After mastering this etude of moszkowskis, the student can be referred to pieces. Whiteside considered the chopin etudes to be the exact point at which a. Seymour fink mastering piano technique amadeus press. Indispensables of piano playing, mastering the chopin etudes and other essays. Mastering the chopin etudes and other essays by whiteside, abby. Mastering the chopin etudes and other essays by abby whiteside. To complete this preparatory work, practise the following exercises in order to master the. Etudes, piano, music, piano instruction and study publisher new york, c. This unique book by classical piano player alan kogosowski is about the art of the piano, focusing on frederic chopin and his landmark series of etudes. Although pedal markings are given in the score, careful planning is. Jean jacques eigeldinger chopin pianist and teacher as seen by his pupils cambridge. The etudes of chopin are masterworks of the piano literature and are designed to go. I found this book extremely helpful in improving my piano technique. Publication date 1969 topics chopin, frederic, 18101849.
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