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Healthy, happy piano playingFit 4 Piano is intended as a resource for teachers and students. While not a method, it contains technical ideas and exercises that Rae has found most useful over a lifetime of teaching. By establishing movements that are natural from the beginning of learning, progression though the grades is uncomplicated, rewarding, and pleasurable for both teacher and student.
Each exercise is described and shown on video, and explanations for teachers are included in interactive pop-ups. More than 80 HD video excerpts of demonstrations and musical examples show how they are relevant whether playing the easiest pieces or advanced repertoire. These exercises have been used with the piano students at the University of Auckland for a number of years now and there has been a notable reduction in the number of injuries since their introduction. |
Associate Professor
Rae de Lisle Author & Founder of Fit 4 Piano |
Which version is for me?
Fit 4 Piano eBookFit 4 Piano in Print
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If you enjoying reading eBooks and can't live without your electronic devices...
In July 2019, we launched the e-version of Fit 4 Piano ($59 NZD). This handy all-in-one resource can be viewed on both Apple and Android tablets and phones, as well as Macbook and PC laptops and computers. It is designed to allow teachers and students to have ease-of-access to the resource while in the lesson and at home. It is recommended for those who feel comfortable navigating and browsing via electronic devices. If you prefer the simplicity and accessibility of traditional books...
In 2020, we released a print version of Fit 4 Piano ($75NZD) for those readers who prefer paper and a physical book. Designed for teachers and students seeking the convenience of traditional books, our print version fits perfectly on any piano music stand. Fit 4 Piano in Print also maintains its interactive features. The HD videos of the exercises and repertoire examples can be seen on smartphones or tablet computers, simply open the camera app on a mobile device and scan the QR codes next to each video. Access to Wifi or mobile data is needed to view the videos. Want to become a Fit 4 piano stockist? For bulk orders of 5+ copies, please contact us directly for a quote. |
The team behind Fit 4 Piano
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Melody Deng is a pianist and a passionate piano educator based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Melody suffered multiple repetitive strain injuries (RSI) due to inefficient posture and technique at the piano, combined with excessive hours of daily practice. When she first sought assistance from Rae de Lisle for her injury recovery, Melody was a diploma leveled student who was unable to play a single passage of music without pain. The beginning steps of the rehabilitation process involved daily practice of careful learning and implementation of the exercises in this book. It was during this time Melody discovered that proficient piano technique should facilitate the pianist with ease of movement at the instrument at all times. Under Rae’s guidance, Melody was able to make a full recovery, which allowed her to complete and graduate from her piano performance degree, and later on to obtain a Master’s Degree in Piano Pedagogy in 2015. Melody currently runs the East Coast Bays Piano Studio in Browns Bay, Auckland. Her students have a wide range of ages and abilities, and these exercises are used frequently in her teaching to foster and nourish effective piano technique, which in turn provides the tools and canvas for enjoyable and expressive playing in her students. |
Melody Deng: exercise model, and the digital creator and editor of Fit 4 Piano.
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See more of Yurie's artworks at: https://www.yurieogura.com
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Yurie Ogura, originally from Japan, is an award-winning illustrator, artist and muralist currently based in Auckland, New Zealand. She uses a wide range of materials and tools for her works, including watercolour, carving blocks, gouache, acrylics, and other mediums. She has dedicated her passion for artwork to create children’s books, toys, playrooms and illustrations. In 2018, Yurie was involved as the illustrator and designer in a project to create a children’s dictionary for Vanuatu.
Yurie worked on Fit 4 Piano while she was studying at the Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland. She enjoyed collaborating with Rae and creating watercolour illustrations for this book to describe the exercises in a visual fun way. Yurie is continually exploring ways of making new artworks, and loves to make people happy with her works. |