Every aspect of this video is completely brilliant -there are many excellent youtube tutorials on this piece but yours is quite exceptional . I wish you had been my piano teacher when I was a child . thank you so much .
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your appreciation! :)))
@elisamartini1694
8 жыл бұрын
Illinka is a very good piano and music teacher. I like a lot how she explains everything. She tells you everything. The sound is of the utmost importance. I have never had so many important instructions. I will be so happy to progress. Thank you so much Illinka.
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your appreciation, Elisa! ;)
@benjaminlessard8710
Жыл бұрын
This is exactly the kind of in-depth tutorial I needed. From the explanation, to the hand placement and the tempo and the emotion, it's brilliant!
@pianocareer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Benjamin! Enjoy your practice! 🥰
@stephanier4628
Жыл бұрын
I am so impressed with your explanation of a singing tone, weight and relaxation. I’ve studied for many years and have had excellent teachers, but these concepts from the Russian technique perspective are new to me and I am finding it incredibly helpful. I’ve been playing this posthumous nocturne for years and am “redoing” my approach to it. My teacher was saying many of the same things, but your description of the weight transfer, deep beautiful sound and relaxation in the releases make so much sense to me. It really transforms the sound! Wow. And I LOVE all the detail you include. Many, many thanks.
@pianocareer
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, Stephanie! Thank you SO MUCH for your appreciation - it means a lot! 🥰 I'm really happy that my tutorial was helpful!
@AbnormaalTsi
4 жыл бұрын
You speak so eloquently and clear, it makes it so easy and fun to understand. My goal is to polish this piece untill my next recital :)
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you - I'm happy to hear that this tutorial was helpful! Enjoy your practice! :)
@clusterloop5863
9 жыл бұрын
Your lessons are changing a lot the way i live with my piano and music, always for good indeed. I really appreciate the wisdom you share, really thank you so much!
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
Cluster Loop I'm really happy that you enjoy my tutorials! Thank you for your comment! :)))
@stephaniegrace7349
3 жыл бұрын
I am so happy to have discovered you on KZitem. You are a woman who has completely mastered her craft, both in performance and in education. It is astounding to watch you dissect each detail of your playing, as you are able to demonstrate how purposeful each technique is. In my first video, I played the Fantaisie Impromptu, and I am looking to record this nocturne next. I will definitely be taking tips from your tutorial, so thank you so much for sharing your expertise. You play with both precision and grace, a balance I am still trying to achieve.
@pianocareer
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Stephanie!!! 🥰
@TintinMinh
2 жыл бұрын
I felt your tutorial was wordy in the beginning as well. But gradually grew to love your beautiful narrating of the story of the song. For people invested, having this story would help more than most simple note-copying KZitem tutorials.
@pianocareer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Minh! You know, for a long time I used to get very surprised by such comments. I could never understand why people complain about quality and depth (in a FREE tutorial!). In the real world, in professional Conservatories, you need to pay many thousands of dollars for this type of training. Now I finally realize that those who think I share 'too much' are not interested in learning how to play well - they are simply looking for 'note-typing' tutorials (as you mentioned). In other words, they are amateurs looking for a bit of fun. Nothing wrong with that - but, of course, this is not the purpose of my channel. Also, the way I teach a piece is not just about the 'story'. I share the entire professional-level process of 'dissecting' and mastering a piece (which includes analysis, dramaturgy, the entire range of expressive effects, technique, artistry etc.). Again, this is not for everyone. If only people had the basic skill of refraining from sharing uninformed opinions (and simply moving on) - this would save all of us a lot of time.
@iankelsall25
5 жыл бұрын
i have always struggled with this piece, because it is at the limits of my ability. thankyou for you meticulously detailed and very clear instructions, you really demonstrate an in depth understanding and flawless demonstration of both emotional content and technical application, showing me things that i would never have seen or heard myself. best teacher ever.
@pianocareer
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Ian! I'm really happy you enjoyed this tutorial! :)))
@haraldklaus9439
9 жыл бұрын
Dear Ilinca, I found your amazing piano tutorials a few days ago on youtube. Especially this video provides a really well-structured and detailled analysis full of good examples for practicing and learning for advancing playing the piano. Thank you for providing it on youtube!
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your appreciation, Samuel! :)))
@alexfont
7 жыл бұрын
You are simply the BEST piano teacher I've ever seen in my 32 years old life. The detail, sensitivity and explanation whiles the tutorial goes trough it's just untag-able. And of course the SOUND QUALITY you produce is just beautiful and brilliant! Looking forward to start your course. Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for your appreciation, Alex! :))) We're looking forward to welcoming you to our community at PianoCareerAcademy.com! ;)
@shulicohen8264
4 жыл бұрын
Have just learnt this piece. Am now going to start practising again paying special attention to everything you have taught me in this wonderful and detailed tutorial. Thank you
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Shuli! Enjoy your practice! ;)
@nurhabibai63
8 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is a very very great tutorial. I really love it. It helps me so much in practicing my Grade 7 2017-2018 exam pieces. Now, still practicing the introduction, and RH and LH separately.. Thanks so much Ilinca, I learned many new skills and perspective about piano playing with your piano tutorials. Your piano skills are extremely incredible.. Fantastic.. :)))))))))))
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Nurhabib! I'm really happy that my tutorials are helpful for you! Enjoy your practice! :)))
@nurhabibai63
8 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome Ilinca... :)
@bhendriksenliszt
10 жыл бұрын
Its amazing how you guide us through the piece and how you learn to appreciate the piece even which brings my own playing to a much higher level. THANKS!!
