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Hands in "The Piano"., 2004.
An essay that explores the symbolic significance of hands in Jane Campion's "The Piano".
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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A brief discussion of how the visual of hands are used throughout Campion's film, and what they represent for the storyline and the characters.
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"Scene two begins with a close-up shot of many hands waving in the air, reaching for the sky, this is merely a foretaste of what is one of the principle elements within the film, The Piano. The symbolic use of hands throughout the film is significant and expresses some of the key themes in the film including expression and communication, as well as being essential in helping the audience understand Ada?s character. The development of hands as an important symbol and as a vital constituent of Ada herself also helps to build a more devastating climax as it makes the severing of Ada?s finger a much more shocking and unforgivable act."
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The History of the Piano, 2004.
A discussion of the history of the piano, including some articles on the subject.
1,517 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of the piano in history. Specifically, the paper discusses the three-hundred-year history of the piano. The piano is a fascinating instrument with a long history that includes many transformations. Today, the piano is still one of the most popular instruments for composers and musicians alike.
Contents
Introduction
The History of the Piano
The History and Construction of the Piano
Small Pianos in Europe and America, 1770-1795
Curators Who Keep Scores
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"The piano is one of our most popular instruments, and it enjoys a long and varied history. The piano we know and play today is far different from the first pianos, which resembled organs with pipes, and even stringed instruments. As one author writes, "To some the piano is merely a piece of furniture, to others it is a musical instrument. But this amazing machine is much more than just a large, wooden object: it is an intricate mechanical device designed to produce a vast range of musical tones" (Crombie). It seems the very first keyboard instruments were types of organs found as far back as Egypt in the second century B.C. (Wier 1). Initially, the keys were plucked, as on a harp or a harpsichord, and later, the keys were struck with a hammer or mallet, such as today's dulcimer."
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?The Piano Lesson?, 2004.
Examines the importance of the piano in August Wilson's play.
1,071 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 37.95
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At the heart of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, "The Piano Lesson", is the piano itself. This paper interprets the 'character' of the piano and discusses its importance in the overall drama of the play. The piano is a pivotal piece of the action and climax, and it reappears throughout the play as a source of friction and healing.
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"The piano does not breath, but it seems to have a life of its own and without it, the play could not possibly exist, or have the impact it does. The piano's "lesson" is clear, family is more important than money, and sentimentality is often the only way to exorcise the demons of the past so that one can move along to the future. The play's dramatic impact lies in the climax of Berniece playing the piano, and the resolution that follows. The piano is the center of the drama, and used as another character by the author, it makes perfect sense that an inanimate object could be so important."
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"The Piano Lesson", 2002.
A review of the play "The Piano Lesson" by the African-American playwright August Wilson.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines the play "The Piano Lesson" by August Wilson set in 1936 which looks into the worldly affairs of a black family that struggles to maintain the family heritage. It analyzes how the piano ,which is central to the story, serves as a potential metaphor for the history of the past pertaining to the enslavement of those ancestors that were chained in slavery. It looks at how the play is based on the legacy of the piano and what the protagonists Boy Willie and Berniece decide to do with it.
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"From the title of this learned victory by August Wilson, it is evident that there comes a profound understanding of the sense of family values, morals and cohesiveness of the black Americans along with the title of the play. Every scholarly effort is geared towards conveying a message appended with an insightful moral and The Piano Lesson is no exception. The soul-searching lesson that we have learned all along is that past injustices and tormenting experiences leave a strong adverse impact on the lives of the people who suffer the blow of racial discrimination and other prejudices. "
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The Piano, 2002.
A look at the history of the piano and in particular its use in Chopin's 19th century piece "Nocturne No.2".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This essay will examine the history of the European instrument the piano, with particular reference to its use in the Romantic period of the 19th century in Chopin's Nocturne No.2. As will be seen, Chopin's use of the piano reflects the evolutionary history of this remarkably versatile instrument which is, at least in part, responsible for its enduring popularity in Western music.
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Piano Pedagogy, 2001.
This paper examines teaching methods for the teaching of piano and their reflection on society.
2,695 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper is an in-depth look at the history of piano pedagogy and how it has evolved throughout history. It gives many examples of different philosophies of piano pedagogy and uses many different composers styles. This paper examines many different cultures and how they each have much in common, but their own distinct styles.
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"Piano pedagogy is the basis of any pianist's education and future. Throughout music history, the approach to attain a proper piano education has varied. Different schools of thought have influenced the ways pianists are trained in both technique and repertoire. The differences in piano pedagogy depend on both the pianist's and pedagogue's nationality and what type of literature is composed and heard during that time period."
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"Piano Man", 2004.
A review of Billy Joel's song, "Piano Man".
