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Degree

DMA, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music: Piano, 2012.

Abstract

This document examines the history of the clavichord, explores similarities between clavichord and piano technique, and makes suggestions about the respects in which traditional principles of clavichord playing can improve the playing of pianists and piano students. For centuries the clavichord was considered the basis from which all other keyboard instruments could be approached. After a time of relative obscurity in the second half of the nineteenth century, followed by a revival in the twentieth century, the clavichord again enjoys enough dissemination and familiarity to resume that noble role. This study finds, through examination of ancient and contemporary sources, that especially a pianist’s sensitivity of touch and clarity of playing can be improved by playing the clavichord. Practical suggestions are also given. For future, extended versions of this thesis, please check www.albert-muhlbock.com.

Subject Headings

Music

Keywords

clavichord; piano; pianist; pedagogy; keyboard instrument

Committee / Advisors

Steven Cahn, PhD (Committee Chair)
Vivian Montgomery, DMA (Committee Member)
Jonathan Kregor, PhD (Committee Member)

Pages

93p.

Document number: ucin1337263739
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1337263739

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