{"product_id":"historical-harpsichord-technique-developing-la-douceur-du-toucher-9780253356475","title":"Historical Harpsichord Technique  Developing La","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA practical handbook for early keyboard technique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe basic approach to playing the harpsichord with sensitivity which Kosovske encourages is absolutely right, and this will be a valuable reference book for those setting out to play the harpsichord seriously. Because so much of the material presented here is relevant to any early keyboard instrument, it will be of value to other performers as well, particularly those playing the fortepiano.\u003c\/p\u003e * The Consort *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKosovske's book is an important addition to the literature on harpsichord playing. The focus on touch, and sound production in particular, gives it its own weight and importance. . . . [I]t will certainly remain an important reference work for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e * Early Music Performer *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod performance has established such strong norms by now that students too often simply follow notable current performers, not bothering with historical performance sources. Excellent and necessary as it is to follow a good model, returning to the sources is the best way of then developing one's own individuality and creativity. Those starting out on the journey need a reliable guide, and that is what Kosovske provides.\u003c\/p\u003e * Early Music *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e[This] book is methodical and well-written, and it is a strong contender for inclusion in any harpsichordist's library.\u003c\/p\u003e * Early Music America *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: La douceur du toucher\u003cbr\u003e1. Preparing to Play\u003cbr\u003eBeginning Lessons\u003cbr\u003eSelecting an Instrument\u003cbr\u003ePosition at the Keyboard\u003cbr\u003ePosture\u003cbr\u003eRelaxation\u003cbr\u003eArms and Elbows\u003cbr\u003eWrists\u003cbr\u003eCurvature of the Hands and Fingers\u003cbr\u003e2. Touching the Instrument\u003cbr\u003eWarm-up Exercises\u003cbr\u003eTouching the Keys\u003cbr\u003eGravity\u003cbr\u003eStroking the Keys\u003cbr\u003eMotion of the Hands and Wrists\u003cbr\u003eDynamics\u003cbr\u003ePlaying Different Keyboard Instruments\u003cbr\u003e3. Articulation\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Articulation?\u003cbr\u003e\"Ordinary Manner\"\u003cbr\u003eLegato\u003cbr\u003eSlurs\u003cbr\u003eArpeggios\u003cbr\u003eStaggered Playing\u003cbr\u003eGrace Notes and Trills\u003cbr\u003eCantabile\u003cbr\u003eDetached Playing\u003cbr\u003eSilences\u003cbr\u003eAgogic Accents\u003cbr\u003eTiming\u003cbr\u003e4. Fingering\u003cbr\u003eComfort and Context\u003cbr\u003eStrong and Weak Notes\u003cbr\u003eUse of the Thumb\u003cbr\u003eContraction of the Hand\u003cbr\u003eArtistic Freedom\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Brief Biographical Notes on People Mentioned in the Text\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49371660353879,"sku":"9780253356475","price":25.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780253356475.jpg?v=1730154101","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/historical-harpsichord-technique-developing-la-douceur-du-toucher-9780253356475","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}