Debussy Rêverie L.76 (also known as L.68) Tutorial

[@classicsbycandace]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful lesson and performance, Josh! My late piano teacher introduced me to this mesmerizing piece by Debussy years ago. I was hooked listening to Debussy’s work because of “Reverie.” I’ll never forget her. I think of her every time I revisit and play this piece. 🙏🏽❤️🌹

[@bjb0808]

You're the best. You just keep answering all my questions...and SO much more. Thank you very much. I just realized this was not the full-length tutorial and I have enrolled in that!

[@davidlewis4013]

That Debussy quote shocked me to the core!

[@chainuser1774]

Debussy much like any composer is very critical of there own work. I'm the same way when it comes to my compositions. But Reverie is by no means a "poor" piece. Most disagree with Debussy on that.

[@OleJ-DK]

I bought the course and are enjoying it a lot. Such musical explanation and performance. Thank you Josh.

[@artirjaj-l3481]

Hi Josh , my Master ... when you explaining during playing ,, amazing ,

[@manueladevilliers5301]

beautiful. You really create a very tranquil atmosphere.

[@ThePromptWizard2023]

Damn that's a nice touch man

[@dianethan-trong1030]

thanks Josh, you are my cool fun young and handsome master 😎. i am following your method, hopefully one day I play a piece for you to correct me in the near future. 🌿🌷🐦

[@dhdhdh8758]

Can you do one on perfecting Italian polka by rachmoninoff

[@clivegovier2871]

Here is part 3 (|| 50-72) of the Reverie lyrics, following 2 previous posts: Feel the measure, count the beats Sense the pleasure, praise such feats 2-3 timings, hard to master Gentle tempo, shun the faster. Leisured counting’s sure descent Like a spiral half meant Meanwhile genius flaunts the progress Of obsessive subtle nuance. Feel the measure, count the beats Sense the pleasure, praise such feats of gentle somnolescent states Fresh new paths. ( | 72)

[@mademoiselle7669]

Love that tutorial Thank you 🙏 very helpful

[@clivegovier2871]

ABRSM Gareth Green ("Music Matters") says: put some lyrics to the melody, and sing it to memorise it. Here are 4 separate posts {11-33; 34-49; 50-72;73-97} attempting lyrics - here's the first (11-33): "Poor Claud, With his head in the clouds in Paris (Par-ee) Forming symbols in the score. Meanwhile, in the mix of composers And the pride of performers Pushing back from the press of traditional French form. ( | 18) Magic, an impressionist colour and tone There’s no precedent And no parallel Such sublime sound Taking ever high ground Though tradition is strong And the rhythm seems wrong And envy wins. ( | 33) (|| 34-49 follow)

[@AlotusNine]

Josh, can you do one on Rachmaninov Concerto No. 2 MOV 2. I know you did Mov 1, but Mov 2 is beautiful. Can you do one on the middle passage when it starts to intensify?✨ Beautiful Debussy Btw, one of my favorite composers

[@gisseblanco]

Would you please show the link to that edition that you mentioned? Thanfs from Paraguay

[@clivegovier2871]

Here is final part 4 (|| 73-97) of the Reverie lyrics, following 3 previous posts: "Poor Claud, With his head in the clouds in Paris What great symbols in the score!? No one, in the mix of composers And the pride of performers Can retreat to the corners Of the ship of . . . . Feel the measure, count the beats Sense the pleasure, praise such feats of gentle somnolescent owning Transformed structure, toning home........." ( | 97) [You may like to substitute the word "poor" for its opposite, if you can find a one syllable word!!)

[@richardlehoux]

What!?!?!? You publish this one AFTER the big sale? Come on on!!! :) I will buy it anyway.

[@j_miin]

7:35

[@clivegovier2871]

Here is part 2 (|| 34-49) of the Reverie lyrics, following previous post: ( |34). Skill, gift, and grit all are so prominent shade, colour, tone sing forth so dominant sheer beauty displayed And new standards unfurled Bringing joy to the Muse And to the world ( | 49)

[@kenpeters9807]

Josh, who is an accomplished instructor, on line for a six yr ild boy. A never-ever who shows a lot of interest. We are giving him a piano. We are his grandparents; I play and have my own private instructor similar to you. (He taught over 30 yrs university master/doctorate program and still judges internationally. I am VERY fortunate. Instructors of your calibre are few and far between. I know nothing about teaching children; but if we lived nearby, i believe i could do a good job for a year or two. Any suggestions?

[@Dominic-he3cs]

Which hand is the 3 and which hand is the 4?

[@שחרדלאל-כ1פ]

I don't get where is the 3:4 polyrhythm in the piece?

[@tonyjohnston88]

First half of bar 5

[@bryvnxiii4632]

@@tonyjohnston88 what is 3:4 polyrhythm?

[@alandelarosa897]

Does anyone know how big Josh's hands are??

[@hassaanbangash4294]

He looks like he can reach a 10th fairly comfortably

[@alandelarosa897]

@@hassaanbangash4294 wow that's cool, thx

[@hassaanbangash4294]

@@alandelarosa897 I could be wrong though, Im guessing from how his left hand looks at 2:35. Maybe not comfortably but still

[@skaarlner]

kinda reminds me of city of stars from lala land

[@Jcnfybyf]

Чувак, из длинного звука ( второго в первой фразе) надо выходить тише - это закон физики. Крещендо не надо на третьей ноте делать

[@mackiceicukice]

Ну проскочило один раз...потом это же запись...микрофон итд....вообще то он очень проофесионально преподает ЛЮБИТЕЛЯМ.

[@poisoned_durian8]

Early again