The Piano: The Complete Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Popular Musical Instrument

by Jeremy Siepmann

(Book). For more than 200 years, the piano has been an inspirational force in the world of music. The Piano shows how this characterful instrument has won its place at the center of the affections of music lovers everywhere. This is the first popular book to cover every aspect of the instrument's dynamic history, including: origins, technical developments, novelties and experiments; piano music throughout the centuries; profiles of the instruments' musical giants and analyses of their greatest works; and much more. With over 200 photographs and full color throughout, The Piano is a handsome tribute to a great musical personality. 192 pages, 9 1/2 x 11 1/4

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

1 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 1996

About the author

Jeremy Siepmann (16 January 1942 – 6 April 2016), born in America and living in Britain for most of his career, was a broadcaster and writer on music.

Reviews

[Jim MacKinnon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to the history of the piano. The author begins by tracing the piano’s origins and technical developments from the flimsy early instruments of the 1700s to the massive concert grands that grace the concert halls of the world today. The author then continues with an overview of the musical forms the piano has influenced from the Baroque era to the Jazz age. Finally, the author profiles the major composers and performers who have left a mark on pianistic artistry. Over 200 beautiful pictures and illustrations complete this book.

[Coruxa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actualizaré pero de momento solo esto: no me gusta nada lo que pone sobre Martha Argerich. Es súper machista. ¿De verdad no podía poner algo mejor que ESO (que encima es una crítica, no se lo creen ni ellos) sobre la que básicamente es la mejor pianista viva? Es un libro antiguo y pasa lo de siempre, aunque a día de hoy no estamos mucho mejor. Por lo demás, el libro está genial. Le quito la estrella por Argerich. Por cierto, hace poco fue su cumpleaños y sigue tocando de lujo. Viva esa mujer. 🎹