Mendelssohn Variations sérieuses, Op 54 PART 2 Tutorial

To view the full-length tutorial, click here: This 74-minute video lesson is part 2 in a series of 3 tutorials exploring an in-depth look at Variations sérieuses by Felix Mendelssohn. This tutorial covers variations 6-13. Composed in 1841 as part of a project spearheaded by Viennese publisher Pietro Mechetti to raise funds for a statue of Beethoven to be erected in Bonn, Mendelssohn’s contribution of this piece was the first set of variations he had written (he later went on to write two additional sets of variations). This tutorial discusses many areas of focus, including tips for improving accuracy with large jumps in variations 6 & 7, advice for effective articulation, how to increase speed, tips for reducing tension, strategies for better hand alignment (especially in the rapid passages of variation 9), how to play arpeggios more lightly and with less tension, how to create a full and rich sound, melodic and harmonic shaping, ideas for effective rubato, tips for quicker rebounds to play the rapid repeated chords in variation 12, how to develop a lighter touch to execute the quick finger staccato in variation 13, how to effectively voice the melody (especially in the left hand of variation 13), pedaling suggestions, and many other tips to help you become as efficient as possible in your practice sessions. View Josh’s new FREE webinar training, “10 Unusual Tips To Take Your Playing To The NEXT LEVEL!“: View Josh’s premiere course, ProPractice Lifetime Access, and get instant access to every previous and future ProPractice video, forever! View the VIP MasterClass Series here, featuring videos not seen on YouTube: To view ALL of the gear Josh uses, click here: To download Josh’s FREE ProPractice video pack (which he released at the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine to help pianists continue to develop their skills in the possible absence of regular piano lessons) containing full-length ProPractice tutorials in all levels of study (Early Beginner, Mid-Late Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels) click here: 🔔 Subscribe for more videos like this: