Analysis Of Henry Cowell’s Unconventional Playing Techniques In The Piano Works

American music was born in the second half of the 18 th century,although started late,but development is rapid.In the late 19 th century early 20 th century is the mature period of the development of the music,then emerged a large number of musicians,such as George Gershwin,Roy Harris,Henry cowell total.Their presence is of great significance for the development of American music.This topic introduces the American composer Henry el,his development has important significance of the new American music,John cage has called him \ "the opening of the door to a new American music\".Cowell’s thought of music and composition techniques for the development of the later composers and even the entire western music had a profound impact.As \ "rebel\" of European traditional music,cowell devoted his life to create a departure from the European tradition of music works,at the same time he also constantly exploring,seeking new techniques.This article,from the Angle of the play to cowell piano works in various different way of playing,sharing the three chapters to introduce: the first chapter,this paper discusses the construction of "sound" of its playing method,this chapter first to "sound" of the construction of a basic form and inversion are introduced,emphatically expounds the "sound" of playing methods and techniques,and according to different forms of "cluster",this paper expounds the playing skills and at the same time.The second chapter,the paper introduces the cowell’s another unconventional methods of playing,"string" and "instrument".First introduced "string" and "plucked" special notation.Cowell two songs,for example,this paper expounds the work involved in several different "string" playing skills.The third chapter,the paper introduces the cowell other non-traditional playing skills.Finally in the fourth chapter is a narrative el test new music’s influence on the later generations and cowell refraction by the music of the humanistic spirit,to express the meaning of the author to write this topic.The research conclusion of this paper is: in his piano works,cowell added a large number of innovative elements,and in several of his works use the "sound" of the music texture.Based on the different forms of "sound" cluster analysis,points out that the player is playing "sound clusters",to strictly abide by the score of the requirements of the highest and the lowest,and guarantee between the adjacent sound without any omission.Depending on the size of clusters,players need to be flexible to use the forearm,part of the forearm,fist,and palm to complete.And due to the individual differences of the players,the method can also lead to play different.In addition to the "sound" clusters,cowell in his works also used his "string" and "instrument" playing techniques,including "string" swept with the nails contains the string,and string,different direction refers to the belly the flicking string and different position of skills.In addition to these two kinds of special piano playing skills,cowell also invented the other notation,for example,use different symbols to record the different notes of duration,or over the notes and other symbols,etc.,according to these special notation,and at the same time playing skills.Cowell is a dare to innovation,challenge the traditional musician,he devoted his life to explore,to seek a new sound.His innovation theory adopted by many other musicians,and get a great response.Although cowell innovation theory still exist loophole,but he’s never-ending innovation affects the development of American music and even world music.