Drawing on the principles of the Alexander Technique, this lavishly illustrated book offers a re-training
programme for pianists. Seven anatomy lessons lead on to seven piano lessons. Simple exercises are given
to coach the pianist, allowing them to improve their body use and acquire effortlessness in just a few weeks.
The same postural principles are demonstrated in over 140 photographs of outstanding pianists and composers
from Mozart to the present day, who consistently display the techniques taught here. The book is rounded out
with a new edition of a classic book of piano pedagogy by German pedagogue Ludwig Deppe. His exercises
are updated for the contemporary pianist.
