About PTNA Piano Encyclopedia
What is PTNA Piano Encyclopedia
As of 2020, the PTNA Piano Encyclopedia contains approximately 90,000 pages and links to more than 10,000 videos.
It focuses on "people" involved in music, such as composers and performers, and the "pieces" created by these people.
It also includes "content" such as audio recordings, sheet music, and concert information that arise from the relationship between "people" and "pieces".
This database collects and connects a wide range of information about music centered on these three axes.
Resources
We provide supplementary materials for the PTNA Piano Encyclopedia in the research corner.
We introduce materials that are practical for piano teachers and enthusiasts, as well as piano-related products in the field of musicology.
Editorial Policy
About Composers and Works Covered
The works covered in the PTNA Piano Encyclopedia are limited to those with records of publication by public third parties such as publishers,
records of performances in public venues, or works registered in the database of the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers.
The Piano Teachers' National Association of Japan (hereinafter referred to as "the Association") makes the final decision on whether to include works.
The same criteria apply to composers. Please note that based on such criteria, existing pages may be edited without prior notice.
Instrumentation of Works
The instrumentation of registered works is, in principle, as follows:
• Piano solo
• Multiple pianos
• Chamber music including piano
• Piano concertos
• Keyboard works prior to the widespread use of the piano
We also register symphonic and popular works that are the basis for piano arrangements. While any musical work may potentially be registered,
the PTNA Piano Encyclopedia editorial department determines the priority of registration.
Notation of Composer Names and Piece Titles
Composer names and piece titles are, in principle, written in Japanese along with either the original language or English.
Spelling follows "The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (*)".
For works not listed in this encyclopedia and without established Japanese names, only the original language notation may be used temporarily.
For original language notation, we use English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish in addition to Japanese,
and the Piano Encyclopedia editorial department decides which language to use based on the reception of the work, such as the notation in first edition scores.
When the original notation of names or titles contains Cyrillic characters, etc., they are temporarily notated in another language (mainly English).
For works without established names other than Japanese, only Japanese notation may be used.
* Japanese version published by Kodansha, 1993
The Scope of the Term 'Work'
In the list of works for each composer, works with opus numbers are, in principle, listed by opus number.
For example, Chopin's "Études" Op. 10 and Beethoven's "Three Sonatas" Op. 2 are counted as "one work" each.
However, different notation methods may be adopted in consideration of the individual establishment and reception of each piece.
About Audio Files
Currently, they are published through the video sharing site "YouTube". (As of March 2021).
Terms of Use
The terms of use for viewers of the Piano Encyclopedia are as follows:
1. Linking to individual pages of the Piano Encyclopedia or YouTube videos is free. No prior contact is required.
Please make citations of text, images, and other content within the scope defined by copyright law.
Please refrain from direct linking to image content.
2. When reproducing explanatory text from the PTNA Piano Encyclopedia in other media (such as concert flyers or programs),
please notify us (here).
The text basically cannot be modified.
3. If reproduced in printed materials (such as concert flyers or programs), please send at least one copy to the Association's office (photo data is acceptable).
4. We may refuse reproduction depending on the content of your project or issues with the Piano Encyclopedia content. Please understand this in advance.
Disclaimer
While the PTNA Piano Encyclopedia strives to provide accurate information, the Piano Teachers' National Association of Japan (hereinafter PTNA)
assumes no responsibility for any actions taken by users based on information from the Piano Encyclopedia.
Please understand that PTNA cannot be held responsible for damages caused to users due to the following:
1. Information and URLs on the "PTNA Piano Encyclopedia" may be changed or deleted without notice.
2. We publish not only confirmed research results but also information that may change, such as upcoming performance information and the latest unconfirmed theories.
3. Pages may be published while still being edited, or pages may be edited based on incomplete information. Some pages may contain inaccurate information. *
4. PTNA may temporarily suspend information provision due to maintenance of the "PTNA Piano Encyclopedia,"
natural disasters such as fire or power outage, viruses, interference by third parties, or other force majeure events.
* If you find obvious errors in information on any page or service of the PTNA Piano Encyclopedia,
we kindly ask you to provide information through the "inquiry form".