Tutorial on Schubert Impromptu in G-flat Major, Op. 90 (D.899) No. 3

How to play legato? How to voice? How to make the notes sing? This Impromptu is the perfect piece to learn about these fundamentals in piano playing. The first half of this tutorial is dedicated to answer these questions. In the second half, I discussed the modulations and their emotional implications in the piece. I also pointed out some musical elements that are worth our special attentions.
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[@brianc9603]

You called it a tutorial...more of a masterclass imo. Bravo - you demonstrated a masterful understanding of the song and was able to pass it along to any pianists wanting to learn it

[@Lexy_Meier]

Your explanations make me feel why I love Schubert so much.

[@Yes_Piano]

Thanks for the great tutorial, I think that Op. Schubert 's 90, D. 899: No. 3 is the best masterpiece of piano music ever, when I listen or play this masterpiece, I feel strong emotions of transcendence. when I'll be dying, I wish to leave this world with this masterpiece playing.

[@JacHoro]

Votre voix est magnifique et s’accorde parfaitement à la douceur de ce morceau ! ❤

[@robertallen5210]

This is a wonderful piece for a study such as this and certainly a significant educational opportunity. Schubert was such an incredible genius.

[@annegeoffroy294]

Thank you so much for this clear and perfect class!

[@chenwenbelle]

Dr. Tingting, I just recently found your channel. I enjoy listening to your tutorial and analysis, and learn so much. You are an excellent classical piano educator.

[@tingtingzhang]

Thank you so much for your comment. I'm very happy that you enjoyed my video!

[@waltercheng7079]

Dr. Tingting, thank you so much for this video. I studied piano as a child for 15 years before giving it up as an adult. Now in my 40's, I'm getting back to playing and working on this Schubert Impromptu and your tutorial has been so helpful in making me think about how I want to phrase and interpret this piece. It's a wonderful video and your playing is also incredible.

[@gracexing3457]

this is the one tutorial ive been looking for... thank you Dr. Tingting! It feels like im having a great piano teacher right by my side, and your inspirations are beyond this one tutorial

[@tingtingzhang]

Thank you for your lovely comments!

[@felicitycooke1484]

Thank you. This was a wonderful analysis of the piece and a great help for learning how to practise it properly. I felt very moved by your playing.

[@lhphanwar2447]

Thank you for the tutorial. You’re such a good teacher.

[@tingtingzhang]

Thank you for your encouraging words!

[@emilycarter128]

Thank you. This is so helpful!

[@teresamerinoduque9060]

Esta pieza de Schubert es preciosa y muy sentida. Tengo ya la partitura y voy ha empezar a estudiarla en este tutorial...me gusta como lo explican y además ver como ella mueve los dedos es una delicia....gracias!!!!!

[@user-xl8dt2vc5q]

Wow this is very informative! Thank you so much. Keep going with the great videos they are lovely :)

[@tingtingzhang]

Thank you for your comment, it means a lot to me!

[@vickiehorowitz1934]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial! (And you have a very lovely voice!)

[@tingtingzhang]

Thank you for your comment!

[@jaclynsung6809]

Hi Dr. Zhang, I like your pedagogy very much, very practical and details. Would you please offer some tips on memorization? Thank you so much.

[@flowerlovebyadrienne6340]

I think you underrate your voice. It sounds exquisite.

[@per174]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much! Love and struggle with this piece. 😊 I think it is quite important to hold the melody line with pinky (as long as it doesn't disturb the eveness and softness of the accompaniment of course) in order to provide good melody legato. Agree? This is probably one of the hardest things to master in this piece. It will never be good enough. Can always be improved. A life long project! 😅

[@tingtingzhang]

I always think the perfect legato is a combination of two things: one is to physically hold the finger, the other is to sing in your heart. Singing (even if silently) helps you carry the sound through.

[@rhfactor2106]

This is great stuff! Thank you! I had a doubt , where all you can use the volume pedal here? Is it up to the performer to decide ? I feel pianists like Kempff and Horowitz always use the volume pedal in this piece, do u think so?

[@luy5907]

Thanks!

[@tingtingzhang]

Thank you! Happy Holidays!

[@jamespaulo664]

Tua voz é linda .vc esta de parabéns. Amei este tutorial

[@tingtingzhang]

Muito obrigado😊

[@jamespaulo664]

@@tingtingzhang adoro esta música. A mão direita é completa .ela faz o papel de melodia e harmonia. E com a mão esquerda junto fica mais completa ainda.

[@jamespaulo664]

Seu tutorial pra mim esta sendo ótimo. Pq na minha cidade ñ tem professor de música.

[@larszobbe]

This was truly inspiring. You are an exceptionally talented piano teacher. I'd give my right pinky to take classes with you. Oh wait, no. But still...

[@tingtingzhang]

Haha, thanks! Keep your right pinky for the melody!😄

[@strangenessEPR]

I can’t open the pinkie so much 😞

[@simply-yoga-haifa]

Thanks for your tutorial! I have a question about the trills. 4 example in measure 19, do u trill from the written trill note to the note above it or bellow it?

[@tingtingzhang]

The trill goes between the main note D flat and the note above it E flat.

[@thomashanly6339]

thank you for a great tutorial....i have a question please.....how do you decide the notes in the trills are these written out or freehand....this is the bit that i struggle with the most especially managing the turn at the end of the trills....the shorter ones seems harder to me for some reason ....any tips??

[@tingtingzhang]

If it's a regular trill, we usually start on the main note and go up one step (sometimes half step depending on composer's writing) and alternate between the two.

[@zdrastvutye]

28:35 sehr schön

[@juanmadeus]

How have I use the right pedal in this piece? Could you help me? Amazing work!

[@tingtingzhang]

Very good question! For this piece, the pedal pretty much goes with the harmonies. Whenever the harmony changes, you want to change the pedal. For example, at the very beginning you can generously use one pedal per measure. Then measures 3&4, you would have to change by the chords in left hand. This is a general rule. In the middle section where the harmony changes more often, your pedal will need to follow that. For instance, in measure 27, you will need to change the pedal on every half note. Another tip is to listen attentively, let your ears guide your foot.😊 You will notice if you had too much or too little pedal. Hope this gives you some idea.

[@juanmadeus]

@@tingtingzhang Thank you so much! Greetings from 🇺🇾🎹

[@Fildoggy]

great tutorial but I lost my mind when you started singing omg

[@zdrastvutye]

der coca fanta halloween spot ist so albern

[@nevetsny1]

I’m not a singer. Sure.