Chopin Scherzo No.4 in E major, Op.54 Tutorial

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This 95-minute video lesson explores an in-depth look at the Scherzo No.4 in E major, Op.54 by Frédéric Chopin. Areas of focus include an extensive discussion about the form/analysis of the piece (including overall form as well as key areas throughout the piece and how they are related), tips for relaxation and reducing tension, how to develop accuracy and confidence with the fast jumping chords, fingering suggestions, improving speed and dexterity with the rapid scalar/arpeggiated passagework, interpretation and how to vary dynamics/voicing/rubato on repeated material, a discussion on rests and silence and how to maximize contrasting characters in the piece, balance between the melody and accompaniment in the lyrical middle section (and inner lines you can feature), pedaling suggestions, how to create long lines, artistic approach, and other technique and musicality suggestions to help you become as efficient as possible in your practice sessions.
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[@AS_Piano]

Congratulations on completing all the scherzi TUTORIALS!!! The dedication you show is remarkable. This is my absolute favorite scherzo, and the toughest one undoubtedly. Your scherzo no 3 tutorial helped me tremendously, and when I learn this piece, I will get this tutorial.

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you!

[@danielrohm8543]

Fantastic job, dear Josh. All your videos are extremely helpful, not only for students. It's a real inspiration for me. Fantastic pianist as well. Bravo!

[@retrogamerdave362]

I feel better hearing Josh say this is hard. The staccato quarter note chords in both hands are the hardest part of this for me too

[@seanbollin714]

Thanks Josh. This is probably my favorite Chopin piece. I find it to be quite unique

[@bradenpollock6952]

Thanks so much Josh, I love this piece, highly underrated in my opinion.

[@mitchnew3037]

Thank you so much ❤😊

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Nice! Thank you!

[@carlosecabezas]

Josh is such an inspiration, an amazing pianist so ready to learn and relearn. Bravo!!! beautiful playing!!! my 2yo boy loves your videos!

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you so much Carlos!

[@sofiae8123]

Thank you, Josh. These tutorials are really helpful. In case I missed it, is there any edition that you recommend that incorporates similar fingerings as well?

[@joshwrightpiano]

These days, I prefer and use the Ekier edition (it’s also referred to as the Chopin National Edition)

[@marshan1226]

Josh, this is a pretty popular piece! Any reason why you never touched it, you mentioned it’s a new piece for you

[@joshwrightpiano]

So much repertoire out there…you could find “holes” of popular pieces in pretty much any pianists’ repertoire

[@marshan1226]

8:00 Wow I have never heard someone wait that long in terms of that silence part. That was a long silence. People tend to play it quicker. Is this a personal choice that is open for interpretation or was that how long Chopin said and it’s set in stone? Not sure I agree😅

[@fanach]

Hey can u do a tutorial on the 6th rhapsody by liszt?

[@joshwrightpiano]

Yes, I plan to

[@micko9736]

Can you make a video about octaves, The proper way to play an octave and some exercises. And also scales. Thank you. I really need some guide.

[@joshwrightpiano]

I have made several videos on both topics on my channel :) I hope they help you

[@micko9736]

@@joshwrightpiano thank you

[@micko9736]

@@joshwrightpiano I forgot something that I really struggle with Rhythms and subdivisions, especially 32nd notes and sixtuplets