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.

Bach composed these Inventions in 1722/3 for the instruction in keyboard playing and composition of his eldest son, Wilhelm Friedemann, who was then just 12. Richard Jones's edition of these pieces is also available from ABRSM in a 'Signature' Series edition, where they are combined with the (three-part) Sinfonias and given more textual commentary.

(Amadeus). Acclaimed pianist Robert Taub offers the insights of a passionate musician who performs all 32 of Beethoven's well-loved piano sonatas in concert worldwide, bringing a "fresh perspective on Beethoven," as the New York Times put it. In this book, he shares his intimate understanding of these works with listeners and players alike.

For around 300 years, the harpsichord was the leading domestic musical instrument and often a highly fashionable piece of furniture as well. Usurped by the piano at the beginning of the nineteenth century, it was taken up again with the first revival of early music at the beginning of the twentieth century. Over the past 40 years, makers have been getting closer to reproducing examples from the historical past. Now, " The Art of Making a Harpsichord" gives its readers the chance to discover this challenging and rewarding pursuit in a way that is rarely possible without working with an established builder. Beginning with an overview of the instrument, its schools and workshop traditions, the author--himself an experienced maker and researcher--explores the various models and types before leading the reader through the manufacture of an Italian-style instrument, while describing historically-based working methods which are applicable to all traditions. Just as in the seventeenth or eighteenth century, there is no need to rely on large power-tools. This book has been designed to provide assistance to all harpsichord makers, whatever model they choose to make. It is lavishly illustrated with line drawings and photographs, the latter taken--wherever possible--from antique examples that give the reader as full an understanding as possible of the quality of these beautiful instruments.

This collection includes twelve popular and lesser-known pieces by Verdi arranged for organ, covering a variety of styles and moods, and serving both church and concert organists.

(Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book/CD is the perfect Intro to Jazz Piano . From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the techniques used by the pros. The accompanying CD demonstrates most of the music examples in the book. The full band tracks feature the rhythm section on the left channel and the piano on the right channel, so that you can play along with the band. Covers: jazz chords and progressions; jazz swing and bossa nova comping; voicings and patterns; melodic treatment; soloing techniques; how to play from a fake book; and more. Get started today

All 21 sets of Beethoven's variations, including the Diabelli Variations, Op. 120, Thirty-Two Variations in C Minor, the Eroica Variations, Op. 35, plus variations on themes by Dressler, Salieri, Sussmayr, Righini, other composers. Reprinted from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition.

Bastien Piano Basics is suitable for children aged 7 upwards.

The course uses a gradual multi-key approach, with reading beginning in the C five-finger position.

This method with an ideal pacing ensures success for young beginners.

Pam Wedgwood's Really Easy Jazzin' About Piano is a vibrant collection of original pieces arranged for solo piano in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner (Grade 0-2). Online audio is included this book, complete with performances and backing tracks and slowed-down backings for practice for an enhanced learning experience. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz!

This book is divided into three sections. The first covers Afro-Cuban (Afro-Caribbean) jazz, the second section deals with Brazilian influenced jazz - Bossa Nova and Samba, and the third contains lead sheets of the tunes and instructions for the play-along CD. The Afro-Cuban section contains a chapter on some basic concepts of traditional Afro-Cuban music, including the clave, tumbao, and montuno. Also, there is a chapter on typical piano voicing used in Afro-Cuban music Latin jazz in general. Next is a chapter on typical comping patterns used in various Afro-Cuban styles such as Mambo, Cha-cha, etc. The last chapter in this section features tunes written in these various styles and arranged for lead instrument, piano and bass, piano lead, and piano solo. The next section on Brazilian-related jazz begins with a chapter on the many varied rhythms typically used in comping for Bossa Novas and Sambas, and concludes with a chapter featuring tunes arranged in the same ways as the first section. The third section contains lead sheets of all the tunes so the reader can play and improvise on them along with the accompanying CD. The reader is encourage to continual change the way he or she plays these tunes and apply the principles found in this book to other tunes in the Latin jazz repertoire.

This collection presents 35 of Handel's finest keyboard works for solo instruments, reproduced from the monumental Deutsche Handelgesellschaft edition. Popular, accessible selections include the celebrated Eight Great Suites, including the Harmonious Blacksmith Air and the Passacaille in G Minor as well as sonatas, partitas, and other works.

Muzio Clementi was a famed composer, pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer. His 6 Sonatinas, Opus 36, are highly regarded for their charm as well as pedagogical value. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Alfred library. Titles: No. 1 in C major * No. 2 in G major * No. 3 in C major * No. 4 in F major * No. 5 in G major * No. 6 in D major.

Lang Lang Piano Academy: mastering the piano level 4 (approximately equivalent to Grade 4/Early Intermediate) includes sections on legato pedalling, phrasing and rubato and new accompaniment styles. Units: Posture, movement and hand shape Legato pedalling New accompaniment styles More on chords More on rhythm Musical context Phrasing and rubato Dexterity Mastering the piano is the first series of books to be launched in the Lang Lang Piano Academy. Comprising five progressive books, mastering the piano captures Lang Lang's passion, drive and extraordinary mastery of the piano. Each book gives students the chance to learn from this exceptional talent, with: 8 units that develop key aspects of piano technique; specially devised exercises & studies; a diverse selection of repertoire including Lang Lang's favourite works; and inspirational commentary & guidance from Lang Lang himself. Mastering the piano is also available as an iPad App! Listen to Lang Lang perform Sweet Dreams from 'Album for the Young' by Tchaikowsky Download FREE Scales & Arpeggios chart for Level 4

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.

42 of the most famous classics arranged for simplified piano. These enchanting melodies supply students of the first and second levels of study with an introduction to the world's finest music.

The Oxford Book of Funeral and Memorial Music for Organ is a collection of practical repertoire for organists playing at funerals, memorial services, and services of thanksgiving. Covering a broad range of music for players of intermediate ability, it includes a mixture of established repertoire, attractive new arrangements of well-known works, and newly commissioned pieces.

Peaceful Piano Playlist: Revisited presents a chilled collection of peaceful piano solos for the intermediate pianist. Inspired by the popular Peaceful Piano playlists available on streaming services, it features pieces such as The Light She Brings by Joep Beving, I due fiumi by Ludovico Einaudi, and By The Still Waters by Amy Beach.

Pianists will find unlimited fun in this collection of 24 easy piano arrangements of the world's most familiar musical themes from movies and television. Spanning several decades of entertainment history, the 24 selections in this book will delight audiences of all ages. Titles: As Time Goes By (Casablanca) * The Ballad of Gilligan's Island * The Big Bang Theory (Main Title Theme) * Cantina Band (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) * Concerning Hobbits (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King)* Doctor Who Theme * Downton Abbey - The Suite * Falling Slowly (Once) * Harry's Wondrous World (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) *Hedwig's Theme (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) * Into the West (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) * James Bond Theme * Let Me Be Your Star (SMASH) * Song from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) * Misty Mountains (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) * The Notebook (Main Title) * Over the Rainbow * The Pink Panther * Raiders March * Secondhand White Baby Grand (SMASH) * Star Wars (Main Title) * Theme from Superman * A Very Respectable Hobbit.