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Method Evaluation

I. General Information

A. Author: Maurice Hinson

Dr. Maurice Hinson is considered one of the most influential writers on piano in

history. His writings encompass literature related to repertoire as well as learning methods. His

knowledge has served as a guide to several students and professors through the years. His career

as a professor began in 1957 when he joined the music faculty of The Southern Baptist

Theological Seminary (KMTA 2023).

B. Title: Essential Keyboard Repertoire

C. Current price: $16.99

II. Format

A. Organization: pieces.

B. Age level: The method does not specify an age level, but it is meant for the early-

to late-intermediate-level pianist

1. Attractive, uncluttered: The book provides a list repertoire included and

divided by author and by level of difficulty.

C. Quality of music: The variety of composers and pieces is very thoughtful and

designed for the student’s coherent growth.

III. Reading

A. Use of fingering and dynamics: The method makes the interpreter aware of any

editorial marks, as demonstrated below

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IV. Technique

It respects the difficulty level described in the title, and the increase in difficulty

is very noticeable as the book’s content progresses. From early- to late-

intermediate-level. Therefore, it includes pieces with scales, double notes, chords,

and arpeggios, among others. Encompassing different difficulty levels.

V. General Comments:

It will soon be discovered that learning a new piece of music is not so intimidating

after all. By using the correct methods and procedures, the student will find that

pieces are learned much faster than expected (Mostert, Mareli. 2021). This method, as

well as the other three volumes, are helpful to the students in their process of

understanding how different pieces from diverse periods are. In addition, methods

like this are ideal for teachers to solidify knowledge about repertoire and composers.

Oftentimes wonderful talented pianists can play high-level pieces but are not aware of

the variety of music for piano that has been written.

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Mareli Mostert. (2021). PRINCIPLES OF PIANO TEACHING: INTRODUCING A NEW

PIECE TO A STUDENT. Accelerando : Belgrade Journal of Music and Dance, 6(6). March

2020 https://accelerandobjmd.weebly.com/issue6/principles-of-piano-teaching

Roberts, Wesley. “Kentucky Music Teachers Association” Wesley Robert: Professor,

2015. Accessed November 28, 2023 https://www.kymta.org/in-memoriam/dr-maurice-

hinson/

Hinson, Maurice,. Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Vol 4: 85 Early / Late Intermediate

Selections in Their Original Form - Baroque to Modern, Comb Bound Book. N.p.: Alfred

Music, ed. 1994