false 7 26 23 true 5947362 read 3 true 2668212 currently-reading 0 true 2668211 to-read http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/8115.The_History_Book_Club Jason joined the The History Book Club group. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/90445-please-introduce-yourself Jason made a comment in the The History Book Club group:

Elizabeth S wrote: "Jason,

Welcome! What is "historical performance practice"? Sounds interesting. I have a great love for organ and piano performance. My grandfather was a well-known professional organist and al..."

Historical performance practice refers to playing music as intended or as close to intended. So for organ, for example, playing the pieces with registrations that were available when Bach wrote the piece even though new organs are far more advanced then his of the 15-1700's.
Employ the use of fingerings that were common at the time, avoid the use of heals when playing pedals, or even play in your stocking feet as would have been done in the time.
The idea is to emulate the piece as closely as possible to the original.
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