Fundamentals of Piano Practice

Fundamentals of Piano Practice

Author: Chuan C. Chang

Publisher:

Published: 2016-01-06

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781523287222

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This is the first book that teaches piano practice methods systematically, based on mylifetime of research, and containing the teachings of Combe, material from over 50 pianobooks, hundreds of articles, and decades of internet research and discussions with teachersand pianists. Genius skills are identified and shown to be teachable; learning piano can raiseor lower your IQ. Past widely taught methods based on false assumptions are exposed;substituting them with efficient practice methods allows students to learn piano and obtainthe necessary education to navigate in today's world and even have a second career. See http://www.pianopractice.org/


The Pianist's Guide to Pedaling

The Pianist's Guide to Pedaling

Author: Joseph Banowetz

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2022-11

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0253066751

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" . . . a most precious book which every serious pianist and teacher must own." —Journal of the American Liszt Society Joseph Banowetz and four distinguished contributors provide practical suggestions and musicological insights on the pedaling of keyboard works from the 18th to the 20th century.


The Practice Revolution

The Practice Revolution

Author: Philip Johnston

Publisher: Practicespot Pty, Limited

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780958190503

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Dedicated to helping students and their music teachers when the students for 99.7% of the time are between lessons and need to practice alone without their teacher's help.


The Jazz Piano Book

The Jazz Piano Book

Author: Mark Levine

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2011-01-12

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 1457101440

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The most highly acclaimed jazz piano method ever published! Over 300 pages with complete chapters on Intervals and triads, The major modes and II-V-I, 3-note voicings, Sus. and phrygian Chords, Adding notes to 3-note voicings, Tritone substitution, Left-hand voicings, Altering notes in left-hand Stride and Bud Powell voicings, Block chords, Comping ...and much more! Endorsed by Kenny Barron, Down Beat, Jamey Aebersold, etc.


Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1

Author: Martha Mier

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781457444111

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Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 contains original solos for late elementary to early intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.


How to Play the Piano Despite Years of Lessons

How to Play the Piano Despite Years of Lessons

Author:

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1981-01-01

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780385142632

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Ten progressively advanced sections, each with notations and keyboard diagrams, make up a new approach to learning how to play the piano quickly and pleasurably, with no scale exercises and a minimum of memorization


Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner: Lesson Book 1

Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner: Lesson Book 1

Author:

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1616777400

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(Faber Piano Adventures ). Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position. Contents include: Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * Bagpipes * Bus Stop Boogie * Camptown Races * Chant of the Monk * Chant of the Monks * Chinese Dragon * Chord Crossings * Dreamscape * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * English Minuet * Fife and Drums * Forest Drums * French Minuet.


Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book

Jazz Piano Masterclass: The Drop 2 Book

Author: Mark Levine

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2011-01-12

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1457101408

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The most comprehensive book ever written on how to create the 4-note, block-chord approach to jazz piano playing used by masters like McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Cedar Walton, etc. In this book, world-renowned pianist and educator Mark Levine provides a step-by-step, beginning to advanced, masterclass on how to create, practice and extend this most useful appraoch to jazz chord voicings.