This collection features 10 titles carefully arranged to correspond with Grade 3 of the John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano series. Includes: Carol of the Bells â?¢ I'll Be Home for Christmas â?¢ It's Beginning to Look like Christmas â?¢ Jingle-Bell Rock â?¢ A Marshmallow World â?¢ Merry Christmas Darling â?¢ The Most Wonderful Day of the Year â?¢ Pat-A-Pan (Willie Take Your Little Drum) â?¢ Wonderful Christmastime â?¢ You're All I Want for Christmas.

Book 2-This unique method was designed specifically for young students who are beginning piano study in a group setting. This easy-to-teach beginners course includes all of the most important components to develop comprehensive musicians and performers. CDs and MIDI Disks have accompaniments that range from simple drum patterns to full orchestrations that add musical interest and motivate students.

Ahmad Jamal is one of those rare musicians whose art influenced a widely varied group of jazz artists from pianists such as Red Garland Benny Green and Cedar Walton to Miles Davis who recorded Ahmad's compositions and repertoire. In his autobiography Miles admired his 'concept of space his lightness of touch his understatement and the way he phrase(s) notes and chords and passages.' Clearly Ahmad Jamal is a living legend. Ten of his most popular compositions transcribed from his recordings for piano complete with bass guitar and drum parts where applicable.

The eight engaging solos found in this collection are packed with surprises that awaken the imagination. Surprising Solos is a comfortable stretch beyond the ordinary written for the student (and teacher) who is looking for music that is fresh. Contents include: Rock 'n' Roll Rooster; Skating With My Friend; Dolphin Ballet; Drum Beats; All Alone; Munchkin Rag; One Falling Leaf; Alien Planet.

Six Descriptive Solos-6 fun solos: Polka Dots £ Knights Passing £ Drum Talk £ Bell Rising £ Desert Winds £ Mona's Waltz.

Le Singin' with the Jazz offre une variété de 10 grands standards pour le chanteur solo avec un combo de neuf ou dix pièces --- idéal pour le chanteur qui a besoin d'arrangements pour un petit ensemble. L'instrumentation combo est trompette, sax alto, saxophone ténor, trombone, guitare, basse, drumset, et le piano avec des indices conducteurs pour les cornes. Une partie de baryton sax option ajoute de la couleur et de la texture supplémentaire. Superbement organisé par Dave Wolpe, les chansons sont dans une variété de styles et de tempos pour offrir une flexibilité dans tous les milieux musicaux. / Piano

Par COROZINE VINCE. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 of the 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, and bass.Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass piano parts,making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues and pentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swing eighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context of accompanying a soloist (comping): in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazz soloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book.If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time you complete it! Includes access to online audio. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 ofthe 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, andbass. Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass pianoparts, making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues andpentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swingeighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context ofaccompanying a soloist (comping) - in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazzsoloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book. If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time youcomplete it! Includes access to online audio. / Jazz / Etude / Piano

Favourite songs of Africa for children to sing and play, in easy piano arrangements by Caroline Hooper. Illustrations by David Meldrum. / Partition /

Dramatic Sonata A 1788-During much of the nineteenth century The Battle of Prague was one of the most often played and popular of all concert pieces. Audiences were much more likely to hear it than a sonata by Mozart Beethoven or Schubert. It features in the literature of many writers including Jane Austen and Mark Twain. The original version was written for piano violin cello and optional drums. The version for piano solo published here was edited for publication by the great piano pedagogue Carl Czerny.Queen's Temple Publications is very pleased to make this absolute gem available for audiences to delight in once again.

A Guide for Complementing Melodies on the Keyboard. The topic of applying harmony to melodies can be intimidating to the beginning keyboard player, but it doesn't have to be! Pianist, composer/arranger, educator, and author Mark Harrison takes you through all the necessary steps for building harmonies to accompany any melody, whether they come from hit tunes or your own original material. Topics covered include: basic harmonization with triads · harmonization with 7th chords · working with major, minor, and modal tonalities · expanding and enhancing arrangements · and more. All of these concepts are demonstrated with over 90 accompanying audio tracks, featuring solo piano, full band, and melody with drums, that span a wide variety of styles! Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

2nd Edition-Piano Adventures: Primer Level - Performance Book (2nd Edition) is a solo collection of 28 effective pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Primer Lesson and Theory Books. Fanciful lyrics colorful artwork and sophisticated teacher duets enrich the learning experience. Contents include In the Jungle The Doorbell The Shepherd's Flute Hot Cross Buns Banana Split Listen to the Drums Classical March The Opposite Song Trumpet Song and more.