Acht Briefe an eine Freundin über Clavier-Unterricht

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kinkel, Johanna, 1810-1858

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Acht Briefe an eine Freundin über Clavier-Unterricht" by Johanna Kinkel is a pedagogical text focused on piano teaching, written in the mid-19th century. The book consists of a series of letters addressing practical and philosophical aspects of piano education, intended primarily for musically educated mothers who are tasked with teaching their children due to a lack of qualified piano instructors. The work is notable for its valuable insights into beginner techniques and the principles of musical education during the 1850s. In this collection of letters, Kinkel provides guidance on various aspects of piano instruction, emphasizing the importance of proper finger mechanics, discipline, and the gradual building of skill. She highlights common pitfalls that teachers may encounter with beginners, such as impatience with foundational exercises and the tendency to overlook essential techniques like proper accentuation. Throughout the correspondence, Kinkel urges teachers to cultivate a deeper appreciation for music beyond mere technicality, encouraging a holistic approach to piano instruction that fosters both skill and expressive artistry in students. The work stands as a useful resource for both aspiring piano instructors and parents seeking to support their children's musical education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jana Srna, Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-02-03