'Berceuse was commissioned by the Birmingham Chamber Music Society for their Diamond Jubilee Season 2011/12 the first performance was given by John McCabe on 18th February 2012 at the Adrian Boult Hall Birmingham Conservatoire. It is dedicated to John and Mary Joubert. The piece derives from three sources: the idea of the classical/romantic Berceuse (though in this case not so much a lullaby for children as is sometimes the case) the notion of two alternating themes of equal importance and the style of piano writing in which the main part of the melody is heard in the left hand rather than being right-hand tune plus left-hand accompaniment. The two mainthemes are closely related in style and content and towards the end they are heard together simultaneously in simplified form quietly revealing the dual texture for which the piece has been striving.'        John McCabe (2011)

39 popular works for piano featuring selected works from the major exam board syllabuses spanning Grades 5 to 8 and beyond. Preface by Young Musician of the Year Martin James Bartlett.

Armes Waisenkind (The Poor Orphan) Op.68 No.6 Auf Der Gondel (In A Gondola) Op.68 Barentanz (Bear's Dance) Op.68 Ein Choral (A Chorale) Op.68 No.4 Erinnerung (Remembrance) Op.68 No.28 Ernteliedchen (The Harvest Song) Op.68 No.24 Erster Verlust (First Loss) Op.68 No.16 Figurierter Choral (Ornamented Chorale) Op.68 No.41 Fremder Mann (A Stranger) Op.68 No.29 Frohlicher Landmann, Von Der Arbeit Zuruckkehrend (The Merry Peasant, Returning From Work) Op.68 No.10 Fruhlingsgesang (Spring Song) Op.68 No.15 Fur Ganz Kleine (For Very Young People) Op.68 Gukkuk Im Versteck (Hide And Seek) Op.68 Haschemann (Catch-me-if-you-can) Op.68 Jagerliedchen (Huntsman's Song) Op.68 No.7 Kleine Fuge (Little Fugue) Op.68 No.39 Kleine Romanze (Little Romance) Op.68 No.19 Kleine Studie (A Little Study) Op.68 No.14 Kleiner Morgenwanderer (Little Dawn-wanderer) Op.68 No.17 Knecht Ruprecht (Knight Rupert) Op.68 No.12 Knight Rupert Op.68 No.12 [Schumann, Robert] Kriegslied (Battle Song) Op.68 No.31 Landliches Lied (Country Song) Op.68 No.20 Langsam Und Mit Ausdruck Zu Spielen (Poco Lento E Espressivo) Op.68 No.21 Lied Italienischer Marinari (Italian Fishermen's Song) Op.68 No.36 Mai, Lieber Mai, Bald Bist Du Wieder Da! (May, Lovely May, You'll Soon Be Here Again!) Op.68 No.13 Matrosenlied (Sailor's Song) Op.68 No.37 Melodie (Melody) Op.68 No.1 Mignon (Mignon) Op.68 No.35 Nachklange Aus Dem Theater (Echoes Of The Theatre) Op.68 No.25 Nicht Schnell, Hubsch Vorzutragen (Andantino Con Espressione) Op.68 No.26 Nordisches Lied (Nordic Song) Op.68 No.40 Puppenschlafliedchen (Doll's Lullaby) Op.68 Rebus (Puzzle) Op.68 Reiterstuck (The Horseman) Op.68 No.23 Rundgesang (Roundelay) Op.68 No.22 Schnitterliedchen (Reaper's Song) Op.68 No.18 Sehr Langsam (Molto Lento) Op.68 No.30 Sheherazade Op.68 No.32 Sicilianisch (Siciliano) Op.68 No.11 Soldatenmarsch (Soldiers' March) Op.68 No.2 Stuckchen (Little Piece) Op.68 No.5 Sylvesterlied (New-year's Eve Song) Op.68 No.42 The Wild Horseman Op.68 No.8 (Album For The Young) Thema (Theme) Op.68 No.34 Trallerliedchen (Humming Song) Op.68 No.3 Volksliedchen (Folksong) Op.68 No.9 'weinlesezeit - Frohliche Zeit' ('vintage-time - Happy Time') Op.68 No.33 Winterszeit I And Ii (Wintertime I And Ii) Op.68 No.38

Easier Piano Pieces 23-Easier Piano Pieces Vol.23. Grechaninov's Op.98 was published in 1923.

Nos 1 & 2-Scholarly-critical Urtext edition based on the latest research findingsEnlightening Introduction and notes on period performance practice (Eng/Ger)Well-presented engraving and practical page turnsDetailed Critical Commentary (Eng) with facsimilesComposed at about the same time as the Grande Sonate pathétique Op.13 the two Op.14 sonatas are among the easiest Beethoven ever wrote and an indispensable part of Piano lessons. Their lyrical almost chamber-like textures and moderate difficulty make them an ideal introduction to the rich legacy of Beethoven?s sonatas.Jonathan Del Mar a scholar second to none in his knowledge ofBeethoven?s music now presents these sonatas in a cutting-edge Urtext edition based on the latest research findings and an intensive study of the sources. Practical page turns and a fine engraving reflecting the character of the music ensure maximum enjoyment for every pianist.The informative Introduction describes the genesis of the works and is supplemented by valuable notes on performance practice. The Critical Commentary provides information on variants as well as editorial guidelines and contains facsimile pages.

