Since audiences love to hear four hands at one Piano FJH has compiled their best-selling duet series under one cover. Most of the pieces in this collection are original compositions encompassing levels from elementary to late intermediate.Ensemble playing improves skills such as balancing dynamics listening for precision keeping a steady beat and having fun at the Piano. This series provides great choices for performance opportunities.

12 Short Piano Solos. Par MIER MARTHA. Composers first began writing character pieces in the Romantic period as a personal, inward-looking form of musical expression, on a smaller scale than sonatas of the Classical period. These new character pieces emulate this important art form and are carefully graded for students at the intermediate to late intermediate level. Some are bold in character, while others are lyrical and introspective. These moods are suggested by each title. Titles: Beneath the Stars - A Brief Interlude - Elegant Dance - A Faded Memory - Hummingbirds at Play - Majestic Iceberg - My Heart's Secret - The Old Diary - The Promise - Reverie - Summer Love - Tranquility. Composers first began writing character pieces in the Romantic period as a personal, inward-looking form of musical expression, on a smaller scale than sonatas of the Classical period. These new character pieces emulate this important art form and are carefully graded for students at the late elementary to late intermediate level. Some are bold in character, while others are lyrical and introspective. These moods are suggested by each title. Titles: Beneath the Stars * A Brief Interlude * Elegant Dance * A Faded Memory * Hummingbirds at Play * Majestic Iceberg * My Heart's Secret * The Old Diary * The Promise * Reverie * Summer Love * Tranquility/ Recueil / Piano

This compilation of 11 flute solos from the legendary Rubank educational library now includes online access to: · Full-performance and accompaniment-only audio tracks · PDF piano accompaniment files · PLAYBACK+ A multi-functional audio player that allows you to adjust tempo without changing pitch, change keys, and create practice loops - available exclusively from Hal Leonard. Contents: Albumleaf (R. Wagner) · Canzona (Bertoni) · Chanson Pastorale (Koepke) · Gavotta from Classical Symphony · Menuet from Platee (Rameau) · Menuetto from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) · Polovtsian Dance (Borodin) · Slumber Song (Schlummerlied) (Schumann) · Song of India (Rimsky-Korsakov) · Two Menuettos from Flute Sonata in C (Bach) · Villanella (Koepke). / Flûte Et Piano

The Perfect Way To Rediscover The Piano-Did you used to play the piano' Would you like to play again' Play it again: Piano uses real pieces from the piano repertoire to teach specific techniques and tips getting you playing fluently once again. This is the second book which is for the more confident 'former' piano player or for those continuing their journey from Book 1. The level of pieces in this second book progresses from around UK grades 5 to 8 (intermediate to late advanced). 'I used to play the piano''Aimed at 'returning' players who have spent some time away from the keyboard Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thoughtyou could achieve.Each of the 21 pieces in Book 2 is accompanied by two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips all designed to get your fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique. A refresher course for all abilities each book is arranged in 4 progressive sections with Book 1 moving from 'Elementary' to 'Intermediate' and Book 2 taking you from 'Late Intermediate' to 'Late Advanced'. Dip in and out wherever your level of playing suits: this two-book course starts with simple and elegant miniatures and concludes with the famously showy Prelude in C-sharp minor by Rachmaninoff! Confident pianists could start with Book 2 but there is a wealth of delightful repertoire and valuable practice tips in Book 1 it's always useful to go 'back to basics'. From Schumann to shuffles. Baroque Classical and Romantic works sit alongside Jazz Ragtime contemporary or traditional pieces at every level so each lesson brings something different and you'll learn to play in a range of styles some of which may be new to your fingers. If you often find yourself saying 'I used to play the piano'' but wish you still did then Play it again:

50 Essential Masterworks Compiled and Edited by Jennifer Linn. Journey Through the Classics - Romantic Collection is a piano repertoire collection of 50 original masterworks by Romantic era composers including Brahms, Burgmüller, Chopin, Grieg, Heller, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, and many more. The graded pieces 1-50 are presented in a progressive order from early intermediate through late intermediate level. The authentic repertoire is ideal for auditions and recitals, and each level includes a handy reference chart with the key, composer, and challenge elements listed for each piece.Journey Through the Classics - Romantic Collection is a piano repertoire collection of 50 original masterworks by Romantic era composers including Brahms, Burgmüller, Chopin, Grieg, Heller, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, and many more. The graded pieces 1-50 are presented in a progressive order from early intermediate through late intermediate level. The authentic repertoire is ideal for auditions and recitals, and each level includes a handy reference chart with the key, composer, and challenge elements listed for each piece. / Etudes et exercices / Recueil / Piano

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaRepertoire Albums: a wide selection of pieces in three distinct categories: ' Lyrical: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control;' Rhythmic: instills a steady beat; improves counting; refines articulation; ensures secure syncopations; internalizes the pulse;' Ensemble: hones listening skills; encourages regular ensemble playing; offers rich musical textures even in early studies; reinforces musical continuity.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: ' provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; ' stimulates daily ensemble playing; ' creates a full band improvisation experience; ' makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:'Why can't I play more music like this'' asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. 'My friends like

