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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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The possibilities of the piano have been a matter of continual development. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's a Brief But Very Much to the Point Discourse,
By BLee "bpslee" (HK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing (Paperback)
A well written book using only simple language, very easy to read. It's always better to get something right from the horse mouth--i.e. from someone who is really great, however brief it may be, instead of someone who merely aims great and is in fact no more than a mediocrity, however great their great pupils might be!In a nutshell: (1) Remember that the musician is the horse and the pianist only the cart; and, rhythm being the "spirit of music". (2) Always seek for a rich singing tone, touch being the key. (3) How to do it? Use the cushion flesh of the fingers supported by loose wrists as shock absorbers; " hold" instead of delivering blows to the keys ; and also give your left hand parts indivduality and independence "and your playing improves 100%", and a lot of other practical tips...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth every page,
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This review is from: Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing (Paperback)
Perhaps the previous reviewer did not take note of the title - "Basic Principles in Piano Forte Playing", which is just what it is - nothing more, nothing less. Josef Lehvinne is of the old school of thinking, namely, he believes that only meisters should be teaching how to play music, although he grudgingly acknowledges that demand outstrips supply and American "method" teaching has reached acceptable standards. I dread what he would think of me trying to teach myself. I could make fun of his attitude, but in reality he is a perfectionist, and that is what it really takes to make an outstanding musician of any instrument. Furthermore, he shares in a very readable style what is important when mastering the piano. Even a beginner like me can appreciate the value of his very generous advice. Every page has at least one or more important gems, and his style of writing is such that you are sure to remember them!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful,
By A Customer
This review is from: Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing (Paperback)
Josef Lhevinne has done an oustanding job in BASIC PRINCIPLES IN PIANOFORTE PLAYING. He covers many useful topics such as sight-reading, rhythm, practice, using the pedal, legato, but the majority of this book is devoted to the secret of a beautiful tone. Although this book is very short (the material is supposed to be basic, after all), Lhevinne manages to effectively illustrate everything he presents by applying each principle to excerpts from well-known classical pieces. As a pianist who is trying to improve his technique, I would highly recommend this to anyone who is seeking to do the same.
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