These three unique volumes contain 47 duets in their original form written by composers who lived in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The primo and secondo parts are written on facing pages and are of equal difficulty, allowing students of equal ability to perform together. These duets can be used as supplementary material for any course of study.
These graded collections of piano duets by master composers are among the best literature available at respective levels. Each duet, written by composers who lived in the 18th, 19th and 20th century, has been carefully edited and fingered for performance ease. Titles: * A Bike Ride, Op. 432, No. 5 (Arnoldo) * A Little Waltz (Foote) * Calm Seas, Op. 87, No. 29 (Wohlfahrt) * The Contest, Op. 136, No. 3 (Gurlitt) * Funeral for a Bird, Op. 74, No. 1 (Cui) * Galop, Op. 87, No. 15 (Wohlfahrt) * Gentle Breeze, Op. 87, No. 13 (Wohlfahrt) * Gentle Stream, Op. 62, No. 6 (Berens) * Good Humor (Löw) * In the Boat, Op. 996, No. 14 (Sartorio) * Little and Pert, Op. 996, No. 4 (Sartorio) * Little Cradle Song, Op. 996, No. 6 (Sartorio) * Quite Contented (Foote) * Sailing, Op. 87, No. 47 (Wohlfahrt) * Springtime Waltz, Op. 432, No. 6 (Sartorio) * Waltz, Op. 87, No. 35 (Wohlfahrt)
The thrill of making music with a friend or teacher is captured in this new series of duets. Written for pianists at the intermediate level, the pieces in this collection are designed to help students progress technically and musically. A variety of keys, styles, meters, and tempos are featured. Both primo and secondo parts are equal in difficulty. Titles: * Dramatic Dance * Lakeside Dreams * Pelican Rag * Sea Voyage * Song of Autumn * Too Cool * A Winter Tale. "This book is a 'must have' if you incorporate ensemble music in your studio! Excellent recital music!" - Progressions magazine "These are pieces to appeal to all ages. The complete series contains a wealth of collaborative musical experience and could well provide colorful material for an entire recital on its own." --Clavier Companion
(Educational Piano Library). Eight fantastic duet arrangements of classic and current pop hits! Titles: Can't Feel My Face (The Weeknd) * Hallelujah, I Love Her So (Ray Charles) * Halo (Beyonce) * I Got You (I Feel Good) (James Brown) * I Want You Back (Jackson 5) * Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder) * Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars) * Respect (Aretha Franklin).
Easy five-finger arrangements of the world's most popular melodies, designed to encourage independent reading. Duet accompaniments provide a fuller sound and a chance for involvement by a teacher, friend or family member.
These graded collections of piano duets by master composers are among the best literature available at respective levels. Each duet, written by composers who lived in the 18th, 19th and 20th century, has been carefully edited and fingered for performance ease. Titles: *Allegretto in C Major, Op. 149, No. 5 (Diabelli) *Allegro in E Minor, Op. 149, No. 28 (Diabelli) *Balalaika (Stravinsky) *Dance, Op. 87, No. 49 (Wohlfahrt) *Dance, Op. 211, No. 17 (Gurlitt) *French Folk Song (Köhler) *German Dance (Hoffmeister) *German Dance, Op. 136, No. 15 (Gurlitt) *Mysterious Adventure, Op. 87, No. 42 (Wohlfahrt) *Sonatina in G Major, Op. 45, No. 2 (André) *Three Little Pieces (Bruckner) *Venetian Gondolier's Song, Op. 6, No. 3 (Fried) *Waltz, Op. 87, No. 43 (Wohlfahrt)
Robert Vandall's piano duets have been favorites of students and teachers for many years. Many have been chosen for contest and festival lists. Whether for studio recitals, contests, festivals, or concerts with multiple pianos on a stage, these duets appeal to performers and audiences alike. Diverse musical styles are represented in this book from lyrical ballads to the rhythmic excitement of lively toccatas. Both primo and secondo parts are skillfully crafted to be of equal difficulty and equal interest. Melodies are shared or passed between performers. Duet teams will be motivated to continue making music together by this wonderful music. Titles: * Brightwood Barn * Get-Up-And-Go * Jubilation! * Toccata for Two * Viva Vivaldi!
This collection of 40 piano duets (for one piano, four hands) is appropriate for pianists at the late elementary through intermediate levels. Duet repertoire from the 18th, 19th and early-20th centuries are included by such composers as Brahms, Bruckner, Cui, Diabelli, Foote, Godowsky, Haydn, Moscheles, Mozart, Ravel, Schubert, Spindler, Stravinsky, Türk and more. To facilitate reading, the primo and secondo parts are on separate pages. Essential ornamentation is realized in footnotes, both parts contain measure numbers for convenient reference and brief composer biographies are included.
This collection of piano duets (for one piano, four hands) includes the most popular repertoire by French composers and is appropriate for intermediate to early advanced pianists. It includes complete editions of Fauré's Dolly Suite, Debussy's Petite Suite, Ravel's Mother Goose Suite as well as five pieces from Bizet's Jeux d'enfants. The primo and secondo parts are on separate pages and essential ornamentation is realized in footnotes. Both parts contain measure numbers for easy reference. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.
These duet arrangements offer late elementary to early intermediate pianists the opportunity to play the classics at a much earlier level than if they were to wait to play the original version. By dividing the pieces between two performers, the individual parts are simpler, but the fullness and integrity of the originals remain. Highlights from Book 1 are Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag and Rubinstein's Melody in F.
