I found Nino Gardi's book "Il Bianco e il Nero" (Zecchini Editore) very useful because it is perhaps the only book in the Italian language, and perhaps among the few even in other languages, where a true comparison between various dynamics and various piano techniques is addressed. It is a pity that it lacks figures or demonstrative photos. It is often difficult to describe the setting of the hand and all its parts, as well as the position of the entire limb, through words; so much so that I was forced to reread some of the author's passages several times to better understand what he meant. But despite this, I find this book indispensable both for the young pianist and for those who are already established in the profession. I wonder if any of you know this text and if you can suggest other similar texts.
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I don't know it and I can't think of comparative texts that deal with the subject
I have also read and appreciated the book "Il Bianco e il Nero" (The White and the Black) by Nino Gardi and I agree 100% with Klavier2017. Among the many texts on piano technique read in Italian and English, this is, so far, the only one that adopts a comparative approach. However, one should convince the author and the publisher to publish a new edition accompanied by photos and videos (on CD or via internet links)! Then it would truly be a fundamental work, a milestone!
Something comparative can also be found in the numerous texts by Rattalino, particularly in "Manuale Tecnico del Pianista Concertista" (Technical Manual of the Concert Pianist), which, in my opinion, promises much in the title but delivers very little and misses the opportunity to become a valid reference like Nino Gardi's book is. It's a shame because Rattalino, as a great scholar and Teacher to many pianists, would certainly have the knowledge to write a reference text.
