Intonation — Theory
This video lesson forms part of the Intonation chapter of The PianoWell Program. Watch the lesson first, then continue with the complete written chapter for detailed study and practice.
About this lesson
Inner singing with glissando and resistance, and how it guides touch and tone.
In the PianoWell approach, intonation is the internal act of singing between notes with glissando and a sense of resistance—similar to legato in instrumental playing or portamento in the voice. Though pianists play fixed keys, the inner awareness of the distance between notes remains just as essential for developing a free, expressive, and singing technique.
What this lesson covers
- Inner singing with glissando and resistance
- Letting intonation guide touch and tone
Inside the Intonation chapter
The complete Intonation chapter, part of Volume I — Foundation: Mind & Body, continues beyond this video across theory, exercises, and practice. The written material carries a practice commitment of 3 of 5.
- Theory
- Exercises
- Practice