In this episode, you are invited into the quiet magic of musical breath, a concept inspired by flutist and reimagined for piano players.

Unlike the flute, the piano doesn’t require literal breath, but great music still breathes. Through subtle hand movements and intentional phrasing, pianists can mimic the rise and fall of breath, adding life and humanity to every note.

Imagine breath flowing in and out through the fingers. You will hear this demonstrated and how this transforms the tone and flow of the sound.

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🎹 S3:E13 In this week’s episode of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice, we’re exploring a different kind of rest—the kind that happens within the sound. Whether it's a tie, tenuto, or fermata, these markings invite us to linger, to breathe, and to just rest without rushing. From Debussy’s Rêverie to Chopin we’ll listen for the pauses that aren’t silent—but deeply still.

In this week’s episode of Learn Piano: A Personal Practice, Cynthia from Cynthia Ali Studios explores one of the most powerful and often overlooked elements of music: the rest. More than just a pause, a rest is where music breathes and emotion deepens. Inspired by Debussy’s idea that “music is the silence between the sounds,” this episode invites you to experience the unique personality of each type of rest—from whole to eighth.

Your challenge this week? Look at the rests in your music, not just to count them—but to feel them. What kind of silence is it? What changes when you honor it? How does it shape the story your music tells?

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