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Welcome to the Extended Piano, an online resource for composers and pianists!
This website is designed to provide a guide to the various extended techniques, including the experimental and avant-garde approaches that appeared in piano literature in the 20th and 21st centuries. The goal of this website is to provide a valuable resource for pianists and composers of all levels who look to expand their skills, explore new sounds, textures, and inspirations!
The information provided on this website is based on extensive research and practical experience in the field of piano performance.
I hope this website will be a useful tool for pianists, composers, music educators, and new music enthusiasts who are interested in exploring the diverse and exciting world of piano techniques.
Footage of American avant-garde piano composer Henry Cowell performing on the piano (1923)
What are the extended techniques of the piano?
What are the extended techniques of the piano?
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Präpariertes Klavier von Phillip Zoubek (c) Freimut Bahlo (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prepared_piano_of_Phillip_Zoubek_loft_november_2013.xcf). CC BY-SA 3.0
What is the history of the piano extended techniques?
What is the history of the piano extended techniques?
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Cowell: Dynamic Motion and Encores, New York: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1922. Public Domain
Who are the composers famous for employing extended techniques in their works?
Who are the composers famous for employing extended techniques in their works?
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John Cage (c) Rob Bogaerts, (https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/onderzoeken/fotocollectie/ad6b688a-d0b4-102d-bcf8-003048976d84). CC0 1.0
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