John Thompson's Students Series/Mid-Elementary Level-A musette is a small bagpipe that was used in nearly all the European countries in times past. Like the modern bagpipe it contained a leather bag full of wind which supplied a drone bass against whatever melody was being played on the pipes of the instrument. This simple transcription of a Musette by Bach (transposed to E Major) uses open fifths which very much sounds like the drone of a musette or bagpipe.

A lively dance tune with a Celtic flair! Mary Dolen's solo for intermediate pianists provides a terrific study in dynamic control. There are both frequent and subtle changes from mezzo-forte to mezzo-piano andpiano as well as furthter rhythmic phrasing with the left hand imitating a drum or a bagpipe drone underneath a flowing right hand.

35 pieces on the quirky side-Fascinations is a volume of quirky juxtapositions and intriguing pieces of music. Lœillet is cheek-by-jowl with Liszt Schumann with Scarlatti and Sjögren. There are some fine newly-written miniatures but also some extraordinary pieces by well-known composers such as Mozart’s bizarre Funeral march of Signor Maestro Contrapunto or the unsophisticated music-making faithfully represented in Gounod’s Bagpipers and Tchaikovsky’s The peasant plays the mouth-organ. Dance movements by Telemann Schubert Rameau Jiŕovec and Zilcher all have something unexpected or piquant about them although they are technically straightforward anda joy to play.For intermediate-level pianists.Piano Moods is an exciting new piano series from Boosey & Hawkes. Each volume is devoted to a particular mood. The pieces chosen draw on Boosey & Hawkes' extensive collection of wonderful music as well as lesser-known gems from the past - some of them from surprising sources - and newly composed works.

Béla Bartók's series of piano pieces For Children, based on folk melodies, was written around the end of the first decade of the 20th century. The pieces were published shortly afterwards by the Hungarian publisher Károly Rozsnyai. That first publication was in four volumes, the first two containing a total of 42 pieces based on Hungarian folk tunes, the third and fourth containing 43 pieces based on Slovakian folk tunes.In 1943, whilst in the United States, Bartók prepared a revised version of the collection for the publishers Boosey and Hawkes. The revisions were minimal: two Hungarian and four Slovakian songs were eliminated, there were a few minor alterations incorporating new ideas, some of the pieces previously written with accidentals had key signatures added, a few pieces were rewritten with changed meters - some fingerings were added or changed.The composer prepared the revised 1943 edition by using copies of the first edition on which he marked minor changes - where the changes were more extensive, fresh manuscript was written and a new version engraved. However, much of the engraving of the first edition was preserved in the 1943 edition. Publication took place in 1946, after the composer's death - it is not known if he saw final proofs prior to printing.The revised edition was published in two volumes, which now have been published together as one volume for the first time. / Piano

Les Classics Piano Explorer: une méthode pour l'élaboration d'oeuvres magistrales paires en série Pianistes motivation répertoire performance avec réfléchies études techniques. Chaque niveau contient un livre Répertoire avec lecteur CD et un livre technique, pratique à la fois avec la page par page de corrélation. Lorsqu'ils sont utilisés ensemble, les livres donner aux étudiants une compréhension profonde de l'art de la musique, les pratiques de performance et les compétences nécessaires pour jouer du piano avec une aisance technique. Les livres comprennent des pièces Répertoire des périodes de style majeures, sélectionnées et classées sur la base du festival, la concurrence, et les listes d'examen des Etats-Unis, au Canada et au Royaume-Uni. Des renseignements généraux sur chaque période de style, ses instruments, compositeurs, et la musique elle-même est inclus. Les enregistrements sur CD du répertoire, effectuées par le clinicien de renommée internationale et professeur Nancy Bachus, de fournir un outil indispensable pour l'interprétation musicale appropriée. Un diplômé de l'Eastman School of Music avec un MM en interprétation du piano et de la littérature, Nancy Bachus a donné des récitals en solo à travers les Etats-Unis, le Canada et l'Italie, et est apparue dans les 'Concerts' monstre originaux dans des lieux tels que le Lincoln Center et la Maison Blanche. / Piano

The definitive edition (1987) of the piano teaching classic. Includes an introduction by the composer's son Peter Bartók.

In 1945 Bela Bartok described 'Mikrokosmos' as a cycle of 153 pieces for piano written for 'didactic' purposes, seeing them as a series of pieces in many different styles, representing a small world, or as the 'world of the little ones, the children'. Stylistically Mikrokosmos reflects the influence of folk music on Bartók's life and the rhythms and harmonies employed create music that is as modern today as when the cycle was written.

The 153 pieces making up 'Mikrokosmos' are divided into six volumes arranged according to technical and musical difficulty. / Partition /

Essential Repertoire for Piano-Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike. Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike.

Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos series contains 153 progressive piano pieces published across six volumes by Editio Musica Budapest. The series, which was written between 1926 and 1939, starts with very easy beginner etudes and progresses to difficult advanced technical displays, and remains an essential part of modern piano lessons and education. All six volumes are available exclusively from Faber Music Distribution in the UK and Ireland. / Piano

Examination Pieces. The Edition Peters Grade 8 Piano Anthology has long been a popular resource for anyone approaching this important milestone examination. In September 2022 Edition Peters will release a new Grade 8 Anthology to support the new (2023/2024) Syllabus and, for the first time, will issue new anthologies to support pianists studying at or preparing for Grades 5, 6 and 7. Also new for this year: a selection of lesser-known additional repertoire suitable for the own-choice piece in the new Performance Exams. The four new Piano Anthologies for Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 2023/2024 comprise a broad selection of examination pieces from lists A, B and C of the Associated Board syllabus. The anthologies support students preparing for the Practical Exam or for the new Performance Exam. Those preparing for the Performance Exams are aided by Performance Notes by Norman Beedie (Lecturer in Classical Improvisation, Piano and Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland), which give advice on technique and interpretation for each piece, and guidance on preparing an effective programme. The pieces in this volume are drawn from the extensive range of piano music in the Edition Peters catalogue ? one of the widest available. With candidates able to offer a free choice work in the Performance Exam, each Anthology contains additional lesser-known repertoire suitable for the exam.

The Boosey and Hawkes Solo Piano Collection provides the intermediate pianist with exciting repertoire in accessible yet authentic arrangements.

?Ballet and Other Dances? brings together a huge breadth of repertoire from around the world in a fine collection of 30 well-known themes from the stage.
Popular Russian favourites such as Shostakovich?s ?Jazz Suite No. 2?, Prokofieff?s ?Romeo and Juliet? and Tchaikovsky?s ?Nutcracker Suite? sit alongside American modern classics including Bernstein?s ?West Side Story? and Copland?s ?Billy The Kid?.

Works by Ginastera and Piazzolla add a South American flavour, whilst pieces by Bartók, Britten, Quilter, Strauss, Whelan and others reflect the rich diversity of European music for dance. / [Ballets et Autres Dances] / Classique / Partition / Broché /

Par AGAY DENES. 44 pièces choisies pour les débutants de tous âges. Inclus un CD contenant une version complète + un playback de chaque morceau. / Rép Classique / Méthode / Piano