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How To Hold A Violin Bow by Fiddlerman
To me, this is an example of a clear and accurate teaching. He begins with a clear simple instructions with a clear voice, that accurately reflect his visuals and he typed up his explanation as well. There is a reasoning behind why the hand needs to be in such a specific position, which he explains as an important factor in allowing room for flexibility in the wrist. There are details about how the pinky finger and thumb need to be curved always and that the index finger helps to add the pressure needed to work with the bow. Various angles are provided and he repeats the process more than once, going at an appropriate speed. He has a clear concept being taught, which is not muddled by extra ideas that could cause confusion. Most importantly, there is acknowledgement that it is not meant to be something that is picked up right away, but it is a work in progress. Perhaps it is not the most detailed but it is applicable and understandable to the majority. |
How to Play All of Me by John Legend on Piano
This is a clear video, but I found that there are certain aspects of it that could be clearer and improved. Ryan, the person in the video demonstrates with both visuals of the keyboard and the names of notes. I like how above each key that he presses, the name oft he note pops up. What I find confusing though, is the formatting of the text above his hands. The notes seem to be scattered and it is hard to follow the intended pattern or rhythm of the piece. Even though he explains what he is doing it feels rushed. There is also an estimated length of time it would take to learn, that does not take into consideration different individuals speed of learning, this implies there is an assumption of the students ability to play the piano. It is a helpful video to learn from, but not the most reliable in terms of clarity, just because it goes by fast too. |
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