Musical Memory and Its Cultivation (Classic Reprint): Also an Investigation Into the Forms of Memory Employed in Pianoforte Playing, and a Theory as ... Employment of Such Forms (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Unlock the memory behind musical mastery and learn how memory shapes every piano note you play.
In Musical Memory and Its Cultivation, the author surveys how musicians use different kinds of memory to hear, recall, and perform music. The book explains why ear-training and mindful study of sound matter as much as technique, and how memory supports reading, improvisation, and expression across styles.
- Discover the different forms of memory that musicians rely on, and how each can be trained for better performance.
- Learn why reading music should be linked to mental hearing, not just sighted notation, and how this changes practice.
- Explore practical approaches to ear-training, harmony study, and memory-based playing that go beyond rote repetition.
- See how memory underpins serious piano playing, from early training through advanced performance, with guidance on study methods and evaluation.
Ideal for readers of music history, pedagogy, and practice guides who want a clear, accessible account of how memory influences learning, interpretation, and performance.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the multifaceted nature of musical memory, examining its role in piano playing and performance. The author delves into the various forms of memory employed by pianists, including muscular, visual, intellectual, and emotional memory. Through a detailed examination of the different types of passages and their suitability for memorization using each form of memory, the book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex cognitive processes involved in playing the piano from memory. The author emphasizes the importance of ear training, visual control, and intellectual analysis in developing musical memory, and explores the ways in which these elements interact to create a comprehensive understanding of musical structure and performance. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the nature of musical memory and its significance for pianists and musicians alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332599295_0
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