Mechanics of the Piano - Seymour Fink
A straight forward and practical explanation of how sounds are produced, controlled, sustained, terminated and pedaled.
The History, Evolution, and Application of Biomechanics and Physiology in Piano Playing - Dylan Savage
A valuable summary of how the groundbreaking pedagogues, including Breithaupt, Ortmann, Whiteside, Schultz, Matthay, and Gat addressed how the body works and how it can be best used to play the piano. The role technology played in their insights is also discussed as a precursor to exploring new ideas, including those found in the field of athletics.
A Fundamental of Movement: The Action of Third-class Levers - Jacqueline Csurgai-Schmidt
Digging deeper into the major contributions to twentieth-century piano pedagogy, the apparent contradictions in approaches are explored, focusing on how each has treated the various levers of the playing unit.
Biomechanics of Healthy Pianistic Movement - Seymour Fink
The principles necessary for efficient, healthful, and consistent technique at the instrument are outlined while addressing such topics as audiation, arm coordination, and legato.
The Pianist's Physiology - Jacqueline Csurgai-Schmidt
This chapter is a useful and readily comprehensible introduction to the technical terms and functions of fingers, hands, and arms as they are used to play the piano.
