An Introduction to His Piano Works

An Introduction to His Piano Works

Author: Béla Bartók

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457412189

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This volume contains 31 pieces from The First Term at the Piano, For Children, 10 Easy Pieces and 7 Sketches. The informative foreword includes Bartók's specific instructions on wrist and finer action, articulations and syncopation. Each piece is prefaced by a brief introduction.


Beethoven -- An Introduction to His Piano Works

Beethoven -- An Introduction to His Piano Works

Author:

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1970-06

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780739022979

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A fine assortment of Beethoven's works comprises this collection including bagatelles, dances and sonata forms. Dr. Palmer's introductory material emphasizes Beethoven's use of pedal, rubato, ornamentation and articulation with an especially fascinating look at legato in the composer's keyboard music.


J. S. Bach, An Introduction to His Keyboard Music

J. S. Bach, An Introduction to His Keyboard Music

Author: Johann Sebastian Bach

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1457443449

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This diversified collection guides students to develop stylistic performances of Bach's keyboard works. Among the 27 selections are numerous menuets, "short" preludes and suite movements. The introductory material contains an excellent discussion of ornamentation, rhythm, articulation, tempo and dynamics in the keyboard music of this master composer.


An Introduction to His Piano Music

An Introduction to His Piano Music

Author: Claude Debussy

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457420245

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This collection of Debussy's popular intermediate pieces includes "Clair de lune," "Reverie," "La petit nègre," the complete "Children's Corner Suite" and other works. The introductory pages discuss symbolist poetry, French Impressionist painters and Debussy's musical style. A variety of photographs taken throughout the composer's life are also included.


Schubert -- An Introduction to His Piano Works

Schubert -- An Introduction to His Piano Works

Author: Margery Halford

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 1977-06

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780739019641

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This collection contains 25 selections including dances, Moment Musicaux," an impromptu, a set of variations and various other works. Schubert's compositional output, musical style and use of ornaments are discussed in the preface. Original editions and more recent editions were consulted and significant discrepancies appear as footnotes. "


At the Piano with Chopin

At the Piano with Chopin

Author: Frédéric Chopin

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457422812

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An excellent collection in Hinson's At the Piano Series. Contains many of his most popular Mazurkas, Preludes, Waltzes, Nocturnes--plus others! Includes informative biographical information and performance suggestions for each work.


Selected works for piano: Waltz in A minor, op. posthumous ; Waltz in B minor, op. 69 no. 2 ; Mazurka in F major, op. 68 no. 3 ; Mazurka in A minor, op. 67 no. 4 ; Mazurka in G# minor, op. 33 no. 1 ; Polonaise in G minor, op. posthumous ; Prelude in E minor, op. 28 no. 4 ; Prelude in B minor, op. 28 no. 6 ; Prelude in A major, op. 28 no. 7 ; Prelude in C minor, op. 28 no. 20 ; Nocturne in C minor, op. posthumous

Selected works for piano: Waltz in A minor, op. posthumous ; Waltz in B minor, op. 69 no. 2 ; Mazurka in F major, op. 68 no. 3 ; Mazurka in A minor, op. 67 no. 4 ; Mazurka in G# minor, op. 33 no. 1 ; Polonaise in G minor, op. posthumous ; Prelude in E minor, op. 28 no. 4 ; Prelude in B minor, op. 28 no. 6 ; Prelude in A major, op. 28 no. 7 ; Prelude in C minor, op. 28 no. 20 ; Nocturne in C minor, op. posthumous

Author: Frédéric Chopin

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780849761997

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Intro to Jazz Piano

Intro to Jazz Piano

Author: Mark Harrison

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1480387894

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(Keyboard Instruction). This comprehensive book with audio is the perfect Intro to Jazz Piano . From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the techniques used by the pros. The audio demonstrates most of the music examples in the book. The full band tracks feature the rhythm section on the left channel and the piano on the right channel, so that you can play along with the band. Covers: jazz chords and progressions; jazz swing and bossa nova comping; voicings and patterns; melodic treatment; soloing techniques; how to play from a fake book; and more. Get started today!


An Introduction to His Piano Works

An Introduction to His Piano Works

Author: Robert Schumann

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457440113

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Selections from "Scenes from Childhood" and "Album for the Young," plus other works comprise this useful volume. Schumann's life and works are chronicled and his style are briefly described.


An Introduction to His Piano Works

An Introduction to His Piano Works

Author: Frí©dí©ric Chopin

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781457443398

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Known as a "pianist's composer," Chopin's love, passion and devotion to piano music resulted in over 200 compositions. This collection contains the more accessible pieces which still have vivd melodies and lush harmonies.