Piano Pedagogy Text Books

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The Art of Piano Pedaling - Two Classic Guides - by Anton Rubinstein and Teresa Carreno - Dover pub.....$13.95 Alfred 0-07

Chopin: Interpreting His Notational Symbols - Seymour Bernstein: A book offering unique information on and insights into Chopin's pedal indications and the crescendo-diminuendo signs called "hairpins." According to research, what Seymour Bernstein suggests about the asterisks, or “stars” in between pedal indications is a first of its kind. "a careful, honest probe.. of the confusion of Chopin's pedal marks" Clavier magazine .....$15.95 Manduco 10172-07.+146,160

How To Teach Piano Successfully - 3rd Edition (Paper Cover) James Bastien - Chapters: Overview of teaching, aspects of independent teaching, business proceedures, Survey of methods for beginners, Advantages of early instruction, average age beginners, Second year studenst, Third year students, Intermediate students, Piano preparatory department, College group piano program for Music Majors, College piano major, is piano teacher training necessary, memorization techniques, guide to piano fingering, keeping abreast of new publications, how to prepare students for competitions, advantage of the computer in the studio, editions of keyboard music, ornaments and embellishments in 18th century keyboard music; interviews with Nelita True, Rosina Lhevinne, Adele Marcus, James Dick, Irl Allison; Appendices .....$29.95 kjos GP40-02+443

Monsters and Angels (Surviving a career in music) - In this book Seymour Bernstein takes readers behind the scenes, where they learn the truth about performing careers. Because he sees career survival as surviving life itself, he offers the reader insights and advice on personal as well as musical issues. In Part 2 he discusses the importance of music education in everyone's life. Through his vivid and often humorous accounts of his own experiences with teachers, we learn how to discriminate between good and bad ones. As he traces the path of his career, he brings to account monster teachers, managers, and critics for their abuse of young aspiring muscians. He strongly believes that everyone has a right to develop whatever degree of talent he or she possesses for self-fulfillment and self-development. .....$26.00 Manduca 10174-08.+160

X Play it Again, Sam - Marienne Uszler - How to use repetition in the studio as a practice technique. Tips on how to use lesson time to maximize student comprehension and learning. book size 6" x 9" .....$8.95 FJH FF1328-06+faberaid

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Professional Piano Teaching - A comprehensie piano pedagogy text for teaching elementary-level students - by Jeanine M. Jacobson, Edited by E.L. Lancaster - 395 pages - Chapters: The Art of Professional Piano Teaching, Principles of Learning, Beginning Methods, Teaching Beginners and Elementary Students, Teaching rhythm and reading, Teaching technique and musical sound development, Elementary performance and study repertoire, developing musicality in elementary students, group teaching, teaching preschoolers, the business of piano teaching, evaluation of teaching .....$49.95 alfred 21231-06+484

A Symposium for Pianists and Teachers - Various contributors, edited by Kris Kropff - Sections: mechanical, Technical, Healthful, Pedagogical - 275 pages .....$45.00 Lorenz 30/1755H-04

X That's a Good Question ... How to Teach by Asking Questions - Marienne Uszler - Discusses how asking questions in the studio can be an effective teaching strategy - what questions to ask and how to tailor questions to different personalities - examples - book size 6" x 9" .....$9.95 fjh FF1333-06+faberaid

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X Time Flies...How to Make the Best use of Teaching Time - Marienne Uszler - Time-saving tips including: how to create a timeline, teaching listening skills, time-effective lesson plans, using computer softwre in the studio, planning group sessions and more - book size 6" x 9" .....$9.50 fjh FF1340-06+faberaid

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X With Your Own Two Hands - Seymour Bernstein: This best-selling book by the nationally acclaimed pianist is a realistic program for conquering nervousness, sharpening concentration, and enhancing coordination. Bernstein observes that musicianship requires the same talents used in any activity, and shows how to develop a dedication to practice that can harmonize the musical and personal self. Sections of the book include: Practicing-A Key to Integration; Concentration and Sight-reading;Tempo-Rhythm-Pulse; Listening; technique and choreography; performance and memorizing skills. .....$20.95 Manduca 10181-08+160

Video

You and the Piano - A personal video lesson with Seymour Bernstein based on "You and the Piano", a section from his best-selling book With Your Own Two Hands. Bernstein discusses "Exploring the Piano" (Part I) and "The Human Mechanism" (Part II) .....$20.95 Manduca VHS1-07.+160

