How to Play Piano: The Classical Period and Fortepianos

Learning to play the piano is about more than acquiring, perfecting, and practicing techniques. Understanding the time periods of music history help inform your understanding of practice. Here, start with the Classical period and learn how the piano developed as an instrument. Play Mozart’s theme from the Sonata in C. This lecture, presented by Pamela D. Pike, is from How to Play Piano. Experience hands-on lessons from a master piano instructor as you explore the building blocks of music.