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THE HIDDEN VARIABLES OF PIANO TECHNIQUE

 

and the Fundamentals of Skill - 1982.

 

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CONTENTS

PART I - THE SUBJECT

CHAPTER 1. THE MEANING OF TECHNIQUE

CHAPTER 2. THE TECHNICAL MEDIA

Aesthetic Concepts
Action Concepts
Learning Mechanisms
Structural Variables
Muscular System
Physical Action

CHAPTER 3. THE BASIS OF TECHNIQUE

Computer Analogy
Information Capacity
Basic Mechanism
Programming
Learning Patterns
Mind-Computer
Specific Techniqe Ability
"Artistic" Technique

PART II - THE PROBLEMS

CHAPTER 4. THE PROBLEMS OF TECHNIQUE/EXPRESSION

Technique Versus the Creative Element
How Good Should Technique Be?
The Separability of Artistic Expression and Technique

CHAPTER 5. SOME PROBLEMATICAL TECHNICAL PHENOMENA

Control and Automaticity
Relaxation Versus Tension
Speed of Physical Actions
Effort
Power
Kinesthetic Sense
Memory
Coordination
Endurance and Suppleness of Muscles
Independent and Dependent Actions

PART III - THE SOLUTIONS

CHAPTER 6. THE HIDDEN VARIABLES

Unity Versus Separateness
The Holograph
Holographic Structures
Holographic Continuum
Holographic Amplification
The Higher-Dimensional Features of Learning Patterns

CHAPTER 7. THE LEARNING PROCESS

Learning-Pattern Operation and Feedback Mechanisms
Reflex Development
Comparison of Specific and Basic Ability
Learning a Piece of Music
Lack of Progress and the Closed Feedback Loop

PART IV - TRAINING

CHAPTER 8. TRAINING METHODS

General
Muscle Exercise

CHAPTER 9. TWO TYPES OF TRAINING

Basic Training---Away from the Piano
Exercises
Basic Training---At the Piano
Exercises
Specific Training
Summary

CHAPTER 10. ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Muscle Range and Tendon Flexibility
Exercises

CHAPTER 11. MISCELLANEOUS

Conservation of Movement
Posture at the Piano
Vibrato
Musical Understanding and Rhythm

APPENDIX A. THE SPECIFIC LEARNING REACTION TIME

APPENDIX B. FOUR-DIMENSIONAL VORTICES

APPENDIX C. MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF TECHNIQUE

APPENDIX D. LEARNING-PATTERN STRUCTURE

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