The concept of African pianism

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Title:	The concept of African pianism
Author:	Boamah, Emmanuel
Year:	2012
Periodical:	Legon Journal of the Humanities (ISSN 0855-1502)
Volume:	23
Pages:	141-154
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Africa
Subjects:	musical instruments musicology
External link:	https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ljh/article/view/87360
Abstract:	African Pianism is a style of piano music which employs techniques and styles used in the performance of African instrumental traditional songs and African popular music. The percussive and melodic capabilities of the piano make it an ideal medium for expressing the rhythmic and percussive features of African music. Deploying African traditional idioms in compositions using the concept of African pianism is, however, only one aspect of creating an art based on the fundamental principles which are essential to its well-being. The paper discusses the various techniques and styles composers employ in composing music using the concept of African Pianism. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract]