'The idea for a Piano concerto for the Boston Symphony was instigated by Robert Levin the great Mozart scholar and Pianist. The idea was evidently embraced by BSO Artistic Administrator Tony Fogg and supported by MusicDirector James Levine. Much of the concerto was composed during the summer of 2004 at the American Academy in Rome in a secluded studio hidden within the Academy walls. While much of the composing took place farfrom home the concerto comes out as a particularly “American” piece shot through with vernacular elements. As in many of my compositions simple familiar musical ideas are the starting point. A shape a melodicfragment a rhythm a chord a texture or a sonority may ignite the appetite for exploration. How such simple insignificant things can be altered elaborated extended and combined becomes the exciting challenge ofcomposition. I also want the finished work to breathe in a natural way to progress spontaneously organically moving toward a transformation of the musical substance in ways unimaginable to me when I began thejourney. Transformation is the goal with the intention of achieving an altered state of perception and exposure that I am otherwise unable to achieve. “Chiavi in mano” – the title of the concerto – is themantra used by automobile salesmen and realtors in Italy: Buy the house or the car and the keys are yours. But the more pertinent reason for the title is the fact that the piano writing is designed to fall “under thehand” and no matter how difficult it may be it remains physically comfortable and devoid of stress. In other words: 'Keys in hand.'' - Yehudi Wyner December 13 2004

The first book in this new edition of Denes Agay's famous Piano tutor series for children Introduces easy piano technique and music theory in an accessible and imaginative way inspiring students to learn and practice. Includedare attractive illustrations and colourful stickers.Topics include:AccidentalsBasic ChordsBasics of MusicTheoryFive-finger PianoIntervalsLearning theNotesMiddle CNote ValuesTempoTime Signatures Remember you can also purchase: Book 2 - More MusicBasics Book 3 - Moving On Book4 - All You Need To Know

Arrangeur : Dobler, Matthias / Moving Piano Arrangements For The Ambitous Pianist / piano

Level 2A-ShowTime Piano - Children's Songs is a collection of songs that brings special joy to children. The variety humour and charm of the selections are especially engaging for the elementary pianist - Level 2A. Pieces are in the keys of C G and F and begin to gradually moving the hands outside the 5-finger position.

Researched by Jane Lofthouse-Cornwall is noted for its evocative folk songs - amusing witty and moving. This collection of easy piano transcriptions compiled by Cornish bard Jane Lofthouse and arranged by Colin Mawby is not only fun to play but also makesfor enjoyable listening. This is a welcome addition to Kevin Mayhew's extensive folk song collections.

A beginner's tutor book for the piano starting with the names and locations on the keyboard of notes and moving through to accidentals note values and how to construct chords.

In Recital Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies.The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills.Volume Two Book 4 is suitable for Early Intermediate pianists and covers many basic principles including:Dotted rhythmic patterns as well as sixteenth-note patternsPlaying pieces with common time signatures as well as simple compound metersPlaying with more intricate finger crossovers Playing pieces with numerous changes of tempo articulation and moodMajor Minor and diminished root position chords and their inversions are reinforced as well as subdominant and dominant chordsPlaying hand-over-hand arpeggiosPlaying pieces in which one hand holds down notes while simultaneously playing moving notesOctave scale passages and blocked octavesLeft-hand parts increase in intricacy with more involved accompaniment figures or in some cases the left hand plays the melody while the right hand accompaniesPlaying pieces which include modulations from one key to anotherHand positions expand to larger than a fifthReinforcing basic musical terminology and symbols such as ritardando diminuendo subito piano subito

In Mournful Mood-The Piano music of Jean Sibelius ranks among the greatest of Finnish music and his 1924 set Five Characteristic Impressions demonstrates his importance particularly in the field of Tone Poems. The fifth piece of this set In Mournful Mood is a slower piece than the others but is moving nonetheless. It is an impressionist piece that expresses imagery of reality with fabulous tonality and colour.

The title melody from the britisch-american cult film Chocolat from 2000 based on the novel Chocolat by Joanne Harris. The most moving melodies from the romantic comedy are meld in this edition for piano.

Par FISER LUBOS. Teaching beginners is a huge responsibility and a challenge, but also reaps enormous rewards, Today there are a host of colourful tutors to choose from, but none tells us how to teach beginners. It can be a hit and miss affair! Energising and inspirational, Teaching Beginners is a 'must have' handbook for all instrumental and singing teachers. Written by the UK's leading music educationalist Paul Harris, it is packed full of comprehensive advice and practical strategies, it offers creative yet accessible solutions to the challenges faced in music education. Written in an approachable style and distilled from years ofpersonal experience and research Paul Harris looks at the issues concerning the teaching of beginners, outlining a series of principals, advice and strategies, discussing: How to approach the first lesson, Practice ideas for beginners, introducing the tutor book and notation, Taking stock and moving forward, Inheriting pupils, Improvisation and composition for beginners. A companion to the best-selling Improve Your Teaching, this book is guaranteed to challenge, affirm and energise your teaching! / Pédagogie / Répertoire / Piano

In Recital Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies.The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills.Volume One Book 4 is suitable for Early Intermediate pianists and covers many basic principles including:Dotted rhythmic patterns as well as sixteenth-note patternsPlaying pieces with common time signatures as well as introducing compound meters - 5/4 is also introducedPlaying with more intricate finger crossovers Playing pieces with numerous changes of tempo articulation and moodMajor Minor and diminished root position chords and their inversions are reinforced as well as subdominant and dominant chordsPlaying hand-over-hand arpeggiosPlaying pieces in which one hand holds down notes while simultaneously playing moving notesOctave scale passages and blocked octavesLeft-hand parts increase in intricacy with more involved accompaniment figures or in some cases the left hand plays the melody while the right hand accompaniesPlaying pieces which include modulations from one key to anotherHand positions expand to larger than a fifthReinforcing basic musical terminology and symbols such as ritardando diminuendo subito piano

With Performance Strategies-In Recital Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies.The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills.Volume Two Book 1 is suitable for Early Elementary pianists and covers many basic principles including:Basic notes such as quarter half dotted half and whole notes3/4 and 4/4 time signaturesUse of 8va signs and therefore practicing moving up and down the keyboardUse of the pedal to create a larger soundPlaying with both a detached and a smooth touchUnderstanding of basic musical terminology such as forte piano and repeat signsPieces which use the middle C position as well as other basic hand positionsUse of basic keys C D F and A minor (with accidentals instead of key signatures).

Soldier Soldier was one of the most popular British Television Dramas through the 1990’s and featured some well remembered loveable rogues. A true 20th Century classic the magnificent and moving title theme by Jim Parker has been faithfully arranged here for easy Piano with chord symbols. This is guaranteed to please fans of the programme and is ideal for concerts recitals or simply for enjoyment.

These exercises for the contemporary pianist are musically enjoyable as well as technically demanding and are written in all keys rather than just in C. Most of them are figures which may be incorporated into solos that jazzplayers can play while improvising. These exercises supplement the traditional Hanon and Czerny exercises by moving into a more modern and progressive group of studies which are not found in the older exercises and focusing lesson scale patterns. They are meant to be more fun to play and to give the student a chance to invent his or her own fingerings for the exercises. Two-handed exercises allow the student to work on strengthening the left hand as wellas the right hand. The companion CD presents all of the exercises in the book as a guide to proper execution. This book was previously published as Exercises for the Contemporary Pianist.