The Scientific Guide to Piano Playing.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roberson, Steve.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (451 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

Despite the dazzling artistry of acclaimed performers, too much of piano playing and teaching is undermined by half-truths and nonsense. We largely teach as we were taught, finding tradition easier than change, rendering pianism a discipline without discipline. Among the consequences are an epidemic of playing-related injuries and artistic frustration. The antidote is critical thinking and a close reading of the rapidly evolving body of relevant scientific knowledge, drawn from disciplines such as biomechanics and neuroscience.This book is unique in its comprehensive focus on the science of both body and mind. Written by a pianist for pianists, it is a call to action for performers, teachers, students, healthcare professionals, allied researchers, music departments, and accrediting bodies. At long last, the piano world has the information needed to establish a unified theory of technique and to embrace neuro-pedagogies that can transform all we do.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One: The Body

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Part Two: The Mind

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Part Three: The New Frontier

Chapter Fifteen

Chapter Sixteen

Selective Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-03-644716-2