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Notes from the Pianist's Bench

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Notes from the Pianist's Bench by Boris Berman is a master class on piano performance and pedagogy from a world-renowned concert pianist. This newly revised edition offers a comprehensive guide to piano technique, performance, and interpretation. It covers practical elements such as sound, touch, and pedaling, alongside the psychology of performing and teaching. An essential resource for performers, instructors, and students, the book is also available as a multimedia e-Book.
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This volume is ideal for serious pianists, piano instructors, and dedicated students seeking to deepen their artistry and pedagogical understanding.

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A master class on piano performance and pedagogy from the world-renowned concert pianist

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A master class on piano performance and pedagogy from the world-renowned concert pianist

In this newly revised edition of a comprehensive guide to piano technique, performance, and music interpretation, renowned performing musician, recording artist, and teacher Boris Berman addresses virtually every aspect of musical artistry and pedagogy. Ranging from such practical matters as sound, touch, and pedaling to the psychology of performing and teaching, this essential volume provides a master class for the performer, instructor, and student alike. It is also available as a multimedia e-Book.

Notes from the Pianist's Bench is a valuable resource and insightful guide for anyone passionate about enhancing their understanding and mastery of piano performance.

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Praised by Emanuel Ax for its thoughtful and personalised teaching approach, the book avoids one-size-fits-all methods and instead nurtures each student’s unique musical personality. Ax regards Berman as a distinguished exponent of inspired teaching.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300221527

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Illustration: 6

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Boris Berman is chair of the piano department at the Yale School of Music and a Grammy Award–nominated recording artist who performs as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He conducts master classes throughout the world.

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