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Teach yourself the essential piano chords plus many more! Organized
as a chord per spread, for the left and right hands, this is a
handy, comprehensive reference for jazz, pop, rock and soul
musicians playing the piano or keyboard at any level. This
no-nonsense, easy to carry, wiro book will fit on a stand and into
a music bag or hand bag with the minimum of fuss. Revised and
updated version, replaces ISBN-13 9781844517152
The New International Edition of Suzuki Piano School, Volume 1
includes French, German and Spanish translations as well as a newly
recorded CD performed by internationally renowned recording artist
Seizo Azuma. Now the book and CD can be purchased together or
separately. While the music selections in Volume 1 remain the same
as the earlier edition, the spacious new engraving with minimal
editing generally keeps only one piece per page. Instruction
material in many pieces from Volume 1 has been removed in lieu of
right-hand studies at the top of the page and left-hand studies at
the bottom. Tempo markings are now included on many pieces.
Titles: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" Variations (Shinichi
Suzuki) * Lightly Row (German Folk Song) * The Honeybee (Bohemian
Folk Song) * Cuckoo (German Folk Song) * Lightly Row (German Folk
Song) * French Children's Song (French Folk Song) * London Bridge
(English Folk Song) * Mary Had a Little Lamb (American Nursery
Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * Au Clair de la Lune (J. B.
Lully) * Long, Long Ago (T. H. Bayly) * Little Playmates (F. X.
Chwatal) * Chant Arabe (Anonymous) * Allegretto 1 (C. Czerny) *
Goodbye to Winter (Folk Song) * Allegretto 2 (C. Czerny) *
Christmas-Day Secrets (T. Dutton) * Allegro (S. Suzuki) * Musette
(Anonymous).
This book begins with an extensive review of the chords and keys
previously studied, using fresh and interesting material that will
provide enjoyment as well as reinforcement. Particularly noteworthy
is the systematic presentation of chords in all positions in both
hands. Titles: America the Beautiful * Arkansas Traveler * The
Battle Hymn of the Republic * Black is the Color of My True Love's
Hair * Brahms Lullaby * Canon in D (Pachelbel) * Deep River * Down
in the Valley * Farewell to Thee (Aloha Oe) * Fascination * A
Festive Rondeau * Frankie and Johnnie * The Hokey-Pokey * The House
of the Rising Sun * Introduction and Dance * La Cucaracha * La
Donna E Mobile * La Raspa * Light and Blue * Loch Lomond * Lonesome
Road * The Marriage of Figaro * Morning Has Broken * Musetta's
Waltz * Musette * Night Song * Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen *
Polyvetsian Dances * Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 * The Riddle *
Rock-a My Soul * Roman Holiday * Sakura * Scherzo * Space Shuttle
Blues * Swingin' Sevenths * Theme from Symphony No. 6 (Tchaikovsky)
* Tumbalalaika * Village Dance * Waves of the Danube * When Johnny
Comes Marching Home * You're in My Heart
The Universal Edition is designed for all English-speaking
countries outside of the United States, including Canada, the U. K.
and Australia. This edition uses the British system of terminology
for rhythmic values such as "crotchet" for quarter note. This
course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano
teacher or experienced musician.
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 6 Piano syllabus
for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B
and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The
pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and
varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an
excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer.The book
also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams,
useful syllabus information. Audio recordings of all 39 pieces on
the Grade 6 syllabus, performed by expert musicians, are included
(via the download code in the book).A version of this book without
audio download is also available.
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 4 Piano syllabus
for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B
and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The
pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and
varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an
excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer.The book
also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams,
useful syllabus information. Audio recordings of all 39 pieces on
the Grade 4 syllabus, performed by expert musicians, are included
(via the download code in the book). A version of this book without
audio download is also available.
Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 1 (Early Elementary) is
part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to
improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome
problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through
rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical
issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions,
and finally by 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded
sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio
available online for students to check their performances against.
The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your
reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will
ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Book B of the Fabers' method for the
young beginner moves the student into staff-reading. Music notation
is explored through stepwise directional reading, pattern
recognition, and changing hand positions, all in the context of
engaging songs, games and creative exploration at the piano.
Maintaining the child-centered philosophy of the series, the
"friends at the piano" from the A Books introduce students to the
music of two new composer friends Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and
Ludwig van Beethoven. Classic themes share the stage with
contemporary pop and jazz sounds for young ears to absorb and
enjoy. The Book B CD presents a vibrant mix of sounds, from boogie
to Beethoven. It serves as a listening CD which educates and as an
accompaniment CD for play-along.
The most widely used piano technique book ever written, The
Virtuoso Pianist was designed to develop agility and strength in
all the fingers as well as flexibility of the wrists. Exercises are
sequenced so that in each successive exercise, the fingers are
rested from the fatigue caused by the previous one. Translated from
the original French, this Masterwork edition includes the complete
Exercises 1-60 and is clearly engraved for easy reading. Hanon's
original introduction is included. He recommends that a student
have at least one year of experience before starting this book.
A General MIDI disk is available separately (Item #5715). The disk
contains varied styles of accompaniments including pop, classical
and jazz for Exercises 1-20.
Play 10 favourites from the critically acclaimed musical Hamilton.
This collection features carefully-crafted piano solo arrangements
from the music penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Including Burn,
Helpless and My Shot, all the pieces are fun to play and faithful
to the original performances. The show debuted on Broadway in
August 2015 to unprecedented advanced box office sales and has
become one of the most successful stage musicals ever.
This book contains all the scales and arpeggios required for
ABRSM's Grade 4 Piano exam. It covers all the new requirements from
2021.
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates
preparing for the ABRSM Grade 1 Piano exams. The book is written in
attractive and approachable styles and representative of the
technical level expected in the exam.
"How to Play Piano" contains everything the new or intermediate
piano player needs to know to really get to grips with making music
on this most popular of instruments. Highly practical, it leads you
from the basics to more complex techniques, covering playing with
the left hand, right hand and both together, along with a basic
introduction to reading music. The clear text is accompanied by
illustrative photos and diagrams, and the guide is complemented by
some classic practice pieces to try your hand(s) at, such as "Fur
Elise" and "Pachelbel's Canon", as well as a glossary and further
reading.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book
introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students
play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and
skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number.
Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and coloristic
experimentation with the pedal. The book is organized into units
which represent the major concepts and skills. As new units are
introduced, earlier concepts and skills are constantly reviewed.
A time-honored tradition just got better! The John W. Schaum Piano
Course has been newly revised with 100 percent new engravings and
typesetting, color highlighting for concept emphasis, updated song
titles and lyrics, and full-color illustrations.
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 7 Piano syllabus
for 2021 & 2022, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B
and C. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an
attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that
provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer.
The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing
for exams, useful syllabus information.
A new addition to the successful Michael Aaron Piano Course lesson
books. These new Performance books are centered around Michael
Aaron's original Lesson books and are focused on his original
teaching concepts.
This book contains all the scales and arpeggios required for
ABRSM's Grade 6 Piano exam. It covers all the new requirements from
2021.
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