Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), edited by Riemenschneider. For pi...(+)
Composed by Johann
Sebastian Bach
(1685-1750), edited by
Riemenschneider. For
piano. Format: piano solo
book. With piano
reduction, introductory
text, instructional text,
lyrics and performance
notes. Baroque. 184
pages. 9x12 inches.
Published by Schirmer
Edited by Amy Appleby. Collection and examples CD for easy solo piano. Over 200 ...(+)
Edited by Amy Appleby.
Collection and examples
CD for easy solo piano.
Over 200 best-loved
Christian hymns that have
inspired praise and
worship for over four
centuries. Series: Piano
Treasury Series. 392
pages. Published by Music
Sales.
Chamber Music Piano SKU: PR.110418370 Composed by Charles Ives. Arranged ...(+)
Chamber Music Piano
SKU: PR.110418370
Composed by Charles Ives.
Arranged by Danny Holt.
Performance Score. 20
pages. Duration 8
minutes. Theodore Presser
Company #110-41837.
Published by Theodore
Presser Company
(PR.110418370).
ISBN
9781491135075. UPC:
680160686247.
Compo
sed as an organ solo by
the 17-year-old Ives for
his own performance
purposes, the beloved
Variations on America is
a treat for any occasion,
whether a holiday
concert, a serious
recital, or other special
event. Danny
Holt’s
transcription for Piano,
Four Hands adds a
dazzling new option to
play at home or on stage,
taking best advantage of
Ives’ tremendous
contrasts in color,
dynamics, and
texture. Composed when
Charles Ives was a
teenager, Variations on
“America†is
both a convenient
introduction to
Ives’ body of
work, and an early
example of his
iconoclastic musical
voice and creative
genius. Just a few years
after composing this
piece, Ives would leave
home to study music at
Yale. But until then he
had been taught by his
father, George (who had
been a bandmaster in the
Civil War). George
subjected the young Ives
to experiments such as
singing a song in one key
while being accompanied
in another, or arranging
for two marching bands to
converge on a town
center, with the
resulting cacophony that
ensued.The Variations
exemplifies an early
period of experimentation
in Ives’ work,
spurred on by the unusual
pedagogy of his father.
The piece is particularly
notable for its use of
bitonality in the two
interludes, subtly
foreshadowing more
well-known examples by
Stravinsky, Bartók,
and others by
approximately two
decades.The bitonal
interludes were so ahead
of their time, in fact,
they were omitted from
the first copy that was
submitted to a publisher
in 1892. (Alas, the piece
was rejected even despite
these
“shockingâ€
elements having been left
out, and it wasn’t
published until more than
five decades later.)
There is some ambiguity
about when exactly Ives
added the interludes into
his manuscript copy,
though ample evidence
suggests he had performed
the piece with the
interludes around the
time he notated the piece
in 1891-92. In any case,
in light of this piece
and his other polytonal
explorations from the
last decade of the 19th
century, it seems fair to
give Ives credit for
being a pioneer in this
area!This arrangement for
Piano, Four Hands,
closely follows
Ives’ original
version for organ,
setting aside William
Schuman’s popular
adaptation for symphony
orchestra and William
Rhoads’ band
transcription of the
Schuman orchestration.
Pianists will find that
the piece translates well
to the instrument.
Ideally, the choreography
and logistics of
elbow-to-elbow four-hands
playing approximates the
wild joy one gets from
watching an organist play
the piece (e.g., the
elaborate pedal part in
the final variation).In
preparing this
publication, attention
was paid to details in
the dual Critical
Editions (Presser
443-41003) of both
Ives’ manuscript
edition and the 1949
publication edited by
organist E. Power Biggs
(who is credited with
discovering what had been
a long-lost, forgotten
work.) But as with much
of Ives’ output,
attempting to create a
true
‘urtext’
score is a futile
endeavor, and especially
with a piece such as this
one – in which
Ives incorporated
improvisation in live
performance –
seems unnecessary anyhow.
True die-hards are of
course encouraged to
consult the critical
editions and even find
inspiration in the
orchestrated version.
Generally, performers are
advised to be wild, have
fun, and not to be too
rigid in their
interpretive
choices.Dynamics in this
arrangement mostly follow
the organ score closely.
Pianists will use good
judgment about pedaling
throughout, which should
be straightforward and
intuitive. Courtesy
accidentals have been
provided frequently
– without
parentheses –
balancing the need for
extra clarity in the
context of Ives’
murky musical language,
and a desire to avoid
unnecessary clutter.A few
notes that might inform
interpretive
decisions:mm. 15-16:
There are inconsistencies
here between Ives’
original manuscript and
the 1949 Biggs edition,
regarding the top voice
in m. 15, beat 3 (C# vs.
