A. Dvorak - Humoresque No.7

Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma play "Humoresque" (Suzuki Book 3).

I found this while idly cruising YouTube, looking for Suzuki pieces that I have played or intend to play. I am going to have to go back and work on my "Humoresque" to put a little more feeling into it. Well, actually, I think Perlman and Ma might be putting a little too much feeling into this, but I love it, and I am going to try to emulate it.

One of the comments on YouTube is "I didn't know this piece could be played that well."

If I worked for Suzuki... (part 1)

I like the Suzuki method. It seems to work for me. I generally like the pieces. I supplement the Suzuki method with lots of other music and etudes, but I sometimes wonder why the Suzuki folks don't increase their product line. Well, I tend to buy a lot of music and related items, and perhaps others might. Here are some of my thoughts.

1. Information on the composers and works included in the Suzuki books. Some of the pieces are excerpts from longer works, and it would be nice to have more understanding of the pieces.
2. Learing CDs with music played at speeds closer to the student's learning and performance speeds. (this seems to be available for violin)

3. More and better ensemble music, not just the same pieces with all the melody in part 1, or with 2nd and 3rd parts that are more difficult.

4. An adult-beginner oriented guide, perhaps with practice tips, memorizing tips, chamber music ideas, setting goals, etc.

(more tomorrow, as it is late)I would love to hear ideas from others.