Pedrode Alcantara
Creative Health for Pianists: Concepts, Exercises & Compositions
Creative Health for Pianists: Concepts, Exercises & Compositions
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Creative Health for Pianists is a practical method book that encourages pianists to approach the instrument with the frame of mind of an improviser and composer, emphasizing curiosity, inventiveness, and technical skills. It includes original music snippets and improvisational prompts and games to develop new creative skills.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Creative Health for Pianists is a comprehensive and practical guidebook designed to enhance the artistic and technical abilities of musicians, regardless of their level of expertise. Authored by renowned educator and musician Pedro de Alcantara, this book offers a fresh perspective on piano playing, emphasizing the innate capacity of the pianist-reader to respond creatively to musical and technical stimuli. By adopting the mindset of an improviser and composer, de Alcantara suggests that every pianist, from a complete beginner to a concert artist, can approach the instrument with curiosity, inventiveness, and technical mastery.
Throughout the book, original music snippets are presented and explained, serving as building blocks for developing various piano skills. These snippets are then expanded upon through tweaks, variations, and compositions of increasing complexity, allowing the reader to progress at their own pace. Each chapter includes variations suitable for beginners, as well as musical challenges that will captivate advanced players. Additionally, most chapters feature improvisational prompts and games with step-by-step rules, fostering the development of new creative skills that blend musical depth and technical intelligence.
To support the learning process, Creative Health for Pianists boasts a dedicated companion website featuring 48 pedagogical video clips. These videos provide visual demonstrations and guidance, further enhancing the understanding and application of the book's concepts and exercises. Whether you are a beginner seeking to embark on a musical journey or an advanced pianist seeking to refine your skills, Creative Health for Pianists is an invaluable resource that will inspire and empower you to reach your full potential as a musician.
Weight: 932g
Dimension: 216 x 281 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197600214
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