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! :)))
@fromanotherstar
10 жыл бұрын
Ilinica, you are an angel! I am studying this piece and your tutorial came at the perfect time. Thank you for the many camera angles and thank you very much for your generosity!
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!!! :)))
@mdkk
7 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU. THIS IS WONDERFUL for me trying to learn this beautiful piece.
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Enjoy your practice! :))
@FerranLopezCarrasquerPianist
8 жыл бұрын
Dear Illinka, Thanks a million for taking a look and for all your truly valuable comments and advice!!. And for your words of praise, that encourage me, indeed. Your videos are a real treasure, and I have watched them many times!! For sure, I'll into account your words, to improve my performances. You are truly accomplished as a teacher, and a charming person!! Thanks again, Illinka!
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Ferran! ;) Keep up the good work!!!
@Inlandings
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful lesson - your approach is so very refreshing and easy to follow. Wonderful teaching of philosophy along with technical and expressiveness demonstrations. Very ergonomic and holistic approach to practicing properly. I so very much appreciate this.
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@katherinehibbs2650
Жыл бұрын
It’s so well explained in technique, melody, and practice, It’s absolutely brilliant! 🙏 thank you
@pianocareer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Katherine! 🥰
@ramonawilliams7269
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much Mam for taking your time to do this tutorial. I heard this piece being played and I went to KZitem to see if anyone has possibly posted a tutorial, and Wow!!, this is great! You touched it all, very detailed and informative.
@pianocareer
6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Ramona! Enjoy practicing this beautiful piece! ;)
@adly6030
4 жыл бұрын
I've been self-learning piano for about 4 years, and oh god i've never seen such a technically/musically detailed tutorial on youtube, teaching how to play "music" with such expression not just "notes", such a great tutorial and really helped me get motivated and go back to my piano and practice this piece, Thank you for this great video and other videos, even though i'm a bit too late, years after, but i'm so thankful that i eventually found your channel.
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! I'm so happy that you enjoyed this tutorial - and I hope you find my other free videos helpful as well! :)
@etudeando
3 жыл бұрын
She is all art and passion! Love it! Now seriously these technical aspects were really helpful
@pianocareer
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Henry! The 'art and passion' are not subjective and just personality-driven LOL. It's all part of how we teach and approach music in the Russian system. Any technical aspect is completely pointless if if doesn't have meaning behind it, if it is not derived from what we wish to communicate. This is actually one of the main secrets behind the amazing playing of great pianists :).
@aglowkeys
10 жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough for this video, gonna start learning this piece soon. You're great! A big hug from Argentina. :)
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
Hi Drake! Thank you so much!!! :)
@dimitridehouck9506
8 жыл бұрын
I am practicing this piece and this video is pure gold. Not only for this piece but for playing in general also. Thank you so much for sharing this and putting so much work in it for explaining it so well!
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Dimitri! I'm really happy that this tutorial is helpful for you! :)))
@antoniofernandez5137
4 жыл бұрын
I learnt this piece two years ago, but today im going to impruve a lot thanks to your video
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment and enjoy your practice! ;)
@sreepurammike
9 жыл бұрын
You play beautifully... nice tutorial..
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
Michael Sreepuram Thank you, Michael! ;)
@sreepurammike
9 жыл бұрын
Your welcome .. whats your name
@omarmhamdallah
8 жыл бұрын
Deep Thanks , I wanna tell U that , this is my first Chopin Piece ever for me to learn and Play , Thank U so Much :)
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Omar! Enjoy learning this beautiful piece! ;)
@omarmhamdallah
8 жыл бұрын
:) :)
@Volans2000
10 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so detailed and wondefulI. I always am amazed by the soft and free expression you give to the music. :)
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Luis! :)))
@charlespeterson4438
10 жыл бұрын
I think your tutorials are superb. You manage to combine serious instruction with enormous charm and gracefulness. I returned to playing the piano after many years. I love it and practice every day conscientiously using many of your tutorials as a guide. Please can you post some more, especially the ones taking us through a piece such as the one on Chopin. But perhaps an easier one to suit those who have less nimble fingers like myself. Thank you so much for your wonderful instruction. You are a delight to watch.
