JAZZ TIME is a collection of 15 original Jazz piano pieces representing different styles and eras in Jazz history. The book consists of pieces for easy- intermediate to advanced level pianists. Friendly and charming musical language equally appeals to all age groups from children to adults. Each piece paints a colorful picture of some moment in time, sometimes in the past, other times in the future, and creates a wonderful Jazzy mood. The collection represents Ragtime, Blues, Big Band, Swing, Jazz Waltz, New Age, Funk, Bebop, Boogie Woogie and a Ballad. Titles include Sunny Day Rag, Bluer Than Blue, Doing The Town, Friday Jive, Melancholy Waltz, Water So Clear, Carnaval in Brasil, Necessary Jam, Autumn Dance, Broken Circles, Rocking on Through, Artistry In Rhythm, Flowing Dreams, Canada Rag and Moon Dance.

Wellspring of Repertoire, an Original and Bountiful Source of Piano Music, for Beginning and Returning Students, Volume 3, Early Intermediate to Early Advanced, by Dennis Frayne, contains 120 Folk Songs, Children's Songs, Spirituals, Nursery Rhymes, Parlor Songs, Lullabies, Scales, Chords, and Technical Exercises for Piano, all in a Classical Style.

Perfect for teachers of early students who prefer not to use method books, for students returning to play after a long time away from the piano, for sight reading practice, to practice singing while playing the piano (includes lyrics and solfege syllables on most songs and exercises), for recitals and performances, and for fun in learning good, old-fashioned, time-honored folk songs, children?s songs, and more!

This compilation of original compositions includes rags, two-steps and cakewalks. The fun, rhythmic pieces explore typical ragtime syncopation, helping to develop a sense of rhythm and independence of hands. All the pieces .will be enjoyed by intermediate to advanced players.

Lead Me To Calvaryand#65279; for piano solo is for advanced piano. Harmonically rich version with great resonance. Big Chords and great nonfunctional gospel sounding voice leading produces a striking example of the beauty qualities of this astounding gem. Piece includes a unique setting in an unusual meter and solo section before concluding. 2 page arrangement is challenging but not overly so, and well worth the effort to learn. Similar to hymn writing by the greats, Mark Hayes, Bill Wolaver, Mary McDonald, John Carter, Llyod Larson, and Larry Shackley in todays church pianist marketplace.

Chopin - this is passion, elegance and melancholy! And it is exactly what makes him well liked in piano lessons and while music-making at home. Chopin's music is technically quite demanding, but thanks to the suitable fingerings of the composer most technical figures are very comfortable in the hands and can be easily played by advanced pianists. The collection contains Chopin's easiest piano pieces in one volume which is perfect for piano lessons - but also for playing the piano at home.

German - English.

The three-volume collection Mini Maestro presents little piano pieces advancing progressively from very easy to intermediate level, presented in chronological order across five centuries from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras through to jazz, pop and minimal music. At the end of each volume - under the heading More fun to play together - there are three additional pieces for piano duet. All the pieces are easy to learn and offer varied repertoire as an ideal supplement to any piano tutorial method with music suitable for concert performance, tuition purposes, examinations and competitions. .

Book 1 contains pieces in the five-finger range at various pitches, followed by pieces spanning an octave range with simple rhythms and easy chord sequences. Also featured are differing styles of articulation, melody in the left hand, octave or ottava signs, pieces in major and minor keys with key signatures of up to one sharp or flat. .

Book 2 contains pieces with an extended range of two octaves and chord sequences with three or four parts, including inversions. Other features include using the pedal, simple ornaments, basic polyphony, differentiating melody and accompaniment, pieces in major and minor keys with key signatures of up to two sharps or flats. .

Book 3 contains pieces with a range of up to four octaves with more demanding rhythms and speeds. Also included are subtle contrasts in tone, playing with expression, playing more than one part with one hand and advanced polyphony in major and minor keys with key signatures of up to three sharps or flats.

German - English.

The three-volume collection Mini Maestro presents little piano pieces advancing progressively from very easy to intermediate level, presented in chronological order across five centuries from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras through to jazz, pop and minimal music. At the end of each volume - under the heading More fun to play together - there are three additional pieces for piano duet. All the pieces are easy to learn and offer varied repertoire as an ideal supplement to any piano tutorial method with music suitable for concert performance, tuition purposes, examinations and competitions. .

Book 1 contains pieces in the five-finger range at various pitches, followed by pieces spanning an octave range with simple rhythms and easy chord sequences. Also featured are differing styles of articulation, melody in the left hand, octave or ottava signs, pieces in major and minor keys with key signatures of up to one sharp or flat. .

Book 2 contains pieces with an extended range of two octaves and chord sequences with three or four parts, including inversions. Other features include using the pedal, simple ornaments, basic polyphony, differentiating melody and accompaniment, pieces in major and minor keys with key signatures of up to two sharps or flats. .

Book 3 contains pieces with a range of up to four octaves with more demanding rhythms and speeds. Also included are subtle contrasts in tone, playing with expression, playing more than one part with one hand and advanced polyphony in major and minor keys with key signatures of up to three sharps or flats.

The Easy Concert Pieces series presents easy piano pieces for beginners in progressive order. Three volumes have already been published.
These pieces are intended to complement a piano tutorial method and are particularly suitable for performance at auditions, concerts, competitions and examinations. They offer varied repertoire in a broad selection of pieces from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. .

Volume 1 (ED 22547) is meant for beginners. The pieces span a single octave and stay within five-finger positions. Other criteria for the selection of the pieces are simple rhythms and very easy chord playing. Crossing the thumb under, polyphony and pedal are not required yet.

