Bøger af Tobias Matthay

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1903 Edition.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Musical Interpretation: Its Laws and Principles, and their Application in Teaching and Performing By Tobias Matthay Contents I-Some General Principles of Teaching and Learning II-The Nature of Musical Attention and of Musical Shape III-The Element of Rubato IV-Concerning Certain Details in the Application of Tone-inflection and the Bearing of Touch-teaching and Fingering, etc., on Interpretation V-As to Pedalling and the Element of Duration VI-The Purpose of Art-expression and its Relation to the Infinite Preface FOR many years past I have been urged to put into a permanent and available from my enunciation of those Principles and Laws of Interpretation, knowledge of which has proved to be one of the main causes of the success of the army of teachers who have arisen from my school. The first step towards this end was the preparation, in the year 1909, of a set of Lectures covering this ground. These I condensed later into a single lecture, and this was first delivered publicly in Manchester to Dr. Carroll's Association of Teachers during the season of 1909-10. Subsequently, it was repeated to the Edinburgh Musical Education Society, to the London Music Teachers' Association (in 1910) and its Branches; it was also given at the Royal Academy of Music in the same year, and at my own School, and elsewhere. It will be found, that while this work deals with the subject mainly from the pianist's point of view, nevertheless most of the principles here formulated apply with equal force to all other forms of musical performance. Many of the same laws of Interpretation which apply to Pianoforte playing also hold good whether we are players of stringed instruments or wind instruments, or are vocalists, organ-players or conductors. We cannot play even on a penny whistle without coming under the sway of such laws! Hence I hope that this little volume may prove helpful to all music-teachers and would-be performers, artists as well as students, whatever their specialty. Some of the main points here dealt with are: [ the difference between letting a pupil shift for himself and helping him to learn; the difference between mere cramming and real teaching; the difference between merely making a pupil "do things" and teaching him to think - to the end that he may know what to do, why to do it, and how to do it; the exposition of the true nature of Rhythm and Shape in Music - as Progression or Movement towards definite landmarks; the true nature of Rubato in all its forms, small and large, simple and compound, and the laws of its application; consideration of the element of Duration, and, allied to this, rules as to the application of... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Windham Press is committed to bringing the lost cultural heritage of ages past into the 21st century through high-quality reproductions of original, classic printed works at affordable prices. This book has been carefully crafted to utilize the original images of antique books rather than error-prone OCR text. This also preserves the work of the original typesetters of these classics, unknown craftsmen who laid out the text, often by hand, of each and every page you will read. Their subtle art involving judgment and interaction with the text is in many ways superior and more human than the mechanical methods utilized today, and gave each book a unique, hand-crafted feel in its text that connected the reader organically to the art of bindery and book-making. We think these benefits are worth the occasional imperfection resulting from the age of these books at the time of scanning, and their vintage feel provides a connection to the past that goes beyond the mere words of the text.

First published in 1911, this vintage book contains a complete guide to learning and mastering fore-arm rotation for piano playing, by Tobias Matthay. Forearm rotation is the movement your arm makes when you turn your hand from palm down to palm up in front of your body. It is a fundamental technique of piano playing that needs to be learnt and understood, which Matthay helps the piano learner to do in this timeless volume with the aid of simple explanations and useful diagrams. Tobias Augustus Matthay (1858 - 1945) was an English pianist, composer, and teacher. He was taught composition while at the Royal Academy of Music by Arthur Sullivan and Sir William Sterndale Bennett, and he was instructed in the piano by William Dorrell and Walter Macfarren. This timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to piano teachers and students alike, and it would make for a worthy addition to allied collections. Other notable works by this author include: "The Act Of Touch In All Its Diversity" (1903), "The First Principles of Pianoforte Playing (1905)" and "Relaxation Studies" (1908). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

The First Principles of Pianoforte Playing is a book written by Tobias Matthay and originally published in 1905. It is an extract from the author's larger work, The Act of Touch, and focuses specifically on the foundational principles of playing the piano. In this book, Matthay outlines the essential techniques and skills required for effective and efficient piano playing. He covers topics such as posture, hand positioning, and finger movements, as well as the importance of proper breathing and mental focus. Matthay's approach to teaching piano is based on the belief that the physical and mental aspects of playing are closely intertwined, and that a holistic approach is necessary for success. He emphasizes the importance of developing a deep understanding of the instrument and its capabilities, as well as the need for consistent practice and dedication. Overall, The First Principles of Pianoforte Playing is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their piano skills or gain a deeper understanding of the instrument. It provides clear and concise guidance on the essential techniques and principles of piano playing, and is a must-read for pianists of all levels.Designed For School Use, And Including Two New Chapters Directions For Learners And Advice To Teachers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.