Ebook: Notes on the Piano

An accomplished composer, pianist, writer, and teacher offers an easy and entertaining guide for players at all levels of expertise. Tips on working, listening, and playing habits cover "The Performer," "The Learner," "The Player and Writer," "The Observer," and "Technically Speaking." "Should be a bedside reader for every author, composer, singer, critic, or layman interested in music." ⁰́₄ Critic's Choice.;Title Page; Dedication; Copyright Page; Introduction to the Dover Edition; Table of Contents; Introductory; THE PERFORMER; i -- Of Interpretation; ii -- Of Melody; iii -- Of Form and Style; TECHNICALLY SPEAKING; iv -- Of the Hands; v -- Of the Fingers; vi -- Of the Pedals; THE LEARNER; vii -- Of Study; viii -- Of Teaching; ix -- Of Schools; THE PLAYER AND WRITER; x -- Of Performance and the Public; xi -- Of Ensemble and Accompaniment; xii -- Of Authorship; THE OBSERVER; xiii -- Of the Environment; xiv -- Commonplaces; PERFORMANCE; STUDY; TEACHING; AUTHORSHIP; CRITICISM; IN GENERAL.