This post includes activities that correlate with Sonata in C by Mozart in Piano Pronto 5.
Music Sample
Listen to Mozart's Sonata C Allegro Movement 1 performed by Lang Lang and listen for the trills and other ornament embellishments that he adds to the melody line to make it more interesting on the repeat.
Practice Tips for Fast Passages
Watch Graham Fitch's Masterclass on Runs and Fast Passagework (1:20) and apply his tips for specific practice strategies to play the fast passages in measures 5-10.
1. Start with slow practice and use consistent fingering with articulate fingers or finger staccato.
2. Group notes with accents using various rhythms (BEE-tle, CAT-er-pill-ar, Dotted Long Short, Short Long etc.).
3.Stop on struggle notes or practice "puzzle piece chunks" of music.
4. Practice slowly with exaggerated musical shaping.
5. Consider and focus on the lateral arm, or circle wrist movements and fluttering or active fingers that work best for your music.
How to Play Trills
Watch Graham Fitch Masterclass on Playing Trills from 40 seconds in to 7:40
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More Tips for Playing Fast Trills
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