In this Book
- Historical Harpsichord Technique: Developing La douceur du toucher
- Book
- 2011
- Published by: Indiana University Press
- Series: Publications of the Early Music Institute
summary
Yonit Lea Kosovske surveys early music and writing about keyboard performance with the aim of facilitating the development of an expressive tone in the modern player. Reviewing the work of the pedagogues and performers of the late Renaissance through the late Baroque, she gives special emphasis to la douceur du toucher or a gentle touch. Other topics addressed include posture, early pedagogy, exercises, articulation, and fingering patterns. Illustrated with musical examples as well as photos of the author at the keyboard, Historical Harpsichord Technique can be used for individual or group lessons and for amateurs and professionals.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- p. xi
- 1. Preparing to Play
- pp. 5-39
- 2. Touching the Instrument
- pp. 40-69
- 3. Articulation
- pp. 70-110
- 4. Fingering
- pp. 111-135
- Conclusion
- p. 136
- Bibliography
- pp. 185-195
Additional Information
ISBN
9780253001450
Related ISBN(s)
9780253356475
MARC Record
OCLC
747431816
Pages
240
Launched on MUSE
2012-02-08
Language
English
Open Access
No