Techniques needed for Baroque playing - 4th November, 7pm - 8.30pm

Alisdair talks about specific techniques required in playing music from the Baroque period, including how to practise embellishments (trills, mordents), counterpoint, scales and arpeggios.

Techniques needed for Classical playing - 18th November, 7pm - 8.30pm

Alisdair talks about techniques specific to the Classical period with a focus on how to practise Alberti bass, scales, long trills, triadic arpeggios and chord voicing.

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Techniques needed for Romantic playing - 4th December, 7pm - 8.30pm

Alisdair talks about key techniques required for the Romantic period, focusing on large chords, extensions, stamina, octaves and how to practise mixing techniques within the style.