J. S. Bach's French Overture In B Minor BWV 831 was published along with the Italian Concerto as the second half of the Clavier-Ãœbung II in 1735. This suite in B minor was originally scored fortwo-manual Harpsichord and is the longest Keyboard suite ever composed by Bach with eleven movements.An earlier version of this work exists in the key of C minor (BWV 831a); the work was transposed into B minorto complete the cycle of tonalities in Parts One and Two of the Clavier-Ãœbung.The term overture refers to the fact that this suite starts with an overture movement replacing the allemande found in Bach's otherKeyboard suites. There are optional dance movements both before and after the Sarabande and another unusual aspect of this work is the inclusion of an extra movement after the Gigue. This is an 'echo' a piece meant to exploit theterraced loud and soft dynamics of the two-manual Harpsichord. Other movements also have dynamic indications (piano and forte) which are not often found in Keyboard suites of the Baroque period.This Henle Urtext Editionhas been edited by Rudolf Steglich and includes fingering by Hans-Martin Theopold.

A selection of jazz pieces arranged for Keyboard and Guitar (both chord symbols and tablatures are included). For every piece you will find three versions: A simplified version: with the melody in the right hand and an easy accompanying line in the left hand (for beginners) A version for organ: with the melody in the right hand chords in the left and bass line for the pedal a version for solo piano for use with the piano or keyboard (medium difficulty) VOICE: It is possible to use the version contained in the CD for singing the pieces. The texts are found in the sheets inserted at the end of the volume and themelodies are given in the keyboard parts (right hand) GUITAR: All the guitar boxes for the chords are given in the single sheets inserted at the end of the volume. The sheet for each piece contains besides the guitar chords the text and a table with the melodic line (right hand) of the keyboard versions. OTHER INSTRUMENTS: It is also possible to play the melody parts or to improvise with other instruments such as flute violin etc. It should be noted that for instruments such as the clarinet or the saxophone the melodies will have to be transposed. A bass can be added to the group playing from the pedal part of the organ versions.

The 30 pieces contained within this tutorial are aimed exclusively at piano beginners. All pieces are easy to play and will enable you to rapidly gain substantial experience in piano playing and since they are adapted versions of real musical pieces you will at no time lose your pleasure of playing. In order not to overwhelm you the level of difficulty of the pieces to be performed increases progressively allowing you to work in a fluent and coherent manner. The piano pieces put together in this tutorial will also allow you to discover musical styles which are totally different from one another forming a large panorama of contemporary and classic music. You will get a tasteof popular music jazz ragtime blues and rock. So you can rest assured thereâ??s something for everyone in here(!) The CD attached to the book will make your study even more enjoyable. Every musical piece appears twice: the first time for demonstration purposes (with the piano) and the second in the form of a backing track (without the piano) in order to give you the opportunity to play the piano and enjoy the accompaniment of other musicians. The 30 pieces contained within this tutorial are aimed exclusively at Piano beginners. All pieces are easy to play and will enable you to rapidly gain substantial experience in Piano playing and since they are adapted versions of real musical pieces you will at no time lose your pleasure of playing. In order not to overwhelm you the level of difficulty of the pieces to be performed increases progressively allowing you to work in a fluent and coherent manner. The Piano pieces put together in this tutorial will also allow you to discover musical styles which are totally different from one another forming a large panorama of contemporary and classic music. Youwill get a taste of popular music jazz ragtime blues and rock. So you can rest assured thereâ??s something for everyone in here (!) The CD attached to the book will make your study even more enjoyable. Every musical piece appears twice; the first time for demonstration purposes (with the Piano) and the second in the form of a backing track (without the Piano) in order to give you the opportunity to play the Piano and enjoy the accompaniment of other musicians.

Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of beloved piano classics. Each piece has been carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. The special arrangements also offer novices the pleasure and satisfaction of playing music that's usually beyond their grasp.Some of the master composers are represented by several pieces each: nine works by Bach include Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring; Mozart's Rondo alla Turca appears along with eight other selections from his oeuvre; seven by Chopin include Funeral March; the 'Emperor' Concerto Ode to Joy and 'Für Elise' are among the eight Beethoven features; and eight byTchaikovsky include Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker. Other well-known pieces include Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Liszt Brahms' 'Lullaby ' Morning Mood by Grieg Haydn's 'Surprise' Symphony plus compositions by Schubert Verdi Debussy Handel Mendelssohn and others.Reprinted from authoritative editions.

Judith Weir's Day Break Shadows Flee for solo Piano.This 10 minute work was commissioned by BBC Radio 3. It was first performed by Benjamin Grosvenor on 1st September 2014 as part of the PromsChamber Music Series at Cadogan Hall.'Day Break Shadows Flee written for Benjamin Grosvenor is a Two-Part Invention a Piano solo composition in which the two hands work in close co-ordination butindependently. My intention was generally to avoid using thick chords (although octaves and other clear sonorities are included) while allowing both the right and left-hand lines to be free mobile and expressive. The treble andbass sectors of the keyboard are clearly contrasted and often widely separated. In atmosphere and expression the music is another kind of two-part invention contrasting bright upwards-arching phrases (heard at the opening andevoking the arrival of light at the beginning of the day) with veiled mysterious scurryings suggesting the stranger more nervous life lived at night and in the early morning.' - Judith Weir

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar. 'Take the Lead Musicals' Features all the big hits from the West End and Broadway shows. Students have a choice of playing along with CD, Piano or Guitar and all pieces are fully integrated with arrangements for other instruments in the series, making this the ideal resource for school bands and small ensembles. Used as a solo book these idiomatic arrangements will boost players' confidence and are ideal pieces for performance. Contents: Fame (Fame); Food Glorious Food (Oliver); If I Were A Rich Man (Fiddler On The Roof); Over The Rainbow (Wizard Of Oz); Send In The Clowns (A Little Night Music); Singin' In The Rain (Singin' In The Rain); Tomorrow (Annie)

This collection of compositions for piano solo spans four centuries including a rarely heard piece by Gottchalk's sister Clara as well as a charming piece by Marie Antoinette. Other composers include Madame Dussek TeresaCarreno Amy Beach Clara Schumann Fanny Mendelssohn and others. Three new solos are also offered by the author Gail Smith.

