A must have for all pianists seeking a creative approach to developing left and right hand coordination. The exercises and solos (based on the chord changes to well-known standards) are rhythmic, colorful, and fun to play. The chapters cover six specific areas of left hand development and left/right hand integration, with practical application from standard jazz tunes in the form of musical solo piano pieces. This book will definitely be an essential part of your practice routine. Besides improving your hand coordination, it will challenge you to think differently about it. All of the concepts are easily applicable to the real world. Highly endorsed! Pianist Emiko Hayashi has written a very comprehensive, challenging yet very accessible method book. With exercises designed for left hand alone and exercises designed to develop interplay between the hands, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. I\'ve already started practicing! - Kenny Barron In Etudes for Jazz Piano Emiko Hayashi illuminates a challenge that faces scores of jazz pianists at all levels; that of integrating the left hand in improvisation in a meaningful way, not only as an accompanist, but as an integral part of the whole. By taking various jazz standards and creating etudes specifically for the left hand as well as for developing coordination and the conversational aspects between the left and right hands, Ms. Hayashi illustrates many possibilities for expanding one�s technical and expressive range. I would think this set of etudes would be extremely useful to jazz pianists at any stage of development since the obvious outcome of the study will improve one�s ability to play melodically and expressively throughout the keyboard, without regard to the traditional roles of the left and right hands. - Todd Coolman It is understood that all musicians must play piano. Emiko\'s book fills a void for non-pianists addressing specific technical problems which will help towards being able to use the piano to improve and enlarge one\'s playing and composing, no matter what instrument you play. This is a hands-on book directed towards immediate results. - David Liebman

106 Graded Pieces From Baroque To The 20Th Century. A treasure trove of thoughtfully graded piano pieces from the four traditional classical eras, ranging from Bartók and Turk's most accessible teaching pieces to recital hall repertoire by Rachmaninoff, Bach, and Debussy. Carefully edited so an adult or mature student can progress easily by level, and ideal as a reference tool for piano teachers. Includes style characteristics and easy-to-use table of contents and indexes, and the collection is beautifully comb-bound so pages always stay open! Grading/level is similar to the John Thompson Modern Course for the Piano so progress is quick and assured,/ Recueil / Piano

Par KEMBER JOHN. 16 short easy pieces in a variety of jazz-inspired styles providing a wide-ranging introduction to swing and rock phrasing, use of blue notes and pentatonic melodies, walking bass and syncopated rhythms, plus some more reflective pieces exploring jazz harmonies. The standard of the pieces range from Associated Board grades 1-3 and they should provide useful initial preparation for examinations in jazz piano. / Répertoire d'Examen / Répertoire / Piano

Le Master Series fournit une transition progressive des airs de pépinière pour les graves classiques . Il renforce chaque position tout en introduisant la forme , les danses , l'articulation et la technique des classiques . La série Master renforce également le concept intégré de l'introduction de questions, discussions et la compréhension de la phonétique , les termes théoriques et techniques par des interrogatoires répétés par l'enseignant . Les enseignants doivent signaler intervalles et les accords spécifiques de reconnaissance sonore , poser des questions sur les styles , les périodes , les compositeurs , les termes, les titres, les formes , les marques dynamiques et de tempo en italien , etc , régulièrement pendant les cours. La série Master couvre également toutes les échelles , la lecture et styles de périodes requises dans les classes et les examens . Une section sur les ' FUN PIECES ' est toujours inclus à l'arrière dans les clés et les capacités de lecture nécessaires pour les grades . Ce sont aussi des airs connus persistantes par les parents et les enfants lors des fêtes ou qui sont des airs du pays qu'ils doivent savoir . Ceux-ci peuvent par mémorisé et joué pour les petites séances de divertissement à la maison ou pour les amis . / Piano

A book of 20 solo piano pieces to supplement Lesson Book 1 of this definitive beginner method by leading piano educator H-G Heumann. The choice of repertoire includes pieces from the classical period to the present day, charming arrangements of folk tunes, children's songs, and jazz and pop melodies. Perfect for first concerts! Visit www.piano-junior.com to find out more.What is Piano Junior?Piano Junior is a superb piano course for beginners. It's creative, it's interactive, it's colourful, it has its own website with additional online material - and most importantly, it really works! Its characters, PJ the friendly robot and his sidekick Mozart the dog, motivate and encourage children throughout each level. The course is available as core Lesson Books, along with supplementary Theory, Duet and Performance Books at each stage.Who is Piano Junior for?Suitable for children from around the age of 6, Piano Junior takes young students on their first steps and prepares them with a solid foundation for early grades.A method for the digital ageTeachers, parents and students can visit www.piano-junior.com for demonstration videos and recordings, along with a host of other free downloadable resources which really bring practice sessions at home to life! / Piano

A Polyrhythmic Journey In 6/8 Time. Par DWORSKY ALAN. 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 different rhythms. 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 6/8 time. 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 concepts easily understandable, while his conversational tone creates the feel of private lessons. And the CD that comes with the book contains a recording of every pattern and piece, making The Joy of Six a complete self-instruction package. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / World Music - Methods / Méthode / Piano

Modern Piano propose 90 pièces originales faciles des 20e et 21e siècles. Les oeuvres sélectionnées témoignent d'une grande variété de styles et englobent musique nouvelle et néoclassique, danses modernes, jazz, blues, pop, rock, pièces pédagogiques, musique méditative, musique new-age et bien d'autres choses encore : un spectre multicolore de styles variés jetant des ponts entre musique classique et populaire, avec des pièces 'crossover' où se rejoignent de différents mondes musicaux.Les miniatures sélectionnées ici invitent à un voyage de découvertes musicales riches en expériences nouvelles autour de sonorités et de rythmes modernes. Toutes les pièces peuvent être utilisées aussi bien dans le cadre de l'enseignement que pour les auditions, les examens et les concours d'élèves, ou tout simplement comme répertoire à jouer par tous les pianistes aux oreilles grandes ouvertes. / Piano