What to Play - What to Teach

'What to Play - What to Teach' is a comprehensive guide to piano literature and pedagogy, meticulously crafted to aid both instructors and aspiring musicians in navigating the vast world of keyboard music. This work provides an annotated outline of pianoforte material, thoughtfully arranged in a programmatic format that follows a student’s journey from the very first lessons to the demanding repertoire of the great masters.The book serves as a practical curriculum, offering clear direction on the selection of pieces that foster technical growth and musical expression. By categorizing works according to difficulty and stylistic relevance, the author creates a structured path for musical development. The insights into the pianoforte material include commentary on the educational significance of various compositions, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to build a comprehensive and balanced musical library.Focusing on the educational value of the piano’s rich history, 'What to Play - What to Teach' remains a vital reference for understanding the evolution of piano study and the curation of performance programs. It stands as a testament to the art of music education, emphasizing the importance of a well-chosen repertoire in the cultivation of technical mastery and artistic depth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.