Diploma (teaching), Suggested reading Options

[estherclaire]

I'm preparing for ATCL (Piano Teaching). While looking for relevant books around the subject, I came across 2 books by Denes Agay:

Teaching Piano (2 volumes)
The Art of Teaching Piano: The Classic Guide & Reference Book for All Piano Teachers

What is the difference between the two and which one should I buy?
Appreciate ideas and any other books to recommend, thanks a lot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

esther

[margaret]

Hi estherclaire

I own Teaching Piano by Denes Agay in 2 volumes. It may be that the other book is a reprint of these (?)

The basic contents are:
Volume 1
Essentials of piano performance - tempo, metronome, rhythm, teaching rhythm, dynamcs, phrasing and articularion, fingering, pedal technique, ornamentation

Theory and basic keyboard skills - Scales, modes, theory, sightreading, memorization, improvisation

Approaches to specific teaching tasks - the very young beginner, the adult beginner, group piano teaching, recitals

Volume 2
Methods and Repertory - including lists of pieces

Survey of styles and idioms

Aspects of pedagogy

Practical considerations

These books were published in 1981

Another interesting book although quite old is Pianoforte diplomas by Geoffrey Tankard.

Hope this helps.

Margaret

[LizzieT]

I own 'the art of teaching piano' and the headings are the same as those quoted by Margaret. The publication date is 2004.

Liz

[estherclaire]

To Margaret and Liz, thanks for your helpful replies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I just found a recommended reading list given by the board here
At my local library we don't have music resources, therefore the only way for me is buying a selected few. I know all of these titles are GOOD, but if you've read and found any particularly favourite ones which you'd highly recommend, please let me know.

Thanks for your ideas (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Esther

[possom]

I need some books as well, i'm going to look here:-

http://www.musicroom.com/Search/gsearch.as...=piano+teaching

[yamaha]

Hi Estherclaire (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I thought you were doing the ABs teaching diploma? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I own "the Art of Teaching Piano" and as Lizzie says, the headings are the same as those quoted by Margaret. I think that this book is probably a reprint of the "teaching Piano" 2 volume book.

Hope this helps (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[estherclaire]

To Yamaha, thanks for the information. I've looked at the syllabus for both AB & TCL. AB requires a quick study while TCL a written paper exam. Both equally demanding! Personally i feel more confident in study and written exam so perhaps I'll take TCL Teaching (hope my teacher is able to provide some support)

Currently I'm reading Teacher's Companion book published by AB. It's very informative, easy to comprehend but not instrument specific. I'm looking for books to buy on Piano teaching. Please let me know those books which you think I can't miss (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

esther