The Pianolist: A Guide for Pianola Players by Gustav Kobbé
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"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.)
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| Author | Kobbé, Gustav, 1857-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Pianolist: A Guide for Pianola Players |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition |
| Subject | Music -- Instruction and study |
| Subject | Pianola |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24622 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 475 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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