The Graded Piano Player: Grade 2-3 is the second book in this series, and filled with popular repertoire of classic tunes and songs from Disney, TV and film, jazz, pop and musical theatre for pianists at Grades 2-3. Each piece has been rigorously researched, edited and fingered by top educationalists and meticulously arranged to progress in line with the ABRSM and Trinity graded piano examinations. Ideal for anyone seeking well-crafted arrangements of tunes they love - for leisure, exams and to use as fun and technical repertoire between grades. **ABRSM selected piece (Piano 2019-2020): Wouldn't it be Loverly? (from My Fair Lady), observing triplets in bb. 12 & 18

This set of six pieces is based on folk song melodies and dance forms from Transylvania which was annexed to Romania in 1920. The contrasting melodies were originally for violin or shepherd's flute, but the unusual harmonies are original with Bart?k. The performance time for the complete set of dances is approximately 4 minutes, 15 seconds. Included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label.

Technique 2B continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A, 1B, and 2A. The seven new Technique Tools introduced are: three-note slurs, preparing quickly for hand crossings, feel the downbeat, finger stretches, legato pedal, finger 1 under finger 3, and finger 3 over finger 1. Artistic Etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting, and Hands-Together Workshops focus on developing the skills necessary for coordinating hands-together playing. Masterwork etudes provide training to play standard masterworks. Each page in the Technique Book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson Book.

In Play Hymns, Book 3, pianists young and old will find accessible arrangements of beloved hymns, which are a continuous source of inspiration and an important part of worship services. Titles: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah * I Need Thee Every Hour * I Sing the Mighty Power of God * I Surrender All * It Is Well with My Soul * O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus * O Worship the King * Steal Away * Trust and Obey * When We All Get to Heaven.

The latest supplement to the pianist's must-have reference "The Piano Book", this comprehensive guide provides list prices for over 3,000 currently manufactured acoustic and digital piano brands and models, as well as advice on how to estimate actual street prices to help negotiate the lowest possible price. Summarising the essentials of "The Piano Book", this resource goes beyond the basics to offer extensive details on digital pianos and reveals all the information necessary to differentiate between a good deal and a great deal when buying a piano. Anyone in the market for a new or used piano -- including teachers, technicians, students, and aficionados -- can make a more informed purchase using this definitive guide. Updated twice a year with the most accurate information, the manual fully covers piano manufacturers, instrument models, prices, and current trends and conditions in the piano market.

This beautiful and haunting melody from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1" is set in traditional five-finger style, with the melody split between the hands, and without a key signature in the student part. Dotted quarter notes, triplets, and sixteenth notes have been avoided. An optional duet accompaniment is provided for a fuller, richer musical experience.

Favorite pop and movie hits have been arranged to correlate with the concepts presented in Lesson Book 1A. Optional duet parts for teacher or parent add harmonic richness to the solo parts. 11 attractive arrangements include: Annie's Song * Bye, Bye Blackbird * It's a Small World * Mickey Mouse March * The Rose * Scooby Doo, Where Are You? * This Is It! * This Land Is Your Land * The Trolley Song * Up Where We Belong * Whistle While You Work.

Popular Praise contains the best songs in contemporary Christian music, arranged for the early advanced to advanced pianist. Approximate performance times are included, and lyrics are listed at the end of the book. Titles: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) * Beautiful One * Blessed Be Your Name * Come, Now Is the Time to Worship * Forever * Here I Am to Worship * How Great Is Our God * In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found) * We Fall Down * You Are My All in All.

(Vocal Selections). The creepy and kooky Addams Family hit Broadway in April 2010 with this musical adaptation of the characters created by cartoonist Charles Addams in his single-panel gag cartoons for The New Yorker starting in 1938. This songbook features piano/vocal arrangements (with the melody in the piano part) for 14 musical numbers from the Tony Award-nominated show: The Addams Family Theme * Crazier Than You * Happy/Sad * In the Arms * Just Around the Corner * Let's Not Talk About Anything Else but Love * Live Before We Die * The Moon and Me * Morticia * One Normal Night * Pulled * Waiting * What If * When You're an Addams.

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Part of the progressive series for manuals, this fourth book includes 14 titles for the advanced organist.

(Piano Solo Personality). The original Einaudi pieces featured in this 64-page collection have been selected for their simplicity and ease of playing. Over the years the distinguished Italian pianist and composer has worked in many different styles, some of them quite challenging for the beginning player. Now pianists at a Grade 2 to 4 level can play some of his most memorable works in their original form. This book includes the pieces Corale, Primavera, Questa Volta, Sarabande and more.