934 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper examines how Billy Joel's "Piano Man" gives us a glimpse into the life of a struggling performer who has earned fame on a small scale playing the piano and singing at a bar in a small town. The song is timeless because it is a story about many characters making their way through life. It looks at how the music and lyrics of this song operate together to create a comfortable atmosphere, which reflects the atmosphere of the small bar in which the story is taking place.
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"This song is also popular because it reflects on a certain melancholy that people often encounter when they feel life may be slipping away from them before they have a chance to achieve their dream. This is clear because we know that John would rather be somewhere acting and the waitress is ?practicing politics? on the businessmen who are slowly getting drunk. In addition, ?Paul is a real estate novelist? and Davy may stay in the Navy forever. The images we discover in this song are of people who are trying to find their way in life and discovering along the way that life can sometimes be difficult."
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"Raisin in the Sun" and "The Piano Lesson", 2002.
An analysis of the theme of the black experience in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" and August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 44.95
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This analyzes two plays as expressions of the black experience in America, while focusing on the characters and symbolism in these plays. The plays are Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" and August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson". The literary work by August Wilson reflects the painful past and anticipated future of the African American race whereas Hansberry's play shows how an African-American family is united in love and pride as they struggle to overcome poverty and harsh living conditions in the midst of the 20th century.
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"The Piano Lesson", 2002.
A comparative analysis of the novel "The Piano Lesson" with its subsequent film version.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper analyzes "The Piano Lesson" and discusses the differences between the play version and the film version. The differences are then analyzed in terms of which is more effective in presenting the theme, and why.
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"Player Piano", 2002.
A review of Kurt Vonnegut's "Player Piano" with an emphasis on the society portrayed in the novel.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper examines and analyzes the theme of Kurt Vonnegut's 1952 novel, "Player Piano". The author discusses what themes play out in the life of Paul Proteus, what elements of American politics might lead to the sort of society described in the novel, and what elements might prevent such a society.
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"Player Piano", 2002.
A literary review of the book "Player Piano" by Kurt Vonnegut.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This is a review of Kurt Vonnegut's book, "Player Piano". The main character is Paul Proteus. Although he may have every thing a person might want, it did not erase the depression about his life. Machines do all the work and people are actually "slaves".
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"Player Piano" by Kurt Vonnegut, 2006.
This paper critique's Kurt Vonnegut's, 1952 book, "Player Piano" and its main character Paul Proteus.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 29.95
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The author examines the writings of Vonnegut's "Player Piano" and the writer's view of the threat to the U.S.'s future, by the story's main theme being that Americans were becoming far too reliant upon machines and technology, which is relevant today as well. The paper explains why fiction of this sort is plentiful now, but back when the book was written, it wasn't as common.
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"Paul's work is to run the factory in that its productivity still increases and so that there are no saboteurs. Computers operate everything else. Paul is married and his wife; Anite depends on him and always tells him to strive to follow his father's example. His father was a celebrated founder of the local industrial plant and its first general manager. Anite lectures him on the virtues of the hierarchy and opportunism. He is at the beginning of his career and he desires to obtain a better position and he knows he should follow in his father's footsteps."
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"The Piano", 2002.
An analysis of the two female characters in the book, "The Piano" by Jane Campion and Kate Pullinger.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 36.95
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The author of the paper shows how the book "The Piano" by Jane Campion and Kate Pullinger is a remarkable tale about love, oppression and release from that oppression. He shows how these themes are conveyed through the interaction of Ada and Flora with the male characters of the piece as well as through the settings. This paper explores the complexities of these two women as they try to seek happiness in a situation they have little control over.
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"Ada's imprisonment extends to her piano. The piano becomes her vehicle of communication. When she is angry or feeling passionate, the music that elicits from the piano as her fingers strike the keys, reflects her emotions. The piano also becomes her prison because she becomes dependent on it to communicate. When the piano is left on the beach she feels a sense of loss and restlessness. Baines is also able to use to as a means of blackmail. When she hides her letter to Baines in the piano key and gets Flora to deliver it, she is in effect sacrificing a part of herself by sacrificing a part of her beloved piano in order to courier the message. When Stewart finds out about the letter, he cuts off one of her fingers, in an effort to silence her. She cannot play the type of music she had previously played with ten fingers with nine fingers now. Stewart knows the piano is her vehicle to communicate and delivers his punishment of her infidelity with a cold heart."
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"The Piano Tuner", 2006.
An analysis of Daniel Mason's "The Piano Tuner".
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper provides an analysis of how Daniel Mason uses setting, imagery, and foreshadowing to depict Edgar Drake's escape from real world London to the fantasy world of Burma during the Anglo-Burmese wars in the late nineteenth century in "The Piano Tuner".
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" In Daniel Mason's The Piano Tuner, the author takes us on the journey of mild-mannered piano tuner Edgar Drake commissioned by British officials to go to Burma to tune a rare piano that has political interest in hostile Burma .."
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