Robert Estrin gives interesting lessons on various aspects of the piano, its history, and music in general.
From LivingPianos. Let’s take a look back at how the competition has evolved in terms of the pianos used. Before 1980, Steinway dominated the competition, along with some appearances from Bösendorfer. That was about the extent of the choices. Then in 1985, the landscape changed dramatically. Contestants were offered a selection of Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai,…
From LivingPianos. Welcome to LivingPianos.com. I’m Robert Estrin. Today we’re going to explore a fascinating subject: the three types of memorization. What you feel, what you hear, and what you see. These different aspects of memory work together to create a solid, reliable musical memory. This is known as multimodal memory, and to truly internalize…
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From LivingPianos. Welcome to LivingPianos.com. I’m Robert Estrin. You hear concert pianists playing trills that sound jewel-like, and you might wonder: how can you achieve this in your own playing? Today, I’m going to share three simple techniques that can make a big difference in how your trills sound and feel. FULL ARTICLE: https://livingpianos.com/3-ways-to-make-trills-easier-on-the-piano/
From LivingPianos. https://livingpianos.com/how-beethoven-revolutionized-classical-music/ Discover how Beethoven transformed classical music forever. In this video, Robert Estrin from LivingPianos.com breaks down the groundbreaking techniques that set Beethoven apart from Mozart and Haydn—expansion of form, daring harmonic shifts, deceptive cadences, and dramatic dynamic contrasts. You’ll see how these innovations gave birth to the Romantic era and changed music…
From LivingPianos. 🎹 Want your piano chords to sound rich, clear, and professional? In this lesson, Robert Estrin from LivingPianos.com reveals the golden rules for voicing chords so they never sound muddy or harsh. You’ll learn how the overtone series shapes beautiful harmony, why chord spacing matters, and how great composers like Bach and Beethoven…
From LivingPianos. 🎹 What’s the best piano for beginners — upright, grand, baby grand, hybrid, or digital? In this video, Robert Estrin from LivingPianos.com breaks down the pros and cons of each type of piano, from concert grands to 88-key weighted digital pianos. Learn what to look for in your first piano so you can…
From LivingPianos. https://livingpianos.com/pianos/vintage-baldwin-baby-grand-mahogany-satin/ Beethoven Pathetique: 1st Movt – beginning Chopin Military Polonaise: Middle Schumann: Scenes from Childhood – 1st Movt Vintage Baldwin Baby Grand – Mahogany Satin LivingPianos.com – Free Delivery in the Continental U.S. Experience the golden age of American piano building with this 1924 Baldwin Model G baby grand, beautifully refinished in warm…
From LivingPianos. The One Exercise That Can Transform Your Piano Playing: https://youtu.be/zbzqAE_glV8?si=JecqzUJE0VZk1aFX Discover the #1 most overlooked technique on the piano that can completely transform your playing! 🎹 In this lesson, Robert Estrin from LivingPianos.com reveals four essential piano exercises—scales, arpeggios, wrist technique, and octaves—that every pianist should master. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Build…
From LivingPianos. Welcome to LivingPianos.com. I’m Robert Estrin. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the Piano Performance Museum in Hunter, New York, right in the heart of the beautiful Catskill Mountains. This incredible place is filled with historic keyboard instruments, from harpsichords and clavichords to early pianos that composers like Mozart, Clementi, and Chopin…
From LivingPianos. This is part of a 4 part series with in depth tutorials of each of the movements to follow. You can subscribe and ring the bell so you don’t miss them! Clementi Sonatina in C major op 36 no 1 PERFORMANCE How to Play I. Allegro: https://youtu.be/HcoAPF8lGjA How to Play II. Adante: https://youtu.be/5e5mvD8jw1g…