Lang Lang Piano Academy: mastering the piano level 2 (approximately equivalent to Grade 2/Elementary) includes sections on hand coordination, phrasing and developing dexterity. Units: Exploring the keyboard Hand coordination Rhythmic control Phrasing Developing dexterity Finger control The left hand Dynamics 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 level 2 is also available as an iPad App! Listen to Lang Lang playing Arabesque (Burgmuller) Download FREE Scales & Arpeggios chart for Level 2

The ever-increasing number of performances of Bach's music is a sign of its enduring vitality. But perhaps no other composer is subject to such a wide diversity of interpretation--assessing the merits of these many interpretations and unravelling the sources and documents on which they are based can be extremely difficult for the modern performer. In this important book, Paul Badura-Skoda draws on forty years of studying and performing Bach to present startling new insights into many different aspects of Bach's music. He looks at rhythm, tempo, articulation, and dynamics; examines the instruments for which Bach's music was intended, and considers problems of sonority. He then discusses ornamentation in depth, analyzing each of the signs and symbols used by Bach, and argues that much of Bach's ornamentation in current performance is monotonous and fails to reflect the actual Baroque style. Sometimes contentious, always stimulating, Badura-Skoda's book conveys a passion for an informed interpretation of Bach's music based on a recognition and respect for Bach's actual intentions. Copiously illustrated with musical examples, the book will take its place as a standard work for all students and performers of Bach's ever-popular keyboard music.

This title contains a book, 2 DVDs, 1 CD & 1 DVD-ROM. It features 29 full-color, step-by-step lessons to learn to play any style of piano. It offers an indispensable self-teaching, learning and reference manual designed for the adult beginner. It includes: 2 DVDs, 1 CD and 1 DVD-ROM; over 332 audio and 172 video files to download to your PC, Mac, iPod or MP3 player; 27 lessons, 170 examples, 35 songs, 65 Chords, 60 Accompaniment Patterns; and, free keyboard chord chart. No prior knowledge of music or piano is needed. It covers all the important melody, accompaniment and soloing techniques used by the world's best piano players in all styles. It includes many well-known pop, rock, folk and blues songs. It covers the basic music theory. It contains lots of tips, shortcuts and tricks to learn faster. All beginner pianists need to know to be able to play in a band, play their favorite songs and even write their own.

The eight books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8, and include: *many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles *warm-up and technical exercises, to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key *simple musicianship exercises in which students can explore ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key *longer solo pieces and a duet, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun

Chopin's four ballades are widely regarded as being among the most significant extended works for solo piano of the nineteenth century. In an illuminating discussion, Jim Samson combines history and analysis to provide a comprehensive picture of these popular piano works, investigating the social and musical background to Chopin's music, evaluating the many printed editions of the ballads before considering their critical reception and the differing interpretations of well-known nineteenth- and twentieth-century pianists.

Up-Grade! Pop Piano Grades 3-4 is part of Pam Wedgwood's hugely successful Up-Grade! Series, allowing pianists of all ages repertoire to bridge the gap between grades. Up-Grade! Pop offer's Pam's own take on songs such as Summer Nights, A Whole New World, and ABBA's Mamma Mia, as well as her own specially composed pieces. Guaranteed to breathe new life into your piano playing, the varied pieces in this collection are demonstrated on the online audio and are designed to ease you gently on to the next grade.

Easy piano arrangements of fifty great songs.

Complete with song background notes, and playing hints and tips.

The songs range from Pop to Classical, featuring everything from Vivaldi's 'Autumn' to Westlife's version of 'You Raise Me Up'.

• (They Long To Be) Close To You - The Carpenters
• All The Way - Frank Sinatra
• American Pie - Madonna
• Autumn (The Four Seasons) - Vivaldi
• Baby Elephant Walk (Hatari!) - Henry Mancini
• Blue Monk - Thelonious Monk
• Cabaret (Cabaret) - John Kander
• Cagney And Lacey - Bill Conti
• Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
• Casualty (Theme) - Ken Freeman
• Common People - Pulp
• Don't Stop Movin' - S Club 7
• Downtown - Petula Clark
• Ebony And Ivory - Paul Mccartney and Stevie Wonder
• Good Vibrations - Beach Boys
• Hallelujah (Shrek) - Leonard Cohen
• Hometown Glory - Adele
• I Don't Want To Wait (Dawson's Creek) - Paula Cole
• I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues - Elton John
• I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany
• If I Were A Rich Man (Fiddler On The Roof) - Jerry Bock
• I'm Beginning To See The Light - Duke Ellington
• It Must Be Love - Madness
• La Valse D'amelie (Amelie) Yann Tierson
• Luck Be A Lady (Guys And Dolls) - Frank Loesser
• One Day I'll Fly Away (Moulin Rouge!) - Kidman, Nicole
• Rockin' All Over The World - Status Quo
• Rule The World - Take That
• She's The One - Robbie Williams
• So What - Miles Davis
• Songbird Eva Cassidy
• Symphony No.40 (Theme) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• The Blue Danube - Johan Strauss
• The Can Can (Orpheus In The Underworld) - Jacques Offenbach
• The Lady In Red - Chris De Burgh
• The Most Beautiful Girl In The World - Prince
• The Music Of The Night (The Phantom Of The Opera) - Andrew Lloyd Webber
• The Nearness Of You - Norah Jones
• Theme (Schindler's List) - John Williams
• Theme (Swan Lake) - Tchaikovsky
• Thriller - Michael Jackson
• Trouble - Coldplay
• Wannabe - The Spice Girls
• Waterloo - Abba
• Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks
• When I'm Sixty Four - Paul Mccartney
• When You're Gone - Avril Lavigne
• Wires - Athlete
• Wonderwall - Oasis
• You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban

