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An ingenious system of simplified notation enables the complete
beginner to play from the very first lesson. Easy to follow text
and diagrams mean there is no need to be able to read music. The
selections are based on popular songs and classical music.
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'...
(Music Sales America). Book of fully written out exercises dealing
with all the problems with which a pupil is likely to be
confronted. Also includes a chart suggesting how best to allocate
your practice time.
(Yorktown). Popular classics, jazz and novelty solos, waltzes,
marches and polkas and favorite songs. Compiled and arranged by
Denes Agay. Suitable for pianists from grade 3.
(Music Sales America). Here is the keenly-awaited sequel to David
Sanger's Beginner's Tutor, Play the Organ. Volume Two continues the
course of study commenced and can be used to equal advantage by
those who began with the first volume and those who already have a
basic keyboard facility and music reading ability. Manual-playing,
pedalling, co-ordination, national styles of Baroque organ playing
and hymn playing techniques are all subjects dealt with in depth.
Advice on registration, improvisation, plus exercises and studies
and over sixty pieces.
Piano Star is an exciting series for young pianists, offering a
rich selection of new repertoire to help players build confidence
and musical skills. Piano Star 1 is suitable for learners who have
worked through a first tutor and includes compositions by David
Blackwell, Jane Sebba, Nancy Litten, Mike Cornick, Sarah Watts,
Edmund Jolliffe, Andrew Eales, Kathy Blackwell, Aisling Greally,
Alan Bullard, Alasdair Spratt, and Karen Marshall. Key features of
the series: - Solo pieces, plus a number of duets - A rich mix of
musical styles, with techniques introduced progressively - Fun
extension activities - Beautifully illustrated
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 7 Piano syllabus
for 2021 & 2022, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B
and C. 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. The enclosed CD features
inspiring recordings of all 30 pieces on the Grade 7 syllabus,
performed by Yulia Chaplina, Mei Yi Foo, Nikki Iles, Dinara
Klinton, Charles Owen, Robert Thompson and Richard Uttley.
Scale Explorer for Piano is a creative resource for students
learning their scales and arpeggios. This book covers ABRSM's new
syllabus requirements (from 2021) at Grade 2, and includes engaging
activities that bring scales to life through short pieces,
improvisation, composition and exercises. Key features *
Scale Explorer for Piano is a creative resource for students
learning their scales and arpeggios. This book covers ABRSM's new
syllabus requirements (from 2021) at Grade 4, and includes engaging
activities that bring scales to life through short pieces,
improvisation, composition and exercises. Key features *
Five superb albums of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz
repertoire for you to play. Throughout, there is a huge range of
styles, from bebop blues to calypsos, boogie-woogie to ballads,
jazz waltzes to free jazz. There are classic tunes by the jazz
greats, including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk.
And there are brand-new pieces specially commissioned from
professional British jazz musicians and educators. Each album
presents 15 pieces in three lists: blues, standards and
contemporary jazz. The head of each piece is set out with all the
characteristic voicings, phrasing and rhythmic patterns you need
for a stylish performance. The improvised section gives guideline
pitches and left-hand voicings as a practical starting-point.
Accessible, student-centred and of the highest musical standards,
these pieces will get you playing jazz confidently and creatively.
Ccontains all the pieces for ABRSM's new jazz piano exam.
Five superb albums of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz
repertoire for you to play. Throughout, there is a huge range of
styles, from bebop blues to calypsos, boogie-woogie to ballads,
jazz waltzes to free jazz. There are classic tunes by the jazz
greats, including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk.
And there are brand-new pieces specially commissioned from
professional British jazz musicians and educators. Each album
presents 15 pieces in three lists: blues, standards and
contemporary jazz. The head of each piece is set out with all the
characteristic voicings, phrasing and rhythmic patterns you need
for a stylish performance. The improvised section gives guideline
pitches and left-hand voicings as a practical starting-point.
Accessible, student-centred and of the highest musical standards,
these pieces will get you playing jazz confidently and creatively.
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