Christopher Norton: American Popular Piano Repertoire 7: Piano: Instrumental This item is not available anymore with the seller Musicroom
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 Composer/Artist : Christopher Norton
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