It has often struck me as intriguing that The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book (a collection of keyboard music spanning the period c.1562-1612) occupies a virtually non-existent place in the literature considered viable by pianists.Needless to say harpsichordists continue to hold the music in the highest esteem while a number of transcriptions for instruments and ensembles have been made available in more recent times. How can it be that this ancient heritage - which in keyboard music terms might be regarded as the equivalent to the Dead Sea Scrolls - has hitherto seemed a no-go area for pianists? It is as if the first 'proper' keyboard music tumbledmiraculously out of some parallel universe around Bach's time i.e. the first half of the 18th century. While our modern piano is perhaps as different from a virginal as a washing machine is from a mangle there are in fact a good many facets of virginal music which read across perfectly well to today's instruments. For this to be possible we need to take the time to lookbeyond peculiarities in translation which to a significant extent comes down to issues resulting from burgeoning notational practices. It also becomes necessary to re-imagine the music in light of what is possible as well as what is desirable. Problems with accessing the sound-world of pre-Baroque keyboard music can be overcome quite easily just as it is possible to become better in resonance withavant garde musical styles given appropriate immersion. Since the writing of the performance notes to The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book more than a century ago (by J.A. Fuller Maitland and W. Barclay Squire) the momentum generated by the Early Music Revival has brought about immeasurable insights into the intentions of Renaissance and Baroque composers. Performances on periodinstruments continue to reacquaint us with a bygone age and stimulate a healthy fascination for the practices that were once fundamental to the craft. On balance however the potential for a major

The Complete Guide with Audio!-Mark Harrison's Modern Pop Keyboard has been created to teach the basic skills required to play Keyboard in a modern pop style - from comping to soloing from grand to Piano synth pads you'll learn the theory the tools and the techniques used by the pros. This book covers: scales and chords harmony and voicings comping styles rhythmic concepts Piano and synth techniques and more. The online audio demonstrates most of the music examples in the book. Modern Pop Keyboard now includes Playback a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch set loop points change keysand pan left or right.

Early to Later Elementary Level. Par HUSSEY CHRISTOPHER. Many students today don\'t have access to an acoustic piano or they may prefer the ease of a portable electronic keyboard that also allows for a quieter practice environment in small homes or spaces. This comprehensive step-by-step course by Christopher Hussey adapts John Thompson\'s trusted teaching style to an electronic keyboard. It features original compositions, games and puzzles, teacher accompaniments, and outstanding audio orchestrations, in addition to being a fun, effective guide on how to read music!A new method aimed at the many students today that have limited (if any) access to an acoustic piano, or that may prefer the ease of a portable electronic keyboard that allows for a quieter practice environment in small homes or spaces./ Méthode / Piano

To mark the Handel Year 2009 Bärenreiter is offering a special set on all Handel’s keyboard music. Up till now all works have been published as individual volumes Keyboard Works I-IV (BA 4221-4224) in the 'Halle Handel Edition'.   These volumes encompass Handel’s output over a long period spanning approx. 1705 to 1750. Volumes I and II include both collections of suites (1720 and 1733) which the composer himself saw to print. These standout in terms of their compositional demands and are a testimony to Handel’s sometimes idiosyncratic treatment of the Baroque form. Volumes III and IV contain all the other individual surviving piecesand miscellaneous suites.   The edition based on the Urtext of the 'Halle Handel Edition' has been edited by the internationally-renowned Handel scholar Terence Best. The music text in each volume which also takes into consideration alternative versions of individual pieces is accompanied by a detailed foreword on the history of the compositions transmission and performance practice.   Urtext based on the 'Halle Handel Edition' Comprehensive edition of Handel’s keyboard works Detailed introductory text with notes on performance practice (German/English) Based on the latest Handel research findings Barenreiter sheet music performing editions present the authentic text and the latest findings of scholarly research enabling players to get as close to the composer's intentions as the surviving sources will allow. There are no arbitrary editorial editions and the quality of the musical text matched by an appearance on the page that satisfies the most discerning eye. Comprehensive edition of Handel's Keyboard works. Detailed introductory text with notes on performance practice (German/English) Based on the latest Handel research findings. 'By using one of Barenreiter's scores I feel confident that I have an edition that has been meticulously prepared to the highest standards and with the latest research. It feels good to have a Barenreiter score in your hand. For many

In The Joy of Six Dworsky adapts African and Afro-Cuban polyrhythms to the Keyboard in a world-beat classical style. At the heart of the book are four beautiful solo pieces designed to teach differentrhythms.Each piece is covered in a separate lesson where it's broken down into bite-sized patterns that start easy and gradually get more difficult designed to lead you step-by-step into the magical world of 6/8time.As you work through the patterns Dworsky will be with you every step of the way anticipating your questions and pointing out whatever will make your journey easier. His clear writing makes rhythmic conceptseasily understandable while his conversational tone creates the feel of private lessons.The CD that comes with the book contains a recording of every pattern and piece making The Joy of Six a completeself-instruction package.

