This manual provides comprehensive information for the piano, a versatile instrument celebrated for its rich tonal capabilities and expressive range. Designed for musicians of all levels, from aspiring students to seasoned professionals, the piano offers a unique platform for both solo performance and ensemble collaboration. Its intricate mechanism, developed over centuries, allows for a vast dynamic and harmonic palette, making it a cornerstone of classical, jazz, and popular music alike. Understanding the nuances of its operation and care is essential for unlocking its full potential.
Within these pages, you will find detailed guidance on the maintenance, operation, and technical aspects of the piano. This manual covers essential procedures for tuning, regulation, and cleaning, alongside troubleshooting tips for common issues. It also includes historical context and performance insights, drawing from the pedagogical expertise of renowned instructors. Whether you are a student, educator, or enthusiast, this resource aims to deepen your appreciation and mastery of the piano, ensuring its continued optimal performance and longevity.
If you love the piano, this book is almost as important as a good edition of the Beethoven sonatas and the Well-Tempered Clavier. A student of Leopold Godowsky and the teacher of Richter and Gilels, Mr. Neuhaus put together a very inspiring, almost revelatory book on the loftier spiritual and intellectual aspects of playing the piano. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
Neuhaus taught at the Moscow Conservatory and his pupils included some of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century: Emil Gilels, Sviatoslav Richter, Nina Svetlanova, Alexei Lubimov and Radu Lupu. His legacy continues today and many teachers around the world regard this book as the most authoritative on the subject of piano playing.
Spanish Review:
Libro muy recomendable para pedagogos, estudiantes y aficionados al piano. Heinrich Neuhaus nos ilustra con su conocimiento acumulado en toda una vida dedicada a enseñar a referencias en la interpretación pianística, entre los que destacaron Sviatoslav Richter y Emil Gilels. De lectura fácil, amena y plagada de buenos ejemplos.
If you love the piano, this book is almost as important as a good edition of the Beethoven sonatas and the Well-Tempered Clavier. A student of Leopold Godowsky and the teacher of Richter and Gilels, Mr. Neuhaus put together a very inspiring, almost revelatory book on the loftier spiritual and intellectual aspects of playing the piano. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
Neuhaus taught at the Moscow Conservatory and his pupils included some of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century: Emil Gilels, Sviatoslav Richter, Nina Svetlanova, Alexei Lubimov and Radu Lupu. His legacy continues today and many teachers around the world regard this book as the most authoritative on the subject of piano playing.
Spanish Review:
Libro muy recomendable para pedagogos, estudiantes y aficionados al piano. Heinrich Neuhaus nos ilustra con su conocimiento acumulado en toda una vida dedicada a enseñar a referencias en la interpretación pianística, entre los que destacaron Sviatoslav Richter y Emil Gilels. De lectura fácil, amena y plagada de buenos ejemplos.
