Playing the Harpsichord Expressively A

This book gives a practical method for playing the harpsichord in a way that was lost when the instrument was marginalized by the piano in the 19th century. Since a thorough knowledge of historical performance practice is such an important aspect of playing this repertoire, excerpts from relevant primary sources are given at the end of many of the lessons.

Mark Kroll, recognized as one of the world's leading harpsichordists and fortepianists, has won critical acclaim for his virtuosity and expressive playing during a career that has spanned more than three decades. He served for twenty-five years as professor of harpsichord and fortepiano and chairman of the Department of Historical Performance at Boston University

List of Illustrations

v

Preface

xiii

Acknowledgments

xv

Method of Using This Book

xvii

Introduction

xix

Section I: Techniques

1

(50)

Lesson I: Basic Technique

1

(5)

Historical Commentary

4

(2)

Lesson II: Articulation

6

(4)

Historical Commentary

10

(1)

Lesson III: Advanced Exercises in Expressive Articulation

10

(5)

Lesson IV: Resolving Dissonance

15

(1)

Lesson V: Two-Part Textures

16

(5)

Lesson VI: Multivoiced Textures

21

(1)

Lesson VII: Polyphonic Music

22

(4)

Lesson VIII: Homophony (Playing Chords)

26

(5)

Historical Commentary

31

(1)

Lesson IX: Accompaniment Figures

31

(3)

Lesson X: Playing Ornaments

34

(3)

Historical Commentary

36

(1)

Lesson XI: Registration

37

(7)

Historical Commentary

44

(1)

Lesson XII: Special Techniques

44

(4)

Historical Commentary

47

(1)

Lesson XIII: Fingering

48

(3)

Historical Commentary

49

(2)

Section II: Playing in Style

51

(34)

Lesson I: Rhythm

51

(13)

Inequality

52

(3)

Historical Commentary

55

(1)

Overdotting

56

(1)

Historical Commentary

56

(1)

Flexibility of Rhythm in Free Forms:

Prelude, Toccata, Fantasy

57

(1)

Unmeasured Preludes

58

(1)

Toccatas

58

(3)

Toccata and Unmeasured Prelude: A Comparison

61

(2)

Historical Commentary

63

(1)

Lesson II: Style brisé and Style luthée

64

(3)

Lesson III: Dance Movements

67

(1)

Lesson IV: Ornaments

68

(9)

Historical Commentary

70

(1)

Tables of Ornaments

70

(1)

The Port-de-voix

70

(1)

Historical Commentary

71

(6)

The Coulé

72

(1)

The Tremblement appuyé or Lié

73

(4)

Lesson V: Free Embellishment and Improvisation

77

(4)

Historical Commentary

81

(1)

Lesson VI: Character and Dedicatory Pieces

81

(1)

Lesson VII: Conclusion-National Styles

82

(3)

Appendix I: Ornaments: A Quick Reference Guide

85

(12)

Appendix II: Summary of Harpsichord Terminology

97

(2)

Appendix III: Contemporary Harpsichord Music

99

(4)

Notes

103

(6)

Bibliography

109

(8)

Index

117

(4)

About the Author

121

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Playing the Harpsichord Expressively A Practical and Historical Guide

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