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Title: The Pianolist: A Guide for Pianola Players

Note: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeannie Howse, Bryan Ness and the Online
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Summary: "The Pianolist: A Guide for Pianola Players" by Gustav Kobbé is a guidebook aimed at musicians using the Pianola, a mechanical piano player, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the role of the Pianola in democratizing music performance, allowing individuals without technical training to enjoy and interpret music on the piano. The author addresses a wide audience, from musical novices to enthusiasts, emphasizing that anyone can participate in music-making through this innovative instrument. At the start of the guide, Kobbé discusses the title and purpose of the book, explaining how the term "Pianola" was chosen to represent a widely recognized device that combines mechanical functionality with artistic expression. He shares personal anecdotes, such as how his daughter was able to reproduce complex pieces of music without prior lessons through the Pianola, highlighting its ability to nurture musical appreciation and talent among the general public. He positions the instrument as a bridge to deeper musical understanding, encouraging players to engage interpretively rather than mechanically. Overall, the beginning conveys a sense of optimism about the future of music accessibility and the personal joy of music-making. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kobbé, Gustav, 1857-1918

EBook No.: 24622

Published: Feb 16, 2008

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Music -- Instruction and study

Subject: Pianola

LoCC: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Pianolist: A Guide for Pianola Players

Note: Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeannie Howse, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Pianolist: A Guide for Pianola Players" by Gustav Kobbé is a guidebook aimed at musicians using the Pianola, a mechanical piano player, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the role of the Pianola in democratizing music performance, allowing individuals without technical training to enjoy and interpret music on the piano. The author addresses a wide audience, from musical novices to enthusiasts, emphasizing that anyone can participate in music-making through this innovative instrument. At the start of the guide, Kobbé discusses the title and purpose of the book, explaining how the term "Pianola" was chosen to represent a widely recognized device that combines mechanical functionality with artistic expression. He shares personal anecdotes, such as how his daughter was able to reproduce complex pieces of music without prior lessons through the Pianola, highlighting its ability to nurture musical appreciation and talent among the general public. He positions the instrument as a bridge to deeper musical understanding, encouraging players to engage interpretively rather than mechanically. Overall, the beginning conveys a sense of optimism about the future of music accessibility and the personal joy of music-making. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kobbé, Gustav, 1857-1918

EBook No.: 24622

Published: Feb 16, 2008

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Music -- Instruction and study

Subject: Pianola

LoCC: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.