Antoine Gilis
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Antoine François Gilis was an 18th-century French musician
and composer
who composed mainly for the piano
and violin
. He believed that "above all, the student who starts out learning the piano, should have fun.". To accomplish this, his study pieces are very melodic and increase slowly in difficulty throughout the books as to "stimulate interest". Throughout his books, study pieces are accompanied by easy explanations of music theory
.
Several books were published by A. Hammond & Co and Schott & Co around 1910, such as his famous "Méthode de Piano".
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
who composed mainly for the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
. He believed that "above all, the student who starts out learning the piano, should have fun.". To accomplish this, his study pieces are very melodic and increase slowly in difficulty throughout the books as to "stimulate interest". Throughout his books, study pieces are accompanied by easy explanations of music theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
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Several books were published by A. Hammond & Co and Schott & Co around 1910, such as his famous "Méthode de Piano".
List of famous pieces
- La Jeune Fanfare. Marche facile pour Piano
- Fantaisie Joyeuse. Op. 456. (Violin and Piano)
- Chant d'Adieu. Op. 459. (Violin and Piano)
- Doux Souvenir. Morceau sentimental pour Piano
- Fantaisie Pastorale. Op. 458. (Violin and Piano)
- Fantaisie Mignonne. Op. 457. (Violin and Piano)
- Fantaisie pour Piano sur le Voyage en Chine [by F. E. J. Bazin]
- L'Écho du Soir, morceau de salon pour Piano
- Le Jeune Violoniste. 6 Morceaux tre