
It's just a run-through of the entire song with the music in front of you! Hopefully, this helps everyone to get a feel for the song as a whole!

Hope you enjoy it!
See you in class!

Moonlight Sonata Performance

Hi Everyone!

So this video is the Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 5 Measure 56-end. 
You'll get to hear it just about four measures at a time with the Right Hand and Left Hand only, then with both hands for each section.  
Hopefully, this will help you understand the elements we went over in class to smooth out this song in your personal practice sessions.

Hope you enjoy it!
See you in class!

Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 5

Hi Everyone!

So this video is the Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 4 Measure 42-55. 
You'll get to hear it just about four measures at a time with the Right Hand and Left Hand only, then with both hands for each section.  
Hopefully, this will help you understand the elements we went over in class to smooth out this song in your personal practice sessions.

Hope you enjoy it!
See you in class!

Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 4

Hi Everyone!

So this video is the Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 3 Measure 28-41. 
You'll get to hear it just about four measures at a time with the Right Hand and Left Hand only, then with both hands for each section.  
Hopefully, this will help you understand the elements we went over in class to smooth out this song in your personal practice sessions.

Hope you enjoy it!
See you in class!

Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 3

Hi Everyone!

So this video is the Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 2 Measure 15-27. 
You'll get to hear it just about four measures at a time with the Right Hand and Left Hand only, then with both hands for each section.  
Hopefully, this will help you understand the elements we went over in class to smooth out this song in your personal practice sessions.

Hope you enjoy it!
See you in class!

Moonlight Sonata Practice Helper Part 2

Here is a little video to help you perform the Bach Prelude in C we discussed in class.
I'll be playing the song at full speed and with expression, so you can get a feel for how it sounds when it's more polished.
There are also some performance tips and notes that might be helpful when trying to get a feel for how the piece should sound. 


Enjoy!!

Bach Prelude in C Performance

Bach Prelude in C No.1 Part 3 Practice Helper!

In this video, I will show you Measures 25-end. You'll get to hear it just four measures at a time with the Right Hand and Left Hand only, then with both hands for each section.  
Hopefully, this will help you to smooth out this song.
Hope you enjoy!

See you in class!

Bach Prelude in C No.1 Part 3 Practice Helper

Bach Prelude in C No.1 Part 2 Practice Helper!

In this video, I will show you Measures 13-24. You'll get to hear it just four measures at a time with the Right Hand and Left Hand only, then with both hands for each section.  
Hopefully, this will help you to smooth out this song.
Hope you enjoy!

See you in class!

Bach Prelude in C No.1 Part 2 Practice Helper

Bach Prelude in C No.1 Part 1 Practice Helper!

In this video, I will show you Measures 1-12. You'll get to hear it just four measures at a time with the Right Hand and Left Hand only, then with both hands for each section.  
Hopefully, this will help you to smooth out this song.
I also have some practicing tips in this one and some performance notes at the end of the video. Hope you enjoy!

See you in class!

Bach Prelude in C No.1 Part 1 Practice Helper 

Here is a little video to help with your Chopin Am Waltz Performing.
I'll also be playing the song at full speed and with expression, so you can get a feel for how it sounds when it's more polished.

Enjoy!!


Chopin Am Waltz Performance

Chopin Am Waltz Part 3 Practice Helper!

In this video, I will show you Measures 41-end. You'll get to hear it just four measures at a time with the Right Hand and Left Hand only, then with both hands for each section.  
Hopefully, this will help you to smooth out this section!
See you in class!