This edition of Op. 13 (Pathetique) comes from the complete three-volume edition of Beethoven's 35 piano sonatas published by ABRSM, edited by Professor Barry Cooper, renowned Beethoven specialist. Includes an introduction covering editorial method and commentary to the sonata including history, full assessment of the sources and detailed notes on interpretation.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). This delightful collection of 17 favorite folk songs and familiar melodies offers pieces useful for recital performance, family or group sing-along, and as motivational material for the private or group lesson. Arrangements are in the 5-finger hand positions of C, G, F, Dm and Am, and harmony is limited to single notes and harmonic intervals. Includes: L'il Liza Jane * My Ma Gave Me a Nickel * The Three Doughs * Bill Groggin's Goat * Go Tell Aunt Rhody * Peter, Peter * Off to Bed, Now * The Ash Grove * Old King Cole * Irish Washerwoman * Shave and a Haircut * The Old Gray Mare * Boom Boom * The Centipede and the Frog * Michael Finnegan * Give My Regards to Broadway * Music Alone Shall Live.

The Jazz Piano Player: Stormy Weather contains 15 classic jazz standards in an ingenious new format for jazz pianists, arranged by John Kember. Each piece is presented in two formats: the first version includes melody, lyrics and basic chord structure, ideal for improvisation; the second version is a superb arrangement for piano solo, for intermediate level pianists. All the songs are helpfully included in their standard keys so pianists will be able to play with other jazz musicians, and there also a quick guide on piano jazz chords for added tutorial assistance. The free CD included features full performances of all the arrangements by pianist John Kember for an enhanced learning mobility. The Jazz Piano Player Series is designed for those wanting to make the transition into jazz or pop piano playing. An essential new resource for all jazz pianists - a great way in for players wanting to make a transition into jazz, as well as for pianists wanting to develop their own style.

The Jazz Piano Songbook features twenty of the best jazz songs arranged for piano, voice and guitar, accurately transcribed to reflect the performances of leading jazz singers, from the traditional, such as Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald to contemporary, such as Diana Krall and Jamie Cullum. Songs include Everytime We Say Goodbye, Fly Me To The Moon, I Get A Kick Out Of You and My Funny Valentine.

This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for the ABRSM Grade 7 Piano exams. The book is written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.

Up-Grade! Jazz Piano Grades 3-4 is a fun addition to Pam Wedgwood's popular Up-Grade! Series, featuring well-loved jazz hits in cool new arrangements. Featuring hip classics such as Fly Me To The Moon, My Baby Just Cares For Me and It Don't Mean A Thing, alongside jazzy numbers by the inimitable Pam Wedgwood. Guaranteed to breathe new life into your piano playing, the varied pieces in this collection are designed to ease you gently on to the next grade. There are several other spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series for piano, including pop and Christmas.

This text contains the music and lyrics of ABBA's pure gold hits, all arranged for piano, voice and guitar. Songs include 'Mamma Mia', 'Waterloo', 'Thank You For The Music', 'Dancing Queen' and more.

For more than a century the piano occupied a dominant place in music and society. Professor Ehrlich follows its fascinating history from the fortepiano of Mozart's time, through the Victorians' `household orchestra and god', to the most sophisticated modern products of the Japanese manufacturers. His protagonists include barnstorming virtuosi, fashionable ladies and aspiring clerks, the great makers and the back-street `garrett-masters', distinguished musicians, and hire-purchase touts. Originally published in 1976 by Dent, this book has now been updated and revised by the author in the light of developments of recent years.

The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! Series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, has now been extended to offer a series of editions supporting the Trinity College London sight-reading criteria. Improve your sight-reading! Trinity Edition Piano Grade 4 has been specifically written to reflect Trinity's parameters for Grade 4 and contains new material throughout. Improve your sight-reading! Series is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems. These books follow the same progressive format as previous editions, where technical aspects are introduced step-by-step firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.