ISBN 9781619117457.

This collection of 39 rounds and canons features a range of material from the oldest-known round; Sumer Is Icumen In to the famous Pachelbel Canon, as well as six original canons by Gail Smith. The short canons composed by Konrad Kunz are ideal for sight reading. There is one in every major and minor key in a 5-finger position. For the more advanced pianist there are amazing canonic piano solos by Bach, Schumann and Clementi. The right hand melody becomes the left hand melody in a very magical way melting into the most beautiful harmony imaginable. There's a canon to go around for pianists with any amount of experience!

ISBN 9781619115804. 8.5 X 11 inches. This comprehensive introduction to jazz, blues, and rock piano will offer easy-to-understand explanations of music theory, and guide you step by step as you develop your skills. Above all, Piano by Ear will help you to explore and develop your ability to improvise. Rather than focus on written notation, you'll learn to express yourself at the piano by relying on your ear and on your own creative instincts.Building on the fundamentals introduced in Book One, Book Two introduces a whole new world of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic possibilities. Only basic piano technique and basic music-reading skills are needed. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781513455716. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book presents seven piano solos that represent the wonderful variety of compositions by Clara Schumann. The brilliant Polonaise was composed and performed by Clara as a child prodigy. The enchanting Prelude, Op. 16, No. 2, and Romance, Op. 21. No.2 are both beautiful and suitable for many occasions. The joyful Mazurka makes a great recital piece as well as Scherzo in C minor. Nocturne in F, Op. 6, No. 2 is one of the most beautifully written nocturnes. Chopin once told Clara that she was the only woman in Germany that could play his music. She may have been inspired to compose this piece after performing many of Chopin's works in her concerts. The final piece in this collection of Clara Schumanns Piano Notebook is her Theme and Variations, which she dedicated to Robert Schumann. Robert composed and published many variations of his own on Clara's theme. Her own variations remained unknown until recently. These variations are very interesting, and the theme is easily recognizable throughout. Theme and Variations truly showcases Claras unique sense of creativity. These piano selections are presented as examples of Clara Schumann's legacya great composer of the 19th century. Her music is timeless and must be preserved for future generations of pianists. This collection will be valuable for recitals, programs and your own enjoyment.

ISBN 9781619115743. 8.5 X 11 inches. A master text explaining and demonstrating popular dance rhythms for the keyboard musician. Rhythm patterns taught include the Waltz, 4/4 March, 4/4 Country, Country Waltz, 6/8 Metre, Swing, R and B, Jazz Waltz, 5/4 Jazz, Triplet Ballad, Boogie Woogie, Gospel Waltz, Rock and Roll Accompaniment, Rock Ballads, Early Rock, Rock Boogie, Soul, Historic Rock Dance Rhythms, Bossa Nova, Samba, Spanish Tango, Argentine Tango, American Cha Cha, Latin Cha Cha, Beguine, Rhumba, Paso Doble, Bolero plus important information on arranging, playing melodies, playing chords, intros and endings, fills and the creative process.

ISBN 9781513455471. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

The pieces contained in this book were selected to exemplify different boogie styles and patterns. There are several different patterns found for the left hand that will support any right-hand solo line in boogie style. Some of these patterns may even be used to accompany classical melodies found in standard piano literature. Included are some examples of different styles of driving left-hand boogie bass lines which accompany compositions in this text.

ISBN 9781609745950. Este metodo de piano introductorio es un texto musical que se debe a los interesados en fomentar el bilinguismo en ninos y adultos. Muchas de las melodias seleccionadas son gemas que la mayoria de los ninos latinoamericanos crecen escuchando como parte de su folklore idiomatico. Tambien se presentan algunos originales premiados por la propia autora. Las canciones incluyen a la senora Santana, Ojos Azules, Mama yo quiero, Mi gallo y muchos otros. Las canciones son elegidas de muchos paises hispanos y pueden tocarse como solos de piano, asi como tocarse y cantarse simultaneamente. Incluye guitarra / piano para aquellos que deseen agregar en armonia cuando esten listos. Ingles y espanolThis introductory piano method is a long overdue musical text for those interested in encouraging bilingualism in children and adults. Many of the selected tunes are gems that most Latin American children grow up hearing as part of their idiomatic folklore. Also presented are some award winning originals by the author herself. Songs include Senora Santana, Ojos Azules, Mama yo quiero, Mi gallo and many others. Songs are chosen from many hispanic countries and they can be played as piano solos as well as played and sung simultaneously. Includes guitar/piano for those wishing to add in harmony when they are ready. English and Spanish.

ISBN 9781609746384. This collection showcases the syncopated piano music of Latin American during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It features Latin rhythms, which are really African rhythms brought to the Americas by slaves and applied to the music of the European colonists. These rhythms are varied and complex and so is their history. They've had a widespread and profound influence on the evolution of popular music not only in Latin America, but also in the United States. The most obvious offshoots are the tango in Argentine and Uruguay and most of the other popular dances of South and Central America, as well as ragtime and jazz in the United States. Jelly Roll Morton claimed this "Latin tinge" is the essential element that distinguishes jazz from ragtime. These rhythms are the musical roots of groups like "The Buena Vista Social Club."Includes historic tangos written by Ignacio Cervantes - Cuba, Manuel Saumell - Cuba, Juan Morel Campos - Puerto Rico, Jose Quinton - Puerto Rico, Ernesto Nazareth -Brazil, Tomas Leon - Mexico, Sebastian Yradier - Spain, Eduardo Sanchez du Fuentas - Cuba, Will Tyers - USA, Vincente Greco - Argentina, Anselmo Rosendo (Mendizabal) - Argentina, Angel Villoldo - Argentina, Eduardo Arolas - Argentina, Juan Maglio - Argentina.

ISBN 9781609748203. 8.5 X 11 inches.

A collection of more than 90 hymns and gospel songs with keyboard harmony and guitar or autoharp chords. An excellent gift book or comprehensive source book for favorite hymns.