With the new Urtext Primo series, the Wiener Urtext Edition wants to close the gap arising at the point of transition to additional lessons after having studied a piano method. Beginning with a performance level which is outlined by pieces such as Bach's Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 116), Mozart's Minuet in F (KV 5) or Schumann's Wilder Reiter (Op. 68/8), works by three different composers are selected for each volume of the Urtext Primo series, with the aim of offering piano pupils (or even adults who want to resume piano playing) a wide range of repertoire pieces on the basis of which they can enhance their technical and musical skills. The pieces' range of levels of difficulty is relatively narrow so that the volume can be used continuously over a period of about two years. This is what distinguishes the Urtext Primo approach from almost all common anthologies. The selected repertoire takes into account not only pieces of the classic canon of lessons, but also lesser known works which are in no way of less importance for piano lessons. The Urtext Primo volumes are published in the internationally recognised standard of the Wiener Urtext editions. The explanations included in each volume shall help to deepen the knowledge of musical styles, music history and piano playing. A repertoire chart at the end of each volume gives a rough overview of the levels of difficulty of the selected pieces.Volume 4 combines works of the German Romanticism by Schumann, Brahms and Theodor Kirchner. Apart from well known pieces from Schumann's 'Album for the Youth' and the easiest waltzes from opus 39 (in the easier version) by Brahms, the selection contains the attractive set of variations from Schumann's first Youth Sonata Op. 118/1 and Brahms' Saraband in A minor WoO 5/1 as well as a number of pleasant pieces by Theodor Kirchner which continue the tonal air of Schumann and Brahms in easy playable pieces. / Piano

The selections written in a variety of tempos textures and styles span four centuries of keyboard studies and have been chosen for both their expressive and technical content. One example is Little Bird by Grieg which highlights the musicality of written out trills imitating bird calls. These etudes are also a musical resource for intermediate adults who need additional reinforcement in technique. For all pianists Book Six of Expressive Etudes serves equally well as performance repertoire. Includes: Prelude in G Major BWV 902a (Bach); Etude Op. 29 Nos. 7&8 (Bertini); Exercise No. 9a (Brahms); Spirit of Chivalry Op. 100 No. 25 The Storm Op. 109 No. 13 Berceuse OP.109 No. 7 Awakening in the Woods Op. 109 No. 12 (Burgmuller); Study Op. 718 No. 10 (Czerny); Etude Op. 261 No. 125 (Czerny); Maria (Granados); Little Bird Op. 43 No. 4 (Grieg); Etude Op. 47 No. 15 Etude Op. 46 No. 1 Barcarolle Op. 45 No. 8 (Heller); Etude Op. 37 No. 18 (Lemoine); Etude in G Minor Op. 91 No. 10 (Moskowski); The Top Op. 11 No. 2 (Nielsen); Italian Mariner's Song Op. 68 No. 36 (Schumann).

50 kleine Klavierstücke. La collection Mini Maestro en trois volumes présente de petites pièces pour piano de difficulté progressive de très facile à moyenne, datant de cinq siècles, par ordre chronologique, de la musique baroque, classique, romantique, moderne au jazz, à la pop et à la musique minimale. A la fin de chaque volume se trouvent trois pièces bonus à quatre mains - sous la devise ' Plus de plaisir à deux '. Faciles à apprendre, toutes les pièces offrent un répertoire varié qui constitue un complément idéal à toute méthode de piano et convient à des concerts, leçons, examens et concours. Le volume 1 contient des morceaux dans la gamme pentatonique / dans des gammes pentatoniques changeantes, suivis de morceaux dans l'ambitus d'une octave avec un rythme simple et un jeu d'accords facile. D'autres critères sont la différente articulation, la mélodie à la main gauche, les signes d'octave et les pièces en majeur/mineur jusqu'une armure à un dièse/bémol. Le volume 2 contient des pièces dans l'ambitus étendu de deux octaves et avec un jeu des accords à trois ou quatre voix et des renversements. Les autres critères sont le jeu de pédale, des ornements élémentaires, la polyphonie simple, la différenciation de la mélodie et de l'accompagnement et les pièces en majeur/mineur jusqu'une armure à deux dièses/bémols. Le volume 3 contient des pièces avec un ambitus allant jusqu'à quatre octaves, avec un rythme et une vélocité plus exigeants. D'autres critères sont la différenciation subtile des tons, le jeu expressif, la polyphonie dans une main, la polyphonie avancée et les pièces en majeur/mineur jusqu'une armure à trois dièses/bémols. / Niveau : 2 / Classique / Recueil / Piano

Internationally renowned authors musicians and recording artists Frank Villafranca and Andrew D. Gordon have composed a collection of grooves and melodies in the Smooth Jazz Genre creating an exciting supplemental jazz study series for beginner intermediate and advanced jazz students and musicians. The smooth jazz grooves in this 46 page book feature a variety of contemporary rhythm section styles including R

Book Three of the Expressive Etudes expands this comprehensive program for technical development to include early intermediate repertoire which can be introduced after the third level of any piano method. Contents include: Allegro Deciso (Bartok); Round Dance (Bartok); Etude Op. 89 No. 4 (Berens); Etude Op. 777 No. 18 (Czerny); Etude Op. 823 No. 19 (Czerny); Etude Op. 599 No. 50 (Czerny); Study Op. 176 No. 24 and No. 21 (Duvernoy); The Trumpeter (Gurlitt); Etude Op. 82 No. 52 (Gurlitt); Etude Op. 17 No. 12 (Le Couppey); Staccato (Reinecke); Study Op. 13 No. 8 (Rowley); Ecossaise (Schubert); Melody Op. 68 No. 1 (Schumann); Distant Bells Op. 63 No. 6 (Streabbog); By theSeaside (Op. 63 No. 7 (Streabbog); The Orphan Op. 64 No. 4 (Streabbog).