The Piano Duet- A Learning Guide
The definitive guide to teaching & performing piano four-hand music.
 
The piano duet is an unparalleled opportunity to provide training in musicianship and ensemble playing, sight reading, rhythmic control, and independence.  Dallas Weekley & Nancy Arganbright have provided teachers with the tools needed for effective teaching and for artistic performance.

• First and only reference work of its kind for piano teachers and performers
• Practical performance-enhancing guidelines specifically related to piano duets
• Suggested distinctive piano duet literature for every level of technical proficiency
• Guarantees success in piano duet performance by exploring specific teaching techniques for tempo, style, pedal, rhythmic precision, fingering, cooperation between partners, and all pedagogical details

Order #WP381

$8.95

Weekley & Arganbright have traced the development of the one-piano, four-hand compositions of Schubert, presented biographical and historical events related to their composition, and analyzed them from the standpoint of performance problems.  This landmark reference work includes a valuable listing of selected books and articles, information on the manuscripts, first editions, available editions, and recordings.

• Based on original research conducted in Vienna, in collaboration with Schubertian authority Dr. Otto Erich Deutsch (1883–1967) and other prominent scholars in the field
• Schubert's repertory is presented in detail, both historically and critically
• Practical suggestions for effective performance are given for each work by professional musicians who have gained a thorough familiarity with the music they describe
• Receive an "insider's view" of the piano duet music of Schubert

Order #WA1

$23.50