Ornamental Passages in Chopin's Piano Music
Citing examples from the Waltz in C-sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 by Chopin, and also the Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1 by Chopin, Dr. Nancy Allred has an informative discussion on how to practice and perform a few of the ornamental passages in Chopin's piano music. She cites a few examples and discusses a few techniques for playing "8 against 3" and "11 against 3". https://www.suu.edu/pva/music/pianope... Facebook: @annualSUPPC Instagram: annualsuppc 2021 Southern Utah Piano Pedagogy Conference Video Series Dr. Nancy Allred is Professor of Music and director of piano studies at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. She is also the Associate Dean for the College of the Arts. She has spent several years developing DSU’s outstanding piano program and mentors a wonderful studio of piano majors. A gifted teacher, Dr. Allred has developed courses in piano pedagogy, literature, ensemble, accompanying, group piano and private piano. She is a distinguished collaborator of vocal, choral and instrumental music. Dr. Allred holds advanced degrees from Brigham Young University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, studying piano with Paul Pollei, Robert Smith, and renowned professor Joanne Baker. She has taught hundreds of piano students. She is frequently asked to give workshops and presentations at music educator conferences.
