How To Play La Campanella (Part 1/3)

Описание: In this video series, I take an in-depth look at how I play Franz Liszt's La Campanella on piano. This first part covers roughly 1:45 of the piece, up through the end of the 16th triplet section.

In the video, I break down each section, giving tips and suggestions for what I consider to be the hardest parts. I also analyze my own technique, pointing out which aspects of my movements I'm focusing on, and why. A lot of my advice is general, and can be applied to other pieces that involve similar techniques, but some of my advice is also quite detailed/specific. In the latter case, my demonstrations aren't meant to be a prescription for exactly how to play the piece, but rather an example of the sorts of things I'd recommend considering as you work out your own technique. Everyone's hands are different, and there are as many ways to play this piece as there are pianists who play it.

My recording:    • Liszt: La Campanella  

Part 2 of this tutorial:    • How To Play La Campanella (Part 2/3)  
Part 3 of this tutorial:    • How To Play La Campanella (Part 3/3)  

Timestamps for specific sections (page numbers may vary depending on edition):

00:00 Intro
00:22 Opening Octaves (Page 1) - Have A Plan
01:05 The Theme (Page 1) - Focus On The Movement
03:30 Theme w/ Grace Notes (Pages 1-2) - Hand Positions
04:44 Jumps w/ 32nd Note Turns (Page 2) - Choreograph The Movement
07:11 Sidenote - How To Play Fast (All The Pages)
07:59 Jumps w/ Pinky Melody (Page 3) - Think About Your Eyes
08:19 Double Notes (Page 3) - Wrist Movements
09:12 2-Octave Leaping D-sharps (Pages 3-4) - Think About Finger 3
10:56 Triplet Variation (Page 4) - Relax The Hand
12:00 The Hard Part (Page 4) - Focus On The Wrist
13:07 Conclusion + Practice Tips

All playing examples were recorded by me using Yamaha P-515 and Garritan CFX. The slow-motion clips were recorded at performance tempo, and are played back at 1/4 speed.

Thanks for watching! Part 2 will cover the next 4 pages (the 32nd note section) and part 3 will cover everything from the piu mosso through the end of the piece.