The Classical Method: Piano Classical Improvisation & Compositional Theory and Harmony - Softcover

Kaye, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1420803115 ISBN 13: 9781420803112

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2005

Synopsis

After 20 years of playing professionally in all the musical genres, Robert Kaye presents a compilation of his notes in his new book, The Classical Method: Structure and the art of Piano Classical Improvisation Compositional Theory and Poetic Harmony, revealing the secrets of the great composers throughout history. Kaye's instrument of choice is the piano. The Classical Method is attuned to myriad styles and instruments which determine his method, but his basis and the foundation of his method rests in the piano. His method focuses on target and sight, revolutionizing the way that musicians play and composers create music. Developed from years of experience as a career pianist, Kaye takes the reader behind the closed doors of the creative process and unveils the methodology behind great, profound music: "How coincidental the peak of the Classical era was 1776. It became clear that my deprivation, frustration and lack of education not only was overwhelmed with too much information. But it was only going to become real and rewarding by sheer experience of playing the piano and with quick results. . . . Using your mind in conjunction with geometry and the very Freedom that the founding fathers intended for us to have. I think I found the many secrets to it, especially by targeting. And it has given me an enormous relief. I am now enriched with more music than one lifetime can accomplish. I live in contentedness by the proof of the freedom of the mind. Can understand and accept it spiritually as well as scientifically and have an array of pages accumulating every day in composition. Never frustrated what to play, improvise, compose, display or demonstrate "The Classical Method." The Classical Method: is user-friendly and helps to unlock the mysteries behind musical genius, giving advanced musicians the keys to a promising methodology for improvisation and original composition. Current issue is 12th. Edition Comp

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Synopsis

The premis of this book was born from the actual notes of the composer. It was written for the purpose of use. It is the actual notes of the author's compositional studies. Its the aftermath & compilation of years of studies, compositions, practice, discoveries & accidental revelations. Its written in simple language. No extra hash to fill pages. Its made to understand easily. Although its for advanced musicians. Jazz musicians should have no trouble adapting or including the indigenous theory in which ragtime , bop, or stride piano came from.Its composed mainly of images and musical notes. Its also written for musicians who find it tiring to read notes.Pictorial Images on a keyboard are used. It also works for unread musicians.But the author includes that he wrote it with the classical musician turned composer in mind. The author gurantees , if followed from begining to end. It will give you the exact formulas needed to compose or improvise much the same as Chopin , Bach , Mozart, Beethoven. Ect. The author is a living composer, and composes every day. Has played on the east coast as well as the west coast of the united states. In every venue. From Jazz to Classical.The Author states that he created this book simply because he could not find a book like it , where he is.

It certainly would have saved years of work.

About the Author

After 20 years of performing professionally in all of the musical genres, the better part of the next ten years was spent creating the Classical Method. Robert Kaye presents a Compilation of his notes in his new book. Revealing the Secrets of the Great Composers throughout history. Kaye's instrument of choice is the piano. "The Classical Method" is attuned to myriad styles and instruments which determine his method, but his basis and the foundation of his method rests in the piano. His method focuses on Structure, target and sight, revolutionizing the way that musicians play and composers create music. Developed from years of experience as a carrier pianist, Kaye takes the reader behind the closed doors of the creative process and unveils the methodology behind great, profound music. Kaye's Classical Method is user-friendly and helps to unlock the mysteries behind musical genius, giving advanced musicians, in particular classical and jazz pianists, the keys to a promising methodology for improvisation and original composition. This is the first book written on Classical Improvisation. First published by AuthorHouse in 2004. Current issue is 12th edition, 9/12/12

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420803115
• ISBN 13: 9781420803112
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256