Susan McKeever

Susan McKeever

OnwardChristianSoldiers

OnwardChristianSoldiers

BeThouMyVision

BeThouMyVision

WhenWeAllGetToHeaven

WhenWeAllGetToHeaven

Postlude Fantasia

Postlude Fantasia

WhatAFriend

WhatAFriend

SimpleGift

SimpleGift

America

America

Wayfaring Stranger

Wayfaring Stranger

The Russian Method, Part Two

The Russian Method, Part Two

Prelude 1 for Wesley UMC

Prelude 1 for Wesley UMC

Lenten Prelude

Lenten Prelude

Sacred Piano Solo 1

Sacred Piano Solo 1

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  • @miguelaguirre2873
    @miguelaguirre2873Күн бұрын

    this shouldn't be the russian method it should just be playing correctly lol

  • @byerthebyer
    @byerthebyerКүн бұрын

    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.❤

  • @roelspanjaard675
    @roelspanjaard675Ай бұрын

    No any serious information about playing scales.

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeeverАй бұрын

    I'm very sick in another room so I am his cranky wife here !

  • @vaxx2007
    @vaxx20072 ай бұрын

    so weird, 20 minutes about nothing. stopped to listen after that

  • @nadiam312
    @nadiam3122 ай бұрын

    Great video . Is there a link to the book he just mentioned. I couldn’t read the title. Also are there other videos for this technique . I just started taking piano and my upper back is killing me i had to stop. I am sure i am doing it all wrong. Love to know the link to the book he held and to any videos. Thanks.

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever2 ай бұрын

    a.co/d/azUEmCc

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever2 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWiTmNOGh5m9h8o.htmlsi=Vn64GVNoP7FC-xB6

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor41012 ай бұрын

    I've made my video of exercises to stabilize and strengthen the low back. 30 seconds a day, but it's best to do them every day. Don't complain, it's only 30 seconds. Bonus would be techniques for the shoulders and hands. Oh My Aching Bach

  • @buxtehude123
    @buxtehude1233 ай бұрын

    When I adjudicate youth piano competitions, I observe that some performers fall in love with the graceful movement at the expense of expressive and structurally sound playing. This is especially notable with those who study with Russian pedagogues.

  • @buxtehude123
    @buxtehude1233 ай бұрын

    Good exposition of the basic movements used in the Russian style of playing. Although in the earlier Russian method ( late 19th Century) there was a concept of a strong arch in the hand, famously demonstrated by Vladimir Horowitz. Unfortunately, no one teaches this position any more. Not even in the Russian Federation.

  • @cutiejumps4088
    @cutiejumps40883 ай бұрын

    Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @_lifeofian
    @_lifeofian4 ай бұрын

    This video seems to combine techniques I have seen elsewhere into a nearly cohesive package that is expertly explained. I will be using this video as reference for my own playing!

  • @wielandhartwich3184
    @wielandhartwich31845 ай бұрын

    Watch the great pianists playing. How do you explain that there is hardly anyone who does not lift his or her fingers?

  • @gingervytis
    @gingervytis6 ай бұрын

    Mason & Hamlin BB 7-foot. Good presentation. I must have had some Russian teachers... or may they did.

  • @interrestrial9815
    @interrestrial98156 ай бұрын

    My Russian violin coach had me sit down at the piano one day and demonstrate my approach to the piano. Needless to say, her response was memorable. To this day, now years later, I struggle to unlearn tension. Graceful, fluid movements on the piano, as well as the violin, make the music so much sweeter.

  • @buxtehude123
    @buxtehude1233 ай бұрын

    True.

  • @roynewell1
    @roynewell17 ай бұрын

    That Prayer of St. Augustine brings back memories!

  • @benedictdsilva3954
    @benedictdsilva39547 ай бұрын

    Important basic points covered.Thank you.

  • @jeremynolan4681
    @jeremynolan4681 Жыл бұрын

    That's my uncle Jim!!!! Thank you infinitely for the constant music throughout the family and the natural knack for playing music passed down to me in my genes from your sister ❤

  • @mcpublished6800
    @mcpublished6800 Жыл бұрын

    Omg get to the point

  • @ScruffyTubbles
    @ScruffyTubbles Жыл бұрын

    This was very good and informative but in reality playing with low moving fingers ( trilly fingers I call it) can only be really be perfected by playing scales as fast as you can.

  • @claesblomquist3510
    @claesblomquist3510 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU so much sir, for this lesson. This is what I've always wanted to learn. How to play relaxed and with the correct motions. Really makes a lot of sense. I live in Sweden but I hope I can get a copy of your book. ❤

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever Жыл бұрын

    www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Piano-Technique-Russian-McKeever/dp/1495073017/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3A9SQZTOVYD6O&keywords=conus mckeever&qid=1681574990&sprefix=%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1

  • @kapilyoutube
    @kapilyoutube6 ай бұрын

    @@SusanMcKeever are video version for the pieces available for self learning?

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever6 ай бұрын

    No, Dr Mckeever can only use one hand since his stroke making it impossible for him to film anymore.

  • @roynewell1
    @roynewell1 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool! Did you often play “Rhapsody In Blue”?

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever Жыл бұрын

    Yes & I've got rhythm

  • @peechykern9705
    @peechykern9705 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you , i just learned more in 10 minutes than in 50 videos I’ve watched. Wow.

  • @johnnynoirman
    @johnnynoirman Жыл бұрын

    Get better my friend!

  • @damarisfuenteslorenzo
    @damarisfuenteslorenzo Жыл бұрын

    And how do you use this method to play a long scale? I have the feeling i can just use the fingers.

  • @joeyblogsy
    @joeyblogsy Жыл бұрын

    The fingers and the arms/mechanism aren’t mutually exclusive.

