First Principles Of Pianoforte Playing: Being An Extract From The Author's The Act Of Touch (1905)

The First Principles of Pianoforte Playing is a book written by Tobias Matthay, originally published in 1905. This book is an extract from Matthay's larger work, The Act of Touch. The book is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of playing the piano, written with the intention of helping pianists of all levels improve their playing abilities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including posture, hand position, finger technique, and musical expression. Matthay emphasizes the importance of developing a strong foundation in these areas, as they form the basis for more advanced techniques. The book is organized into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of piano playing. Matthay provides detailed explanations of each concept, accompanied by musical examples and exercises to help readers practice and apply what they have learned. Overall, The First Principles of Pianoforte Playing is a valuable resource for pianists of all levels who are looking to improve their skills and develop a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of piano playing.Designed For School Use, And Including Two New Chapters Directions For Learners And Advice To Teachers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.