S. A. SHEVCHENKO’S HERITAGE IN FUTURE MUSIC TEACHER PIANO TRAINING

Abstract

The article highlights the issue of future music teacher piano training in a higher education institution. It has been established that its essential aspect is taking into account the scientific foundations of the process of learning to play the piano and using the repertoire of Ukrainian composers of the past, Poltava artist S. A. Shevchenko in particular.
 It has been determined that S. A. Shevchenko’s piano works should be included in individual educational programs for students with different levels of basic instrumental training. Thus, the works from the collection “Piano Pieces” have an accessible texture (“The Clock”, “The Golden Pipe”, “Evening”, “Spring Day”, “Fun”, etc.), bright dynamics (“Spring Day”), folk sources (“Song”), and fiery character (“Tarantella”) and provide an opportunity to enrich students’ repertoire with an initial level of instrument mastery. The undisputed pinnacle of the composer’s piano legacy should be considered the Concerto for Piano with the orchestra in c-moll in 3 parts, presented by the author in piano form, which can be offered to students with a high level of training.
 The article analyzes the scientific foundations of the piano learning process developed by S. A. Shevchenko. In his writings, issues of the development of the pianist’s motility, finger mobility, sound production, work on passages, the author's method of performing scales, etc. are revealed.
 It is proved that S. A. Shevchenko’s scientific and creative heritage has a didactic orientation and can be used in the modern process of future music teacher piano training in order to improve it and popularize the work of Ukrainian composers.