The structure of the piano part when studying in amateur productions

Abstract

In the modern Russian Federation, amateur piano performance has become the subject of increasing attention from both teachers and researchers. However, existing teaching methods often do not pay due attention to the structural analysis of the piano part. This factor acts as one of the obstacles to improving the effectiveness of training. According to Rosstat statistics, as of 2020, there were more than 1,300 children's music schools in Russia, with about 450,000 students enrolled. Of this number, approximately 37.5% (168,750 students) studied piano. Given that the average success rate of completing the course of study is about 60%, there is an urgent need to optimize existing methods. The research is devoted to the analysis of the structure of the piano part in the context of teaching amateur performance in the Russian Federation. In the course of a multidisciplinary study, which used the methods of music analytics, pedagogical diagnostics and statistical data processing, several key parameters were identified that determine the effectiveness of training. These parameters include the presence of musical phrases, their duration and complexity, the coefficients of variability of tempo and dynamics, as well as the use of specific performing techniques. The article describes in detail the casuistic examples illustrating the influence of these parameters on the quality of learning. This research is aimed at the formation of effective teaching methods and can be applied in educational institutions of various levels, from children's music schools to higher educational institutions.