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles! Thank you so much for your appreciation! :))) You can find many hundreds of other super-detailed tutorials (including tutorials for beginners and intermediates from the "Piano Masterpieces" series) in the Members Area of my Piano Coaching Program at PianoCareerAcademy.com. We're looking forward to welcoming you to our piano community! ;)
@pianoaround
9 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful story! Its nice to hear someone going back to the piano. Too many people have lost their love for piano because of distractions in their lives... I always hear the story on the street of the pianist who started when they were younger but stopped at high school. Charles Peterson Good luck!
@charlespeterson4438
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your good wishes. There are many times when I feel frustrated because my fingers just won't do what I want them to. But then I say to myself "I'm doing this for my own pleasure - I'm not aiming to perform to others.So live with the mistakes and fumbling. Just relish the escapist joy of practising a piece and losing yourself in the music." These tutorials have shown me the importance of relaxation, working on technique, posture and many other things I have never touched on or forgotten in the past.
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
Charles Peterson That is wonderful - and also never forget that in piano playing everything originates in our mind, and our arms/wrists/hands/fingers will only do what our mind can clearly imagine :).
@Verde204
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Ilinca, thank you for these masterful tutorials , Love it !!
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Alexander! :)))
@andanteandante9049
6 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this fantastic tutorial which simply addresses all the questions I had. I learned so much over the course of one day already It brought back the joy of working on this piece . A brilliant teacher indeed.
@pianocareer
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Enjoy your practice! ;)
@christopherzimmer
Жыл бұрын
Ilinca- hi. This tutorial is beyond phenomenal- it is unlike anything available anywhere and I want to thank you so so much for taking the time to produce such a gift of teaching and instruction. BTW- I *completely disagree* (and am somewhat offended!) by people who call this “wordy”. No. It’s detailed, thorough, and powerful in its completeness. Also, I’m guessing that English is not your first language, HOWEVER, your mastery of the language is stunning, exceeds most native speakers, and deserves a lot of credit!! 😊
@pianocareer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Christopher! 😊 Of course, I completely disagree with those remarks as well 😅. It's sad that we leave in a world where people feel threatened by quality and depth, and they feel such massive resistance to serious practice. Still, things are as they are - and we can only do our best to keep calm and move forward 😇. Thank you for your comment, it means a lot!
@simpletraveler2354
4 жыл бұрын
This teacher is excellent. and she is very technical and she also explained the very tiny details. This tutorial is good for serious students but too complicated for the average students. But if i have to choose, i will choose her as my teacher in a heartbeat because i am serious to learn how to play.
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Simple Traveler! :) Indeed, in my tutorials I share professional-level information - and they are not addressed to students that do not wish to study piano very seriously.
@ประภากมลหุ่นใย
7 жыл бұрын
Great Instructor with the Beautiful Attitude ❤️Thank you very much for your kindly enhanced .
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ;)
@joelsoo6237
10 жыл бұрын
Hi Ilinca, this tutorial is brilliant. I stopped formal piano training 20 years ago and didn’t go beyond grade 2/3. About 2 years ago, I decided to play again, this time by ear. However as playing by ear realise I am stuck with playing every song with the same rhythm/key/and style, so earlier this year I started forcing myself to sight read and picked up this Chopin’s piece. After a couple of months I can play the complete piece, but lacked the necessary tonality and expression. Looking at your detailed tutorial, I picked up a few tips right away that i did not realise and overlooked. Hopefully after implementing the correct technique, I can play it as beautifully as you.
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
Hi Joel! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my tutorial - and I wish you lots of good luck with your practice! ;)
@alexisphilip
8 жыл бұрын
Ilinca, thank you so much! I am playing for 4 month now, and I leaned this Nocturne. Your tutorial helped me on the desending scale. My piano teacher is really proud of me and I pay a lot of attention on the emotional side of the piece. I enjoyed your tutorial, thank you!
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Alexis! I'm really happy that you enjoyed this tutorial - and that it helped you to get a deeper insight into the expressive side of this piece :). By the way, you surely meant that you're playing piano for 4 YEARS - not 4 months! If you can play this Nocturne after only 4 months of practice, then you have miraculous skills and a super-human learning speed! :))) Professional students usually play music of this complexity after at least 6 years of serious practice :)))).
