Piano
- Author: Kentner, L.
Rather like having a conversation with a wise and experienced master
Piano
- Author: Kentner, L.
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Rather like having a conversation with a wise and experienced master
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This terrific volume is not unlike having a conversation with a wise and experienced master! This is a comprehensive introduction to the Piano and features analysis and discussion as well as a reference manual - every page has something useful or interesting! Inside Louis Kentner, a renowned and respected Pianist himself, gives all manner of advice, tips and expert inside information as he shows the aspects of techniques and the piano in an orchestral and ensemble context as well as a solo instrument. Kentner also examines its place in history, including some of the great composers who have enjoyed enduring success. This is a fabulous guide for Pianists of all levels or even for non-players who seek an interesting, informative and inspiring book.
The Yehudi Mehuhin Music Guides are hugely important and twice as useful! Each one concentrates on a particular instrument from the orchestral family; giving information, background, history, and technique all by recognised and skilled musicians - experts in their field who are well placed to pass on their experience.
Contents
- Introduction by Yehudi Menuhin
- A Letter, by Way of Introduction
- 1. Apology, by Way of Further Introduction
- Part One - Understanding the Piano
- 2. The Instrument
- 3. The Structure of the Piano
- 4. Equal Temperament and Tuning
- 5. A Little Bit of History
- Part Two - Playing the Piano
- 6. Aspects of Technique
- 7. On Pedalling, Considered as a Fine Art
- 8. Two 'Fallacies': Singing Tone and Legato
- 9. Intermezzo One: On Teachers and Teaching
- 10. Intermezzo Two: On Practising
- 11. The Piano Combined with Other Instruments
- 12. A Note on Mechanical Reproduction
- Part Three - The Great Pianoforte Composers
- 13. Beethoven
- 14. Chopin
- 15. Liszt
- 16......And After
- Epilogue
- Some selected further reading
- Index
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