I wouldn't play it in public - you need different muscles, you can't use the upper arm, just the fingers. But the sound has a glow, because the strings aren't damped, as on a piano. I wanted to visit Bach's sound world, then apply those ideas to the piano.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote describes a unique playing technique that uses only the fingers, producing a resonant sound because the strings are not damped, aiming to emulate Bach's sound world on piano.
- In plain terms
- It explains a finger‑only method that creates a glowing, undamped sound similar to Bach’s music.
- What can you take from it?
- Use finger‑only technique to achieve a resonant, piano‑like tone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does finger control affect tone quality?
- Can this method be applied to other instruments?
Another view
The technique may be difficult for beginners lacking finger strength.
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