Volume 2 (ED 22548) extends the range to two octaves. .Hand turns (crossing the thumb under), pedal, simple polyphony and three- or four-part chords all feature in Volume 2, as do simple ornaments, playing cantabile and differentiating between melody and accompaniment.

Volume 3 (ED 22549) is aimed at advanced players who wish to refine their expression and personal interpretation. The pieces demand a great deal of dexterity, a high sense of rhythm, articulation and phrasing, polyphonic playing (polyphony even in one hand) and tonal differentiation of the piano setting.

German - English.

My First Tchaikovsky contains easy and intermediate level piano pieces beginning with a selection from the Album for the Young Op. 39. The pieces from the cycle The Seasons and 12 Pieces of medium difficulty as well as the arrangements from the ballet The Nutcracker with their more demanding piano writing are easy to master by advanced players.

Ideal for teaching and playing at home. Great works for little masters!

The Easy Concert Pieces series by the experienced piano teacher Monika Twelsiek presents easy piano pieces for beginners in progressive order. Three volumes have already been published. .

These pieces are intended to complement a piano tutorial method and are particularly suitable for performance at auditions, concerts, competitions and examinations. They offer varied repertoire in a broad selection of pieces from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. .

Volume 3 is aimed at advanced players who wish to refine their expression and personal interpretation. The pieces demand a great deal of dexterity, a high sense of rhythm, articulation and phrasing, polyphonic playing (polyphony even in one hand) and tonal differentiation of the piano setting. .

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Volume 1 (ED 22547) is meant for beginners. The pieces span a single octave and stay within five-finger positions. Other criteria for the selection of the pieces are simple rhythms and very easy chord playing. Crossing the thumb under, polyphony and pedal are not required yet. .

Volume 2 (ED 22548) extends the range to two octaves. Hand turns (crossing the thumb under), pedal, simple polyphony and three- or four-part chords all feature in Volume 2, as do simple ornaments, playing cantabile and differentiating between melody and accompaniment.

Made in SA is a collection of new beginning-to-intermediate piano pieces composed by members of the Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA). The compositions havebeen collected into five graded volumes, from the most straightforward to the most musicallyadvanced. Book 1 includes "Skipping Class," "Going for a Walk," and "Gentle Waves" by Yvonne Freckmann; "Minor Bird," "Lift Off," and "Forest Song" by Ken Metz; "Lookin' Sharp at Five o'Clock," "Texas Hot March," and "Dream of Peace" by William James Ross; and "Acoustic Daydream" by Stefan Cadra.

Made in SA is a collection of new beginning-to-intermediate piano pieces composed by members of the Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA). The compositions have been collected into five graded volumes, from the most straightforward to the most musically advanced. Book 4 contains "Romantic Adventure" and "A Whim" by Dimitar Ninov; "Los Cántaros" and "Metamorphosis" by Juan Luis de Pablo Enríquez Rohen; "Ice Crystals in the Night Sky" and "Blue Music Box Addition" by Kevin Salfen; and DOWO Tales (No. 1, "Woodpecker Dance"; No. 2, "Woodpecker Waltz"; No. 3, "Woodpecker Stride"; No. 4, "Downey's First Flight") by Charles Goodhue.

Made in SA is a collection of new beginning-to-intermediate piano pieces composed by members of the Composers Alliance of San Antonio (CASA). The compositions have been collected into five graded volumes, from the most straightforward to the most musically advanced. Book 3 includes Interlude and "Frazzled" by William Gokelman; "Lullaby" and "In a Playful Mood" by Dimitar Ninov; "Chasing My Shadow" by William James Ross; "At the Pond" by Ken Metz; "Chuggin' Along" by Yvonne Freckmann; "Spring" and "Timber" by Juan Luis de Pablo Enríquez Rohen; and "Dust Devil in an Empty Lot" by Kevin Salfen.

We Shall Overcome is a setting of a spiritual by Don Hodell Chilcote. It is for, Piano Solo
or ensemble for advanced piano. Harmonically rich version with great resonance. Big Chords and great nonfunctional Gospel sounding voice leading produces a striking example of the beauty qualities of this astounding gem. Piece includes a distinct and unique introduction, verse, chorus, and solo section before concluding. 4 page arrangement is challenging but not overly so, and well worth the effort to learn. Similar to hymn writing by the greats, Mark Hayes, Bill Wolaver, Mary McDonald, John Carter, Llyod Larson, and Larry Shackley in todays church pianist marketplace.

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The prelude has a long history. Originating in the 16th century from the improvisatory use of an instrument and the introduction of a key, it reached its apogee in the Baroque period with Bach, Handel or Couperin as a playful form with triads and rapid passages. In the 19th century, the prelude broke new ground as an imaginative instrumental piece. Chopin and Debussy created a variety of forms and character pieces in their preludes, some with programmatic titles or as descriptions of images of nature or figurations. In the 20th century, composers such as Eduard Putz and Nikolai Kapustin also opened up the prelude to stylistic features of jazz. This volume is a 'melodious history' of the prelude and a treasure trove for lessons and for piano lovers who wish to discover something new. Works by Bach, Handel, Couperin, Bertini, Chopin, Heller, Kirchner, Debussy, Satie, Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Kapustin, and many more.

ISBN 9780787767907.

This spectacular resource for church pianists provides five suites for services focused on important dates and topics: one each for Palm Sunday/Holy Week, Missions, and the Word of God, and two for Easter/Eastertide. The collection includes seventeen classic hymn tunes, many of which can be used throughout the church year.