DVDs

Memorization in Piano Performance (DVD) - This outstanding lecture is ideal for those who fear memory loss in performance. Five memorization processes are outlined, followed by techniques that will aid in typical memorization problems. Suggestions for incorporating these ideas into the teaching process are also provided. .....$19.95 Alfred 22559-08

Performance Practices in Baroque Keyboard Music (DVD) - Maurice Hinson - Composers in the Baroque period (1600-1750) produced some of the greatest and most exciting keyboard music ever. This captivating DVD looks at conventions and knowledge that help the performer create a more historically informed performance. Organized as a practical aid to today's performers and teachers, basic touches, articulations, dynamics and ornamentation are discussed in detail. Also on this DVD is a lecture on the history of Baroque dance and the relationship between dance movements and the performance of keyboard music. The dances are broken down into component steps for learning by t he viewer. Nine of the most popular court dances (minuet, sarabande, gigue, allemande, bourrée, polonaise, courante, gavotte and rigaudon) are performed to Dr. Hinson's keyboard accompaniment by dancers in Baroque costume. Approx. 107 minutes .....$19.95 Alfred -08
Performance Practices in Classical Piano Music (DVD) - Maurice Hinson - Compositions by Haydn, Clementi, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert are featured in this intriguing lecture on performance practices of the Classical era. Musical characteristics, period keyboard instruments, Italian terms and more are all discussed. Dance influences, and performance conventions that are rarely indicated in the composers' manuscripts, are also highlighted. Approx. one hour. .....$19.95 Alfred 21446-08
Performance Practices in Romantic Piano Music (DVD) - The piano repertoire of the Romantic era is explored in this richly produced DVD. Dr. Maurice Hinson examines the performance practices of the era and discusses the influence that literature and art had on the composers of the period. Dance forms, nationalistic influences, pedaling, dynamics, ornamentation, Italian terms and tempo markings are covered in depth, along with interesting historical anecdotes about the composers. One hour. .....$19.95 Alfred 21444-08
Performance Practices in Impressionisic Piano Music (DVD) - In the companion DVD-lecture, Dr. Hinson explores four aspects of Impressionism: early influences, performance techniques, musical characteristics and specific repertoire from the anthology. Alfred's DVDs provide a strong visual and auditory reference for stylistic and technical interpretations, which are important tools for enhancing any musical performance. .....$19.95 Alfred 22558-08
Performance Practices in Early 20th Century Piano Music (DVD) - Covering music from approximately 1890 to 1914, Dr. Hinson presents a fascinating lecture on the dramatic changes that composers wrought during the early 20th century. Music by Bartók, Debussy, Joplin, Grainger, Hindemith, MacDowell, Coleridge-Taylor, Satie, Schoenberg and more are performed in context of the performance challenges and stylistic explorations of the period. Approx. one hour. .....$19.95 Alfred 21445-08
Performance Practices in Late 20th Century Piano Music (DVD) - In this enlightening DVD, Dr. Stewart Gordon breaks through misconceptions about the musicality and performance appeal of contemporary music. He offers valuable insight into how to interpret, teach and perform the music and enjoy the process. In the three sections, Dr. Gordon analyzes and performs intermediate to advanced level repertoire. Jazz and non-tonal music are explored as well. .....$19.95 Alfred 22569-08

Piano Teacher Record-Keeping Books

Williams: Teacher's Bookkeeping and Record Book .....$7.50 Thomas/sc/dum -06.

Bastien Teacher's Record Book .....$5.50 Kjos WP28-08bast-meth selfaids

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X FJH Studio Organizer - by Paula Peterson-Heil & Carolyn Inabinet - spiral-bound - color-coded pages for the different sections: Schedule (year at a glance, daily schedules), Phone numbers, Tuition, Studio Expenses, Mileage, Student Events, Student Information, Student Birthdays. Includes listing of classical composers with dates. Also a place for writing in school-related dates and a list of holidays .....$6.95 fjh FF1294-04+faberaid

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Musician's Record Keeper - 5" x 7 1/2" Spiral-bound dark marbled cover with gold lettering - Teacher recordkeeper. Formats: the month with holidays, composer birthdays, student birthday list & monthly expenses; the week with student assignments, financial data and mileage record; Year-end totals including itemized expenses. Includes brief musical term reference, modes, dates of musical periods, classical composer listing with dates, student address-phone & email log - this item has been discontinued by the publisher and we have only a few left with out-dated calendar page; the remainder of the Record Keeper is usable in any year .....regularly priced at $7.95/ closeout price is $4.00 Lorenz