WHAT IS PIANO DUET 4 HANDS?
▪︎ “4 Hands” – this term means a type of piano duet in which 2 players perform together, both using the same piano.
▪︎ Primo is the first pianist, who sits on the right side.
▪︎ The primo usually plays the melody. But it can also play harmony and accompaniment.
▪︎ Secondo is the second pianist, who sits on the left side.
▪︎ The secondo plays the bass and harmony. But it can also play the melody, w/c depends on the composition.
▪︎ The Secondo is also responsible for the pedalling.
▪︎ Primo and Secondo needs to be synchronized. The best piano duets are played in such a way that you feel and hear as if there is only 1 pianist playing.
Listen to my students playing a Piano Duet 4 Hands.
I hope you enjoyed listening to my students’ rendition of this classic masterpice.
Piano Online by Teacher Portia 