Notes from the Pianist's Bench

Berman, Boris

ISBN 10: 0300083750 / ISBN 13: 9780300083750

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, 2000

About this Item

223 pages. Dust jacket somewhat discolored. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 33955

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Notes from the Pianist's Bench
• Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300083750
• ISBN 13: 9780300083750
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Printing.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good to Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Music and Dance

About this title

Synopsis

Boris Berman, an internationally known Russian-trained concert pianist and highly respected teacher, here draws on his vast experience to explore issues of piano technique and music interpretation. Combining explanations and advice with anecdotes about his students, colleagues, and former teachers, he also provides many insights into the psychological aspects of musical performance and the teaching of music.

Berman thoroughly examines such practical matters in piano playing as sound and touch, technique, pedaling, and articulation. He gives tips on choosing editions, selecting the best fingering, memorizing, and making the most efficient use of practice time. He gives equal emphasis to issues of interpretation, discussing ways to decipher the inner content of a piece of music. And he offers suggestions about how to prepare emotionally for a performance, how to confront stage anxiety, and how to adapt teaching approaches to the individual students. Informative and entertaining, this book will be welcomed by piano students, teachers, and anyone else interested in the art of piano playing.

About the Author

Boris Berman, professor of piano at the Yale School of Music, has given concerts and master classes around the world and has many recordings to his credit.