The Principles Of Pianoforte Practice (1921)
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Overview
""The Principles of Pianoforte Practice"" is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of playing the piano, written by James Friskin and originally published in 1921. Friskin was a renowned pianist and teacher, and his book covers a wide range of topics, including finger technique, tone production, rhythm, phrasing, and interpretation. The book is divided into three parts, with the first section focusing on the basics of piano playing, such as posture, hand position, and finger exercises. The second section delves deeper into the technical aspects of playing, with chapters on scales, arpeggios, and chords. The final section of the book explores the musical and artistic aspects of piano playing, with discussions of interpretation, expression, and musicality. Throughout the book, Friskin provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their skills and understanding of the instrument. ""The Principles of Pianoforte Practice"" remains a valuable resource for pianists of all levels, from beginners to advanced players, and is a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their piano playing abilities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781169624146
- ISBN-10: 1169624146
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
- Page Count: 46
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