Louis Kentner covers all aspects of the piano in this comprehensive and fascinating dissertation. As well as practical material there are pages of instruction on technique including a chapter on the use of the pedal, some hints on singing tone and legato, advice on practising, and a do-it-yourself guide to basic tuning. Kentner provides a penetrating analysis of much of Chopin's and Liszt's piano music and contributes a unique and detailed study of Beethoven's thirty-two piano sonatas. The book includes some selected further reading and a discography.

The Best of Grade 5 Piano comprise pieces selected by the major examination boards in one volume that have captured the imaginations of teachers and students over the years, including some old favourites and some forgotten gems. All the pieces are tried and tested and perfectly graded and fingered for Grade 5. This book also provides top-quality music that is ideal as a sight-reading resource for more advanced students. The music has been carefully selected and edited by Anthony Williams, a leading ABRSM piano examiner and selector. There are five books in the series Best of Grade... for Piano, and a similar series exists for Flute (selected and edited by Sally Adams), and Clarinet (selected and edited by Paul Harris).

This major new collection on the piano teacher's art opens with an assessment of the role of the piano teacher, and goes on to explore various types of students and the challenge each presents: the moderately talented, but ambitious, student; the late beginner; the unusually gifted. Drawing on thirty years of teaching and performing, Gordon then brings fresh ideas to bear on the often-discussed areas of inner-hearing, pulse regulation, improvisation, sight-reading, and collaborative music making.

A piece a week Piano Grade 1 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.

(Evans Piano Education). Features 11 jazzy Christmas tunes arranged at the intermediate level in Lee Evans' inimitable style. Includes: Caroling, Caroling * The Christmas Song * The Christmas Waltz * Feliz Navidad * Frosty the Snow Man * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow * A Marshmallow World * My Favorite Things * Silver Bells.

Brahms' Six Piano Pieces are published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works, prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes.

Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Easy Jazzin' About Piano/Keyboard is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the beginner (grade 1-3) and including lots of tips and workouts. This new edition features a fantastic accompanying CD complete with performances, backing tracks, and slowed-down backing tracks for practice. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.

This is the first book-length study of the Orgelbüchlein, the masterly collection of organ chorales by J. S. Bach. This 'Little Organ Book' is regarded by Bach scholars as one of the composer's most important achievements and by organ scholars as a milestone in the development of the chorale. Russell Stinson, himself an organist, examines the collection from a range of historical and analytical perspectives in a way that will resonate with not only organists and scholars but the average concert-goer or CD-buyer.

Between 1820 and 1870 a number of influences combined to bring about a radical transformation in the design and use of English organs. This important book provides a comprehensive survey of English organ building during those innovative fifty years in its history. It is richly illustrated with photographs and specially drawn diagrams and contains an invaluable appendix of organ specifications. This is a documentary source book and history that will be indispensable for all those, professionals or amateurs, that have an interest in the organ.

Designed to coordinate page-by-page with the Lesson Books. Contains enjoyable games and quizzes that reinforce the principles presented in the Lesson Books. Students can increase their musical understanding while they are away from the keyboard.

(Music Sales America). These pocket-sized swatch-packs are great for quick reference at home or on the go. All the essential chords are presented on easy to read cards.

A treasury of pieces for easy piano that have captured the imagination of music lovers. Includes: Clair de Lune * Country Gardens * Melody in F * Pachelbel's Canon * Albeniz's Tango * and much more. Spiral bound.

(Educational Piano Library). Piano Solos books feature original performance repertoire from 14 different composers. These inviting compositions provide ample reinforcement of skills and concepts learned in the corresponding level Piano Lessons books. The outstanding variety of musical styles makes every solo an important piece in its own right exciting to both performer and listener. Fully orchestrated accompaniments for every piece are avilable on CD or General MIDI disk. The CDs include both a practice and a performance tempo for each piece. Click on the audio icon to hear a sample of "Snow Crystals" by Jennifer Linn from Piano Solos Book 5 .

A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the Old Testament. What they find is a series of "S" words that reveal a "spectacular story!" With creative characters, humorous dialogue and great music, The "S" Files is a children's Christmas musical your kids will love performing.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Treat your pre-reading students to an adventurous first Christmas book Young players will be delighted with familiar carols such as "O Christmas Tree" as well as new favorites including "Rudolph's Little Brother" and "I Love My Candy Cane " The My First Piano Adventure "friends" make snowmen, ride a big sleigh, and enjoy candy canes together. First players will benefit from the clean presentation of pre-reading notation and festive teacher duets. The Christmas Music Calendar encourages students to count down the days until Christmas Songs include: Away in a Manger * Good King Wenceslas * I Love My Candy Cane * Jingle Bells * Little Snowmen * Christmas Tree * Rudolph's Little Brother * Up on the Housetop.

This book examines two notable forms of chamber music involving piano and strings. Smallman surveys the development of these genres from their origins in the mid-eighteenth century to the present day.

(Willis). Part 1 of a comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all students beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations * writing exercises * sight reading drills * review work * accompaniments * accompaniments for teacher or parent. Beloved worldwide since 1955 and now with audio tracks accessible online!