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This lavishly illustrated book treats the history of the piano from
its invention in 1700 to the present in terms of its technology.
Looking at the technologies of design, materials, and manufacture,
and focusing its description on specific existing pianos, it
describes the changes in pianos from the earliest days to
contemporary instruments. This revised edition incorporates the
results of recent research that increases knowledge of the work of
Bartolomeo Cristofori, the inventor of the piano; changes
perceptions of how eighteenth-century pianos were made and used;
adds to the available information about the important contributions
of the Steinway Company; and describes the most recent changes to
the piano. The first edition of this book received the Otto
Kinkeldey Award of the American Musicological Society as the best
musicological book in English published in 1982-83. Reviews of the
First Edition "If you have ever looked under the lid of a piano and
wondered about the technical how and why of it all, this is the
book to sate your curiosity. . . . Good's vigorous prose breathes
life into the technology . . . and brings forward the people
involved, with humor and sensitivity." -Los Angeles Times "This is
a fine book. Accurate technical description, an abundance of
photographs and drawings, and a very readable text complement a
provocative thesis." -Technology and Culture "Intriguing reading.
It turns out that the story of the piano and its evolution . . . is
rife with human interest, at least when Good relates the details."
-Keyboard
An excellent collection of 21 of Joel's best tunes.
- And So It Goes
- Baby Grand
- Honesty
- I Go To Extremes
- An Innocent Man
- It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
- Just The Way You Are
- Keeping The Faith
- Leave A Tender Moment Alone
- The Longest Time
- Movin' Out
- My Life
- New York State Of Mind
- Piano Man
- Shameless
- She's Always A Woman
- She's Got A Way
- Tell Her About It
- Uptown Girl
- We Didn't Start The Fire
- You May Be Right
Piano Progress Studies Book 2 is part of The Waterman/Harewood
Piano Series, which displays the thoroughness, imagination and
sense of discovery that are key features of teaching. The
excellence of the musical material, the clear printing and the
attractive presentation of the books have been universally
acclaimed. The series is established as one of the foremost modern
piano methods. Author Fanny Waterman is one of the most outstanding
piano teachers of our time. Joint founder, with Marion Harewood, of
the Leeds International Piano Competition, her ever growing list of
prize-winning pupils has brought her international renown.
Written late in his life, J. S. Bach's The Art of Fugue has long
been admired-in some quarters revered-as one of his masterworks.
Its last movement, Contrapunctus 14, went unfinished, and the
enigma of its incompleteness still preoccupies scholars and musical
conductors alike. In 1881, Gustav Nottebohm discovered that the
three subjects of the movement could be supplemented by a fourth.
In 1993, Zoltan Goencz revealed that Bach had planned the passage
that would join the four subjects in an entirely unique way. This
section has not survived, but, as Goencz notes, it must have been
ready in the earliest phase of composition since Bach had created
the expositions of the first three subjects from its "disjointed"
parts. Goencz then boldly took on the task of reconstructing the
original "template" by putting together the once separate pieces.
In Bach's Testament: On the Philosophical and Theological
Background of The Art of Fugue, Goencz probes the
philosophic-theological background of The Art of Fugue, revealing
the special structures that supported the 1993 reconstruction.
Bach's Testament investigates the reconstruction's metaphysical
dimensions, focusing on the quadruple fugue. As a summary of Zoltan
Goencz's extensive research over many years, which resulted in the
completion of the fugue, this work explores the complex
combinatorial, philosophical and theological considerations that
inform its structure. Bach's Testament is ideally suited not only
to Bach scholars and musicologists but also intellectual historians
with particular interests in 18th-century religious and
philosophical ideas.
In this book, Ronald Ebrecht has meticulously studied each of
Durufle's works and put together the first book to discuss in
detail all of Durufle's music. With encouragement from Durufle's
editor and the foundation established in his name, Ebrecht has
compiled copious examples from manuscript sources to be published
for the first time along with the little-known contextualizing
works of Messiaen and Barraine. Most widely known for his
masterpiece Requiem, the composer's orchestral gems are analyzed
alongside his delightful miniature: the orchestration of the
Sicilienne. The organ works which set the standard for virtuosity
at conservatories around the world are given new insightful and
thorough evaluation by Ebrecht, whose long association with late
19th and early 20th century France and French music affords
illuminating connections between Durufle and his predecessors and
successors with sweeping insight and minute detail.
