"Chopin is the greatest of them all, for with the piano alone he discovered everything." - Claude Debussy

@captainp.2721

Жыл бұрын

Chopin was amazing, but wasn't the greatest, far from it. The greatest, was and still is Beethoven. The man composed the most incredible pieces in history with hundreds on instruments and parts WHILE DEAF. That qualifies him as above all his contemporaries. And this is not an opinion, it is divine fact. I would also put Liszt in front of Chopin in skill.

@ghonneriajones8212

Жыл бұрын

i love the bussy too

@joaquindalessio

Жыл бұрын

@@captainp.2721 Absolutely, but in the piano world, Chopin rules...

@bait5257

Жыл бұрын

@@captainp.2721 I would say bach And beethoven himself would agree

@Swissen

Жыл бұрын

@@captainp.2721 Hear hear, Beethoven is unrivalled on the piano. Chopin in fact had a bust of him upon his piano.

As a guitar player, I found this video fascinating. The idea that we should not train our fingers to simply be equal, but lean into their unique voices is beautiful.

@thechopinmethod7257

10 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late reply Mark. Yes! In the beginning I was surprised by the number of guitar players who are interested in this channel. But now it makes sense. There are substantial neuromuscular differences between playing both instruments, of course, but searching for similarities makes you ask great questions. Thank you for commenting.

@HieuPham-gc4jd

8 ай бұрын

Great ❤

@traeza777

7 ай бұрын

Yeah guitar actually teaches you to use each finger individually... One because each string has a different tensile strength...and feel

@Shnazzleboxxin

4 ай бұрын

Fucking same dude. Same.

@chaosinsurgency6636

2 ай бұрын

Finger style is dead i guess

If You learn this technique at a young age, you can literally become a classical pianist. It literally links your brain to your fingers like a wifi signal. Feels like I have Violet Evergarden's hands. This is crazy!

@injeolmi6

Жыл бұрын

I hope I am not too late to learn!

@jilianneakianiceto6408

Жыл бұрын

is below 13 a not too shabby age?

@pelikanflyeralseinehandels8952

Жыл бұрын

@@jilianneakianiceto6408 that's the perfect age to learn this!! your brain will adapt to this and learn it insanely fast!

@azearaazymoto461

Жыл бұрын

What technique? The part where you let your finger fall on the keys?

@momentsoftriumph5972

Жыл бұрын

@Tony B I enjoy Huberman’s podcast. Do you happen to have an idea the name of the episode you’re referring to?

As an intermediate piano player, I've played a couple of Chopin pieces and i feel like they always 'feel' good to play. The the hands match the piano and the piano matches the hands in a natural way. Maybe its because of Chopin's theory of not going against nature but being in harmony with it?

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Hello Oscar. Yes! Chopin's technical approach uses Nature as its ally. Thank for commenting.

@Grimnoire

9 күн бұрын

Which is just lazy imo. If you can play something more, then do it.

Chopin was a genius. if you understand this, your entire approach to technique will change. that's why slow practice is so important. it allows you to be able to quickly recognize what sort of intricate movement is needed from all the fingers, entire hand, and arm, just to play a set of 3 notes. of course, at high speeds all this intricate minute movements cannot be seen. only the chef knows what's in the soup. mean while the spectators think the pianist is gifted, or a genius.

@igorz3551

10 ай бұрын

Love this comment

@waltuh2.3bviews3secondsago3

10 ай бұрын

I’m a cellist and not very good at piano so idk about that, but on the cello I can only play quickly because I know what to do slowly

@jeremydm7646

10 ай бұрын

@@waltuh2.3bviews3secondsago3 it applies to most instruments, When practicing fast you could develop muscle memory but wouldn't be aware of what notes you may be playing compared to playing slowly

@aviation8168

9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately i don't actually understand this I would love to, but i can't

@tatianaes3354

8 ай бұрын

*THE ATTITUDE might change,* but if you do not have a natural talent, you can learn to play only well enough to enjoy it yourself. This is already good enough for many, but not those who dream of fame within the classical music industry.