@alexisphilip
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your answer and your positive comments! It means a lot to me so thank you. I really ment 4 months and not years, I can't read the sheet music so I had to memorise the whole Nocturne by heart, and it is actually helps a lot to focus on the emotional side of the piece (I also listen to a lot of recording so it helps to have an idea of how I should play emotionally). I found the fingering myself, and I have big hand so I don't have difficulties on the overall technique, but I had troubles on the fast parts at the end :) I have a piano teacher for 1 month now and she helped me on the correct finger positioning (all sort of beginner stuff), and also how to play the fast parts smoothly. I don't think I have superhuman piano skills or memorising! But I truely love the instrument and I care a lot about the emotional side of the piece :)
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
Oh, I see :). In this case, my main recommendation is to learn musical notation! Our art is incredibly beautiful and complex, and it's impossible to explore it fully without knowing how to read music (not to mention that by choosing to ignore this important element of piano playing, you'll also miss out on important expressive effects, you will not be able to develop your theoretical/analytical skills - and this list can go on and on). Find out more by reading my answer to question No. 18 from our FAQs at PianoCareerAcademy.com (where I explain why it is so important to learn musical notation) - and you can also take a look at question No. 34 (pay special attention to the part where I explain what 'expression' is, and how it should not be confused with 'emotion'). Good luck! ;)
@alexisphilip
8 жыл бұрын
I am currently learning with my teacher the musical notation, I really want to be able to read sheet music (I struggle a little bit but I improve everyday. I agree with you, it is important! I would love to see your FAQ but I can't find it on your website :/
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
Oops! Sorry, I forgot to share the link to the FAQ LOL - here it is: www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/
@dawidborek5122
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing! The best tutorial I ever found in YT! Thank you for sharing!
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! :)
@gryprrs1000
10 жыл бұрын
Hi liinca, thank you for this tutorial, I started learning the piano just under a year ago and have fallen in love with Chopin, I have prelude in e minor under my belt and have been studying nocturne in C sharp minor for about five months now, I am about three quarters the way through, but am still struggling with the fast runs.. I'm glad I stumbled upon your tutorials and hope this is the start of a wonderful journey into discovering my potential with learning classical music with you. Can't wait to start your academy.. Thank you very much! Gary
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary! You're learning the C# Minor Nocturne (which is an advanced piece) only after ONE year of practice??? WOW!!! That's a very high goal - and I wish you lots of good luck! ;) Also, don't forget that in order to learn such a complex piece, you need to master all the basics correctly (whole-arm action and weighted playing, correct tone production, hearing and imagination, the basics of analysis, phrasing and intonation, voicing and sound balance, various articulations etc. etc., not to mention all the required technical skills/reflexes, such as arm/elbow/wrist relaxation, wrist navigation/anticipation, finger strength and agility etc.). You can learn all these (and many other) things (in a step-by-step manner) by watching the tutorials available on PianoCareerAcademy.com :). I'm looking forward to welcoming you to our big piano family! :)))
@Powerslider
5 жыл бұрын
Your English (among many other things) is fantastic! Thank you for this extensive tutorial!
@pianocareer
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm happy that you enjoyed this tutorial! ;)
@KrimoErra
2 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much for this in dept. Well explained :)
@pianocareer
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! :)
@allanmarchand864
10 жыл бұрын
Lovely, Ilinca! Thank you for another tutorial!
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! :)))
@MaiNguyen-ue9sy
8 жыл бұрын
You are the best teacher, a pianist ever. I really so admire you. I am beginner ^^. Thank you very much for sharing all the lesson!!
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :) By the way, if you are a beginner, you should start with my step-by-step Video Course for Beginners (available on PianoCareerAcademy.com). Chopin's Nocturne in C# Minor is an advanced piece, being accessible after at least 6 years of practice :). You can find out more about the Beginner Course (and about the functionality of PianoCareerAcademy) by reading our detailed FAQs (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/). Please pay special attention to questions No. 17 (dedicated to this Course) and 1-6 (you will learn how PCA works, what is included in the membership etc.). Good luck! ;)
@brunochemali
9 жыл бұрын
Very good teaching, phrasing, colors and nuances... it is good that this score sheet music has the fingering with it which helps learning better for intermediate learners. Some other scores don't. Thank you for sharing this learning video. Hope there would be more alike later on...
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
Bruno Chemali Thank you for your appreciation! ;)
@tili_
8 жыл бұрын
simply amazing tutorials. even more detail than my tutor used to teach me :). now we'll see if(or how many) i can use the points you talk about with my digital yamaha clavinova clp535
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
+Taylan Özberk Thank you! ;)
@okonomiyakienak
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a useful video, it makes me realize i have to really invest more time in practicing scales and arpeggios. I've been playing this piece for years, but somehow something is missing when i play it. Keep up doing a great job!
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ina! I'm happy you enjoyed this video! :)
@daisypearl8619
4 жыл бұрын
I am studying this piece and your tutorial helped me a lot. Thank you so much! Kisses from Portugal. :)
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Daisy! Enjoy your practice! ;)
@rodolfovillalba9179
4 жыл бұрын
Most gratefully appreciated! Excellent explanations.. very helpful! Thank you! You are a superb teacher and a very generous person! Your tutorials are helping improve significantly my piano playing...! I haven´t taken lessons since I was 17! But thanks to you, I am back on track... improving and enjoying very much! All the way from Argentina.. thank you1
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Rodolfo! :)
@FerranLopezCarrasquerPianist
8 жыл бұрын
Your educational and communicative skills are impressive!!! I,ve subscribed to your channel, dear Illinka and I'll recommend it to my friends, indeed! Thanks again for sharing!!
