Piano Music Tutorial (Revised Edition)

Author: Wu Xiaona, Wang Jian
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book aims to enhance the cultural and historical literacy of piano learners through the study of the history of piano art. By introducing the formation and integration of different performance styles in Western countries, and by reviewing and researching the three-century history of piano performance methods in its birthplace—Western Europe, readers will gain an understanding of the stylistic characteristics of piano music from different periods and ethnic groups around the world. This enables learners to not only know the "what" but also the "why" of the piano pieces they play, freeing them from pure physical training and allowing them to become ideal music lovers and practitioners who idealize music, feel its essence, and express its rich diversity with vitality and emotion. The main role of quality education is to elevate one's thoughts and character. Through a brief overview of the upbringing and artistic achievements of world-renowned piano masters, this book allows people to experience how the beauty of the soul can reveal the deepest essence of music, purifying and elevating the human spirit. The book delves into a wide range of piano technical issues in a step-by-step manner, providing teaching and practice methods while advocating for the concept of training techniques within music. This is because different techniques and skills are essential means of creating piano music and important components of its language. With a solid technical foundation, piano players can effortlessly express the inner meaning of the music.