Fundamentals of Piano Practice
by Chuan C. Chang
Publisher: PianoPractice.org 2009
ISBN/ASIN: 1419678590
ISBN-13: 9781419678592
Number of pages: 270
Description:
This is the first book ever written on how to practice at the piano! Learn the most efficient practice methods, musical playing, relaxation, and Mental Play (playing the piano or the music in your mind) which has been neglected by most teachers; all great musicians used it, yet often failed to teach it.
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