Cn) and m. 16 (D Major
vs. D Minor).mm. 76-84 &
143-146: In both
Interludes, Ives
emphatically notates
extreme dynamic contrast,
in order to highlight the
bitonality. Although it
may seem counterintuitive
(or even a misprint, as
has apparently been
misconstrued by some),
performers are urged to
follow the
composer’s
marking!m. 109: Two-note
slurs have been added
here for clarity and
consistency with other
similar passages, though
they do not appear in
either the original
manuscript or Biggs.m.
112: The last two eighth
notes of Primo appear as
16ths in the original
manuscript.mm. 183-186:
The original manuscript
has a slightly different
bass line.mm. 184 & 186:
Primo gestures have been
re-written to be slightly
more idiomatic for Piano,
Four Hands.m. 186: The
breath mark at the end of
this bar does not appear
in either the manuscript
or Biggs, but is an
editorial suggestion
– aside from being
appropriately dramatic,
it will indeed be
necessary in a
reverberant hall!I would
like to thank Steven
Vanhauwaert, the other
half of my piano duo,
4handsLA, for his input
on early drafts of this
arrangement.—
Danny Holt, April
2022.
Piano - easy to medium easy SKU: JK.01966 Composed by Various. Arranged b...(+)
Piano - easy to medium
easy
SKU: JK.01966
Composed by Various.
Arranged by Paralee Miles
Eckman. Piano Beginner,
Piano Preludes, Piano
Solos, Special Events
Baptism and Confirmation,
Special Events Primary
Program, Children.
Christian, Inspirational.
Jackman Music Corporation
#01966. Published by
Jackman Music Corporation
(JK.01966).
UPC:
093285019669. Mosiah
2:22, Doctrine and
Covenants
59:23.
Easy Primary
Songs for Piano is the
perfect book for
beginning pianists who
can play hands together.
You'll find many of the
most well-loved primary
songs in this book,
arranged in a simple but
beautiful way.
In an effort to make this
book simple and
approachable, every song
has been arranged in the
keys of C, G, or F. Each
song displays a keyboard
chart above, showing the
beginning hand positions
and the sharps/flats
included in the piece.
Songs have been ordered
by level of difficulty
(Beginner: Level 1 to
Level 2). Watch for
helpful tips above each
song and don't be afraid
to refer to the pages in
the front which contain
helpful tools and basic
piano/music theory. *
While this book is
perfect for developing
pianists, it could also
be used in a primary
setting as a simplified
songook for the
accompanist. This
book was originally
titled Simplified
Favorites (#80095)
Contents: A Happy
Family Baptism
Book of Mormon
Stories Dare to Do
Right Families Can Be
Together Forever Give
Said the Little
Stream Happy, Happy
Birthday Have a Very,
Merry Christmas He
Sent His Son I Am a
Child of God I
Believe in Being
Honest I Feel My
Savior's Love I Hope
They Call Me on a
Mission I Lived in
Heaven I Love to See
the Temple I Want to
Be a Missionary Now I
Will Be Valiant In
the Leafy Treetops
Pioneer Children Sang as
They Walked It's
Autumn-time Keep the
Commandments Mother
Dear My Dad My
Heavenly Father Loves
Me Oh, What do You Do
in the Summertime?
Once There Was a
Snowman Quickly I'll
Obey Search, Ponder
and Pray Seek the
Lord Early Smiles
Teach Me to Walk in the
Light Thank Thee for
Everything The Golden
Plates We'll Bring
the World His Truth
When Joseph Went to
Bethlehem When He
Comes Again
Composers: various
Arranger: Paralee Miles
Eckman Lyricist:
various Difficulty:
easy to medium easy
Reference: Mosiah 2:22,
Doctrine and Covenants
59:23.
Composed by Various. Arranged by Carolyn Miller. For Piano/Keyboard. Willis. Ear...(+)
Composed by Various.
Arranged by Carolyn
Miller. For
Piano/Keyboard. Willis.
Early to Mid-Elementary.
Softcover Audio Online.
Published by Willis Music
Book/Online Audio and Video Piano The Best Step-by-Step Guide to Start Playing...(+)
Book/Online Audio and
Video
Piano
The Best Step-by-Step
Guide to
Start Playing. Do It
Yourself.
Instruction, Method.
Softcover
Media Online. 128 pages.
Published by Hal Leonard
Motown Hits Piano seul [Partition] - Intermédiaire Hal Leonard
Arranged by Phillip Keveren Phillip Keveren Series. Arranged by Phillip Keveren....(+)
Arranged by Phillip
Keveren Phillip Keveren
Series. Arranged by
Phillip Keveren. Piano
Solo Songbook
(Intermediate to advanced
piano arrangements with
no lyrics). Softcover.
Size 9x12 inches. 72
pages. Published by Hal
Leonard.
