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Topic: How to play Debussy  (Read 2290 times)

Offline juan10

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How to play Debussy
on: December 28, 2010, 03:31:03 PM
My teacher has said me to play Debussy "Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum". At the momente he is not giving me any class, so i would want know how to play Debussy, some technical and performance advice.
Thy and sorry for my english...
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Offline pianisten1989

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Re: How to play Debussy
Reply #1 on: December 28, 2010, 04:44:46 PM
Well, Debussy writes most of the things in the music. Do that, and you'll be quite fine!
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Offline stevebob

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Re: How to play Debussy
Reply #2 on: December 28, 2010, 04:52:54 PM
nm
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What passes you ain't for you.

Offline birba

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Re: How to play Debussy
Reply #3 on: December 28, 2010, 06:32:49 PM
Well, I found noun modifier, new mexico, nautical mile, neuromuscular - which one is it? (nm)
At any rate, like Pianisten said, learn it like you would any piece.  Your teacher will give you instruction on style, pedaling, etc.  This piece is a parody of Clementi's gradus, so study it like you would an etude.   There's no rubato at all.  Just follow the small ritards and accelerando at the end which is all indicated by Debussy.
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Offline juan10

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Re: How to play Debussy
Reply #4 on: December 28, 2010, 07:19:33 PM
i see... thy very much
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