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An essay on the piano written by Pierre Tran (in French) |
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Le Moi intime du Piano La quête d'une identité musicale Discipline / Instrument : piano Genre : Méthode - études Média : Livre Editeur : Van de Velde Date de parution : 24/12/09 ISBN : 978-2-85868-397-0 124 pages, 18,30 euros Buy this book online |
Amateur or professional, if you are looking for regenerative thoughts and practice, you are in a position to approach the newly designed teaching method taught by our school of piano located in Petersfield (Hampshire, UK).
Its innovative principles |
This type of teaching is carved out in an alternative vision of the piano which can be summarised in three innovative principles.
1) The piano is beyond a percussion instrument, which is confirmed by a thorough study of the functioning of the action
2) The basis of progress stems from a quest of inner well-being
3) The essence of sonority reveals the mystery of music
‘The erroneous notion, spread by the followers of the most deceptive ‘modern Salichkeit’, which considers the piano as a percussive instrument is refuted by the whole story of musical literature, and is valid for only a few works of these composers’ (Heinrich Neuhaus, L’art du piano - Van de Velde Editions)
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The contact between the beginner and the instrument is immediate. Thanks to a very effective method which has proved itself over a number of years, it is now possible to tackle the easiest repertoire from the most well known classical composers with just a few months of practice.
Professional training |
This training is for advanced pianists wanting to link a new piano technique with a holistic vision of the ‘man at the piano’.
First, we will explain to these pianists a new postural sitting position thanks to a unique ergonomic cushion. Then, we will show them the revolutionary application of the ‘indirect weight‘ which completely eliminates the habit of striking the keyboard. Finally, these advanced students will be aware of a new ‘art du toucher‘ based on the over-legato.
These totally new techniques will awake their creative faculties and will allow them to bring life to the musical scores of well known classical composers with rigour and imagination.
Ultimately, through the essence of sonority, they will reveal to themselves the hidden meaning of the music which is indefinable.
Our teaching aids |
After the beautiful ‘Steinway’s adventure’, we became closer to the C. Bechstein’s brand whose ability for non percussive and transparency sounds moved us (see personal photos of a visit to Bechstein’s factory in Seifhennersdorf).
For further information please contact :
The Art of the Piano |
Éditeur du site : L'ART DU PIANO
SIRET : 341 839 774 00032
Directeur de la publication : Pierre TRAN
Conception/hébergement : 54.NET
Last update : 22/08/2011
