SKU: BT.ALHE30257

French.

Composed by Federico Mompou, Piano Preludes is a set of four pieces with two hands for upper intermediate players. It covers the Preludes Nos. 1 to 4 written in 1928. Each of these preludes is written on one to four pages and canbe played separately. The first one is short, to be played like a romance, with chords only. The second one lasts longer and features distinctive parts, starting with an energetic section followed by a sudden musical burst, therest of it being slower until the animated close. The third prelude is quite slow and very expressive while the last piece of this book is quite short and simple. Federico Mompou was a Spanish pianist and composer. He composednumerous pieces for piano and some songs.

SKU: FV.FUE-2340

ISBN 979-0-50012-134-3.

This work can be understood as the daily diary entries of a piano composer in an unusual situation. Suitable for elementary and advanced piano study as well as for concert performance. Selections vary from simple, easy to demanding short poetic pieces. Some are of didactic and some of minimalistic nature. Inspirational in the development of independence in interpretive decision-making.

WP: 21.03.1985 Tilburg (NL) Barbara Heller

CONTENT
Ein Zug fahrt ab..., Perpetuum, Schmerz: Energie verebbt, Anklange, ...niemand weiss..., Schwebend, Einwurf, Verwirrung, fruher (vormals), ...und..., Erinnerung (Kindheit: schwarz-weiss), good night, Triangel, Courante, This chord, Anruf aus Rom, slow (langsam), im Traum..., Tagtraum, Aus der Ferne, Einfall, Ratsel, Bruchstucke, Fermate, Ein Versuch, Ein Zeichen.

SKU: BT.EMBZ20083

English-Hungarian.

Bartók's Mikrokosmos has been one of the milestones in pedagogical piano repertoire for 80 years - and yet it is also far more than a classical piano primer. These 153 piano pieces, organized in ascending order of difficulty, engage not only with technical aspects of piano playing but also with the fundamentals of composition - from Imitation and Inversion, Ostinato, and Free Variations, concerning compositional technique, to mood pieces and pieces with programmatic ideas such as Notturno, Boating, From the Diary of a Fly, or the famous Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm. Mikrokosmos first appeared in 1940 in six volumes. Based on volume 40 of the Bartók CompleteEdition published in 2020(Z. 15040), the present Urtext edition offers the series gathered in three volumes. This edition includes Bartók's preface, exercises, and notes written for the first edition. Furthermore, it also features a preface and comments by the editor, which not only discuss the genesis and the compositional sources but also provide performers, teachers and pupils alike, with authentic and detailed information about Bartók's notation and the specific performing problems of Mikrokosmos.

SKU: HL.645022

ISBN 9781936098767. UPC: 008148304226. 9.0x12.0x0.097 inches.

Physical training and discipline are needed for both athletics and keyboard playing. Keyboard muscle conditioning is called technic. Technic exercises are as important to the keyboard player as workouts and calisthenics are to the athlete. Schaum's Fingerpower books are dedicated to development of individual finger strength and dexterity in both hands. 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.

SKU: BT.9780008353230

ISBN 9780008353230. English.

My First Piano Book introduces young children to the piano and music-making through fun activities, rhymes, songs and pieces. The author’s tried-and-tested progression covers note learning, theory, aural and composing through acreative and holistic approach. Many pieces have simple teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start, and the book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style. This carefully designed tutor willinspire, entertain and, most importantly, nurture a love of music that can last a lifetime. Suitable for children aged 5+.

SKU: AP.48670

ISBN 9781470643744. UPC: 038081559445. English. Irish Folk Song.

This setting of the popular Irish folk song Londonderry Air begins in the key of B-flat major and modulates to the key of D major. The flowing melody is supported by lush harmonies that span the range of the keyboard. The melody begins in the secondo and moves back and forth between the parts throughout this evenly leveled duet. The piece builds to a dramatic conclusion with rich chords in a slower tempo that is broad and grand.

SKU: HL.645220

ISBN 9781495082122. UPC: 008148003631. 9.0x12.0 inches. Book/CD Pack.

This series offers students an appealing variety of styles in a single album. A brief paragraph of background information is provided for most pieces. All books include a CD with orchestrated accompaniments. Each piece has two tracks: one at performance tempo and one at practice tempo. An optional duet accompaniment, based on the orchestration, is included for all pieces at the early levels. The intent of the CD is to provide an incentive with a demonstration of the finished piece. The slower practice tempo assists the student in maintaining a steady beat, using the correct rhythm and gaining valuable ensemble experience while making practice more fun. This volume includes 13 classics, including: Anchors Aweigh * Easy Winners * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands * La Cucaracha * Lullaby (Brahms) * March from the Nutcracker * Oh! Susanna * Star-Spangled Banner * Toreador March from Carment * You're a Grand Old Flag * and more.