Do classical pianists miss a lot of notes?

An interesting fact about modern classical music recordings: usually a single recording will be pieced together from many different takes. read more

Well-trained classical pianists work hard to create as perfect a matrix. as possible - at which point music pours out in a natural flow. A small flaw does not necessarily affect the music. But a lot of small flaws can be. destructive. A lot of missed notes poke holes in the matrix - and the result is. not a natural flow, but sheer sloppiness. read more

"Today, classical pianists are “expected” to hit every note as written. Consequently, they play much more cautiously now than pianists played in the past (75 to 150 years ago). They are basically afraid to let their emotions show in their performances, and they do not take chances. read more