A History of Pianoforte Pedalling

by David Rowland

David Rowland traces the history of piano pedalling from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to its first maturity in the middle of the nineteenth century and beyond. Pedalling technique was a major feature of nineteenth-century piano performance and, coupled with new developments in piano structure, inspired many composers to write innovative works for the literature. Rowland examines this through the technique and music of composer-pianists...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521607515
• ISBN13: 9780521607513
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.6"