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Leann Osterkamp
In this lesson, American pianist Leann Osterkamp teaches Kuhlau's Sonata in C Major, Op. 20 No. 1. A popular piece with early intermediate players, the piece offers many opportunities to develop one's fundamental skills at the instrument, ultimately laying the groundwork for tackling more challenging classical sonatas by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.<br><br>Osterkamp breaks down the work into its component technical and musical challenges. She focuses first on the catchy main theme, revealing its structural role and providing insights into shaping and interpreting the theme as it recurs throughout the work.<br><br>Next, Osterkamp delves into the always important subject of hand coordination, giving tips on how to control the left hands' Albertis bass and employing subdivisions in practice to achieve more security in your mechanics and to prepare for faster playing.<br><br>For the remainder of the lesson, Osterkamp delves into questions of fingering, memorization, articulation, and pedal, while tackling specific technical challenges in all three movements.
Sonatina in C Major, Op. 20 No. 1
In this lesson, American pianist Leann Osterkamp teaches Kuhlau's Sonata in C Major, Op. 20 No. 1. A popular piece with early intermediate players, the piece offers many opportunities to develop one's fundamental skills at the instrument, ultimately laying the groundwork for tackling more challenging classical sonatas by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Osterkamp breaks down the work into its component technical and musical challenges. She focuses first on the catchy main theme, revealing its structural role and providing insights into shaping and interpreting the theme as it recurs throughout the work.
Next, Osterkamp delves into the always important subject of hand coordination, giving tips on how to control the left hands' Albertis bass and employing subdivisions in practice to achieve more security in your mechanics and to prepare for faster playing.
For the remainder of the lesson, Osterkamp delves into questions of fingering, memorization, articulation, and pedal, while tackling specific technical challenges in all three movements.
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