Playing the harpsichord expressively : a practical and historical guide / Mark Kroll.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kroll, Mark, author.

Contributor:

Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Harpsichord--Instruction and study.

Harpsichord.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Scarecrow Press, 2004.

Summary:

The art of expressive harpsichord playing was lost when the instrument was replaced by the piano in the nineteenth century. Despite the great strides in harpsichord performance and building made during the last 100 years, the full expressive potential of the instrument has not yet been realized, or sometimes even acknowledged by professionals or amateurs. This book reveals the depth of expression that is possible on the harpsichord, and teaches the performer how to achieve it. Previous books devoted to playing the instrument have either been written for amateurs and beginners with little or no experience on the harpsichord, or they take a scholarly approach. This resource is written with a different goal in mind: teaching the art of expressive harpsichord playing to those who have had experience on the instrument, and also to pianists and organists who love the repertoire, and want to play it on the keyboard instrument for which it was composed. Presented together with quotes from the most important primary sources on the instrument, the book contains more than 100 musical examples in an easily-accessible format and one of the most comprehensive bibliographies available.

Contents:

Part 1 List of Illustrations

Part 2 Preface

Part 3 Acknowledgments

Part 4 Method of Using This Book

Part 5 Introduction

Part 6 Section I:Techniques

Chapter 7 Lesson I: Basic Technique

Chapter 8 Lesson II: Articulation

Chapter 9 Lesson III: Advanced Exercies in Expressive Articulation

Chapter 10 Lesson IV: Resolving Dissonance

Chapter 11 Lesson V: Two-Part Textures

Chapter 12 Lesson VI: Multivoiced Textures

Chapter 13 Lesson VII: Polyphonic Music

Chapter 14 Lesson VIII: Homophony (Playing Chords)

Chapter 15 Lesson IX: Accompaniment Figures

Chapter 16 Lesson X: Playing Ornaments

Chapter 17 Lesson XI: Registration

Chapter 18 Lesson XII: Special Techniques

Chapter 19 Lesson XIII: Fingering

Part 20 Section II: Playing in Style

Chapter 21 Lesson I: Rhythm

Chapter 22 Lesson II: Style brise and

Chapter 23 Lesson III: Dance Movements

Chapter 24 Lesson IV: Ornaments

Chapter 25 Lesson V: Free Embellishment and Improvisation

Chapter 26 Lesson VI: Character and Dedicatory Pieces

Chapter 27 Lesson VII: Conclusion - National Styles

Part 28 Appendix I: Ornaments: A Quick Reference Guide

Part 29 Appendix II: Summary of Harpsichord Terminology

Part 30 Appendix III: Contemporary Harpsichord Music

Part 31 Notes

Part 32 Bibliography

Part 33 Index

Part 34 About the Author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

979-88-8184-049-5

OCLC:

1550401510