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Garrick Ohlsson
Join celebrated American pianist Garrick Ohlsson as he shares tips and tricks for mastering glissandos at the keyboard. Although glissandos sound and look impressive, Ohlsson shows that, with the right approach, they’re simple once you get the hang of them.<br><br>By flipping your hand over and using the fingernails (and less pressure), it’s possible to avoid getting stuck or injured — although for specialized, double note glissandi, Ohlsson’s teacher once told him that while developing the panache necessary to just toss them off under any circumstances, it might hurt a little at first! With practice, you’ll find a good angle for your hand that avoids strain and allows for a smooth, even glissando.<br><br>Ohlsson demonstrates his approach to standard glissandi as well as to special examples found in Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, Beethoven’s “Waldstein” Sonata, and Prokofiev’s Third Concerto.
On Glissandos
Join celebrated American pianist Garrick Ohlsson as he shares tips and tricks for mastering glissandos at the keyboard. Although glissandos sound and look impressive, Ohlsson shows that, with the right approach, they’re simple once you get the hang of them.
By flipping your hand over and using the fingernails (and less pressure), it’s possible to avoid getting stuck or injured — although for specialized, double note glissandi, Ohlsson’s teacher once told him that while developing the panache necessary to just toss them off under any circumstances, it might hurt a little at first! With practice, you’ll find a good angle for your hand that avoids strain and allows for a smooth, even glissando.
Ohlsson demonstrates his approach to standard glissandi as well as to special examples found in Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, Beethoven’s “Waldstein” Sonata, and Prokofiev’s Third Concerto.
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