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tonebase Piano Course

Leaps: from Beginner to Virtuoso

Taught by renowned instructor

Claire Huangci

In this course, Claire Huangci teaches one of the most difficult technical challenges at the keyboard: leaps. She talks about leaps in their most basic form, and progresses to discussing the psychology of some of the most difficult in the repertoire.

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    Difficulty: 
    all-levels
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    Duration: 
    1
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Course Syllabus

An Introduction to Playing Leaps at the Keyboard

Leaps are one of the most difficult technical challenges at the piano, and in this lesson, Claire Huangci teaches how to approach leaps with important core principles.

How to Play Leaps Involving Chords

Leaps become even more difficult when chords are involved, so in this lesson, Claire explains how to manage the hand, staying relaxed, and practice tips.

How to Use Your Eyes for Accuracy and Getting the Right Sound in Leaps

It may seem obvious, but your eyes are one the best tools for playing leaps successfully and Claire teaches how to use them to great effect. In addition, Claire speaks about finding the right sound for different types of leaps.

Why Relaxing the Hand Is Important for Difficult Leaps

In this lesson, Claire Huangci focuses on how to voice chords in your leaps, as well as the importance of relaxing your hand for leaping success.

The Psychology of What Makes Leaps So Difficult at the Piano and How to Conquer Them

Claire Huangci discusses the psychology of what makes leaps difficult and how to conquer the most difficult ones in this lesson.

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Claire Huangci

A one-time child prodigy, Claire Huangci has succeeded in establishing herself as a highly respected artist, captivating audiences with her “radiant virtuosity, artistic sensitivity, keen interactive sense and subtle auditory dramaturgy.”

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