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ferran! ;)
@PetriSihvolaMusic
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, you're truly amazing with your tutorials. Nice to see your ideas for this piece, very valuable. :-) Your efforts surely don't go to waste on this channel.
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Petri! ;)
@mehditmimi
6 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for such free advices and practice guide! thank you again
@pianocareer
6 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thank you for your appreciation! :)))
@barrykershaw9818
9 жыл бұрын
You're amazing.
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
+Barry Kershaw Thank you so much! ;)
@miffytobb1
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your detailed and useful tutorials !
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! :)
@ersansenermd
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you lot madam illinka, for your so impressive practice guide.You are great
@pianocareer
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Ersan! ;)
@No0or
7 жыл бұрын
You are wonderful.. truly! I've learned so much. Thank you
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you so much for your appreciation! :)))
@sachinvm4814
6 жыл бұрын
Very nicely explained..shows your depth of music
@pianocareer
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ;)
@mahziaree
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for sharing . Its amazing 😊🌹
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
+Mahziar Hx Thank you! :)))
@JamesMichaelStevens
8 жыл бұрын
Great instruction! Merry Christmas from Nashville, TN, James :)
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
+James Michael Stevens Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!!! :))
@osamaabouzeid88
8 жыл бұрын
very core lesson , brilliant effort ! , thank you
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
+Osama Abouzeid You're very welcome! ;)
@hjf76tcfd8yhgd768vg
6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tutorial, thank you so much!
@pianocareer
6 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for your appreciation! :))
@is9893
4 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing tutorial! Thank you so much!
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :))) I'm really happy you enjoyed it!
@abovelight
10 жыл бұрын
I like this Tutorial very much! I have new thoughts about this piece!
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Chuang! ;)
@gabriellaw1421
8 жыл бұрын
this is an amazing tutorial! thank you :)
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Gabriella! ;)
@pipashmismah7478
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this tutorial!
@stephanier4628
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial.
@pianocareer
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! :)
@adelaidemaia156
2 жыл бұрын
So beaultiful! his music is forever
@specjalistaneurolog9932
9 жыл бұрын
thank you for this beautiful tutorial. :)
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
specjalista neurolog You're very welcome! Thank you for your comment! ;)
@gymmynzl
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome thorougher tutorial.
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ;)
@vipersdesire2366
4 жыл бұрын
I’m 13 and absolutely love playing and listening to classical music! My mother likes to say I’m some what of a prodigy when it comes to piano mainly because I’m able to play by ear.. but the thing is I hardly know time or rhythm
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
Hi! The good news is that learning how to read music is very easy - so you should definitely give it a go :).
@peterjansen4826
5 жыл бұрын
I have been playing this song almost every day for a few months (relatively advanced 4th year student, I play this for my exam), I recognize a lot of what she says. The supple movement of the wrist for the left hand, the phrasing, delayed pedaling, the flowing water feeling during the ladders, the bright feeling of the start of the second part, the rubato... I have the advantage of having big hands with large fingers but for this song that might actually have been a disadvantage, it allowed me to play the left hand without turning the wrist (which I did for the first few weeks) which indeed doesn't work well. As a person who excells in sight-reading I agree what you should practice the left hand separately at first. I recommend any intermediate level pianist to play this song. In my experience you can only get to know this song well by playing it a lot, the better you get to understand the song the better it sounds and the better it feels. At first it can be a bit tedious (especially if you start with the song when you lack the experience) but once you get everything good it becomes a wonderful experience and you learn a lot of skills from working on this song. Best advice: also listen to good recording of others who play the song, you can learn a lot from it. For example, I noticed that I didn't play the a (la) - following after a g (sol) - loud enough which you hear @41:20. Just a small example of subtle things which you notice when you listen to good recordings. Develop your own style (if everyone would play the same then we might as well listen to music from robots instead of playing ourselves, there is not one perfect way to play any song, you have to color it) but see how you can improve it by learning from others who are more advanced. Something is special about these nocturnes from Chopin, you immediately recognize it like how you immediately recognize Bach but I am clueless about how you recognize it so easily or what makes a nocturne a nocturne (other than that it feels fairytale/dreamlike to me, the good kind of dreams and I visually imagine a beautiful dark sky with bright stars).
@pianocareer
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment and for sharing your experience, Peter! :)
@dominichodson8156
8 жыл бұрын
My grandmother played this piece; she was also crazy about Schubert. I think i will compose a piece based on the way you speak English, charming and lyrical.
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
:)))
@tennismaroc
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing video/channel. Hi from Morocco. Thanks for the tips
@pianocareer
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :))
@gmtfonseca
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ilinca, I've learned so much from your videos! I love Chopin music and I must confess that I was trying to learn this piece with only 1 year of piano experience. Watching this video and reading your comments made me realize that this is not a good idea, and I should progress in a more natural way. However, I have no clue on how to select an appropriate piece for my current level. Do you have any tips for that? Thank you in advance, I'm already considering subscribe to your coach program.
