Comparative Aanalysis of Beginner Texbook Piano Techniques

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to understand technique teaching methods and textbook literature by comparing and analyzing the beginner piano techniques of Piano Adventure, Piano Academia, Magic Finger Piano, which are domestic and foreign piano textbooks using a parallel reading approach. For the study, based on three references piano teaching strategies for 21st century teachers, successful piano teaching methods, and general theory of piano pedagogy, the study categorizes 10 techniques within the beginner learning goals. Next, the beginner techniques for each textbook are analyzed into the 10 types above. As a result, it was found that 7-8 techniques were evenly distributed through the three characteristic techniques icons, and that other techniques were classified as additional techniques and intermediate techniques. Accordingly, though detailed comparison and analysis, similar techniques are grouped and supplementary and characteristic techniques are selected. It will expand the range of technique education and textbook selection for domestic piano teachers and students who rely on Bayer.