Beschreibung:
The (Well) Informed Piano addresses the technical, musical, artistic, ethical, and philosophical issues in piano methodology. Adding a new perspective and approach criteria to piano methodology, this book is essential reading for musicians, teachers, scholars, and music students.
PrefaceOperative ThoughtsUnits and WholenessIssues on Music Interpretation's EthicsThe Approach to a Musical PieceThe Performance ProjectA Performance Study SyllabusForm, Aesthetic and StyleRepertoiresPianistic Technical LearningsQuestioningSound and Concept: A ComplicityStudy of ComponentsThe MindPiano Practice WorkDaily RoutineDiversified Finger ExercisesRapid PassagesRhythmSound QualityOther Specific Practice WorkPiano Actions Heavy and LightThe Consciousness of LoveThe Spheres in The LoserThe 24 Preludes by Lopes GraçaA View on António Fragoso's MusicPiano Performance PedagogyAn Individual RelationshipBibliographyIllustrations IndexMusical Examples IndexIndexAbout the Author