Rhythm And Blues is Book 3 in the series of tried and tested Piano pedagogy from Wesley Schaum's 1971 course. Featuring 15 short and easy but fun pieces with an emphasis on rhythm and syncopation this book will prove invaluable for those students who want to inject a little extra into their playing. Each of these pieces is incredibly fun to play incorporating elements from those most rhythmic of genres such as jazz blues ragtime and boogie-woogie. It's ideal for young students who are looking to expand their repertoire to other musical styles as well as classical developing their sense of rhythm and othercrucial fundamentals of Piano technique. The Rhythm And Blues series has been successfully used for years allowing students to enter the rudiments of rhythm. Besides this these 15 compositions provide additional experience with a variety of key signatures time signatures phrase groups and differing fingerings. This book has been designed for teenagers and those younger who are getting started with playing Piano and want to jazz up their playing. With tempo markings chord symbols and game instructions in German and English Book 3 also comes with drawings and a foam-chord dictionary. If you've used the previous two books in the series or you want to get started playing a new and exciting style check out Wesley Schaum's Rhythm And Blues.

Evensong features contemplative well-crafted arrangements of new and traditional favourite songs from the creative minds of Joseph Martin Mark Hayes Cindy Berry Vicki Tucker Courtney Lloyd Larson and others.This outstanding compilation contains quiet songs of hope and reflection perfect for all year long and various special occasions such as communion and memorial services.Evensong will transport player and listener alike to a worshipful place of comfort and peace.Note: Although not listed in the songlist these two songs are included as part of the arrangements of other pieces: Saviour Like A shepherd Lead Us; Saved By Grace

Beginners often find the compositions of Antonin Dvo ák frustratingly difficult to play but this introductory volume provides an accessible and satisfying entrée to the Czech composer's oeuvre. Excerpts from his more abstract works are presented in manageable samples with simplified keys and fingerings and the pieces are presented in gradually increasing order of difficulty. There are an assortment of Dvo ák's well-known and much-loved compositions. Humoresques is a piano cycle inspired by his sojourn in the United States. Slavonic Dances was influenced by Brahms' HungarianDances. Flavorful pieces rooted in folk music including excerpts from the Czech Suite and Prague Waltzes and a pair of lively mazurkas are featured. Other highlights include 'Songs My Mother Taught Me ' 'The Noon Witch ' and pieces from cello and violin concertos and symphonic movements. All thirty-six selections are available as downloadable MP3s.

France 1-This brand-new series is intended as a guide to the keyboard music of the 16th to 19th centuries for pupils of the piano and the harpsichord as well as of other early keyboard instruments. Each volume contains pieces by well-known and lesser-known composers from one country or region. The main purpose of the series is to extend the repertoire and stylistic knowledge of both pianists and harpsichordists while also presenting fine pieces and typical genres based on original sources. Our edition retains the performance indications of the composers' manuscripts and contemporary editions. Each volume includes:- suggestions for stylistically appropriate performance bothon the piano and on period instruments- suggested elaborated versions of some pieces and excerpts- a fold-out list of ornamentation signs and the composers' own tables of ornamentation signs- biographies of the composers and the sources of the pieces- translations of foreign-language performance indications. The two volumes devoted to French keyboard music includes close to 50 showy and relatively easy works - preludes dances suites rondeaux and character pieces - from the early 16th until the late 18th century (ordered chronologically).This publication is printed on high-quality age-resistant paper that is produced in an environmentally-friendly climate-neutral manner using renewable raw materials.

This book ideal for beginners includes 30 easy pieces for pianists. Each track has been carefully chosen to acquire a strong level of experience on the Piano while also having fun playing enjoyably short pieces.  Each piece in the book is progressive meaning the pieces start off at a lower level of difficulty then get harder meaning your abilities will evolve gradually with the book. The book is also a great way for the beginning pianist to get a taste of a number of different styles from contemporary to classical including jazz ragtime blues rock there is something for everyone here.  Withthe accompanying CD every piece is presented twice once with the Piano as a demonstration and another time with the Piano part removed to get the player used to playing with other musicians.

This unique collection for the church pianist displays the arranging skills of some of today's best keyboard writers. Using a classical theme or genre as the basis for each piece the composer weds a time-honored hymn to bringthese beloved themes into the sanctuary. A variety of new and classic arrangements are included making this a useful and beautiful compilation for pianists everywhere. The counterpoint created between these two musical forms isvery compelling. Included in this thoughtful assembly is the writing of Mary McDonald Cindy Berry Carolyn Hamlin Joseph Martin Alex-Zsolt Jack Jones James Michael Stevens and many others. Quotations from Bach Beethoven Chopin Sibelius Grieg and other favorites are part of the joy of this book. Sure to be a classic among classics. Don't miss this one!

and Other Piano Favourites-Another great collection of classical favourites arranged by a pianist for pianists. This volume includes Pachelbel's 'Canon In D' Vaughan Williams' 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis' Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' Saint-Saëns' 'Wedding March from Symphony No. 3' and more.