Music And The Piano (1884)

Music And The Piano (1884) Is A Book Written By Jenny Viard-Louis That Explores The History And Development Of The Piano As An Instrument And Its Role In The World Of Music. The Book Is Divided Into Two Parts - The First Part Provides A Detailed History Of The Piano Tracing Its Origins From The Harpsichord And The Clavichord To The Modern-Day Instrument. The Author Discusses The Various Types Of Pianos Their Construction And The Different Techniques Used To Play Them.The Second Part Of The Book Focuses On The Role Of The Piano In Music. The Author Discusses The Various Genres Of Music That Have Been Written For The Piano Including Classical Jazz And Popular Music. She Also Explores The Different Techniques Used By Pianists To Interpret And Perform Music Including The Use Of Pedals Dynamics And Tempo.Throughout The Book Viard-Louis Provides Numerous Examples Of Famous Pianists And Composers Including Bach Mozart Beethoven Chopin Liszt And Debussy. She Also Includes Musical Examples And Exercises To Help Readers Understand The Various Concepts Discussed In The Book.Overall Music And The Piano (1884) Is A Comprehensive Guide To The Piano And Its Place In The World Of Music. It Is A Valuable Resource For Pianists Music Students And Anyone Interested In The History And Development Of This Iconic Instrument.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.