Neglected Areas of Piano Teaching

by Trevor Barnard

Overview

 A tool for piano teachers and their students, written by a celebrated concert pianist and highly regarded  university teacher, covering areas of piano technique which he feels are often not given sufficient attention. The book contains many musical examples to use in practicing these techniques. The Chapters were originally written as articles in the American periodical 'Clavier Companion' and its predecessor 'Clavier' and in the Australian 'Music Teacher International' magazine.   Now compiled into this handy guide, the chapters deal with the following areas of keyboard technique:  Basical Pedaling Techniques; Equal Training for Both Hands; Early Lessons in Phrasing; How Soft is Soft?; Keyboard Stiffness; Cross-Rhythms; and Developing Technique into Musicality. 

All chapters except the last include a good number of short musical examples for the student to work on in these various areas of technique. The book is A4 page size so as to make the examples easily readable if the book is put onto the piano music-rest. The British-born author had a very long career as a highly respected teacher in Australia, latterly at The University of Melbourne,  and also as a very successful concert pianist.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780991223244
Publisher:	Diversions LLC
Publication date:	07/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
File size:	13 MB
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Table of Contents

Biography of Trevor Barnard, Preface, 1-Basic Pedaling Techniques, 2-Equal Training for Both Hands, 3-Early Lessons in Phrasing, 4-How Soft is Soft?, 5-Keyboard Stifness, 6-Cross-Rhythms, 7-Developing Technique into Musicality

Editorial Reviews

"Good advice abounds, much of it grounded in pure common sense and all of it presented with a simplicity that never hints at condescension " - Piano Magazine

"I can highly recommend this not only as an invaluable resource in the day-to-day teaching situation but also for those teachers involved in pedagogy studies. - The Studio

"An excellent book for both teachers and students, not only covering very important written guidelines in studying piano techniques but accompanying these with musical examples from well-known compositions... very easy to read and understand" - Stretto

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