Famous Pianists and Their Technique, New Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0253348552 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 640 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Good for everybody" according to Lynda J. Little. Just reading this book will make you more aware of your piano technique, and therefore improve it. If the desire is there, this book is the tool you need. And the first person narratives from contemporaries of the young Mozart, Chopin and Liszt are fascinating and inspiring.. Five Stars Evelyn Melendez This book is a treasure of piano literature.. Job S Tadoo said Absorbing, and a MUST read for students, teachers and listeners.. This book was way above my expectations. In an entertaining and absorbing manner it traces the history of piano performers, teachers and pedagogic methods from the beginnings of the pianoforte through to the "Absorbing, and a MUST read for students, teachers and listeners." according to Job S Tadoo. This book was way above my expectations. In an entertaining and absorbing manner it traces the history of piano performers, teachers and pedagogic methods from the beginnings of the pianoforte through to the 20th century. It is very well organized and has extensive coverage and a wonderful index. What struck me most was the number of detailed quotes, letters and reminiscences from various people who actually heard the playing of the greats. The development of the different styles and techniques is brought to life by this approach. I found myself reading the book. 0th century. It is very well organized and has extensive coverage and a wonderful index. What struck me most was the number of detailed quotes, letters and reminiscences from various people who actually heard the playing of the greats. The development of the different styles and techniques is brought to life by this approach. I found myself reading the book
Just one of the cross-referenced ideas would be enough to spur a thesis, dissertation, or lecture-recital. From Mr. His book has value not only for the scholar as an extremely fascinating historical tracing of various major performers, composers, and pedagogues, but an equally vital use as a reference work for the performer involved in the art of playing the piano." Joseph Banowetz, Professor of Piano, University of North Texas" a classic study of keyboard technique." Patricia Stroh, Beethoven Journal, Vol. Gerig's book has not only withstood the test of time, but will continue to do so." Piano Journal"This book was ey
This expanded edition contains a foreword by Alan Walker, a new preface, and multiple new appendices.. Called "the bible of piano technique" by Maurice Hinson, this book is a comprehensive resource for the student, teacher, and professional pianist who seek to discover the secrets of how the immortal professional pianists developed and polished their mechanical and musical technique. Famous Pianists and Their Technique has been a standard in the field since its first publication in 1974. This widely used and acclaimed history of piano technical thought includes insights into the techniques of masters such as C.P.E. Bach, Bartók, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Clementi, Czerny, Debussy, Godowsky, Ho
Reginald R. He was previously also on faculty at the Eastman School of Music and received several degrees from The Juilliard School of Music.. Gerig is Professor of Piano Emeritus at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he taught from 1952 to 1987, having served as Chair of the Piano Department for