A fine selection of the most famous early Keyboard masterpieces for solo Piano, including works from greats such as J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, Purcell, William Byrd, and Domenico Scarlatti. <br>An essential addition to your Piano library. Includes Variations on an Aria by Lully, Sarabande in D minor (from Harpsichord Suite), and Tambourin (from Pieces for Harpsichord in Three books). / Classique / Partition /

The Complete Guide with Audio!-This comprehensive book and online audio package will teach you the basic skills you need to play post bop jazz piano in the styles of the great players. From comping to soloing you'll learn the theory the tools and the tricks used by the pros. The accompanying audio features many of the examples in the book performed either solo or with a full band.The Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series provides focused lessons that contain valuable how-to insights essential playing tips and beneficial information for all players.

Photos Diagrams and Music Notation for Over 1 6 Keyboard Chords-Weighing in at nearly 400 pages the Picture Chord Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive keyboard resource ever! It includes easy-to-see photos easy-to-read chord diagrams and treble and bass clef notation for over 1 600 keyboard chords plus basic chord theory a chord symbol chart and more! Also available in a 9 inch. x 12 inch. Edition (00290528 ISBN 0-634-03290-9).

Easy Piano Pieces for Children (36)-The 'Keyboard Crocodile' is actually quite harmless. This friendly beast crawls colourfully and playfully amidst these piano pieces from all over the world chosen from among the easiest pieces of all times.It won't wag its tail at the 'Funeral of Max the Turtle' or snarl at 'Carefree Jack'. This delightful little reptile quickly finds its way into the hearts of all children beginning to play the piano. The only thing the 'Keyboard Crocodile' would like to sink its teeth into are boring piano albums for beginners! Anonymous: Early French DanceBach J. S.: MusetteBartók: SorrowBatschinskaja: The Old Cuckoo-ClockBeethoven:German DanceBurgmüller: ArabesqueDuncombe: Fanfare MinuetFux: Almost a CanonGillock: FiestaGillock: The Swinging SiouxGraupner: BourréeGretschaninow: Riding on the Hobby HorseGurlitt C.: Night JourneyGurlitt C.: The Little RascalGurlitt C.: Theme and VariationHaydn: 2 German DancesHaydn: Gipsy DanceKabalewskij: DanceKodály: Children's DanceLefeld: Little MouseLöhlein: BallettoMartin: Boogie No. 1Mozart: MinuetMozart Leop.: BourlesqeSchubert: EcossaiseSchumann: Hide and SeekSchumann: Soldier's MarchSchwerdtner: The Funeral of Max the TurtleSchwertberger: Samba in SixthsSeifert: Little PieceTakács: Glider FlightTakács: Pien-TshungTürk: Carefree JackTürk: Echo in the CastleVanhal: AllegrettoWitthauerTürk: Gavotte

Easy Keyboard Library: At The Movies features 21 popular movie theme tunes for electronic keyboard published as part of the Easy Keyboard Library Series. Includes such classics such as Circle Of Life James Bond Theme and You’ve Got A Friend In Me from Toy Story.

The early music specialist and harpsichordist, Robin Bigwood presents the first in a series of four volumes dedicated to keyboard music from the Baroque period. Featuring a variety of interesting solo pieces, this collection includes works by well-known figures as well as lesser-known and rarely available pieces from a range of composers.Suitable for students of ca.2-3 years of playing experience, this book includes composer biographies and teaching notes on each piece, together with a CD recording of all works performed by Robin Bigwood. / Piano

No more trouble with whole- and half-time calculations no more bother with scale transpositions and thumb-under passages either. This coursebook provides 2-octave keyboard diagrams for every existing scale (be it major minor pentatonic blues melodic minor harmonic minor or natural minor) and what's more for every existing key - specified for each hand separately. It also provides sample chords over which these scales (solos improvisations or melodies) may be played and brief instructions for their use. The DVD attached to the coursebook makes learning even easier. It shows you all the scales in every key and additionally offers a simultaneousanimation on a virtual Piano keyboard. The above-average backing tracks on the CD give you the opportunity to put the newly-learned scales into practice - in every key and in every musical style(!)

Anyone with basic keyboard skills (equivalent to Alfred's Basic Piano, Lesson Book 2) can dig right in and begin learning jazz right away. Spanning from the major scale and basic triad theory all the way through 7th chords, pentatonic scales and modulating chord progressions, this book features a full etude or tune demonstrating every new concept introduced. Beginning Jazz Keyboard breaks the age-old tradition of dry, intimidating and confusing jazz books, and provides an actual step-by-step and enjoyable method for learning to play in this style. The CD demonstrates examples and offers opportunity to play along. / Niveau : Débutant / Méthode en anglais / Méthode / Piano ou Clavier