The only information we have on Albert Pieczonka (ca. 1828-1912) is sketchy and not completely reliable. For example, his first name may have been "Alfred." It is reported that he was a Polish composer who lived in Germany. His 6/8 "presto" tarantella in A minor will challenge the late intermediate level pianist in speed as well as agility to execute the scale work and broken chords cleanly, however most of the melodic material lays easily under the right hand. There are accents, nice dynamic contrasts, and a wide use of the keyboard.

The third concert etude in D-flat major from Liszt's Trois etudes de concert will challenge advanced pianists with its constant hand-crossings and varying number of cascading notes per measure in the accompaniment. A lovely pentatonic melody is embedded in the rolling arpeggio-like patterns, frequently played by alternating hands throughout the piece. Keeping this cantando melodic line distinct and phrased while transparently maintaining the flowing accompaniment is the primary challenge of this masterwork. This edition is based on Musikalische Werke herausgegeben von der Franz Liszt-Stifung, Series II, edited by Ferruccio Busoni.

Teachers and students love Catherine Rollin's duet series Dances for Two, and encouraged her to write all-new solo collections of pieces based on dance rhythms. Book 1 titles: Conga, Conga, Conga * The Jester's Gigue * Make Mine Cha-Cha-Cha * Mazurka for Chopin * Mediterranean Dance * Rock and Roll Slow Dance * Samba Fun * Spicy Salsa * Tantalizing Tango * Tap Time Encore. "Mazurka for Chopin" and "Tantalizing Tango" were selected for the Federation Festivals 2011-2013.

Easy piano arrangements of all 11 Danny Elfman songs from the soundtrack of this Christmas cult classic. Includes: Jack's Lament * Jack's Obsession * Kidnap the Sandy Claws * Making Christmas * Oogie Boogie's Song * Poor Jack * Sally's Song * This Is Halloween * Town Meeting Song * What's This? * Finale/Reprise.

Sebastien Erard and the firm that carried his name are seminal in the history of musical instruments. Erard's inventions - especially the double escapement for the piano and the double-action for the harp - have had an enormous impact on instruments and musical life and are still at the foundation of piano and harp building today. The recently discovered archives of the Erard piano and harp building firm are perhaps the largest and most complete record of musical instrument making anywhere, containing never-before-published correspondence from musicians including Mendelssohn, Liszt and Faure. These volumes present the archive's records and documents in two parts, the first relating to inventions, business, composers and performers and the second to the Erard family correspondence. In both the original French and with English translations, the documents offer fascinating insights into the musical landscape of Europe from the start of Erard's career in 1785 to the closure of the firm in 1959.

This excellent sheet solo edition of Mozart's Sonata, K. 283, includes fingering, and performance and ornamentation suggestions by Dr. Maurice Hinson.

This newly prepared publication of the Complete Piano Sonatas of Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) is intended for performance and study, and is based on the original text edited by Karl Pasler. Each Sonata is marked with the Hoboken, Feder/Grove, and Landon/Wiener Urtext numbers.

(Music Sales America). Master the basics of hand position, note reading, scales, melody and chords as you step into the exciting world of piano playing. A complete guide to getting a good start at the piano. The accompanying CD contains all of the music examples and tunes played by professional musicians.

Bud Powell was not only one of the greatest bebop pianists of all time, he stands as one of the twentieth century's most dynamic and fiercely adventurous musical minds. His expansive musicianship, riveting performances, and inventive compositions expanded the bebop idiom and pushed jazz musicians of all stripes to higher standards of performance. Yet Powell remains one of American music's most misunderstood figures, and the story of his exceptional talent is often overshadowed by his history of alcohol abuse, mental instability, and brutalization at the hands of white authorities. In this first extended study of the social significance of Powell's place in the American musical landscape, Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr. shows how the pianist expanded his own artistic horizons and moved his chosen idiom into new realms. Illuminating and multi-layered, "The Amazing Bud Powell" centralizes Powell's contributions as it details the collision of two vibrant political economies: the discourses of art and the practice of blackness.

Students identify the notes, each of which has a specified color, and then color in the designated area. The pictures are charming! Notes are added in logical sequence, with continuous reading reinforcement for both clefs. Some of the pages are to be played -- it's not just a workbook.

The Organ: An Encyclopedia includes articles on the organ family of instruments, including famous players, composers, instrument builders, the construction of the instruments, and related terminology. It is the first complete reference on this important family of keyboard instruments. The contributors include major scholars of music and musical instrument history from around the world. It completes the three-volume Encyclopedia of Keyboard Instruments, which also includes the Piano Encyclopedia and the Harpsichord & Clavichord Encyclopedia.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Off-the-staff reading through letter names and directional reading. Contents include: Counting the Days * Deck the Hall * Good King Wenceslas * Away in a Manger * Jingle Bells * The Tree Hunt * The Perfect Christmas Tree * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * Ring the Bells * Merry Christmas to You.

A supplement to Alfred's Basic Piano Library, this series is designed for students and teachers with limited or no experience in jazz and rock music styles. Perfect for individuals and group instruction and playable on both acoustic and electronic keyboards.

Students needing to review and improve their note-naming and interval-naming skills will benefit greatly from these well-prepared Notespeller Books. Each book provides a variety of written activities that reinforce note reading concepts presented in the Lesson Books. Correlates page-by-page with the Lesson Books, but may also serve as an effective supplement to other piano methods.

The two collections include the best of C. H. Trevor's series 'Organ Books 1-6', and are ideal for teaching or for service use. The pieces have been specifically selected with the beginner's needs in mind: a variety of easy and attractive items with simple pedal parts. Each book is arranged in order of difficulty, book one covering grades 2-4, book two grades 5-6.

(Easy Piano Songbook). What child can resist this sweet collection of 6 songs from their favorite movie, including: The Candy Man * Cheer Up, Charlie * I Want It Now * I've Got a Golden Ticket * Oompa-Loompa-Doompadee-Doo * Pure Imagination.