Publisher's Synopsis
""The Principles of Expression in Pianoforte Playing"" is a comprehensive guide written by Adolph Friedrich Christiani in 1885. The book explores the art of playing the piano with expression, focusing on the techniques and principles that can be used to convey emotion and feeling through the instrument. Christiani covers a wide range of topics, including touch, tone, phrasing, dynamics, and tempo, providing detailed explanations and examples of each. He also delves into the psychology of music, discussing how different emotions can be conveyed through specific musical techniques. The book is aimed at both amateur and professional pianists, and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their playing and expressiveness on the piano. With its detailed explanations and practical advice, ""The Principles of Expression in Pianoforte Playing"" remains a classic text in the field of piano performance and music education.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.