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Gustavo! I'm really happy that my tutorials helped you to acquire a deeper understanding of our art! :). Yes, as a member of my Piano Coaching Program you will be able to follow my step-by-step Video Course for Beginners - which comprises hundreds of pieces suitable for your level (all of them being analyzed in a super-detailed manner, just like the Nocturne above). This Course will help you to develop ALL your piano skills (technique, expression, hearing, reading, theory & analysis, pedaling etc.) in a harmonious manner, according to the professional system used in the Russian piano school. Besides this Course, you will have access to other step-by-step Courses (the Scale & Arpeggio Course, the Sight-Reading Course), to interactive projects - and to many other tutorials on various topics (including repertoire recommendations for every level). You can learn more about PianoCareerAcademy and its functionality by taking a look at our detailed FAQs (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/). Please pay special attention to questions No. 17 (dedicated to the Beginner Course), No. 19 (dedicated to the Scale Course), No. 38 (a detailed free article where I explain why beginners should not learn advanced pieces) and 1-6 (you will learn how PCA works, what is included in the membership etc.). Good luck! ;)
@PeterSodhi
7 жыл бұрын
Omg such an amazing lesson
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ;)
@Stiiggy
9 жыл бұрын
This is magnificent. I'm 25 years old, I started playing piano at 5 but I quit lessons and just started teaching myself and playing by ear ever since then. So, while my ear for music is great, my technique is terrible and I lack the sophisticated understanding that you have. What do you suggest I do to become more like this, or do you feel it's too late?
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
Hi! It's never too late to learn how to play piano correctly! :) You can take your expressive/technical/analytical skills to a whole new level, and acquire a deep understanding of the most important piano playing concepts by becoming a member of my Piano Coaching Program at PianoCareerAcademy.com - where you will have instant access to many hundreds of super-detailed video and written tutorials (including step-by-step courses). For more information, you can read our FAQs (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/), and also please pay attention to my answer to question No. 23 :)).
@ebrahimshahmirani3245
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much... Very useful for me...
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Enjoy your practice! ;)
@allengallagher9
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this!
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! ;)
@takahirosuzuki8529
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you great lesson
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
+Takahiro Suzuki You're very welcome! ;)
@ericcolacino1825
5 жыл бұрын
You are fantastic!
@pianocareer
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ;)
@mayanktomar06
10 жыл бұрын
I have just started playing piano...and i love this piece and I have not taken any classes and btw this was the best video tutorial i have even seen. So would you be able to suggest me anything. How and what should I do.
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) I already made a very detailed analysis and practice guide for this piece in the tutorial above - so all you have to do is follow my recommendations ;). You can also join my Piano Coaching Program at PianoCareerAcademy.com - and have access to many hundreds of other super-detailed tutorials (including step-by-step courses) focused on a very wide range of piano playing topics, being structured according to categories and levels. If you have any questions about the functionality of this program, please send us a Contact Form (you can find the link at the bottom of the home page at PianoCareerAcademy.com) and my assistant will be happy to send you a full description of what you can find in the Members Area. Almost forgot - you can find the highlights for the ENTIRE video on my free piano blog, PianoCareer.com: www.pianocareer.com/piano-practice/chopin-nocturne-c-sharp-minor-piano-tutorial/
@rudyvaleros7342
8 жыл бұрын
You are very talented and a great instructor! I want to learn this piece and I am looking for the sheet music. I have been playing other Chopin pieces on piano and flute and he is one of my favorite composers. I love your accent !
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you! :) You can download the score of this Nocturne on my blog - by clicking on the link that you can find in this article: www.pianocareer.com/piano-practice/chopin-nocturne-c-sharp-minor-piano-tutorial/
@rudyvaleros7342
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the score ! I started practicing it already
@pianocareer
8 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Enjoy your practice! ;)
@CliffordAllison
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! Great video. I'm learning so much from you. What is the app that you use to display your music on the iPad?
@pianocareer
10 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! :) This is not an iPad, it's a very old tablet that probably needs replacing LOL. I'm using a basic pdf reader for scores, an Office app for .doc files - and a photo viewer for jpeg scores :).
@JanosKmetyko
Жыл бұрын
bravissimo sehr schön¨!!!!!!!!!!!
@pianocareer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊
@StarsSwarms
9 жыл бұрын
I love this tutorial :) Best wishes for 2015 !
