Technique is the key to clear, expressive piano playing.
This practical guide shows how touch, tone, and balance combine to reveal a composer’s ideas. It argues that technique is a means to musical ends, not an end in itself, and it explains how mechanical, intellectual, and emotional aspects work together in great playing.
The book guides readers through how a pianist can develop reliable technique while freeing their musical voice. It contrasts melody and accompaniment, explains how to shape tone for different textures, and details how balance and phrasing affect listener perception. It also discusses practice methods, forming good habits, and approaching difficult passages with confidence and clarity.
Ideal for students and teachers seeking a solid, structured approach to piano technique and expressive playing.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of piano techniques and how they can influence musical expression. While many books delve into specific methods or styles, this book takes a holistic approach, examining the interplay between mechanical precision, intellectual understanding, and emotional interpretation. The author, drawing on years of experience as a teacher, provides a systematic method for developing the technical skills necessary for brilliant execution, including scales, arpeggios, and various touch techniques. Techniques for producing different qualities of tone, proper fingering, and strategies for overcoming technical challenges are discussed in detail. The book also explores the intellectual side of piano playing, emphasizing the importance of rhythm, phrasing, and dynamics in conveying the composer's intent. The author argues that true mastery lies not only in technical proficiency but also in the ability to use technique as a means of expressing musical ideas and emotions. This book is an invaluable resource for pianists of all levels, offering a wealth of practical advice and insights that will enhance their technical skills and deepen their understanding of musical expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282598372_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282598372
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282598372
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)