Fifty Selected Studies
Fifty Selected Studies

Author: Johann Baptist Cramer

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1996-02-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781457473302

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Johann Baptist Cramer (1771–1858) was the son of Wilhelm Cramer, a famous London violinist. He studied piano under Muzio Clementi and enjoyed a worldwide reputation, particularly appreciated by Beethoven. Both were considered the greatest pianists of their time, Beethoven excelling in interpretive expressiveness, Cramer in pure technical perfection. This volume includes technical studies selected from his 84 Studies for piano.

Czerny -- Selected Piano Studies, Vol 1
Czerny -- Selected Piano Studies, Vol 1

Author: Carl Czerny

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 1986-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780739015971

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As there are several hundred piano studies by Czerny, it might become confusing to attempt to pick out the most effective exercises. To overcome this problem, Heinrich Germer, the original editor, chose those he thought were best. Willard A. Palmer has made several changes to metronome markings, fingerings and pedal indications where he felt certain passages needed clarification.

The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time
The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time

Author: Gene Rizzo

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780634074165

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Handy resource for jazz listeners and hardcore fans. Spanning players from eighty years of history, this bold book steps forward and claims who are the greatest. Compiled from an extensive survey conducted with the best jazz minds in the education, publishing and entertainment worlds, noted jazz journalist Gene Rizzo summarized the chosen and presents a concise bio on the essence of these jazz giants. Choices were made on the basis of chops, originality, creativity, and degree of influence. This book will either confirm some readers' opinions or open debate with others, but ultimately the book provides an impressive summary of the greatest jazz piano players of all time. A photo accompanies each listing * Landmark recordings are listed * Extra lists include the next twenty to be selected, the top women players and an alphabetical list of all the other players considered

Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method
Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method

Author: Mark Davis

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1495051293

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(Piano Instruction). The Hal Leonard Jazz Piano Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide designed for anyone interested in playing jazz piano from the complete novice just learning the basics to the more advanced player who wishes to enhance their keyboard vocabulary. There are lots of fun progressions and licks for you to play and absorb. The accompanying audio includes demonstrations of all the examples in the book! Topics include essential theory, chords and voicings, improvisation ideas, structure and forms, scales and modes, rhythm basics, interpreting a lead sheet, playing solos, and much more!