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Daniel! Happy New Year!!! :)))
@AstekOst
9 жыл бұрын
37:45 I actually like how the 'mechanical' one sounds better hahaha thanks for the tutorial, it's very helpful! :)
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! :) Noooo, the 'mechanical' one is not very nice - very static and 'mathematical' LOL! But, naturally, we all have different tastes and predilections when it comes to musical expression, which is entirely ok! :)
@AstekOst
9 жыл бұрын
PianoCareer Haha thanks a lot, didn't expect an answer :D Don't get me wrong - I'm no music theory expert, I'm just saying which one kinda sounds better to me, I'm not saying it's the right way to play it - you know that best...I can play everything up to that part, I can't play any further, but that's because I'm still an amateur/beginner...I hope I'll learn one day...Thanks for the tutorials again! Good luck
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
AstekOst No worries! :) It's actually all about phrasing - which is indeed a rather complex topic. You can learn it from scratch (along with the most important expressive/technical/analytical elements of professional piano playing) by following my step-by-step Video Course for Beginners (available on PianoCareerAcademy.com). More information in our FAQs: www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/ Lots of good luck with your practice! ;)
@madam5554
7 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@peterlukats
7 жыл бұрын
This is an awsome lession! Really nice to have analysis of that piece, not just the usual techniqual guidance. It one of my favorte piece and I am wondering that for an adult beginner normally how many years you need to play the piano until you can play it relatively properly?
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)) To answer your question: because of its expressive challenges, this Nocturne is an advanced piece. Even professional students need at least 5-7 years of experience in order to play it well. Yes, the 'notes-rhythm-fingering' of this piece are accessible after only a couple of years of regular practice (since the Nocturne is not that difficult from a purely technical point of view). However, this type of 'note-only' playing (which is unfortunately so common nowadays) will lack the most important things: meaning, expression, purpose, freedom, depth of understanding (which constitute 90% of a piece's value). Therefore, I strongly recommend the progressive path - building serious skills in a step-by-step manner, instead of trying to learn difficult pieces too soon (which will actually considerably delay your progress) :). If you wish to learn more on this topic (why beginners should not learn advanced pieces), please read my detailed answer to question No. 38 from our FAQs at PianoCareerAcademy.com (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/). Good luck! ;)
@peterlukats
7 жыл бұрын
PianoCareer Thank you very very much for the detailed reply! I really appreciate your effort to reply to everyone! This is a great adwise for me! I will reas that section of your FAQ! Thank you again!
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! ;)
@tonih3433
7 жыл бұрын
Please, can you make a video about how to find the right teacher? What to look for in a teacher? How to know if a teacher is what one needs to progress in best way? Thank you 🙏
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Hi! That's a very interesting topic - but it can also be a very controversial one: there are many piano schools out there (each one having its pros and cons); there are also many methods of teaching - just like there are many methods of learning :). Neither of them is 'perfect' or 'the best' - even though, of course, some teachers are more experienced and knowledgeable than others :)). This diversity is a good thing - because it allows every student to find a method (and a teacher, or multiple teachers) that work best for him/her. I obviously have my own method - but I would never say that it is the only 'right' one - or advise people to avoid teachers that have other opinions and approaches. And when it comes to quality - after watching only a few of my videos, you will never be able to work with an unprofessional teacher who only pays attention to notes, fingering and rhythm LOL. This obviously has to be avoided - but in rest, this topic is too complex and 'grey' to be fully [and objectively] covered in a tutorial :).
@SherrisPlace
7 жыл бұрын
Your playing piano reminds me of a ballerina in a ballet! I soooooo love your beautiful technique and style. Can you please share the link you recommend for this score? Thank you.
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) The score that I used for this tutorial can be downloaded on my blog (www.pianocareer.com/piano-practice/chopin-nocturne-c-sharp-minor-piano-tutorial/) - above the written Introduction.
@harishbabunair6166
2 жыл бұрын
you helped me a lot. thank you
@pianocareer
2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! :)
@tonih3433
7 жыл бұрын
Gracias, maestra 🙏
@tomorrow9410
4 жыл бұрын
Very useful, thanks
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@nurhabibai63
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Ilinca... very helpful tutorial. By the way, the pedal is overlapping pedal, right?
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Nurhabib! Yes, in this piece we mostly use the overlapping pedal (which I call the 'delayed pedaling technique'). :)
@christofferenfors3676
7 жыл бұрын
Your English is immaculate for a non-native speaker!
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ;) Practice makes perfect!
@Sailormoonayee
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😭😭❤️
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
annalucia zarate You're very welcome! :)
@masterdo7697
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lots!
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@element4element4
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video. I have a quick question. Recently, I've taken up the piano again after a 10-11 year break (I was self-taught and played for a few years back then). I am now trying to judge "my level". I have been practicing this piece (Chopin's C# minor nocturne) and also one of his Waltz's (Op. 69, No 2 in B minor) for a few days and been making good progress. I think I am able to learn those pieces on the level of "pushing the right buttons and making it sound okay". Under the assumption that I can do that, does that mean the level of these pieces are right for me if I want to truly master them (with all the dynamics, expressivity & subtlety)? Or am I misleading myself, being able to play it on that level is not a good indication of level? I hope my question is clear and not confusing. Thanks in advance. If I find the time and motivation to keep practicing, I will very likely consider becoming a member of your site. Seems like an amazing resource.
