From 22e11939452ce51407dd705d6c8ae3bdc81e6a08 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steve Hay Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:44:33 +0100 Subject: Porting/epigraphs - Add epigraph for 5.36.1-RC3 --- Porting/epigraphs.pod | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) (limited to 'Porting') diff --git a/Porting/epigraphs.pod b/Porting/epigraphs.pod index 6f346f273d..b22ba351bb 100644 --- a/Porting/epigraphs.pod +++ b/Porting/epigraphs.pod @@ -108,6 +108,24 @@ L + +Generally, no clear opinions exist as to the usefulness of mental work +in order to acquire a good technique. We do not seem to know exactly +what it means or how to develop technique through "brain work." +Technique, when playing an instrument, means controlling the fingers. +Generally, it is used only in a limited sense regarding fluency, rapid +execution of difficult passages and steady aim. +In order to acquire a perfect technique through brain work, an exact +impression of the note picture upon the mind is the first problem which +we must solve. Thereafter we should busy ourselves with the study in +question, as to fingering, touch, note value, etc., to achieve +perfection along these lines in the broadest sense. This occurs +quickest and completely through intensive concentration of all +intellectual powers and is, therefore, strenuous brain work. + =head2 v5.36.1-RC2 - Karl Leimer & Walter Gieseking, "The Shortest Way to Pianistic Perfection" L -- cgit v1.2.1