Taught by renowned cellistÂ
Tina Guo
In this lesson on the Popper Tarantella, we learn one of the most important lessons in music: how to imbue fast music with a sense of character and charm. We learn about keeping the fingers nimble, how to practice playing quickly, and how to coordinate the two hands. Guo also makes the important point that no matter there virtuosity of the piece, serving the musical line must always be paramount.
<p id="">Tarantella</p>
<p id="">In this lesson on the Popper Tarantella, we learn one of the most important lessons in music: how to imbue fast music with a sense of character and charm. We learn about keeping the fingers nimble, how to practice playing quickly, and how to coordinate the two hands. Guo also makes the important point that no matter there virtuosity of the piece, serving the musical line must always be paramount.</p>
<p id="">Performance</p>
<p id="">In this lesson, Tina Guo gives a complete performance of Popper's Tarantella, an evocative piece inspired by the frenetic dances of Southern Italy.</p>
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