The Complete Pianist
Body, Mind, Synthesis
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Scarecrow Press
Published:1st Jan '93
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This insightful guide offers essential advice for aspiring pianists, covering the connection between body and mind in musical performance. The Complete Pianist is a valuable resource.
In The Complete Pianist, Ruth Friedberg draws upon her extensive experience in performing and teaching to provide invaluable insights for students, teachers, and performers alike. This work serves as a guide through the various stages of becoming a proficient pianist, addressing both the technical and emotional aspects of the craft. Friedberg's exploration delves into the intricate relationship between the body and brain, shedding light on how physicality influences the pianist's journey.
The author poses essential questions about the role of the body in the learning process. She examines how physical actions can either support or impede a pianist's development, offering practical advice to navigate these challenges. Additionally, Friedberg emphasizes the importance of harnessing the mind's activity to enhance performance, providing strategies for mental focus and clarity.
Furthermore, the book includes a wealth of resources, featuring annotated bibliographies of literature from the past fifty years that pertain to learning and performance. In the concluding section, Friedberg investigates the synthesis of body and mind in musical performance, encapsulating the essence of what it means to be a complete pianist. The Complete Pianist is not just a guide; it is a thoughtful exploration of the artistry and discipline required to excel in music.
...includes an extensive annotated bibliography that shows the amount of research [Friedberg] has devoted to understanding the particular requirements of artistic accomplishment and performance. * Reference and Research Book News *
...although this skillfully concise but comprehensive book is written for the pianist, the issues that she addresses—diet, rest, exercise; breathing; preventing injuries; practice-scheduling, practice-methodology; memorizing; preparation for performance and performing—are relevant and pertinent for every performing musician...each of the book's three sections—mind, body, synthesis—contains an extensive, annotated bibliography. This learned and provocative book is recommended reading for every professional and amateur musician. * Pan Pipes (Journal of Sigma Alpha Iota) *
That Friedberg has the background to speak with authority is immediately apparent...packed with distilled wisdom... * American Music Teacher *
...another kind of book:one that anyone serious about the instrument would do well to read. * San Antonio, Tx Times *
ISBN: 9780810843066
Dimensions: 218mm x 135mm x 12mm
Weight: 213g
153 pages