  • @Artisticer
    @Artisticer Жыл бұрын

    Just wonderful, Susan! ♥ I especially loved the Silent Night arrangement!

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much !

  • @ash7363
    @ash7363 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you a lot Dr for explaining the basics so clearly, this is very important for any pianist student indeed. 🙏

  • @logicking3765
    @logicking3765 Жыл бұрын

    Wait… there is no muscles in our fingers… what was he talking about ? “Strengthen the small muscles in the fingers”

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever Жыл бұрын

    He apologized for this mistake years ago.

  • @joeyblogsy
    @joeyblogsy Жыл бұрын

    I think he meant reflexes

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    @truongthanggardener9139 Жыл бұрын

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  • @laurenth7187
    @laurenth7187 Жыл бұрын

    If the finger supports the weight of the hand... well ok this instrument is not for me. I mean this is a nightmare, if i have to think about all that stuff. 1) Every method where you have to make a continuous effort to think, while playing, is wrong. 2) Every method, as here, where you think only vertically, is PLAIN WRONG ! i tested them ALL every thinkable idea of playing (an upright piano) so many, that i forgot them I all. I cam up every day with a new idea. Vertical thinking is wrong. The piano isn't a drum. You have to shuffle the hand (and wrist) in order to bring fingers close to the keys. By the way, a teacher isn't interested to give away his wisdom, which is so precious. What else should he teach you next ?

  • @laurenth7187
    @laurenth7187 Жыл бұрын

    It's hasn't to do with ANY method ! before the method you have to be able to PLAY, and no one can really teach you that and some will fail, because they will never find the right combination of forces and moves to play.

  • @pianoone9004
    @pianoone9004 Жыл бұрын

    To be able to achieve great technique in playing piano is to be able to do any way, many ways with your fingers, hands, arms when a piece requires, only doing one way but not the others as suggested posts limitation to the development of good technique for players

  • @joeyblogsy
    @joeyblogsy Жыл бұрын

    Well there are also many incorrect ways that goes unnoticed which involves the usage of unnecessary tension.

  • @user-kz1cb6tk2e
    @user-kz1cb6tk2e2 жыл бұрын

    😇🥰😍🤩😍

  • @apug296
    @apug2962 жыл бұрын

    18:29

  • @aryaadami
    @aryaadami2 жыл бұрын

    Is this the Butchart Gardens?

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever2 жыл бұрын

    No, Dubuque Iowa USA botanical garden.

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry. Yes it is Butchart Gardens.

  • @aryaadami
    @aryaadami2 жыл бұрын

    @@SusanMcKeever I thought so, I still vaugely remember some of the plants from half a decade ago.

  • @SherMusician
    @SherMusician2 жыл бұрын

    Can we buy it. Thank u

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever2 жыл бұрын

    www.amazon.com/dp/1495073017/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_ESZ56V8D4NXWK6DJVE0A

  • @margaret4078
    @margaret40782 жыл бұрын

    My question is, can I learn to use this method by reading a book? You said they'll be online lessons at a reasonable cost. How do I access them?

  • @SusanMcKeever
    @SusanMcKeever Жыл бұрын

    Dr Mckeever gives lessons via Skype anywhere in the world. CONTACT HIM AT [email protected]

  • @Hellnation13
    @Hellnation132 жыл бұрын

    I love how he expresses the need for relaxation so much and not to hold tension

  • @stephanierend1261
    @stephanierend12612 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Thanks!

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor41012 жыл бұрын

    Merci for this.

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor41012 жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup for this. I'm a retired Chiropractor that took up the piano 2 months ago. I had to alter my techniques because of a major orthopedic problem in my shoulder. Because of that I specialized in shoulder problems, and by extension for upper extremity. I will be filming a video for my exercises that I give to stabilize and strengthen the low back and abdominals, which take 30 seconds to a minute per day. And then I have some exercises and self-treatment for the shoulders, forearms, wrists and hands. Thanks for this video, I will apply it in my journey to learning the piano.

  • @idan4848
    @idan48482 жыл бұрын

    thank you very much!!

  • @josemourapiano7768
    @josemourapiano77682 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/q46Ms7Sil7eqips.html

  • @Thomas11611
    @Thomas116112 жыл бұрын

    I really want to adapt this technique into my playing.. I feel like I got it, but I would have so many questions to ask while playing.. maybe even ask to speak in metaphors to describe it. Maybe like finger painting or something idk. Like how it feels.

  • @lulud9292
    @lulud92922 жыл бұрын

    I’m so thankful for this video. I’m in my 30+ and want to learn playing piano by myself. I got the FPT book, but not sure if I understand the techniques right. This video confirmed my understanding and I don’t have to keep wondering if I did it right or or. Thank you so much for make this video ❤️❤️❤️❤️. And by the way, I’m UC Alumni too🥰

  • @kevinbazarek
    @kevinbazarek2 жыл бұрын

    the best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. the next best is today. you are never too old! you should be proud of yourself, health and wealth to you and yours

  • @neverendinglove2527
    @neverendinglove25272 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Mr McKeever. You've been very helpful.

  • @AnaSouza-mz7lf
    @AnaSouza-mz7lf2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @sheilatalakoub9887
    @sheilatalakoub98872 жыл бұрын

    I love Rachmaninoff .He is one of my favorite pianists!

  • @zwurltube4087
    @zwurltube40872 жыл бұрын

    Much to much talking

  • @gabombisabajombi7371
    @gabombisabajombi73712 жыл бұрын

    Pog

  • @eversonpolizeli4421
    @eversonpolizeli44212 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Oh Jesus! Vem visita tua igreja!!