SKU: BT.ME0350

English.

This coursebook explains in a clear and practical way how chords should be handled. This first volume, dedicated to the principal three- and four-tone major, minor and seventh (maj7, 7, m7 and dim7) chords, contains numerous pedagogically valuable, meticulously precise and nonetheless melodic examples, which will lead you through harmony, chord progressions, accompanying and composing. By practicing the examples proposed in this coursebook, you will gradually familiarize yourself with the basics of harmony and will discover step by step the astoundingly malleable world of chords. You will thus approach the theme in an empirical way, and by doing so, you will understand howindividual components should be put together to form a well-made musical piece. The accompanying data disk (with mp3 audios and mp4 videos) provides demonstration videos of all the examples played on the piano, as well as numerous audio recordings, which will allow you to play along to backing tracks specially designed for each of them.

SKU: FJ.FJH2314

ISBN 9781619282391. UPC: 241444394656. English.

Playing Piano with Three Chords is an introduction to basic chord playing and hands-together playing written for the late elementary pianist. This collection features seasonal favorites that are harmonized with no more than three chords in easy key signatures. Titles include Snow Lay On the Ground; O Christmas Tree; Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; Up On the Housetop; Silent Night; and eight others. A diagram of the basic chord progression is shown in the root position and then in the inversions used in the arrangement. Lyrics included.

SKU: SP.78349

ISBN 9781585600229. UPC: 728941783492.

The Traditional manner in which most people acquire the skill to play piano is to choose a teacher, commit to lessons and spend many hours practicing. Although there is no substitute for the amount time it takes to master this instrument, we can provide an alternative to the regimented lesson format. Teach Yourself Piano by Bob Hartz, exclusively available from Santorella Publications, was created to support learning the basics of piano on your own schedule and the instructional CD acquaints playing at a pace governed only by you. Bob Hartz begins by presenting the basics and explaining the fundamentals in a logical manner. Additional information is provided in a methodic fashion in an attempt to build on the previously gained knowledge. Teaching yourself is challenging, but quite rewarding as you acquire the ability to read music, play chords, and apply these skills to piano. Contents; Introduction - Some Facts of Interest - Let's Look at the Piano - Posture and Hand Position - Layout of the Keyboard - The Grand Staff - Notes - Lesson #1 - Right Hand Exercises - Left Hand Exercises - Right and Left Hand Together - Note Values and Measures - Quarter Note Exercise - Half Note Exercise - Eighth Notes - Two Octave Melody - Rest Chart - Parallel Play - Contrary Play - Trading the Melody - Accidentals - Dynamics - Dotted Notes and Ties - Chords - Key Signatures - Circle of Fourths - Circle of Fifths - All the Notes over Four Octaves - C Major Scale - G Major Scale - Triplets and New Time - Signatures - Rhythm Review with New Note Value - Chords and Chord Symbols - Anacrusis and Pedaling - Brahms Lullaby - Staccato and Legato - Chord Reference Section.

SKU: M7.VOGG-808

ISBN 9783802408083. English.

From the basics of music notation, the correct playing position and simple pieces covering a fifth, to mastery of the complete octave and a refined playing technique: This book covers everything the beginning pianist should know. To prevent piano playing from ever becoming boring, it covers a wide range of musical styles from Classical music to Jazz.Other topics include music theory and the acoustic basics of piano tone, thus laying a solid foundation for future studies in piano playing.The included CD makes practicing easy and fun!

SKU: BT.WMP2216

ISBN 9789810924096. English.

Teachers’ Choice, Selected Piano Repertory & Studies for grades 4-5 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2015 & 2016 ABRSM Piano examinations.

- This collection ofinteresting and appealing Piano pieces contains editorial suggestions for pedagogical purposes. Most teachers will find the performance points helpful in developing stylistic awareness in the students.

-Examinationrequirements aside, details on articulation, dynamics, fingering, pedal marks and tempo serve to provide a directed approach for students to strive towards achieving musical excellence and perfection.

-Effectivetechnicalstudies suited to each level have been carefully selected, forming in themselves, supplementary materials to enhance technical competence.

-Most important of all, enjoy the high standards of music typography suchclear, professionally laid scores supported by modern publishing technology and musical semiotics. The digital print on quality cream-coloured paper ensures comfort in the reading of musical scores.