Is the iirst essential in the qualifications of a successful teacher of pianoforte playing, it is far from being the only essential qualification. Although a thorough knowledge of pianoforte playing a knowledge both practical and theoretical serious study of the subjects of pianoforte playing and pianoforte teaching for many years long and wide experience as a teacher, throughout which earnest attention was given to method and effectiveness in teaching and not a little practice as a writer upon subjects connected with pianoforte study, may perhaps be regarded as a suitable equipment for this undertaking. intention then is, to set down, in some orderly and lucid form, such information as may prove helpful to all teachers in the practice of their art. Pianists who add to concert playing the labours of a teacher many young students about to enter upon the duties of the teaching profession as their life's labour and indeed, not a few of those who have spent years at the work of giving lessons in pianoforte playing, fail to achieve the success their abilities deserve, simply for the lack of some clear, systematic, practical knowledge of the art of teaching. PREFATORY EXPLANATION OF THE SCOPE OF THE WORK.
Phrasing and Interpretation,' ' How to Use the Pedal in Piano-Playing,' etc. 220.J73 1912 art of teaching pianoforte piaying aĪuthor of '* Piano Touch.
