Pianist

Pianist magazine is adored internationally by those who love to play the piano. From Bach to Billy Joel, the magazine offers a wide range of music styles to learn from, as you don’t just read it – you play it too! With every issue, you’ll find 40 pages of selected sheet music (suitable for players of all levels) accompanied by specially recorded sound files. The sound files act as the perfect learning tool, so you can listen to a piece of music before you learn it. All you need to do is click on the ‘sound’ icon and turn the Scores pages with a light swipe of your finger. With Pianist magazine you can expect nothing less than the very best when it comes to playing the instrument you love. You’ll have everything you need to play like an expert, including notes on technique, pedalling and interpretation, sheet music reviews, Q&As, teaching tips, in-depth ‘How to Play’ masterclasses, readers’ letters, piano news, interviews with top concert pianists and so much more! And guess what? If you opt for the digital issue, you get FREE EXTRA Scores! From the basics of scale playing to the difficult stretches and fast runs, Pianist magazine is your top piano playing guide – giving you the confidence and expertise you need to play like a pro!

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News • All the latest news from the world of the piano

88 PIANISTS SMASH WORLD RECORD

A GRAND THAT STANDS • British pianist pursues development of new piano

RADU LUPU RETIRES • The veteran Romanian pianist stepped down at the end of the 2018-19 season

VENDOME PRIZE CONTESTANTS AIM FOR THE STARS • On a sweltering summer evening in Verbier, Peter Quantrill heard three young pianists with the world at their feet

COMPOSED and ready to go • Keen to enter the Pianist 2020 Composing Competition but not sure where to start? Below we offer up some handy tips for getting the creative juices flowing

BEING ISATA • It can’t be easy following in the footsteps of famous brother Sheku, but Isata Kanneh-Mason is doing just that – and more. As the 23-year-old launches her first album, she talks to Jessica Duchen about her new-found fame

ISATA KANNEH-MASON Up close

ISATA KANNEH-MASON ON… THE MUSICAL FAMILY

HOW TO PLAY • Lots to learn this issue: in-depth advice for evenness and metronome practice, plus three scores by some impressive women composers are scrutinised

AVOIDING THE BUMPS EVEN PLAYING • Being able to play with perfect fluency is a distant dream for many. No need to worry, says Mark Tanner, whose tips and tricks will set you on the smooth route

Smooth operator • Mark Tanner’s advice for a bump-free ride for three pieces inside this issue’s Scores

RHYTHMICALLY VERSUS ROBOTICALLY THE METRONOME • Sense of pulse and speed can improve with the help of this practice tool – but too much use and you’ll lose the human in your playing. Graham Fitch explains

MARIA SZYMANOWSKA MAZURKA IN C • Follow the advice of Melanie Spanswick to find the clarity, evenness and firm rhythmic grip needed to master this light-footed Polish folk dance

CÉCILE CHAMINADE TARANTELLE OP 123 NO 10 • At first glance, this feisty dance may seem daunting, but Nils Franke has some practice tips up his sleeve: adhere to his words and the notes will fly off the page

CLARA SCHUMANN ROMANCE IN E FLAT MINOR OP 11 NO 1 • Work on the left hand first with this romantic gem, and you’ll soon achieve the balance and tone you are after. Clara champion Lucy Parham leads the way

THE SCORES • Play the scores, watch the lessons

Anton DIABELLI (1781-1858) • No 1 from First Lessons Op 125

James HOOK (1746-1827) • Gavotte in C

Maria SZYMANOWSKA (1789-1831)...