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaEtudes Albums:complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary module-based approach to improvisation.· Technical Etudes: builds solid fundamentals by focusing on specifictechnical and musical elements; offers an enjoyable approach to improving facility;· Improvisation Etudes: delivers a practical framework for learning improvisation; integrates effortlessly into traditional piano lessons; module structure provides intuitive progressive development from the very first level; encourages creativity and spontaneity; trains critical active listening skills.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: · provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; · stimulates daily ensemble playing; · creates a full band improvisation experience; · makes reaching a polished performance just plain

This book shows how Mark adapted what he learned from Benny Thomasson to produce an original voice in fiddle tune variation becoming the most celebrated fiddle in recent history. Contains meticulously accurate transcriptions ofthe album of the same name. Includes hoe-downs schottisches waltzes jigs rags and polkas. The text details the first phase of Mark's career during which he established a new standard for old-time fiddling. Several of thearrangements are presented more than once with different arrangements and even keys to exhibit Mark's musical growth stimulated by his continuing challenges to himself. Also included are an interview with Mark O'Connor by thetranscriber and several photos from Mark's personal collection. Late intermediate to advanced in difficulty.

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaEtudes Albums:complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary module-based approach to improvisation.· Technical Etudes: builds solid fundamentals by focusing on specifictechnical and musical elements; offers an enjoyable approach to improving facility;· Improvisation Etudes: delivers a practical framework for learning improvisation; integrates effortlessly into traditional piano lessons; module structure provides intuitive progressive development from the very first level; encourages creativity and spontaneity; trains critical active listening skills.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: · provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; · stimulates daily ensemble playing; · creates a full band improvisation experience; · makes reaching a polished performance just plain

Ma mre l'oye (Mother Goose Suite) is typical of Ravel's style with its modal melodies, use of dance forms and rhythmic precision. For this suite, Ravel selected favorite French fairy tales with references to fantasy, dreams and legends of childhood, and provided simple and delicate settings for piano duet (one piano, four hands). Although featuring childhood themes, Ma mre l'oye is at the late intermediate to early advanced level. This teaching/performance edition contains the suite in its entirety and is based on the first edition published by Durand in 1910. Editors Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster have included expert fingering suggestions and hand redistributions for technical ease, and have suggested ways to perform grace notes and glissandi in footnotes. The primo and secondo parts are on separate pages with measure numbers in both parts for easy reference. Late intermediate to early advanced.

Late Intermediate Works by 13 Important Composers of Standard Teaching Literature-The Classics Alive books present standard teaching literature by ten to fourteen highly accessible composers of classical teaching literature for students at the early to late intermediate levels. Book 3 of pieces at Levels 7 and 8. These books make it possible to have a wide selection of literature choices from uniform levels to pace the student???s development evenly and with ease. The selections in Classics Alive were chosen above all for their high musical quality and is motivating and rewarding to play. Teachers wanting a wide range of choices within a relatively focused difficulty level will enjoy working with these volumes to bring Classics Alive to students of today.

25 Easy To Middle-Grade Duets From The Last Four Centuries. The flute duet has been a favourite combination for centuries resulting in many fine compositions and arrangements, not least of which were of many operatic overtures and arias - the pop music of the day - making these 'hits? available for people to play in their own home long before the gramophone was invented. 'Bühne Frei!? or 'Curtain Up!? (Book 1) is the latest release in the 'Magic Flute on Stage? series and celebrates this tradition of music making with the minimum of resources. It includes original pieces from Blavet and Berbuigier, operatic arias from Handel and Rossini, and arrangements of Bartok, all topped off with some jazzy pieces from that master of woodwind teaching, James Rae. Easy to intermediate level and ideal for teaching, relaxing or concerts and competitions. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / 2 Flûtes Traversières

Romantic Tone Poems for Piano Solo Late Intermediate to Advanced Level. Par CHRISTOS TSITSAROS. Five beautiful pieces that are in essence deeply romantic tone poems. Tsitsaros weaves styles that range from late romantic, early impressionistic, early 20th century modal, and even a little New Age throughout the book. Tied together by exuberant lyricism, these French-inspired pieces will delight and enchant. Suitable for an advanced student or a college level recital. Titles: Echoes of a Sea Cave · Evocation · Reverie · Soaring Exultation · Toccata./ Répertoire / Piano

1 Outstanding NFMC Selected Solos-Proven piano solos fill this compilation of selected gems chosen for various National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festival lists. This collection features pieces for intermediate to late-intermediate level students. Titles: Barcarolle Impromptu · Cathedral Echoes (Harp Song) · Dance of the Trolls · Jasmine in the Mist · Jesters · Maestro There's a Fly in My Waltz · Mother Earth Sister Moon · Northwoods Toccata · Sounds of the Rain · Un phare dans le brouillard (A Lighthouse in the Fog).