{"product_id":"historical-harpsichord-technique-developing-la-douceur-du-toucher-hardback-9780253356475","title":"Historical Harpsichord Technique; Developing La Douceur Du Toucher (Hardback) 9780253356475","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHistorical Harpsichord Technique\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eDeveloping La Douceur Du Toucher\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eYonit Lea Kosovske (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780253356475\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 11 July 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages, 13 b\u0026amp;w illus., 34 music exx.\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The 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.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Consort\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Well-conceived and well-written, Historical Harpsichord Technique offers valuable information for all who have an interest in developing good harpsichord touch.\"—William Wiggins, \u003ci\u003eOberlin College and Conservatory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Kosovske'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.\"—\u003ci\u003eEarly Music Performer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Period 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.\"—\u003ci\u003eEarly Music\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"[This] book is methodical and well-written, and it is a strong contender for inclusion in any harpsichordist's library.\"—\u003ci\u003eEarly Music America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYonit Lea Kosovske surveys early music and writing about keyboard performance with the aim of facilitating the development of an expressive tone in the modern player. Reviewing the work of the pedagogues and performers of the late Renaissance through the late Baroque, she gives special emphasis to \u003ci\u003ela douceur du toucher\u003c\/i\u003e or a gentle touch. Other topics addressed include posture, early pedagogy, exercises, articulation, and fingering patterns. Illustrated with musical examples as well as photos of the author at the keyboard, \u003ci\u003eHistorical Harpsichord Technique \u003c\/i\u003ecan be used for individual or group lessons and for amateurs and professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: La douceur du toucher\u003cbr\u003e 1. Preparing to Play\u003cbr\u003e Beginning Lessons\u003cbr\u003e Selecting an Instrument\u003cbr\u003e Position at the Keyboard\u003cbr\u003e Posture\u003cbr\u003e Relaxation\u003cbr\u003e Arms and Elbows\u003cbr\u003e Wrists\u003cbr\u003e Curvature of the Hands and Fingers\u003cbr\u003e 2. Touching the Instrument\u003cbr\u003e Warm-up Exercises\u003cbr\u003e Touching the Keys\u003cbr\u003e Gravity\u003cbr\u003e Stroking the Keys\u003cbr\u003e Motion of the Hands and Wrists\u003cbr\u003e Dynamics\u003cbr\u003e Playing Different Keyboard Instruments\u003cbr\u003e 3. Articulation\u003cbr\u003e What Is Articulation?\u003cbr\u003e \"Ordinary Manner\"\u003cbr\u003e Legato\u003cbr\u003e Slurs\u003cbr\u003e Arpeggios\u003cbr\u003e Staggered Playing\u003cbr\u003e Grace Notes and Trills\u003cbr\u003e Cantabile\u003cbr\u003e Detached Playing\u003cbr\u003e Silences\u003cbr\u003e Agogic Accents\u003cbr\u003e Timing\u003cbr\u003e 4. Fingering\u003cbr\u003e Comfort and Context\u003cbr\u003e Strong and Weak Notes\u003cbr\u003e Use of the Thumb\u003cbr\u003e Contraction of the Hand\u003cbr\u003e Artistic Freedom\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Brief Biographical Notes on People Mentioned in the Text\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52735352045848,"sku":"9780253356475","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/historical-harpsichord-technique-developing-la-douceur-du-toucher-hardback-9780253356475","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}