Carisch Bastien James - Methode De Piano Bastien Technique Niveau 2 - Piano
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Summary of This Method
This piano technique method offers a set of exercises specifically designed to build solid foundations at the keyboard. The goal is clear: to improve right and left hand coordination, develop finger independence, gain control and fluidity, and establish lasting ease in piano playing. It naturally fits into a daily practice routine, even if brief, to instill good technical habits and prepare the body for musical work.
The exercises can be used as warm-ups before tackling "real" pieces: they help loosen the fingers, stabilize hand position, and quickly regain a comfortable feeling at the keyboard. The reference touch is legato, unless staccato is indicated, which promotes connected, homogeneous playing and a continuous sound essential for building a beautiful tone.
The method also encourages intelligent work on dynamics and tempo. When dynamics are not specified, they should be defined with the teacher: playing the same exercise at several dynamic levels helps the student control attack, balance between the hands, and regularity. Similarly, practicing each exercise at three tempos (slow, medium, and fast) helps secure movements and then progressively gain speed without tension.
An important pedagogical advantage: each technical page corresponds to a page in the Piano, Theory, and Recital manuals for each learning level. This correspondence facilitates session planning and creates a concrete link between technique, reading, musical understanding, and interpretation, for coherent and motivating progress.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | piano (keyboard) | Language | French |
| Genre | piano method (technique) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Piano Technique Method Level 2: which aspects of playing are focused on?
This level 2 method targets hand coordination, finger independence, and fluidity at the keyboard. The exercises also aim to stabilize hand position and develop control over playing.
Can Bastien Technique Level 2 exercises be used as warm-up?
When used before working on pieces, the exercises help loosen the fingers and regain a comfortable feel at the keyboard.
What touch is required in this piano method?
Legato is the reference touch except when a staccato marking appears. This framework encourages connected playing and consistent sound continuity.
How should tempos be practiced with this Bastien method?
Each exercise can be approached at three tempos: slow, medium, and fast. The progression begins by securing movements before increasing speed. Dynamics can also be explored at different levels with the teacher.
Is the Technique Level 2 method connected to other Bastien manuals?
Each technical page corresponds to a page in the Piano, Theory, and Recital manuals at the same level. This structure links technical work to reading, musical understanding, and interpretation.
