Basic Timing for Pianists


Book Description

105 short exercises, leading to thorough and complete mastery of basic timing problems.




Basic Timing for the Pianist


Book Description

105 short exercises, leading to thorough and complete mastery of basic timing problems.




The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You'll Ever Need


Book Description

Lots of piano books offer either in-depth analysis or quick gimmicks that don’t really teach music theory. But The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You’ll Ever Need is different. For students who want to learn the basics and dive right into playing, this book skips all the unnecessary trivia on the history of pianos and avoids lengthy digressions on classical and contemporary musicians. Instead, it focuses specifically on piano instruction and includes: The basics of musical terms, definitions, note-reading structure, and time and key signatures The foundations for chords and more complicated note constructs Exercises and sample pieces of music that range from playing simple notes to combining harmony and melody Perfect even for those starting from scratch, The Only Basic Piano Book You’ll Ever Need makes learning to play a cinch.




Rhythmic Training


Book Description

(Instructional). A continuation of Basic Rhythmic Training , this collection of progressive rhythmic drills is designed to increase a music student's proficiency in executing and understanding Rhythm. The exercises begin very simply and proceed to more complex meters, beat divisions and polyrhythms. The book can be used as a supplement to any method, or as a drill book for the musician who wishes to solidify and expand his/her rhythmic abilities.




Odd Time Reading Text


Book Description

Now a standard in music education literature, this in-depth study takes the fear out of playing in time signatures other than 4/4. In a methodical manner, this book aids in rounding out any player's rhythmic and reading vocabulary. Perfect for all musicians wanting to play odd times with ease.




Elementary Training for Musicians


Book Description

Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith's remarkable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of the orchestra, could compose a satisfying piece for almost every kind of ensemble, and who was one of the most stimulating teachers of his day. It is therefore not surprising that nearly forty years later these books should remain essential reading for the student and the professional musician.




Pianist's Handbook


Book Description

Pianist's Handbook is Matti Carter's guide for pianists and musicians about piano playing and music theory. Here is what you will receive: - 10 chapters on the basics of piano playing and music theory - 60 music theory and piano playing exercises consisting of 20 easy, 20 intermediate and 20 challenging exercises - 45 playable piano pieces divided into 15 easy, 15 intermediate and 15 challenging pieces - Notation examples and images - A list of different types of chords and their position on the keyboard - A list of intervals - 40 examples of typical accompaniment patterns - All the different major and minor scales, triad arpeggios and cadences for piano - An appendix listing common musical notation and vocabulary




Timing in Skilled Music Performance


Book Description

The aim of this research was to investigate further the timing methods described in previous work and to specify their assignment of structural interpretation to performance timing. Pianists performed on a computer-monitored Boesendorfer Imperial concert grand piano and time values were recorded when a key was pressed or released.




What Every Pianist Needs to Know about the Body


Book Description

Describes and demonstrates the places of balance, standing and sitting in balance, structure, movement of the hands and arms, and other topics.




Basic Principles in Pianoforte Playing


Book Description

Great modern teacher and pianist's concise statement of principles, technique, and related material. Includes 10 musical examples.