How To Teach Vandall Toccata in F Minor

Today we’re talking about how to teach the Toccata in F Minor by Robert Vandall. This is a flashy piece that sounds harder than it is to play. Interested in more about rotation technique? Check out my Patreon AMA video about rotation here.

Editions that I recommend:

• Celebrated Virtuosic Solos, Book 5

• Toccata in F Minor single sheet

Syllabus listings for difficulty level:

• Illinois AIM Level 8-9

Topics covered in the video below:

• The type of student suited to this piece

• F minor key signature

• Time signatures and mixed meter

• Breaking the piece into sections

• Octave technique

• Balanced torso technique and use of entire keyboard

• Rotation technique

• Practicing problem spots in a highly patterned piece

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