Tina: Reiko-Sensei's One-Point-Lesson
For the first 4 measures, let's leave the pedal pressed down. This
will create an illusionary mood.
At [A], while your left hand keeps the rhythm with the quarter notes,
let your right hand sing beautifully.
From [B], the left hand begins to play 'arpeggio.' Concentrate hard
so you can play it precisely!
From [C], the musical feeling will become magnificent! Maintain the
balance between both hands and play the musical climax with all your
heart.
From [D] to the ending, play like a flowing harp and make the people
listen.
Gau: Reiko-Sensei's One-Point Lesson
This song does not have an intro section. The theme begins
immediately. Please think of this as piano sonata number 2. It is
very important that you play until the very end as if the climax
has already passed.
The head four measures of [B] are two measures of crescendo and then
decrescendo. Please play it in a showy way. The next two measures are
one measure of crescendo followed by a measure of decrescendo. In
other words, feel as if you are surmounting one huge difficulty, then,
second, you are surmounting a smaller difficulty.
For the sixteenth notes you play with your left hand, play as if you
were Beethoven.
Cefca: Reiko-Sensei's One-Point Lesson
Because the right hand in [A] is at the upper end of the piano, let's
complete the introduction with a stabbing staccato.
In the 4 measures at the very beginning of [B], please use both hands
to put emotion into your song.
From the fifth measure of [C], please alternate between tenuto and
staccato to create a joking mood.
Passing the introduction of [D], [E] and [G] are the most impressive
musical themes. Please do your best to maintain a balance between your
left and right hands and play with a great flow!
At [F], make sure you land precisely on the right keys!
Yes, very good... (clapping)
Spinach Rag: Reiko-Sensei's One-Point Lesson
At part [A], Reiko-Sensei plays with superior skill (ahem).
Because a beginner cannot possibly imitate this, it's better to play
just as the sheet music says. As for the sensei's
method, the first basic sound of the left hand is played in an
octave unison, with the next harmonious sound at a point above that.
In the melody played by the right hand, a mediant third degree is
added between the octave notes. If you think you can leave the sheet
music and play this difficult technique smoothly, you just might be
able to!
Stragus: Reiko-Sensei's One-Point Lesson
In general, much of this music is made up of notes in the right hand
that all move in parallel. When you look at the sheet music, there
are a bunch of random-looking notes, and it might look a little
scary, but when you play it for yourself, it's really very simple!
At [A], the most important point is the complete turnaround from
diminuendo to fortissimo at the third measure.
At the melody in [B] that resembles an Arabian musical scale, if your
fingers can't steadily, instinctively play the complex notes, your
song won't come out very well, so be careful!
