
Piano by Heart Companion
Bernard M. Patten
This companion to Piano by Heart is designed for advanced musicians ready to put their memory training to the test. Dr. Bernard Patten, neurologist and pianist, expands on the foundational techniques introduced in his first volume, offering a series of challenging exercises that refine and strengthen your ability to memorize, recall, and perform difficult piano pieces with confidence.
Inside, you’ll find targeted memory drills that reinforce key principles from Piano by Heart, along with progressive exercises designed to push your recall abilities further. Indulge in pattern recognition challenges to deepen your understanding of musical structure. These strategies for long-term retention will ensure your favorite pieces stay in your repertoire forever.
If you’re ready for a deeper dive into memory mastery at the piano, this book will help you hone your skills and play from the heart—without the need for sheet music. It’s perfect for serious students, adult learners, and pianists looking to take their piano memorization skills to the next level.
Duration - 3h 21m.
Author - Bernard M. Patten.
Narrator - Gregory Diehl.
Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Bernard Patten ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This companion to Piano by Heart is designed for advanced musicians ready to put their memory training to the test. Dr. Bernard Patten, neurologist and pianist, expands on the foundational techniques introduced in his first volume, offering a series of challenging exercises that refine and strengthen your ability to memorize, recall, and perform difficult piano pieces with confidence. Inside, you’ll find targeted memory drills that reinforce key principles from Piano by Heart, along with progressive exercises designed to push your recall abilities further. Indulge in pattern recognition challenges to deepen your understanding of musical structure. These strategies for long-term retention will ensure your favorite pieces stay in your repertoire forever. If you’re ready for a deeper dive into memory mastery at the piano, this book will help you hone your skills and play from the heart—without the need for sheet music. It’s perfect for serious students, adult learners, and pianists looking to take their piano memorization skills to the next level. Duration - 3h 21m. Author - Bernard M. Patten. Narrator - Gregory Diehl. Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Bernard Patten ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:16
Preface
Duration:00:00:31
Anacrusis
Duration:00:03:39
Legato
Duration:00:01:05
Upbeat
Duration:00:08:09
Crescendo
Duration:00:32:14
About Fur Elise
Duration:00:06:02
How to Do an Analysis of Fur Elise
Duration:00:05:32
The Marriage of Two Minds: Conscious and Unconscious
Duration:00:05:54
How to Employ Multimodalities
Duration:00:17:02
Approaching the Hard Parts with Equanimity
Duration:00:07:29
Headed into the Homestretch
Duration:00:12:40
The Visual Modality
Duration:00:05:44
Intellectual
Duration:00:07:20
Program Music
Duration:00:15:40
Welcome Back from Your Break
Duration:00:08:53
Review Time Is Never Wasted
Duration:00:12:22
The Profound Advantage of Pattern Recognition
Duration:00:07:58
Attacking C by Divide and Conquer
Duration:00:15:51
Whence Comes the Charm of Music?
Duration:00:13:23
Memorizing Music Is Hard Work
Duration:00:04:49
Style and Interpretation
Duration:00:06:25
Putting It All Together
Duration:00:01:49
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:26