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(Willis). Eight great classic pop songs that beginning pianists
will love to play Contains: Endless Love * I'm a Believer * Right
Here Waiting * Tears in Heaven * Top of the World * What a
Wonderful World * Yesterday * You Raise Me Up. A perfect complement
to any piano method.
22 beautiful arrangements, including: Eleanor Rigby * The Fool on
the Hill * Here, There and Everywhere * Lady Madonna * Let It Be *
Yesterday * and more.
La methode que nous presentons suggere a l'eleve l'amour de la
musique, et lui trace la voie du succes. Elle recourt a la forme
melodique pour lui faciliter l acces du piano, pour capter plus
etroitement son attention, et, en definitive pour enlever a
le'etude du piano l'aridite dont elle est souvent coutumiere.
(Keyboard Recorded Versions). Here are 18 of the very best from
Billy, presented in authentic transcriptions for keyboard.
Includes: Don't Ask Me Why * The Entertainer * 52nd Street * An
Innocent Man * Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) * Only the Good Die
Young * Say Goodbye to Hollywood * Vienna * and more.
Piano Globetrotters brings together sixteen original tunes in
styles from around the world - from Scottish to Venezuelan and from
American swing to Arabian maqsum. A unique introduction to world
music, it presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions for the
developing pianist, with tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips as
well as full backing tracks. The ultimate resource for pianists
looking to go travellin'...
(Piano Solo Songbook). Features 15 traditional Irish folk tunes
masterfully arranged in Celtic style by the incomparable Phillip
Keveren. Songs include: Be Thou My Vision * Danny Boy (Londonderry
Air) * Down by the Salley Gardens * The Galway Piper * Kitty of
Coleraine * The Lark in the Clear Air * Molly Malone (Cockles &
Mussels) * 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer * The Wearing of the Green
* and more.
(Willis). Eight Disney solos perfect for the elementary-level piano
student. Excellent supplements to any piano method. Also includes
lyrics Songs: Beauty and the Beast * Chim Chim Cher-ee * Friend
like Me * Hakuna Matata * Lavender Blue * Les Poissons * Reflection
* You Can Fly You Can Fly You Can Fly
The greatest composer-pianist of the 19th century, Chopin was
celebrated as a virtuoso of boundless musicianship who also wrote
the finest collection of solo music for the piano. This album,
inspired by the Classic FM CD features some of Chopin's best-known
pieces, beautifully tailored for easy to intermediate piano player.
Titles:
Prelude In C minor Op. 28 No.20 * Prelude In D Flat Major *
'Raindrop' Op. 28 No.15 * Prelude In A major Op. 28 No.7 * Etude In
E 'Tristesse' Op.10 No.3 * Etude In G Flat 'Butterfly Wings' Op.25
No.9 * Nocturne No. 2 In E Flat, Op. 9 No. 2 * Nocturne No. 8 In D
Flat, Op. 27 No. 2 * Waltz No. 1 In E Flat, Op. 18 - 'Grande Valse
Brillante' * Waltz No. 10 In B Minor, Op. 69 No. 2 * Waltz No. 7 In
C Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No. 2 * Mazurka No. 49 In A Minor Op. 68 No.
2 * Polonaise No. 3 In A, Op. 40 No. 1 - 'Military' * Mazurka in B
fl at Op.7 No.1.
Pianist and author Keith Jacobsen tells the story of his lifelong
passion for the piano as performer and teacher from early childhood
in post-war Liverpool to the present day. By interweaving practical
examples of how the piano works and how to play a simple tune, he
hopes to inspire readers wishing to start their own piano journey.
But above all this is a compelling human story, rich in vividly
recalled moments and memorable characters.
(Keyboard Instruction). Legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson has
long been devoted to the education of piano students. In this book
he offers dozens of pieces designed to empower the student, whether
novice or classically trained, with the technique needed to become
an accomplished jazz pianist.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). BigTime Piano Jazz & Blues is a
great collection of jazz and blues pieces. Standards such as "Take
the 'A' Train" and "Desafinado" provide an introduction to basic
jazz styles such as swing and bossa nova. Other moods and styles
are featured in classics such as "Autumn Leaves," "Misty," and
"Night Train," and in original compositions such as "Equinox" and
"Big City Blues." The book is arranged for the intermediate-level
pianist and is especially written to create a "big" sound while
remaining within the level.
A piece a week Piano Grades 7-8 is ideal to be used alongside the
Improve your sight-reading! graded piano books to support and
improve the reading skills so fundamental to successful
sight-reading. These fun, short pieces are specifically written to
be learnt one per week. By continually reading accessible new
repertoire, the crucial processing of information and hand-eye
coordination are established and improved, developing confident
sight-reading. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill,
enabling students to learn new pieces more quickly and play with
other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading!
series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to
develop sight-reading skills, especially in the context of graded
exams.
The eight books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading
tests at each of Grades 1 to 8, and include: *many short,
characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable
musical styles *warm-up and technical exercises, to establish basic
hand shapes and finger patterns within each key *simple
musicianship exercises in which students can explore ideas and
familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key *longer
solo pieces and a duet, for additional sight-reading practice or to
learn quickly and play through for fun
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 7 Piano syllabus
for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B
and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The
pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and
varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an
excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer.The book
also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams,
useful syllabus information. A version of this book with audio
download is also available.
