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tonebase Piano Course

Motion and Mechanics

Taught by renowned instructor

Boris Berman

In this five-part course, renowned Yale Professor Boris Berman breaks down the guiding principles of movement and fundamental physical orientation behind a well-developed piano technique, as discussed in his book "Notes from the Pianist's Bench."

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    Difficulty: 
    All-Levels
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    Duration: 
    1
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All courses on tonebase include subtitles in English and Spanish

Course Syllabus

Addendum: Notes from the Pianist's Bench

The many issues Berman discusses in this course are explored in greater detail in his book "Notes from the Pianist's Bench," whose Second Edition was published by Yale University Press in 2017. The book has been translated into many different languages and is available for purchase online.

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Boris Berman
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Boris Berman

Head of the piano department at Yale University, Boris Berman has over several decades established himself as a performer, teacher, and author of the highest international standing.

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Boris Berman

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