SKU: HL.49033068

ISBN 9783795756000. 9.0x12.0x0.664 inches. German.

Whoever pursues piano playing as a hobby mostly focusses on two things: playing from music, with as wide a range of works from classical, pop and jazz music as possible, and playing without the book, i.e. the ability to accompany melodies with chords, play songs by ear and improvise freely. In this volume, both topics are dealt with thoroughly and systematically. Whereas most piano methods prefer either classical or popular music, both kinds of music are well-balanced herein.Clearly structured chapters cover a variety of interesting topics: the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras, popular piano styles (e.g. ragtime, boogie, rock 'n' roll, pop ballad), the blues and the genres of opera, operetta and ballet.

SKU: HL.49032978

ISBN 9783795755645. German.

The series 'Get to Know Composers' presents works of famous masters in easy arrangements as well as original compositions for piano. A brief biographical sketch with contemporary colour illustrations as well as a list of the most important works provide easy access to the respective composer. Thus, amateur pianists and young piano pupils can embark on a vivid excursion into the life and work of important composers.Tchaikovsky was the first Russian composer who gained worldwide fame. His symphonies, concertos and ballets are part of the standard repertoire of the musical scene. In addition to original piano works, this volume contains excerpts from Tchaikovsky's best-known compositions: the Violin Concerto and his Piano Concerto No. 1, Symphonies Nos. 5 and 6, the ballets 'SwanLake', 'The Sleeping Beauty' and 'Nutcracker', as well as 'Capriccio Italien' and other works.