Phrasing — Theory
This video lesson forms part of the Phrasing chapter of The PianoWell Program. Watch the lesson first, then continue with the complete written chapter for detailed study and practice.
About this lesson
The nature of phrasing, the role of hairpins and slurs, the mechanics, and the energy flow of phrasing.
Phrasing gives shape to musical expression, much like rhyme gives structure to poetry. Conveyed through intonation and arm weight, it turns a mapped structure into a living cycle of inhalation and exhalation—applying energy to the prominent sections and releasing it through the less important ones.
What this lesson covers
- Structuring motifs, phrases, and sentences
- Expressing phrasing through intonation and arm weight
Inside the Phrasing chapter
The complete Phrasing chapter, part of Volume III — Deepen Musical Language & Artistry, continues beyond this video across theory, structure, exercises, and practice. The written material carries a practice commitment of 5 of 5.
- Theory
- Structure
- Exercises
- Practice