In this episode of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice, Cynthia talks about the art of musical recognition — the skill of instantly identifying intervals, chords, meters, forms, and styles. Through engaging stories and practical tips, she shows how recognition transforms piano study from decoding notes into truly speaking the language of music. You’ll hear how childhood songs made intervals memorable, how college assignments sharpened meter awareness, and how listening to countless pieces revealed the character of nocturnes, waltzes, and Debussy’s shimmering preludes. Recognition isn’t just theory, it’s what allows pianists to read faster, memorize more easily, and play with authentic expression.
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