Basic principles in pianoforte playing

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Written at the height of his career, this little book by the inward poet of the piano is a clear statement of principles based on his lifelong experience in performance and teaching. The heart of the guide is devoted to the attainment of a beautiful tone, and specific musical examples are presented as illustrations throughout.

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Title Statements

Full title :Basic principles in pianoforte playing / with a new foreword by Rosina Lhevinne.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:1972

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Dover Publications
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:1972

Notes

Reprint of the 1924 ed.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (vii, 48 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780486317403, 0486317404
oclc:ocn841494102
LC Classification:MT220
Dewey Decimal:786.3

The modern piano -- Things that cannot be skipped -- Indifference to rests -- Developing rhythm -- Hear rhythmic music -- Grounding in musicianship -- The value of ear training -- Essentials of a good touch -- Amateurs with naturally fine touch -- The secret of a beautiful tone -- The ringing, singing tone -- The part the wrist plays in a good tone -- Acquiring delicacy and power -- The technical side -- Floating in the air -- Important questions -- Power in playing and what it means -- Natural shock absorbers -- Accuracy in playing -- Two important factors -- Some things about staccato -- The basis of beautiful legato ; Stop and listen -- People who memorize readily -- The daily practice -- Secure variety in practice -- Acquiring velocity -- The danger of bravura -- The danger of the pedal.