Chopin opened the world of finger technique over 30 years ago when I was only 6 years old, and my grandmother showed me how Chopin utilized the piano.

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations JBS for having such wonderful grandmother. Glad to know that you have developed a good finger technique!

Chopin, also known as the final boss for most players. I love his music but I have hardly any time to practice with life going on, so I often end up giving up on learning his pieces because I end up making so little progress it’d take way to long to get to the final.

@bb2501_

Жыл бұрын

i started with chopin 💀

@sciaj

Жыл бұрын

no that s how you re supposed to do it he s a life long piano teacher 5 min learn an extra chord in a month that s 30 chords that d be a solid chunk of the total song

@za-mm

Жыл бұрын

rachmaninoff is the final boss💀

@user-xt4dx7ky3c

Жыл бұрын

@@za-mm nah it’s Liszt

@marcraider

Жыл бұрын

@@user-xt4dx7ky3c nah is Bach, I prefer to play and suffer (in the good way )any Lizst work instead of those crazy fugues written by J.s.B.

I am fascinated by this. I am a senior self-taught pianist with no talent but lots of interest. I have had some very challenging movement problems with my right hand that I originally ascribed to a focal dystonia, but I no longer believe that’s the case. Now I think the problems are mechanical, not neurological. Sometimes I have thought it would be useful to really study the biomechanics of the piano, but really do not have the time or the right medical training for that. Now, out of the clear blue, this video has popped onto my screen. All of this must be written somewhere, but I’ve never been able to find it. Exercises are good, but intelligent exercises are far better. In my own case, I have found that slow and deliberate practice is far more helpful than I ever imagined it would be. Now I think with sorrow how I used to be criticized for slow playing when I tried learning the piano. Another discovery that is contrary to what I taught is that watching my hands during slow play also makes practice far more productive. If there are resources regarding the biomechanics of playing the piano, I’d love to know about them. Not that I hope to gain much personally (I’m 73), but because knowing this might help some younger learner.

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Hello Dr. Michael. Thank you for commenting. Slow, deliberate and technically correct if I may add! Unfortunately, the scientific method in piano teaching is worrisomely scarce. Not even Chopin's insights were able to prevent the dominance of the popular piano concert, which requires a different technique and piano technology. 73 is relatively young in nowadays standards, and the brain is a very plastic thing at all ages. Hopefully you will continue your technical improvement. Warm regards!

@kitora8885

Жыл бұрын

talent is overrated

@krazykanos98

Жыл бұрын

73 is young as ever! The only limitations exist in your mind, so play on, my friend!

@amezcuaist

9 ай бұрын

@@thechopinmethod7257 Hello Dr Michael One great help in my past has been the Cowling Institute system for finger agility . If you combine these valuable exercises for finger independance and then combine with the Chopin method you will be far better equipped .The Cowling Institute is Free on the internet . Enjoy them together I used this for violin and my left hand is much better than my right .

@evineetullos3402

28 күн бұрын

Can you help me share how to practice this? I am having a hard time understanding and putting it to practice

This instantly fixed my hand speed and my staccato. My hands can fly over the keys now! Time to practice scales. Thank You and Chopin!!

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@roxiethecockapoo1138

10 ай бұрын

@@thechopinmethod7257 I'm a bit confused as to what you mean when you say your fingers should 'drop' onto the piano. As in, they fall of the key after it is played, or is the wrist simply more relaxed or flexible?

@Frederic_Francois_Chopin

9 ай бұрын

You are welcome

Best Fingering tutorial on YT

@thechopinmethod7257

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I never thought that a piano can reach to a degree of details like this. Will be extremely helpful.

Wow! I was just reading today letters from Chopin to his students on posture and such, and to come across this channel immediately after is amazing. Not to mention the great editing and presentation, thank you and I hope to see this channel grow.

@rproctor83

Жыл бұрын

Google is definitely tracking your searches

@cecilsproject6796

Жыл бұрын

Where dis you find thèse please?

