Art of Playing the Harpsichord

Art of Playing the Harpsichord
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Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages : 88
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ISBN-13 : 0739007602
ISBN-10 : 9780739007600
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Book Synopsis Art of Playing the Harpsichord by : François Couperin

Download or read book Art of Playing the Harpsichord written by François Couperin and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important 18th-century instruction book, Couperin's The Art of Playing the Harpsichord contains valuable information on technique, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation and keyboard performance style. Halford's scholarly introduction includes a biographical sketch of the composer, a thorough discussion of French Baroque ornamentation and a useful summary of Couperin's style. The eight preludes used by Couperin to illustrate his approach are musical gems rarely found in other collections.


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