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Ten Rapidity-Based Exercises

It was said of Franz Liszt's frighteningly powerful and astounding technique that despite it, he never made you feel that he was showing off or trying to 'play fast'. Practising fast can be a bit of fun but it's also useful when you want to enhance precision, endurance and finger independence. Of course, you will master these exercises slowly first, making sure to physically warm up before doing them and being sure to sit correctly (as discussed). Playing fast comes from slow mastery and playing super fast is just a confirmation to you that you have developed the required abilities for more complex repertoire. It does not mean, at all, that you will 'play fast' all your repertoire or show off. Proceed with caution! (Sorry about mic sounds).

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Andrew Liao: As a firm believer of Water Pianism (WP) philosophies, I have no doubt that the philosophical approach to piano established by “danthecomposer” has help me learn to play any Jazz repertoire systematically. Once I select a song I start listening to several recordings to be stored in my “internal jukebox”. Then, I dissect chord progression from a lead sheet. The basic song structure, including tempo, is then stored in my “internal manuscript” and “internal metronome”. Often I spend two to three weeks just to rehearse the aforementioned internals “away” from piano. When I am “at” piano, I focus on my natural fingering and steadiness of execution, not speed. Then, I play the repertoire over and over again to lessen conscious interference, subsequently becoming a spectator rather than a performer. Last, but not least, I work on improvisation and embellishment according to my music personality. At this point I should feel confident to play the repertoire fluently. I recommend highly the WP approach to anyone, especially to beginners who want to be a Jazz piano player.