(Music Sales America). Modeled after the popular standard Hanon
technique, here are authentic progressive exercises and etudes to
enable the contemporary piano student to master the art of playing
in the boogie-woogie style.
Internationally known pianist's delightful "piano's-eye view" of western European and American social history (17th century to the present). With wit and erudition, Mr. Loesser traces the history of the instrument's design and manufacture and music written for it-from the clavichord and harpsichord to the modern spinet and concert grand.
Growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, during the first quarter of the
20th century, Alabama-born organist and composer Lee Orville Erwin,
like many of the 20th century s great American composers, spent
time studying in Paris. From 1930 until 1931 Erwin studied in
France with organist Andre Marchal and the harmony teachers Jean
Verd and Nadia Boulanger. This formative experience greatly shaped
his compositional style and aesthetic. Upon returning to the United
States, Erwin began his lengthy career in radio and television
working with Arthur Godfrey. In 1967, Erwin was commissioned by the
American Theater Organ Society to compose organ music for the
Gloria Swanson film Queen Kelly. It was this film that led his
career back into the consoles of the great American theater organs.
He toured extensively, playing thousands of concerts of organ music
during silent film showings. He thus ushered in the silent film
revival, continuing the genre of live music performance
accompanying film. Erwin, believing that cue sheets originally
compiled for these films during the silent film era were full of
the musical cliche s of the 1920s, composed new scores to over 100
silent films. An American Organist in Paris presents Lee Orville
Erwin's letters from France to his family in 1930-1931. In these
letters, Erwin recounts his daily experiences and encounters with
some of the 20th century's greatest musicians and teachers. He
writes of his lessons with Marchal, Verd, and Boulanger and dinner
parties with Olivier Messiaen. Erwin's letters not only provide the
singular experiences of a young musician but also reflect the
common experiences shared by the multitude of American composers
who studied in France during this time. These letters are
extensively footnoted to provide clarity and background information
of the locations and personalities discussed. A biographical
chapter on Erwin, which outlines his extensive musical career and
impact on the silent film music revival in the 20th century, is
also included. This book will serve as a unique glimpse into the
life of one of America's most prolific composers for the theater
organ.
Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from
dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Easy
Jazzin' About Piano/Keyboard is a vibrant collection of original
pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the
beginner (grade 1-3) and including lots of tips and workouts. This
new edition features a fantastic accompanying CD complete with
performances, backing tracks, and slowed-down backing tracks for
practice. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove
as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.
Five volumes of piano repertoire offering an ideal introduction to
music from the Romantic period. Featuring works by great names such
as Chopin, Schumann and Debussy as well as pieces by lesser-known
composers from this prolific period of piano writing. Volumes are
carefully graded and offer a variety of keys, time signatures and
moods.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Favorite hymns arranged to offer
excellent supplementary material. Perfect for Sunday School and
church performance, the arrangements use 5-finger hand positions
that reinforce note names and interval recognition. Includes: Jesus
Loves Me * Do Lord * Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus * Holy, Holy,
Holy * This Little Light of Mine * Fairest Lord Jesus * Joyful,
Joyful We Adore Thee * O Worship the King * What a Friend We Have
in Jesus * Come Thou Almighty King * For the Beauty of the Earth.
Bach's Inventions & Sinfonias are published as part of ABRSM's
'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions
of standard keyboard works, prepared from original sources by
leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and
performance notes.
This delightful collection of Preludes provides an excellent
introduction to the music of the Baroque period. The album is
grouped in three sets of six each: the first comes from the Wilhelm
Friedemann Bach Notebook, compiled by Johann Sebastian for his
eldest son; the second, which has been preserved in copies made by
his pupils, was probably composed by Johann Sebastian; and the
third comes from the collection of Johann Peter Kellner, of which
only Nos. 5 and 6 are known to be written by Johann Sebastian.