Nikki Iles & Friends Easy to Intermediate is a collection of 22
original compositions and new arrangements for piano written by
Nikki Iles and her friends from the world of jazz. Expertly curated
and commissioned by Nikki herself, this book contains piano pieces
at Initial Grade to Grade 3 level written by some of the best-known
figures on the jazz scene. Also including audio downloads of every
piece,this book provides a wealth of new and original jazz piano
music for those seeking to explore accessible jazz and world music
repertoire, build a recital or a programme for ABRSM Performance
Grades, or simply play for pleasure. Award-winning jazz pianist and
composer, Nikki Iles has worked and performed with a plethora of
notable jazz musicians throughout her career. With over 30 CDs, she
has been described as the 'heroine of British jazz'. She has
received composition commissions from the London Sinfonietta,
National Youth Jazz Orchestra (featured at the BBC Proms) and UMO
Jazz Orchestra in Helsinki, Finland, among others. Nikki has been
awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to music, and
has also won the Ivor Composer Award for jazz composition. She is
professor of jazz piano at the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall
School, London and also gives masterclasses around the world. She
has worked closely with ABRSM over a number of years, both as a
composer and arranger, and in syllabus development.
Your favorite sheet music will come to life with the innovative
Piano Play-Along series! With these book/CD collections, piano and
keyboard players will be able to practice and perform with
professional-sounding accompaniments. Containing eight
cream-of-the-crop songs each, the books feature new engravings,
with a separate vocal staff, plus guitar frames, so players and
their friends can sing or strum along. The CDs feature two tracks
for each tune: a full performance for listening, and a separate
backing track that lets players take the lead on keyboard. The
high-quality, sound-alike accompaniments exactly match the printed
music. 8 songs, including: Arrival at Netherfield * Darcy's Letter
* Dawn * Georgiana * Leaving Netherfield * The Living Sculptures of
Pemberley * Meryton Townhall * The Secret Life of Daydreams.
for organ solo An arrangement for organ of this popular march,
first performed at the coronation of King George VI.
It's never too late to play blues, rags & boogies is the latest
addition to the best-selling piano tutor series, It's Never Too
Late... by Pam Wedgwood. Through favourite repertoire in
easy-to-play arrangements, classic tunes and great new pieces in
blues, ragtime and boogie styles, this book helps pianists learn
and explore all the different skills and techniques needed to play.
Pam Wedgwood is one of the UK's favourite composers of popular
piano music and creator of Jazzin' About, After Hours and Up-Grade.
The ground-breaking It's never too late... Series gives adults the
opportunity to learn the piano with a method devised especially for
them. This best-selling tutor breaks the learning into manageable
chunks, features online audio, and is packed with irresistible
music and fascinating information - all the motivation needed to
make learning fun!
Contents: Album Leaf * Arietta * At Your Feet, Op. 68, No. 3 *
Ballad, Op. 65, No. 5 * Bell Ringing, Op. 54, No. 6 * Berceuse *
Brooklet, Op. 62, No. 4 * Butterfly, Op. 43, No. 1 * Cradle Song,
Op. 68, No. 5 * Elegy, Op. 47, No. 7 * Elves' Dance, Op. 12, No. 4
* Erotik, Op. 43, No. 5 * Evening in Mountains, Op. 68 * French
Serenade, Op. 62, No. 3 * From Early Years, Op. 65, No. 1 * Gade,
Op. 57, No. 2 * Gone, Op. 71, No. 6 * Grandmother's Minuet, Op. 68,
No. 2 * Gratitude, Op. 62, No. 2 * Halling, Op. 71, No. 5 *
Halling, Op. 47, No. 4 * Home Sickness, Op. 57, No. 6 * Homeward,
Op. 62, No. 6 * Illusion, Op. 57, No. 3 * In My Native Country, Op.
43, No. 3 * Little Bird, Op. 43, No. 4 * March of the Trolls, Op.
54, No. 3 * Melancholy, Op. 47, No. 5 * Melancholy Waltz, Op. 68,
No. 6 * Melancholy, Op. 65, No. 3 * Melody, Op. 47, No. 3 *
National Song * Norwegian March, Op. 54, No. 2 * Norwegian Melody,
Op. 12, No. 6 * Notturno, Op. 54, No. 4 * Once Upon a Time, Op. 71,
No. 1 * Peace of Woods, Op. 71, No. 4 * Peasant's Song, Op. 65, No.
2 * Phantom, Op. 62, No. 5 * Popular Melody * Puck, Op. 71, No. 3 *
Remembrances, Op. 71, No. 7 * Sailor's Song, Op. 68, No. 1 * Salon,
Op. 65, No. 4 * Scherzo, Op. 54, No. 5 * Secret, Op. 57, No. 4 *
She Dances, Op. 57, No. 5 * Shepherd's Boy, Op.54, No. 1 * Solitary
Traveller, Op. 43, No. 2 * Song of the Watchman * To Spring (An Den
Fruhling), Op. 43, No. 6 * Spring Dance * Summer Evening, Op. 71,
No. 2 * Sylph, Op. 62, No. 1 * Valse-Impromptu, Op. 47 * Vanished
Days, Op. 57, No. 1 * Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 * Waltz, Op. 38, No. 7 *
Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, Op. 65, No. 6.
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