{"product_id":"pianists-guide-to-historic-improvisation-paperback","title":"Pianist's Guide to Historic Improvisation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn J. Mortensen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeyboard artists in the time of J.S. Bach were simultaneously performers, composers, and improvisers. By the twentieth century, however, the art of improvisation was all but lost. Today, vanishingly few classically-trained musicians can improvise with fluent, stylistic integrity. Many now question the system of training that leaves players dependent upon the printed page, and would welcome a new approach to musicianship that would enable modern performers to recapture the remarkable creative freedom of a bygone era. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pianist's Guide to Historic Improvisation\u003c\/em\u003e opens a pathway of musical discovery as the reader learns to improvise with confidence and joy. Useful as either a college-level textbook or a guide for independent study, the book is eminently practical. Author John Mortensen explains even the most complex ideas in a lucid, conversational tone, accompanied by hundreds of musical examples. Mortensen pairs every concept with hands-on exercises for step-by-step practice of each skill. Professional-level virtuosity is not required; players of moderate skill can manage the material. Suitable for professionals, conservatory students, and avid amateurs, \u003cem\u003eThe Pianist's Guide\u003c\/em\u003e leads to mastery of improvisational techniques at the Baroque keyboard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Mortensen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leader in the international revival of historic improvisation. A Steinway Artist, Fulbright Scholar, and professor of piano, he performs and teaches in the USA and overseas. He improvises entire concerts in historic styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.8 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710606282815,"sku":"9780190920401","price":88.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/99978b43ed5230d9fcf094f83d198541.webp?v=1765055522","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/pianists-guide-to-historic-improvisation-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}