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Hi! I can't make a super-accurate assessment of your level without seeing you play (as you surely understand) - but from reading your message (and also based on my experience), I would say that you're currently suffering from the very common 'piano imbalance' that affects most students in the Western world nowadays. The imbalance is the following: pretty good (sometimes advanced) reading skills, pretty good theoretical knowledge, and also good ability of 'pressing the right notes with the right fingers and with correct rhythm'; on the other hand, poor expressive skills (please note that expression is not a talent, but a serious skillset that can be learned and mastered), and also unfamiliarity with important ergonomic technical principles such as whole-arm action, weighted playing, relaxation, arm/wrist flexibility and navigation etc. etc (not to mention deeper topics such as overall musical understanding, analytical abilities, good hearing, efficient practice skills etc.). Therefore, on a purely 'reading' level you might be advanced, while on the level of expressive/aural skills and ergonomic technique you are probably an intermediate or even beginner student. This is obviously a very complex topic that cannot be covered in one KZitem comment - but fortunately I have recently designed a special Curriculum for those members of my Piano Coaching Program at PianoCareerAcademy.com that are struggling with the same exact imbalance (as I mentioned above, this situation is very common nowadays). This curriculum comprises a detailed analysis of this problem and its causes, and also step-by-step recommendations for correcting all the elements of this imbalance, and developing ALL your piano skills in a harmonious manner (with detailed video tutorials for each skill that needs to be formed, corrected or improved). More details about my Coaching Program and its functionality in our detailed FAQs (www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs/). Good luck! ;)
@element4element4
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great response. Sadly I think your analysis is quite right I too have the exact same feeling, I'm very advanced on certain fronts but lack a lot on others. I will definitely consider your course on this. Thank you very much for the help.
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! And please don't get discouraged - the imbalance that I mentioned is entirely 'correctable' with serious and consistent practice! :)
@ahapa1
5 жыл бұрын
Hello dear teacher. Thank you for your great tutorials. Your detailed instructions are useful and by far the best in youtube. Is it possible if you have a tutorial of chopin nocturne op.37 no. 1. I really have problems in this piece(especially in pedaling technique). Thank you and wish you the best.
@pianocareer
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your appreciation, Parbi! :) Regarding your tutorial request - I dedicate my entire work time to my Piano Coaching Program at PianoCareerAcademy.com, where I post new detailed video tutorials every week. For this reason, I can only post free KZitem tutorials once in 4-6 months - and as a result, I try to select a piece (or a topic) that would benefit as many of my subscribers as possible. So I cannot make any promises - but I certainly hope to find the time to analyze this piece in one of my future tutorials :).
@gunorijssel7987
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, the Thrill on 31:17 IN MY SHEET runs form E to F sharp. And I actually think that THAT'S the correct sequence. Yet you're playing F sharp to G sharp. The G sharp is postponed for the C sharp. Sounds pretty great to my ear!
@pianocareer
4 жыл бұрын
If you're talking about the trill in bar 5, it is definitely on F# (being played on F# and G#). Here is a good example - Ashkenazy's recording of this Nocturne (kzitem.info/news/bejne/zmuny6mMiHuTe6A). This trill happens at about 00:25.
@tonih3433
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry for this last and very long reply... I guess I was thinking out loud... But I got a solution. I understand it's about HOW I play and not so much (at least at that stage where I am) about WHAT I play. If the HOW will be quality, the WHAT will come. I'll just ask for that from my wonderful teacher... I'm sure she'll agree. Thank you again 🙏
@pianocareer
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, HOW is always the place to start! :) You can learn more on this topic by watching my free tutorial 'Developing a Brilliant Piano Technique - The Holistic Professional Approach' (kzitem.info/news/bejne/1GacrIp9s3R3pJg).
@marym4024
7 жыл бұрын
Toni H e
@YvLo14
9 жыл бұрын
I've played the piano for 13 months now and I just finished 'Knecht Ruprecht' by Schumann. Apparently I'm quite gifted. Do you think I can play this? It really is one of my favorite pieces. :)
@pianocareer
9 жыл бұрын
+Yves Hi Yves! Even though this Nocturne is not super challenging from a technical point of view (with the exception of a few difficult passages), in order to play it WELL we need serious expressive skills (such as good phrasing, sound balance, intonation, micro-dynamics etc.) - that's why professionals consider this piece as 'advanced', or at least accessible for the late intermediate level. In general, it is not recommended to play Chopin if you're a beginner (during the 3-4 years of practice) - with the exception of a few pieces (such as the Waltz in A Minor, op. posth.). In other words, playing the NOTES of a piece (which you probably can do at this point) does not equal mastering a piece properly (and playing it freely and artistically, without clumsiness, rigidity and expressive mistakes) - this is only the first step of the journey! ;) You can learn more by watching my detailed tutorials available on PianoCareerAcademy.com.
@YvLo14
9 жыл бұрын
PianoCareer Thank you for your response :) Yeah, it's probably better taking one step at a time.
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