Gregory Stone has transcribed these three selected preludes for one piano-four hands.For much of his life George Gershwin sought to integrate the worlds of jazz and classical music. These pieces are not jazz improvisations but they do show something of the style of his own playing. Gershwin had intended to compose a set of twelve, a sort of jazz Wohltemperierte Clavier, but his unexpected death from a brain tumour at the age of 38 prevented this. At least seven survive (others may have ended up as songs), and this set of three, as published, form a satisfying unit.The first opens with a blue-note riff which forms the basis of the first theme. Contrasting material follows, making use of a distinctive repeated note figure, then the first idea reappears in a quasi-orchestral climax. The second prelude shows a curious kinship with Chopin's A minor Prelude, with its eerie accompaniment and hypnotic melody. The third exploits a similar major/minor ambivalence, but dextrous syncopation gives it driving rhythmic energy. / Piano 4 Mains

Par . This volume from the series Music from Chopin's Land includes three (differing in terms of form and style) works by Polish composers for a piano duo. These compositions, dedicated for students aged 14-16 and amateur pianists, shall help acquaint them with the issues of a piano duo and the charm of four-hand piano playing. Four-hand piano playing poses an exceptional challenge. It develops a wide concept of sound diversification, control over hands and their technique, and a unique ability to unify articulation of both pianists. The pianists, while listening to their individual play and concentrating on the play of their partners, become enriched with special sensitivity to the sound quality. A piano duo teaches sensitivity to the other person and mutual responsibility for the preparation and performance of the work. This constitutes the biggest challenge to chamber music, bringing remarkable satisfaction and joy out of mutual music making. / Date parution : 2023-11-03/ Recueil / Piano 4 Mains

Par MIER MARTHA. Book 4 of this series continues with four duets in jazz, rags, and blues styles. The duets are slightly longer than the duets in books 1 through 3, creating a satisfying performance experience for advancing students. 'These duets would be a great addition to any recital or performance experience is excellent for sight reading at a lesson with the teacher; or used to provide personal pleasure as the music is shared with the duet partner.' Jean Ritter, Progressions / Ensemble Music, Miscellaneous, Piano Music, Scores / Recueil / Piano 4 Mains

Par THOMPSON JOHN. Featuring 11 easy arrangements for 1 piano, 4 hands, this book is a fun and engaging introduction to piano duets that perfectly complements Books 2–4 of John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course. Children will love learning classical favourites such as In the Hall of the Mountain King, Ode to Joy, and The Swan, within the rewarding and interactive context of duet playing. First Published in 1954, John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling piano methods in the world. John Thompson’s timeless approach to learning has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey. / Niveau : Très Facile / Recueil / Piano 4 Mains

This Really Easy Piano songbook features 16 of the best Chart Hits arranged for Piano Duet. Featuring some of the most popular tunes of today as Easy Piano duets, every song also includes interesting background notes, and invaluable performance hints and tips.Perfect for two beginner pianists who'd like to play popular songs fresh from the charts together, these Really Easy Piano Duets feature primo and segundo parts for al 16 songs, creating a wonderfully complete sound that will be instantly recognisable and just great fun. Including some of the most recent pop tunes, songs like Carly Rae Jepsen's I Really Like You, Taylor Swift's Wildest Dreams and Sam Smith's theme for the latest James Bond film, Writing's On The Wall.Other songs included in this collection of Really Easy Piano Duets are John Legend's modern classic All Of Me, Lunchmoney Lewis' upbeat Bills and Ed Sheeran's brilliant Thinking Out Loud. The harmonies that both pianists will create are guaranteed to make these songs hugely enjoyable for both players. With song background notes, useful playing tips, as well as fingering guides and chord symbols throughout, this is the best way to learn such popular chart songs for Piano duet.If you and another beginner pianist are looking to learn some popular hits straight from the charts, this book of Really Easy Piano Duets is exactly what you need. With 16 Chart Hits and some helpful extras, this book will ensure you're both playing your favourites in no time. / Piano 4 Mains

Par MIER MARTHA. Playing duets with friends or family members is an exciting and fun aspect of piano study. The duets in Terrific Tunes for Two will encourage students to play with imagination. Both the primo and secondo parts are written at an equal level of difficulty. Book 1 contains seven elementary to late elementary duets and correlates with Alfred's Basic Piano Level 1B-2. / Ensemble Music, Miscellaneous, Scores / Recueil / Piano 4 Mains

Wynn-Anne Rossi's Christmas Medleys for Two, Book 1 combines the fun of duet playing with the music of the season. This collection features holiday favorites arranged as unique duet medleys, bringing pianists together to celebrate the holidays. The arrangements are carefully graded for students, yet retain the flavor and feeling of the original melodies. / Piano 4 Mains

The Phillip Keveren Series Piano Duet. Par . You will love playing these timeless songs together with a partner on the piano! In stacked duet form. / Date parution : 2022-04-26/ Recueil / Piano 4 Mains

Countless catchy melodies come from Russian operas, ballets and symphonies and if you have heard them once, you will never forget them. For this collection of pieces, Nicolai Podgornov has produced masterful arrangements of classics from russian operas, ballets and symphonies. Compositions such as the famous waltz from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty or the main theme from his Swan Lake, the waltz from Shostakovich's Jazz Suite No. 2, Prokofiev's Montagues and Capulets from the ballet Romeo and Juliet, Khachaturian's Sabre Dance from Gayane and his Adagio from the ballet Spartacus. All of these are sure to give great pleasure to intermediate-level piano students. Nicolai Podgornov has expertly arranged these popular pieces with easy fingering so that playing them is straightforward - after all, familiar pieces are easier to master. • Easy to middle-grade arrangements of well-known themes from Russian opera and ballet for piano duet • Well-known, easy-to-play melodies from the Russian classics (’Sabre Dance’, ’Waltz No. 2’, ’Flight of the Bumblebee’ etc.) • Includes illustrations of the composers/ Recueil / Piano 4 Mains

Par PLOWMAN LYNN. Inspired by J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, this work for piano duet sees one player seated at the keyboard and the other playing on the strings inside the piano. The otherworldy soundscape emerges from a variety of finger plucking and percussive tools struck on the undamped strings./ Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains

This piano duet rendition of the 'Ukrainian Bell Carol' is a sure-fire audience winner. Written as free variations, the traditional melody undergoes several transformations---from a lighthearted polka to a brilliantly intense, virtuosic finale. Along the way, the players navigate crossed-hand playing, scales, trills, arpeggios, octave passages, exciting rhythms, and changes of meter. Audiences will enjoy a number of other musical surprises. / Piano 4 Mains

Wynn-Anne Rossi's Christmas Medleys for Two, Book 3 combines the fun of duet playing with the music of the season. This collection features holiday favorites arranged as unique duet medleys, bringing pianists together to celebrate the holidays. The arrangements are carefully graded for students, yet retain the flavor and feeling of the original melodies. / Piano 4 Mains

Dvorák's Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 is the first of two sets of dances inspired by the composer's Bohemian folk-music roots. There are eight duets in this volume, each one displaying rhythmic energy and lyricism. Based on the original edition, this volume includes performance notes, editorial fingering, and suggested metronome marks.