Alfred's Premier Piano Course Level 6 lets students develop their rhythm skills using mixed meter. A special focus is a stylistic introduction to the Romantic and Contemporary masterworks, as well as popular music. Additional pieces range from lyrical ballads and jazz styles to arrangements of familiar classic and folk themes. New concepts introduced include diminished triads, the ii-V7-I chord progression, and additional scales and keys.

The Music Workbook contains pages of coloring, tracing, matching, ear training and listening that have been carefully designed to reinforce the musical concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Book 1. In full color, 48 pages.

Alfred's Basic Prep Course, Levels A through F, was written to answer a demand for a course of piano study designed specifically for students who are five years old and up. This course offers a careful introduction of fundamentals, music that fits comfortably under the young student's normal hand span, plus constant reinforcement--all leading to results beyond those generated by other piano methods. After Lesson Book B, the student may progress to Prep Course, Lesson Book C or choose to go directly into the faster paced Level 1B of Alfred's Basic Piano Library. The complete Prep Course consists of six books (Levels A through F).

(Easy Piano Personality). Michael Jackson Number Ones features stunning color photos and easy piano arrangements of the compilation's 18 songs. Lyrics and chord symbols are included. Titles: Bad * Beat It * Ben * Billie Jean * Black or White * Break of Dawn * Dirty Diana * Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough * Earth Song * I Just Can't Stop Loving You * Man in the Mirror * One More Chance * Rock with You * Smooth Criminal * Thriller * The Way You Make Me Feel * You Are Not Alone * You Rock My World.

Celebrate the special moments of the season with these unique collections of holiday carols by Alfred's favorite piano arrangers. Titles: The Christmas Angels, arr. Dennis Alexander (Angels from the Realm of Glory * Angels We Have Heard on High * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing), Christmas Bells, arr. Mary K. Sallee (I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * The Bells on the Sleigh to GrandmaAs House [Over the River and Through the Wood / Jingle Bells] * Bells Are Ringing [Ding Dong Merrily on High / Ring, Little Bells]), The Christmas Manger, arr. Tom Gerou (What Child Is This? * Coventry Carol * Away in a Manger), The Christmas Shepherds, arr. Victor Labenske (How Great Our Joy * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * The First Noel), He Is Born!, arr. Joyce Grill (Good Christian Men, Rejoice * Polish Lullaby * Il est ne * What Child Is This?), A Jazzy, Jolly Christmas, arr. Victor Labenske (Up on the Housetop * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * Jingle Bells), The Nativity, arr. Cindy Berry (Still, Still, Still * Lo, How a Rose EAer Blooming * Joy to the World), The Three Kings, arr. Robert D. Vandall (March of the Three Kings * We Three Kings of Orient Are * O Come, All Ye Faithful), Three Moods for Christmas, arr. Sharon Aaronson (Carol of the Bells * What Child Is This? * We Wish You a Merry Christmas).

Carol Tornquist has applied her unique style to 12 familiar hymns. Church pianists and congregations will appreciate the colorful richness of surprising modulations, refreshing jazz chords, and unexpected rhythmic treatments. Approximate performance times make service planning easier. Titles: Be Thou My Vision * Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing * Crown Him with Many Crowns * Fairest Lord Jesus * For the Beauty of the Earth * How Firm a Foundation * A Mighty Fortress Is Our God * My Jesus, I Love Thee * Nothing But the Blood of Jesus * O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus * When Morning Gilds the Skies * Wonderful Words of Life.

This method is designed for teens who still enjoy music and want to continue their study but have limited practice time. Each book includes solo pieces in varied styles, a Hanon study to develop technical skills and a duet that students can play with a friend. A Study Guide for each piece helps the student practice efficiently. The guide contains four sections: 1-Minute FYI, 5-Minute Warm-Up, 15-Minute Practice Plan and 5-Minute Finishing Touches. Titles: Fast Track Boogie (Bober) * Rage Over the Lost Penny (Beethoven) * Exercise No. 1 (The Virtuoso Pianist) (Hanon) * On a Mission (Bober) * Sonatina in C Major (First Movement) (Lynes) * Midnight Ride (Bober) * Musette in D Major (Bach) * Love Those Blues (Bober) * Arabesque (BurgmA1/4ller) * Emerald Fountain (Bober) * The Entertainer (Joplin) * Fiesta Cha-Cha (duet) (Bober).

This series was written for pianists who love the expressive qualities of the piano and the sounds of the romantic style. Warm, lyrical melodies and rich harmonies will inspire pianists to create a beautiful sound and to play with expression, musicality and finesse. The descriptive titles will spark students' imaginations as well. Titles: Evocation * Improvisation No. 1 * In a Dancin' Mood * Midnight Meditation * The Promise of Spring * Serenity * A Special Someone.