Walter Gieseking

"... with the exception of pieces to be publicly performed, specially instructive exercises, and Bach compositions, I do not consider it necessary for the pupil to commit to memory every piece he studies." (Page 11)

"... it is of the utmost importance to learn to ... exert [the muscles] consciously, and, what is of still greater importance, to relax them consciously." (Page 12)

Having read through page 98, I am going back to the beginning to work on my "technique" rather than rushing through to read to the end of the book.… (más)