A History of Pianoforte Pedalling pdf
A History of Pianoforte Pedalling pdf

A History of Pianoforte Pedalling.cDavid Rowland
A History of Pianoforte Pedalling
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Author: David Rowland
Page Count: 208 pages
Published Date: 30 Sep 2004
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Publication Country: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Language: English
Type: eBook
ISBN: 9780521607513
Download Link: a history of pianoforte pedalling
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David Rowland traces the history of piano pedalling from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to its first maturity in the middle of the nineteenth century and beyond. Pedalling technique was a major feature of nineteenth-century piano performance and, coupled with new developments in piano structure, inspired many composers to write innovative works for the literature. Rowland examines this through the technique and music of composer-pianists such as Beethoven, Liszt, and Chopin. In addition, he follows the transition from harpsichord and clavichord to piano and outlines the physical properties of the various stops, levers, and pedals available at the different stages of the instrument's development. The book also includes an appendix of translated extracts from three well-known piano-pedalling tutors. It will be of interest to students and scholars of music history and performance practice, as well as to pianists.

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