Clavichord for Beginners

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Written by Joan Benson, one of the champions of clavichord performance in the 20th century, Clavichord for Beginners is an exceptional method book for both practitioners and enthusiasts. In addition to detailing the historical origins of the instrument and the evolution of keyboard technique, the bo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Benson, Joan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bloomington, IN : Indiana University Press, 2014.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Clavichord.
MUSIC > Printed Music > Percussion.
MUSIC > Musical Instruments > Piano & Keyboard.
Clavicorde, Musique de > Étude et enseignement.
Clavicorde > Methodes.
Clavichord music > Instruction and study.
Clavichord > Methods.
Methodes (Musique)
Methods (Music)
Electronic book.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Written by Joan Benson, one of the champions of clavichord performance in the 20th century, Clavichord for Beginners is an exceptional method book for both practitioners and enthusiasts. In addition to detailing the historical origins of the instrument and the evolution of keyboard technique, the book describes the proper method for practicing fingering and articulation and emphasizes the importance of touch and sensitivity at the keyboard. A CD featuring Benson in performance and a DVD of interviews and lessons accompany the book, illustrating important exercises for the beginner. The discs also include discussions on topics that range from 16th-century keyboard masters to the frontiers of electronic music research [Publisher description].
Physical Description:1 online resource (144 pages).
ISBN:9780253011640

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