Mendelssohn's "Song without Words" Op. 19b No. 4 | Masterclass
Dive into learning "vocal inflection" in your playing with this 1 hour and 40 minute course covering technique, how art song influenced Mendelssohn's writing, and interpretation.
Introduction and History
Scores "Overview"
Scores "Downloads"
Measures 1-5, Rotation and Alignment
Measures 5-12, Voicing and Exercises
Finger Substitutions
5th Finger "Anchor"
What Does "Lieder ohne Worte" Actually Mean?
"Lieder" Listening Examples
What Is Vocal Inflection?
Measures 1-5
Measures 5-12
Measures 13-25
Interpretation Summary
Pedal from Mendelssohn and Beyond
5 Recordings to Study
Conclusion, Congratulations, and a Little Bonus!