@purpleAiPEy

Жыл бұрын

@@cecilsproject6796 Chopin, pianist and teacher. It is a great book and no doubt vital for this video

@Supermoneygang12

7 ай бұрын

lol it’s not that crazy man google owns the algorithm

Thank you so much for these lessons, it helps self-taught pianists like myself a ton and shows how important relaxation is and how to achieve it. Much love from Brazil!

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anderson!

Not everyone can play Chopin. His music and technique are brilliant. Only very gifted pianists can play as soulfully as Chopin. Now there are many pianists who technically play fast, but how little soul there is.

Ergonomics and an understanding of biomechanics/anatomy is an under-appreciated aspect of all musical endeavors. Excellent video!

@thechopinmethod7257

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Everything we're talking and learning about is a gift of God!

Having not heard of this hand/muscle theory before, it’s kind of blowing my mind. Now it’s making me think much more about HOW I play instead of just making the piano sound like another piano in a recording

I am only a self-taught beginner, and it's great to see that I am experiencing the same type of finger comparisons you describe on this video. I'll stop blaming my fourth finger for it's lack of strength.

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Recent neuromuscular studies suggest that the 4th finger weakness may be a mind trick. The 4th may be slower to flex and extend, but there is no anatomical reason for it to be weak. Thanks for you comment!

Love how many different fascinating ways musicians convey emotions

I have played piano fot two days, except for two years training 50 years ago, and not touching a piano since. This video came up as recommended, and I understand why. It should be something every pianist should see. Chopin did what every dedicated craftsman does when he knows something so well there is hardly more to learn. They go and dig for more knowledge, knowing you are never finished learning. It is natural to speculate on the fingers role in music to perfect your playing.

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vivid Life!

For each note, there are as many sounds as fingers in the hand

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is very nice to hear!

this is incredibly helpful! it always excites me to understand more about the composer’s true intentions. thank you!

Very interesting and informative. I don't play piano, but as a guitarist, the information is absolutely "need to know" primarily for the left hand, but also useful in right hand technique.

I don't even play piano, bit your teaching abilities kept me captivated all through, keep up the good work man!

brilliant videos just finished watching all of them. finding many applications to all sorts of arts. i am not a piano player yet but in simply understanding the relationship an artist has with their tools, and the importance of understanding more deeply how to command said tools effectively, you can have a much deeper connection with your expression.

Merci, an excellent presentation on the biomechanics of the hand and fingers. I have to smile at the opening biomechanical movments of your "players".

This is one of the best KZread recommendations that I received so far. I didn't expect I would learn a lot about this today. Thank you :]

Your videos are very valuable! Thank you for all your hard work! It is a great contribution to the teaching of the piano arts!

What and amazing explanation of the anatomic and mechanical factors on why certain fingers on a particular piece

This video is great, the animations, and the story background, plus the information. Also enjoyed it because I'm a Chopin fan myself. Thanks for the content ;)

Brilliant videos, research, and animations! Thank you very much!

The graphics in this video are really cool

@thechopinmethod7257

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing this marvel of curated knowledge

Amazingly informative!! Keep them coming

Thank God you uploaded! I thought you were going to stop. You’re disseminating quintessential information for us all. Thank you.

i'm a piano player myself and I did not know that the fingers of a hand are so special made as you explained, thankx for that. I'll pass this video to my musical friends. My best musical regards Joost Verhoeven. from the Netherlands. 🎶🎹

На выпускном экзамене в музыкальной школе я играла одно из известных сочинений Шопена. Помню, как мне нравилась именно свобода пальцев рук, и насколько прекрасно звучала музыка. Я тогда не знала про метод Шопена, но сейчас, при просмотре вашего видео, я вспомнила все свои прежние ощущения... Повторюсь, именно в его произведениях ощущается эта свобода и индивидуальность каждого пальца. Больше нигде, ни в одном другом произведении других композиторов, я не смогла почувствовать этой лёгкости и раскрепощенности.

These videos are very informative and very well made!

