Taught by renowned pianist
Jarred Dunn
In this course, Jarred Dunn teaches the art of phrasing, by showing how to create smoothness, how to identify phrases, using rubato, interpreting different phrase markings and finally, macro-level thinking to illustrate large-form musical structures.
An Introduction to Smooth Phrasing With the 5-Finger Hand Position
Jarred Dunn answers the age-old question "What makes a phrase smooth?" in this lesson featuring the simple 5-finger hand position. Jarred explains how to acheive this smoothness by using dynamics and also how to identify basic phrases in all kinds of music.
Identifying Phrase Lengths and Different Types of Slurs
In this lesson, Jarred Dunn teaches how to identify phrase lengths, the meaning of different types of slurs, and what is "rubato". He shows you how to breathe with the phrase and paint music horizontally for long melodic lines.
How to Play With Rubato
In this lesson, Jarred Dunn teaches the concept of "Rubato", what it means, how to naturally play with rubato, and achieve varieties across different musical styles.
The Meaning of Different Phrasing Markings
Jarred Dunn teaches different musical markings in this lesson and demonstrates how they affect phrasing such as: accents, slurs, tenuto, hairpins and more. By examining different repertoire, Jarred shows how these markings can provide insights into each composer's unique musical language.
Interpreting Large Form Phrases and Structures
In this lesson, Jarred Dunn teaches the art of good communication and how that can craft large phrases and musical structures. He demonstrates the necessity of "macro-level" thinking when dealing with any piece of music, to make sure that phrases are never inhibited by the many details, but rather soar from beginning to end.
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Unlock Course →Featured on the 2018 CBC List "Top 30 Under 30: Hot Canadian Classical Musicians of 2018," Jarred Dunn has already established himself as a reputable international soloist and revered pedagogue.
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