(Educational Piano Library). The benefits of warming up sufficiently before practicing have been the subject of various studies in keyboard journals and scientific publications on performance health and medicine. One of the easiest and safest ways to warm up remains to simply perform the activity for a short time period at a lower rate and intensity. Warm-ups included here are relatively short, symmetrical, in progressive difficulty, and based on the physiology of the hand and its proper relation to the keys. A wonderful companion for every player

The events, activites, and scenes of the four seasons are the focus of this collection of piano duets. These pieces were designed for all students to focus on phrasing, articulation, and overall sound quality. Songs include: Winter Wind (January) * Grandmother's Tale (February) * Birdsong (March) * April Showers (April) * Spring Flowers (May) * Kite Flying (June) * Mountain Stream (July) * On a Lake (August) * Back to School (September) * Dancing Leaves (October) * Song of the Woods (November) * Seasonal Celebrations (December).

(Educational Piano Library). This intermediate-level book contains eight engaging, lyrical pieces in Romantic style. Christos Tsitsaros is a masterful composer, and his gift for musical-poetic imagery is evident in each of these finely crafted gems for piano solo. The titles come to life through expressive, pianistic writing, ranging from a tender lullaby to a rollicking train ride. 8 pieces: Migrating Bird * Lullaby * Dance of the Sprites * Valse Bluesette * The Little Carousel * Butterfly Rag * Unfinished Melody * Westbound Train. Intermediate (HLSPL Level 5+); Keys: Gm, GM, DM, Dm, Fm, AM, GM, Cm; pieces are 3 - 5 pages in length; intermediate-level technical skills and interpretive imagination needed. 40 pgs.

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) married his second wife in 1721. By that time, he was already an established organist, court and chamber musician, and Kapellmeister at the Cothen court. After their marriage, the couple started right away on a Keyboard Notebook ( Clavier Buchlein ) for Anna Magdalena's practice. Eventually they collected two separate books (begun in 1722 and 1725), which are known today as the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. Editor & recording artist: Christos Tsitsaros

(Schirmer Performance Editions). This new edition combines the contents of both books of the timeless Bach/Carroll Schirmer Library volume. Includes a companion CD recorded by the editor and performance notes on the individual pieces.

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Bach's intermediate level little preludes are gems to be played for pure enjoyment, for any recital, or as steps toward the more challenging Well-Tempered Clavier . Contains extensive discussion and examples on Baroque ornamentation.