10 Short Lessons on Chopin's 3rd Ballade (ft. Michelle Cann)

0:00 A favorite Ballade
0:23 #1 Introducing characters
1:26 (Happy birthday Chopin!)
2:14 #2 One note can make all the difference
3:36 #3 Make the right hand sparkle
5:29 #4 What is that beautiful sound?
9:17 #5 Push and pull
10:35 #6 Twists and turns
12:10 #7 Suspense and syncopation
14:33 #8 It’s all in the left hand
16:27 #9 Your hand knows an octave
19:18 #10 Let it go

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[Khaliszt]

18:40 I got chills listening. She is a MASTER of the craft and knows this piece to the most intricate details, to be able to make it sound this good. Hats off.

[thesteve]

As a Chopin fanatic I love the enthusiasm that Ms. Cann shows for Chopin and this piece in particular. Her phrasing and dynamics are beautiful, and the performance advise she gives is excellent.

[amychen]

I enjoy this artist’s passion and deep love and understanding of this Chopin ballade! Thank you, Tonebase, for making this amazing tutorial and all videos in your channel accessible to classical musicians world wide.

[gfally]

Love this! She conveys the technical aspects of her playing and the emotional intuition of a seasoned musician. I deeply identify with her philosophy of following the music rather than needing to prove yourself. Wonderful!

[Nathaniel_Peterson]

I think it's incredible how the most subtle of nuances can change the emotion of a piece of music. What she mentioned in the very beginning about the music describing characters in a story was also quite insightful and reminds me of something I read recently: "Music is speech."

[colorsoft]

I would love to hear her analyze Ballade No. 1! More of her please!

[bachopinbee]

What a lesson! Crying my heart out and smiling at the same time. The love she jas for this music is so infectious. Thank you everyone

[christinek]

I really love her! She is absolutely musical and lyrical! Definitely talented and gifted! Bravo!

[svrfan]

she can explain while playing, epic!!

[michaelsmith]

This is a most BRILLIANT lesson !! Congratulations on your excellent presentation and enthusiasm. I have been a piano teacher for 45 years and I studied this work in 1983 at university. It’s a beauty! I just wish I had the opportunity to work with you on this piece. You’re so inspirational!

[tedl]

Wow Michelle, your talent, enthusiasm and joy are so infectious to experience. You're a great teacher who so vividly conveys the idea that technique, art and emotion are all joined at the hip. Well done! 🎹

[andersonvieira]

I've no words to describe how I love Mrs Michelle Cann! How expressive!!!! <3

[Baileya]

This was a wonderful treat. It is always gratifying to see another Black classical musician / teacher… particularly a pianist, my instrument . Unfortunately, we are still comparatively small in number. Again, this was an unalloyed pleasure. Please do more…

[AseliaTOP]

This is spectacular teaching! Great focus on the main sections while being concise and engaging to listen to. Would love to see more from her.

[Eristhenes]

Wonderful to see people of color in classical music. As a pianist of color, my dream is to have programs introducing children of color to classical music. I would love to see her in performance. Her approach is so engaging and warm. Makes me want to go and pull out the ballade number three. Damn you guys every time I see a video I want to go pull out a different piece of music, lol.

[amiaow]

What an incredible lesson, thank you Michelle and tonebase!

[nickk]

Ms. Cann you are fabulous! Such a wonderful and joyful coach. I played this 20 years ago and I must come back to it again and take your advice to heart. No wonder that you have such an important position at Curtis. I am forever a big fan of Curtis Alumni Jorge Bolet, Samual Barber, Abbey Simon and Shura Cherkassky. Not to mention Mr. Serkin. Best Regards. Thank You for this.

[nevetsny]

I’m never going to play this whole piece but love playing the section at 5:29, what is that beautiful sound, is accessible to us mortals. She’s right it just comes out of nowhere. To be a fly on the wall when Chopin was improvising.

[nintendianajones]

Thank you for reminding me that the 3rd Ballade is my favorite and will always be.

[gderghi]

This woman is gorgeous. Pls same work on number