A diverse collection of seasonal organ music for manuals only,
covering the church's year from Advent to Epiphany. The pieces are
drawn internationally from across the centuries and include a
mixture of established repertoire, attractive new arrangements, and
four newly commissioned pieces. The collection is technically
accessible and provides approachable repertoire for all church
musicians, making it an attractive companion to The Oxford Book of
Christmas Organ Music.
In 2007, the great Bach scholar Anne Leahy died at the age of 46.
She was a leading light in Bach studies and lecturer at the Dublin
Institute of Technology (DIT) Conservatory of Music and Drama.
Posthumously edited by renowned Bach scholar Robin A. Leaver,
Leahy's dissertation research forms the basis for this original
study of the preludes to Bach's Leipzig chorales. Originally
composed in Weimar and later revised in Leipzig, Bach's
compositions have been a source of some puzzlement. As Leahy notes,
"the original intentions of Bach and the possible purpose of this
collection might be regarded as speculative." Working from
available sources, however, she argues that through the careful
examination of the links among the music, hymn texts, and
theological sources some answers may be had. From Bach's personal
and deep interest in Lutheran theology to his enormous musical
passion, Leahy considers closely a series of critical questions:
does the original manuscript for the chorales simply reflect a
random gathering of compositions or is there a common theme in
setting? How critical is the order of the chorales and what is the
theological significance of that order? Were the chorales a unified
collection, and if so, which parts were to be included and which
not? Indeed, were the chorales themselves part of a possibly larger
corpus? As Leahy makes evident, there are no simple answers, which
is why she considers critical the relationship the texts of the
hymns to the chorales and to one another, outlining a theological
pattern that is vital to fully grasping the guiding philosophy of
these compositions. J. S. Bach's "Leipzig" Chorale Preludes: Music,
Text, Theology is ideally suited for Bach scholars and those with a
general interest in the intricate connections between text and
music in the composition of religious music.
In The Craft of Piano Playing, master pianist Alan Fraser offers
readers an original and comprehensive approach to piano technique,
offering over 100 illustrations and a series of unique exercises to
guide the reader. Drawing on his many years as a performer and
teacher, his long-standing collaborations with pedagogue Phil Cohen
and virtuoso Kemal Gekich, and his professional training in the
Feldenkrais Method, Fraser introduces his truly innovative piano
technique by * Teaching how to move your hands with greater
sensitivity, power, and accuracy, and honing the skeletal
alignments to help you access your innate, structural potency; *
Linking your physical technique to musical expression, creating an
"absolutely natural way of moving at the piano that is powerful,
flexible, and musical" (Piano News, Germany); and * Keeping your
hands healthy while avoiding the threats of tendonitis, carpal
tunnel syndrome, focal dystonia, and RSI. This revised second
edition joins the DVD of the same name, his study guide, and his
latest book, Honing the Pianistic Self-Image, in Alan Fraser's
growing line of piano pedagogical materials. This edition includes
new chapters, such as "Arm Rhythm" and "The Body's Support of
Natural Finger Shape," updated material reflecting evolutions in
Fraser's technical and pedagogical thinking, a "cleaner and leaner"
literary style, and more extensive, better-organized tables of
contents, with cross-references to corresponding chapters in the
DVD. For more information please visit
www.maplegroveproductions.com, www.craftofpiano.com, or
www.alanfraser.net
This book contains valuable material to help players strengthen
their sight-reading skills in preparation for the ABRSM Grade 8
exam. Featuring preparatory exercises that gradually introduce key
new elements encountered at Grade 8, along with a comprehensive
selection of sample sight-reading pieces, More Piano Sight-Reading
supports students with the transition between grades, and
encourages them to integrate sight-reading into their daily
practice. More Piano Sight-Reading is available for ABRSM Grades 1
to 8, offering additional support for the sight-reading
requirements of the current syllabus.
Deux Arabesques, Suite Bergamasque, Masques, 1st series of Images, etc. 9 others, in corrected editions.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). 11 songs that include I-IV-V7 chords in
the keys of C, G and F, featuring: Can You Feel the Love Tonight? *
Do-Re-Mi * (Meet) The Flintstones * She Loves You * Star Wars * and
more.
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