The paper covers one of the most important issues for Chinese piano pedagogics – technical development of pianists. Emphasis is placed on the role of the initial period of study, since it determines a musician’s future. It is necessary to use Russian study guides and books for beginners by authoritative Russian music teachers in Chinese pedagogic practice. The author analyses A. Artobolevskaya’s methodological recommendations in the study guide “First Meeting with Music”. Artobolevskaya’s method is characterised a a complex, systematic and perspective one.
Key words: music, piano, pianist, teacher, training, technique, development, methodology, modernity, system, hand position, playing techniques, study guide, ear training.

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