(50 Advanced Arrangements). Arranged by Dan Coates. For Piano. Book; Piano Colle...(+)
(50 Advanced
Arrangements). Arranged
by Dan Coates. For Piano.
Book; Piano Collection;
Piano Supplemental. The
Professional Pianist.
Masterwork Arrangement;
Wedding. Advanced. 168
pages. Published by
Alfred Music
Arranged by Bernadine Johnson. For Piano. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Suppleme...(+)
Arranged by Bernadine
Johnson. For Piano. Book;
Piano Collection; Piano
Supplemental. Pure and
Simple. Contemporary
Christian; Sacred. Easy
Piano. 80 pages.
Published by Alfred Music
Publishing
Arranged by Dan Coates. For Piano. This edition: Easy Piano. Book; Piano - Easy ...(+)
Arranged by Dan Coates.
For Piano. This edition:
Easy Piano. Book; Piano -
Easy Piano Collection;
Piano Supplemental.
Billboard Magazine. Easy
Piano. 148 pages.
Published by Alfred Music
Publishing
Piano SKU: GI.G-9026 Music of Uzee Brown, Jr.. Arranged by Uzee Br...(+)
Piano
SKU:
GI.G-9026
Music of
Uzee Brown, Jr..
Arranged by Uzee Brown,
Jr. African American
Church Music Series.
Sacred. Collection. GIA
Publications #9026.
Published by GIA
Publications (GI.G-9026).
UPC: 785147902638.
English.
This
vibrant collection by
Uzee Brown Jr. includes
his arrangements of some
of the most well-known
and best-loved spirituals
of our time and two of
Dr. Brown’s own
original psalm settings,
alongside some energetic,
less-often heard
spirituals that yield a
unique flavor and
vitality expressed
through colorful melodic
and rhythmic idioms of
the southeast. Your
spirit will soar when you
hear favorites like
“Come by Here, My
Lord,†“Mary
Had a Baby,â€
“Rock-a My
Soul,†and the
quintessential “We
Shall Overcome.â€
The recording features
the voices of the Uzee
Brown Society of
Choraliers, a chorus-
in-residence at Morehouse
College. This diverse
group of both
professional and amateur
singers is committed to
offering cultural
enrichment for their
local community and
throughout the nation.
Contents: My Lord's
Gettin' Us Ready for That
Great Day, Come By Here,
My Lord, Would You Be
Ready?, Psalm 117, A
Little Talk with Jesus
Makes it Right, John Was
a Writer, I'm Buildin' Me
a Home, Rock-a My Soul,
Low Down, Chariot, Psalm
150, I Done Done What You
Told Me to Do, Hold On!,
Travelin' Shoes, Go Where
I Send Thee, We Shall
Overcome, Bonus: Deep
River.
50 Advanced Arrangements. Arranged by Dan Coates. Book; Piano Collection; Pia...(+)
50 Advanced Arrangements.
Arranged by Dan Coates.
Book; Piano Collection;
Piano Supplemental. The
Professional Pianist.
Christmas; Holiday Pops;
Sacred; Secular; Winter.
136
pages. Published by
Alfred
Music
Piano - Easy to Intermediate Levels SKU: YM.GTP01101652 The Ultimate S...(+)
Piano - Easy to
Intermediate Levels
SKU:
YM.GTP01101652
The
Ultimate Studio Ghibli
Piano Solo
Collection. Composed
by Joe Hisaishi. Studio
Ghibli. Anime Song;
J-Pop. Book. Yamaha Music
Media #GTP01101652.
Published by Yamaha Music
Media (YM.GTP01101652).
ISBN 9784636113334.
8.75 x 12
inches.
Here is the
ultimate, official,
complete edition of
Studio Ghibli Piano Solo
Collection, featuring 77
of Studio Ghibli's
essential musical
masterpieces, fully
supported in three
languages: Japanese,
English and Simplified
Chinese! From 20 of
Studio Ghibli's most
beloved films, including
My Neighbor Totoro,
Princess Mononoke,
Spirited Away, and more,
comes a piano solo
collection featuring 77
iconic songs. In addition
to timeless favorites,
songs from popular
soundtracks such as
Kiki's Delivery Service
and Porco Rosso are
included. Featuring
Studio Ghibli's musical
masterpieces in solo
piano arrangements, this
collection includes the
film's theme songs as
well as fan-favorite
instrumental music. The
difficulty levels range
from easy to
intermediate, making them
accessible to a wide
range of players, and the
simpler arrangements can
be fully enjoyed by
players who can feel the
essence and atmosphere.
The book cover features
official Studio Ghibli
artwork. The book is
supported in Japanese,
English and Chinese. This
single volume offers a
comprehensive, special
collector's edition for
enjoying the music of
Studio Ghibli. Studio
Ghibli 77 Selections is
sure to take you on a
musical journey through
20 Studio Ghibli
films!