How Did They Play? How Did They Teach? - A History of Keyboard Technique, 2nd Edition.

This book traces keyboard playing from its beginnings to the end of the 19th century. It discusses all the instruments – organ, harpsichord, clavichord, and piano, including quotes from letters, diaries, reviews, and method books. There are chapters dedicated to Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt, and major sections on such great performers and composers as Frescobaldi and Couperin to Debussy and Rachmaninoff. This book belongs in the library of every keyboard performer and teacher.

1 book (456 p.) + 1 online audio file; 31 cm.
Paper

Edition Number: HMO 194
Publisher Number: HMO194
ISBN: 1934596132
ISBN13: 9781934596135
Distributor Number: HL00289752
UPC: 888680916817