{"product_id":"creative-health-for-pianists-concepts-exercises-compositions-paperback","title":"Creative Health for Pianists: Concepts, Exercises \u0026 Compositions - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePedro de Alcantara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreative Health for Pianists: Concepts, Exercises \u0026amp; Compositions\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical method book for musicians of all abilities. It provides a new way of thinking about the piano, emphasizing the pianist-reader's innate capacity to respond creatively to a musical and technical stimulus. Author and veteran educator Pedro de Alcantara suggests that every pianist, from a complete beginner to a concert artist, may approach the instrument with the frame of mind of an improviser and composer, in which curiosity, inventiveness, and technical skills are inseparable. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the book, original music snippets that encapsulate one or more aspects of piano playing are presented and explained, then developed through tweaks, variations, and compositions of increasing complexity. Every chapter contains variations suited to a complete beginner, as well as musical challenges that will capture the imagination of advanced players. Most chapters contain improvisational prompts and games with step-by-step rules, leading to the development of new creative skills combining musical depth and technical intelligence. \u003cem\u003eCreative Health for Pianists \u003c\/em\u003eis supported by a dedicated companion website with 48 pedagogical video clips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePedro de Alcantara\u003c\/strong\u003e is a musician, writer, and teacher. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Integrated String Player: Embodied Vibration; Integrated Practice: Coordination, Rhythm \u0026amp; Sound;\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIndirect Procedures: A Musician's Guide to the Alexander Technique\u003c\/em\u003e, all published by Oxford University Press. He is Visiting Professor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, and travels the world leading workshops intertwining creativity and health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 424\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.12 x 10.94 x 8.53 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 06, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47689234874589,"sku":"9780197600214","price":57.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/dkhZYkJIL0xHTmQ1MXFOM3A0emlYQT09.webp?v=1774070819","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/creative-health-for-pianists-concepts-exercises-compositions-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}