Publisher's Synopsis
The Principles of Expression in Pianoforte Playing is a comprehensive guide to playing the piano, written by Adolph Friedrich Christiani in 1885. This book is an essential resource for pianists of all levels who wish to improve their playing technique and musical expression. Christiani covers a wide range of topics, including finger technique, touch, tone production, phrasing, dynamics, and interpretation. He also provides detailed instructions on how to practice effectively, and offers tips for overcoming common technical challenges. Throughout the book, Christiani emphasizes the importance of musical expression, and provides numerous examples and exercises to help pianists develop their own unique style. This classic work is a must-read for anyone who wants to master the art of pianoforte playing.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.