The Pianist's Bookshelf

A Practical Guide to Books, Videos, and Other Resources

Author: Maurice Hinson

A handy reference from the master of piano bibliography.

A guide to pianists which surveys hundreds of resource materials, providing practical annotations for each item, thus saving the user hours of library time. It includes several indexes on these topics: Accompanying (including chamber music); Aesthetics; Analysis; Anatomy of a Piano; Biographies; Construction and Design; and, History and Criticism.

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A handy reference from the master of piano bibliography.

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This useful volume should be on every pianist's bookshelf." -Piano & Keyboard

... a unique and valuable tool for teachers, students, performers... " -Library Journal

The Pianist's Bookshelf comes to the rescue of pianists overwhelmed by the abundance of books, videos, and other works about the piano. In this clear, easy-to-use presentation, Maurice Hinson surveys hundreds of resource materials, providing clear, practical annotations for each item, thus saving the user hours of precious library time. In addition to the main listing of entries, the book has several topical indexes.

Critic Reviews

"This useful volume should be on every pianist's bookshelf." Piano & Keyboard " ... a unique and valuable tool for teachers, students, performers ..." Library Journal

About the Author

Maurice Hinson, Professor of Piano at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is author of Guide to the Pianist's Repertoire and other books on piano literature. He is well known for his workshops and lecture-recitals on early American piano music.