Bostonia: The Boston University Alumni Magazine. Volume 15

Founded in 1900, Bostonia magazine is Boston University's main alumni publication, which covers alumni and student life, as well as university activities, events, and programs

Class Piano

Di dalam buku ini dikatakan bahwa sebagian besar guru swasta akan setuju bahwa keterampilan semacam memainkan piano merupakan bagian yang diinginkan dari peralatan pianis mana pun. Namun, yang disibukkan dengan perbendaharaan, gaya, dan kebutuhan teknik siswa individual, hanya sedikit guru yang memiliki waktu atau kecenderungan untuk memasukkan item-item fungsional yang kaku dalam pelajaran privat

Class Piano

A classroom text for conservatory and college music students that goes far beyond the mere fulfilling of curriculum requirements for non-piano majors. Designed specifically for group instruction, Class Piano teaches such valuable skills as sight-reading simple piano pieces, accompaniments, an d vocal scores; harmonizing melodies; playing by ear; and improvising. The author uses as teaching examples short piano pieces, a Bach chorale, themes from familiar symphonies, folk, patriotic, and popular songs, and original compositions. Along with the keyboard techniques she skillfully presents a basic course in music theory and with a light touch instills the principles of good musicianship