Author: Rudolph Ganz Publisher: ISBN: 9781332518388 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 28
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Excerpt from The University Course of Music Study Piano Series, Vol. 5: A Standardized d104-Work on Music for Conservatories, Colleges, Private Teachers and Schools; A Scientific Basis for the Granting of School Credit for Music Study 1. The Etudes which were composed earlier than those of Chopin were intended solely to supply needed exercise in preparation for the playing of certain pieces. The method then in vogue entailed merely the taking of some difficult technical passages, perhaps from some particular work, and building upon it a series of passages of progressive difficulty. In this way the student was able more quickly to master a piece which abounded in this particular difficulty. These purely utilitarian studies were often made more interesting to the student by confining them within some musical form, such as the Song Form or the Rondo, though in only a very few instances were such studies of any musical value, except as preparatory technical studies. There were, of course, in such Etudes few opportunities for the exercise of any other element of musicianship than the purely technical. Therefore after the student had mastered the mechanical difficulties of the study it became of no further use to him. The time spent upon it resulted only in the benefit it gave through serving as a preparation for something else. Economy of time and the element of efficiency were not then thought of as much as they now are. It is to be regretted that Chopin did not also write other and easier Etudes for the earlier years of music study. But in the Etudes Chopin composed he was far in advance of the epoch in which he lived. He preceded his time in that he saw the necessity for conserving to the fullest extent the expenditure of effort, through combining elements of permanent musical value with those of passing or utilitarian worth. He was an "efficiency expert" in music study, in that he was not content to consider the technical element alone. In consequence, he gives us Etudes which not only contain problems for the fingers, but also embrace within them all the elements of musicianship, as well. Furthermore, at the conclusion of the study necessary to play one of these Etudes, the student has not only all the benefits resulting from the mastery of a study in technic, but he also has enlarged his repertoire by adding to it a recital piece. In his Etudes, Chopin left untouched scarcely a mood or color, at the same time exhausting the mechanical problems of the piano technic of his day. We therefore may well look upon the Chopin Etudes as studies in musicianship rather than studies only in technic. They were not written as preparatory studies to other pieces; they are the pieces themselves. 2. This Etude ranks as one of the finest of all Etudes in Double Thirds. Its performance requires a perfect legato and the greatest dynamic control, especially in the finger tips. Obviously a loose forearm is a requisite condition if one would secure the greatest value from its practice. In acquiring the necessary technical facility, time and energy may be saved by practising the groups of sixteenth notes with shifted accents - that is, with various placings of dynamic accents - beginning first with the accent on the second of the sixteenth notes, thus making it the first of a group of four tones, and so on; then on the third tone, then on the fourth; also in Triplets, then in Sextolets. While the tempo is fast, the tone must be susceptible to many shadings. In this, however, the student must follow the dictates of feeling rather than deliberate thinking. An academic rendition of this Etude would be altogether inappropriate. There should be no rubato, unless it be of the most subtle kind, and - in the words of Chopin himself - "like unto the flame of a candle, gently blown upon."
Author: Rudolph Ganz Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780366493784 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 26
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Excerpt from The University Course of Music Study, Vol. 5: Piano Series; A Standardized Text-Work on Music for Conservatories, Colleges, Private Teachers and Schools; A Scientific Basis for the Granting of School Credit for Music Study; Post Graduate Division, Chapter III The player should always be keenly con scious of the form of the composition, to guide his own playing and to communicate to the listener his appreciation of the material and the use to which it has been put by the com poser. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Rudolph Ganz Publisher: Palala Press ISBN: 9781354038598 Category : Languages : en Pages : 44
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Rudolph Ganz Publisher: Palala Press ISBN: 9781354038611 Category : Languages : en Pages : 44
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Rudolph Ganz Publisher: Palala Press ISBN: 9781354072714 Category : Languages : en Pages : 80
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Edna Mae Burnam Publisher: ISBN: 9780877181071 Category : Piano Languages : en Pages : 0
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Book Two was designed to build on Book One and gives students an opportunity to learn a range of new pieces within the range of their ability.
Author: Mary James Publisher: ISBN: 9780996626705 Category : Languages : en Pages : 68
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A simple, yet consistent and effective piano course that promotes good playing skills and fingering techniques, resulting in a "feel" for the piano keys while eyes remain focused on the music. The course incorporates a 5-note scale teaching method and includes online video instruction. It is designed for adults but easily adapted to any age. Although a beginning course, it is an excellent review and skill-enhancing course.
Author: Rudolph Ganz Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780364735411 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 84
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Excerpt from The University Course of Music Study: A Standard Text-Work; Grade II, Book 5 Chapter XVI A Norse Fiddler XVII How Stephen Chose a Piano Player XVIII A Swedish Nightingale XIX Composer for Stage and Cathedral XX A Gentle Spirit In music. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Edna Mae Burnam Publisher: Step by Step (Hal Leonard) ISBN: 9780877180364 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 0
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"In this book, as with those that follow, the subjects dealt with are covered in a clear and complete manner. The musical exercises lie under the hands, and "music writing games" add to musical knowledge. A final checkup reviews the work and ground covered in each book ..."--Page 5.
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