Interesting review of a book written by Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger about how he spent 20 minutes a day trying to learn to play a very difficult piece by Chopin. He says it made him a better editor.
I agree - playing piano is like weight-lifting for the brain. The development of both physical skill and expression at the same time really improves your memory, intuition, articulation, language, in all areas of life
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Jazz pianist Alex Windsor is based in London and plays piano at events, weddings and pub/restaurant residencies. Duos, trios and quartets are also available to hire that include some of the most talented and renouned musicians in London.
Friday 25 January 2013
Tuesday 22 January 2013
Jazz Lullaby
This is really important for jazz - it shows how the basics of jazz are rooted in the basics of music - and you can't get more basic than a mother singing to her baby.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21035103
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1LAOQKwD54)
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(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1LAOQKwD54)
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