The Act of Touch in All Its Diversity

""The Act of Touch in All Its Diversity"" is a book written by Tobias Matthay and published in 1903. The book is an analysis and synthesis of pianoforte tone production, focusing on the importance of touch in creating a diverse range of sounds on the piano. Matthay explores the various techniques and approaches to touch, including the use of the fingers, wrists, and arms, as well as the role of the pedal in shaping tone. He also delves into the psychological and emotional aspects of touch, discussing how the performer's state of mind can affect their playing. The book is aimed at pianists of all levels, from beginners to professionals, and provides practical advice and exercises for improving touch and tone production on the piano. Overall, ""The Act of Touch in All Its Diversity"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of playing the piano, emphasizing the importance of touch and its role in creating expressive and dynamic performances.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1903 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.