The well-prepared piano

Richard Bunger First published 1973

About this book

This definitive manual describes how to "prepare" a piano properly (for compositions by John Cage and other composers for prepared piano) without damaging the instrument. The book includes numerous photos, diagrams, drawings, "Checklist for a Basic Preparation Kit", "Where to Obtain Materials", an annotated list of compositions for prepared piano, etc. Second American Edition, revised and expanded. - Author website.

Subjects

  • bibliography
  • history and criticism
  • piano
  • prepared piano music