The Piano Handbook: A Complete Guide for Mastering Piano

Carl Humphries

ISBN 10: 0879307277 / ISBN 13: 9780879307271

Published by Backbeat Books, 2002

About this Item

First Edition, 1st printing. 290pp. Bright, clean & tight copy, in AS NEW / unused condition. "THE PIANO HANDBOOK is a comprehensive single-volume course in playing all the major styles: classical, jazz, rock, Latin, and contemporary. It will appeal both to beginners and those with more experience, working with or without a teacher. The book provides progressive instruction in all areas of technique, including posture, fingering, pedalling, scales, and exercises. It introduces many of the classics of the instrument's repertoire, with advice on learning and interpretation. The book takes an original and fresh approach to the piano, teaching classical playing alongside jazz and rock, showing their common ground in techniques of improvisation and composition and their shared history. The same elements of theory are applied to interpreting the classics and creating jazz, bebop, fusion, and experimental music. The book includes an audio CD of selected examples and pieces. THE PIANO HANDBOOK prepares you not just to play, but to perform--and not just as a pianist, but as a complete musician." [publisher copy] Pristine hardcover deluxe edition w/brilliant corners & crisp edges (& unused CD) features a semi-concealed spiral binding, so the book stays open on the piano. No jacket as issued. Quite presentable.

Seller Inventory # RUB2564

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Piano Handbook: A Complete Guide for Mastering Piano
• Publisher: Backbeat Books
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879307277
• ISBN 13: 9780879307271
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

With clear and easy-to-understand exercises, The Piano Handbook is perfect for anyone interested in learning the piano or improving their skills. It provides fresh material and techniques in styles ranging from classical to jazz, rock, bebop and fusion, and gives new players everything they need to learn and enjoy the piano. This book's innovative tutorial approach covers classical and contemporary music styles in an integrated way, and the companion audio brings the playing techniques and concepts to life. A full-color photo gallery illustrates the history of the piano and its essential recordings. The book also includes access to audio downloads of selected examples and pieces. This hardcover, deluxe edition also features semi-concealed spiral binding so the book stays open on the piano. The Piano Handbook prepares you not just to play, but to perform – and not just as a pianist, but as a complete musician.

About the Author

Carl Humphries is a London based pianist. He has studied piano in London, Berlin, and Turin and pursued theoretical studies at the University of Cambridge. Humphries has written extensively on music education, contemporary music, and the philosophy of music. His lectures and workshops are in demand at universities and musicic schools throughout Europe and the United States.