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04:09
Casta Diva by Bellini arranged by Chopin/Yunchan Lim played by Andrew Thayer
16:15
The two styles of efficient energy transfer at the piano - acceleration from contact + whipping!
17:59
Getting past falling- why the main role of arm weight is to ABSORB, rather than to fall down!
12:01
Octaves for small hands and 10ths/11ths for large hands. Don't make this common mistake!
15:52
The tremolos in Beethoven's Pathetique still don't work in spite of doing rotation? Here's why...
14:00
Why using the wrong centre of rotation will only strain your fifth finger and leave it feeling weak!
15:55
Rotation at the piano is not all equal. The overlooked type of rotation that buys true freedom!
04:51
Bortkiewicz etude op 15 no 6 in G sharp minor
06:20
Trill with rotation only and no finger movement? Really? Grab a plug and we'll see...
17:29
The "Chopin method" videos debunked- no souplesse (suppleness) = no Chopin!
18:15
The (real) relationship between hand and arm in legato at the piano- with popular myths debunked
04:32
Music from Godfather (The Immigrant) by Rota arranged Mercuzio played by Andrew Thayer
17:39
Keybedding at the piano- why restraining yourself doesn't help!
14:01
Does articulation matter when the pedal is down? Exploring the technique for left hand piano music.
10:10
Supporting weight at the piano via easy two ended support- without resort to a heavy hand!
05:51
an excerpt from Liszt's Faust symphony (Gretchen)
07:28
Rotation in trills- what it can do and what it CAN'T do!
06:43
the ending of Mahler's 10th symphony arranged for piano by Iain Farrington.
05:13
Relaxation at the piano causes tension, whereas muscle contraction relieves effort?
06:19
To "relax" between fast octaves, you first need to use a suitable movement to actually play them!
05:20
Using the hand only to support arm energy forces strain and overwork- unless you use hand movement!
02:03
Mr Chuckles is angry that I performed at the Hollybush without him.
02:44
Mr Chuckles performs Marc Anthony's monologue from Julius Caesar (Act III scene ii).
01:19
Thespian Mr Chuckles recites Shakespeare's sonnet number 18.
01:28
Mr Chuckles is auditioning for the pub quiz team
01:24
Mr Chuckles has a Christmas impression!
01:24
Mr Chuckles is on strike!
04:14
Bach prelude and fugue in A flat from WTC book I
03:47
Rachmaninoff prelude in E flat op 23 no 6 played by Andrew Thayer
03:53
Rachmaninoff prelude op 23 no 1 played by Andrew Thayer
04:54
Bach prelude and fugue in F sharp minor from WTC book I
03:23
Bach prelude and fugue in B major from WTC book I
03:23
Bach prelude and fugue in C minor from WTC book I
00:05
Mr Chuckles does a Star Wars impression
07:25
Schumann- Arabeske played by Andrew Thayer
06:19
Chopin- Trois Nouvelles Etudes played by Andrew Thayer
06:58
Debussy- L'Isle Joyeuse played by Andrew Thayer
00:08
Mr Chuckles does his impression of Darth Vader
05:07
Debussy- Reverie played by Andrew Thayer
04:22
Debussy- Valse Romantique played by Andrew Thayer
07:18
Ravel- Pavane pour une Infante Defunte (for a dead Princess) played by Andrew Thayer
05:04
Schubert/Liszt- Der Doppelganger (The Double) played by Andrew Thayer
00:07
That's not a knife
00:05
Mr Chuckles does an impression.
04:28
CPE Bach/Von Bulow Rondo Espressivo (Andante Cantabile) played by Andrew Thayer
07:31
Schubert Impromptu op 142 no 2, played by Andrew Thayer
00:21
Mr Chuckles does his Paul Daniels impression
11:20
Chopin Scherzo no 2 played by Andrew Thayer
05:24
Liszt Liebestraum no 3, played by Andrew Thayer
06:19
Chopin Etudes op 25 no 1 and op 10 no 12 played by Andrew Thayer
03:49
Gluck/Sgambati Melody played by Andrew Thayer
04:40
Chopin/Godowsky Etude op 10 no 6 arranged for left hand alone
05:25
Sergei Bortkiewicz- Etude in D flat op 15 no 8 played by Andrew Thayer
05:34
Ne me quitte pas (Don't leave me) Jacques Brel arranged for piano by Mercuzio
05:27
Richard Strauss- Four Last Songs no. 3 "Beim Schlafengehen" (arr. for solo piano)
14:29
Schubert impromptus Op 90 nos 3 and 4, played by Andrew Thayer
04:22
Mompou/Volodos Damunt de tu Nomes les Flors
02:47
Puccini- O Mio Babino Caro arranged for left hand alone by Frederic Meinders
08:05
Strauss arr. Frederic Meinders- Im Abendrot (Sunset) from Four Last Songs
03:55
La Chanson des Vieux Amants- Jacques Brel arranged for piano solo by Mercuzio