This book is a guide for both teachers & students in the art of accompanying. You will find all kinds of helpful information and music. Contents: *What about accompanying? *Who should accompany? *General training *Further preparation & practice *Specialized training: an overview *11 duets *The choral accompanist *The art song *Die Mainacht *Orchestral reductions *Instrumental accompanying & chamber music *Chart for transposing & non-transposing instruments *The dance accompanist & the musical *Stage presence *General tips for the pianist *The neglected aft: Page turning *Resources