Absolute and mesmerizing video.

This is an incredibly helpful series, thank you!

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

A pleasure to meet you today, Claudio! Marvelous information on the topic.

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Same here! Cheers!

This channel is way too underrated! Love the video keep it up.

extremely underrated channel!!! this teaches so much!!!

A really interesting and enriching video, thank you.

Very interesting video.I enjoyed the illustrated explanations of how each finger functions relative to the hand and keyboard. I actually watched it three times because it was a lot to take in. Thanks very much for this presentation and best wishes from New Zealand.

Thank you for the video! Great content. I'm finally being able to retake my piano studies, and always on the lookout for interesting channels. Immediatly favorited.

Can't wait for the next one!! Subscribed!!

an interesting video! as a pianist, i have never thought of my fingers with this much depth.

great video! very useful and well-made grafics

Amazing! Thanks for this videos

very useful content, thanks for the subtitles!

I like Chopin; I find this very educational. Thank you.

Thanks a lot to U tube as well to this video Sir. Happy day.

Thank you for the info. Very educational

Very well explained with historical example!

Excellent video! Learned a lot!

This was great! thanks for posting

Very well done. Congratulation. Looking forward to watch your other videos

this method changed my life. i’m a self thought pianist and i’ve been playing for three years now. I’ve only ever learned Chopin pieces (and i’ve been told i play them well), I wonder how they’ll sound now that I know this technique!!!

This series is amazing keep them coming!

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric!

For us, the musicians, this type of research made by people centuries ago is the key to going forward and also to have better ways to express ourselves.

I can't wait for the next video, thank you Dr. Claudio very much for these preeminent tutorials.

Fascinating video!

I know the chopin method, but it's just refreshing seeing someone teach it again

Super insightful, I'm fascinated to find such great information! Keep educating

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dmking! Will do!

Interesting educational video. Thank You. When i get a piano i follow this learnings

Wow this is a very in depth video. I’ve never seen such a correlation 😮

Very helpful, thank you

Thank you for posting such an informative video, loved watching it.

@thechopinmethod7257

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching :)

Loved it! I never thought I'd see anything remotely to this in regards to music. 😊

@thechopinmethod7257

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Cheers!

Completely fascinating!

love this channel !! hope you continue posting videos for a long time :)

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Catherine!

Tysm! Now i know more about chopin!

We love your channel! please continue these amazing series!

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

We will! Thank Denys!

It's very helpful to me. Thank you 😊😊

Thank you for such a remarkable video!

@thechopinmethod7257

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Insightful! thankyou!

Thanks! This helped a lot! ❤

This video is just excellent.

It is increadible how much I learned within 10 min of a video, I will make sure to teach this to someone one day.

I am glad to have found this thank you

Awesome, thank you

Great video!

Wonderful - Thank you 🙏🏻

Thank you so much for these lessons.

@thechopinmethod7257

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

VERY INTERESTING! i wish to see more videos on this!

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

Very useful. Thx :)

Really fun to watch this as a medical student and hobby pianist.

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear that Mextro, thank you. More coming!

interesting look into chopin's thoughts! I've never looked at all into his personal life so this was a neat introduction

Perfect video Educational explanation Nice structure Informationally Accurate Super entertaining

I love the graphic tutorial..very nice job!

@thechopinmethod7257

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great work , wish to see more of this type of videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

Thanks a lot for this essential knowledge.

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Chopin! Such as master!

I don’t know about these however I notice that when playing I use different fingers dynamics on a song: strong dynamic - use thumb index & middle; soft dynamic use ring & pinky finger

´´Hidden´´ secrets from a final boss of classical music player… such an interesting video series. Great job mister. I like this. 👍🏽 🎹🎵

THANK YOU CONGRATS! 🎹🙌

Finally someone to say it out loud. When I was learning piano with my professor, he would often note the fingers in the sheets. And I realized tht was not the way I was functionning.

This was very informative :D

This is so amazing

@thechopinmethod7257

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wasai!

Thanks for this video....