On Musical Execution: An Attempt at a Systematic Exposition of the Same, Primarily With Reference to Piano-Playing (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Master the art of musical execution, not just technique.
This guide offers a systematic look at how to bring a musical work to life on the piano, balancing accuracy with expressive interpretation. It explains why accuracy alone isn’t enough and how to read between the lines of notation to shape a performance.
Rooted in a careful study of tempo, dynamics, and tone, the book frames execution as an art that goes beyond mechanical skill. It guides readers through how to understand the four-fold relation of tone—pitch, power, timbre, and duration—so each note serves the whole piece. Clear principles show how to adapt tempo and force in every passage, with practical examples drawn from piano literature.
Whether you are a student, teacher, or passionate performer, this edition helps you develop a thoughtful approach to musical phrasing, articulation, and overall structure. It emphasizes staying true to the composer’s character and the piece’s architectural shape while making thoughtful, individualized interpretive choices.
- Learn how tempo and dynamics interact to support musical meaning in each section.
- Discover how to shape phrases and highlights to reveal form and thematic development.
- Explore how to modify touch, attack, and gesture in repetitions, cadences, and ornaments.
- Gain strategies for balancing technical skill with artistic expression across works for piano.
Ideal for readers seeking a disciplined, musician-centered approach to performance.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book articulates the importance of artistic judgment and interpretation in musical performance, particularly piano performance. The author sought to compile a collection of guidelines for executing musical pieces as the composer intended them to be played. In doing so, they acknowledge that no system of musical notation, no matter how comprehensive, can perfectly capture the composer's true intent. The author's primary concern is preserving the composer's meaning and conforming to the structural demands of the musical piece. They emphasize the importance of closely adhering to the notated tempo and dynamics, and provide guidance on how to interpret passages that require added depth of expression or variation. The author advocates for a 'natural' interpretation, balancing the logical structure of musical expression with the emotional dimension. Ultimately, the author's goal is to assist musicians in conveying the depth and nuance of musical compositions so that they may truly engage the emotions of listeners. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282258696_0
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