{"product_id":"natural-fingering-a-topographical-approach-to-pianism-9780199781638","title":"Natural Fingering: A Topographical Approach to Pianism","description":"Though incomplete at the time of his death in 1849, Chopin's \u003cem\u003eProjet de méthode\u003c\/em\u003e was nonetheless revolutionary in many respects. But with his Fundamental Pattern, Chopin announced the recognition, if not discovery, of the keyboard's extraordinary topographical symmetry and postulated a core\u003cbr\u003eformulation for a new pianistic pedagogy. More than a hundred years later the now-legendary Heinrich Neuhaus would passionately plead for this pedagogy and a pianism rooted in it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural Fingering\u003c\/em\u003e explores this remarkable symmetry, significantly as it sheds light on fingering matters for the now vast catalogue of repertoire. It also examines the revolutionary impact of equal temperament on compositional key choice as well as the liberating influence of Charles\u003cbr\u003eEschmann-Dumur's unique discoveries regarding symmetrical inversion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Jon Verbalis develops principles for a topographically-based fingering strategy that reflect a surprising compatibility of this fixed symmetrical organization with the most efficient biokinetic capabilities of the pianist's playing mechanism. He addresses previously neglected or overlooked\u003cbr\u003etechnical aspects of pianism as they relate to movement in keyboard space generally as well as fingering specifically. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSymmetrical fingerings for all the fundamental forms are presented in innovative, instructive format. The reader will also find an unusually extensive, in-depth discussion of double note challenges. Answering Neuhaus's call for the reappraisal of a certain pedagogical status quo, several chapters\u003cbr\u003eare devoted to the relevant implications of Chopin's Fundamental Pattern. The author also advances guidelines for a progressive implementation of natural fingering principles from the very start, as well as retooling for teachers and students alike. Of special note are the cross-hand major and\u003cbr\u003eminor scales for the earliest stages, in which the necessity of thumb under\/hand over pivoting actions is eliminated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural Fingering\u003c\/em\u003e is the first comprehensive discussion of fingering solutions for pianists since Hummel's monumental treatise of 1828. The book is complemented by a companion website, which serves as a supplement to the printed edition. The website features copious excerpts from the extant\u003cbr\u003erepertoire, extended discussions on relevant topics, and a comprehensive manual of the fundamental forms with symmetrically adjusted fingerings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jon Verbalis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/04\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 276\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.50w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199781638\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJon Verbalis \u003c\/strong\u003ehas performed extensively as recitalist and orchestral soloist as well as chamber music and collaborative pianist, and teaches piano in New York City where he resides. His students have gone on to study at the leading conservatories and music schools, many garnering prestigious awards\u003cbr\u003enationally and internationally and now teaching, performing, composing and otherwise contributing to the profession.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39988419919987,"sku":"9.7802E+12","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_6f495bfe-b5fa-43c4-9ef2-a3509ac6d76e.jpg?v=1649771420","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/natural-fingering-a-topographical-approach-to-pianism-9780199781638","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}