Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The 28 late-elementary to early-intermediate pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, playing rubato, and how to move at the piano. Titles: Bartk, Bla Childrens Song, from For Children Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 3 * Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich Polka * Schubert, Franz Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4 * Streabbog, J. L. Distant Bells, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 6 * Bartk, Bla Childrens Game, from For Children, Sz. 48, No. 8 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Old French Song, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 16 * Gurlitt, Cornelius In the Garden, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 4 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Morn
The goal of this book is to introduce early intermediate piano students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun! Titles: * As September Goesξ * Jazz Jamξ * Purple Sageξ * Rhythmiconξ * Smooth as Silkξ * Sneakin' 'Roundξ * Soft-Shoe Bluesξ * Soul Searcherξ * Tahitian Nightsξ * A Touch of Rhumbaξ * Valse du jour
This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, and how to move at the piano. Titles: * German Dance, D. 365, No. 12 (Schubert) * Dawn (Bartók) * Idylle, Op. 126, No. 1 (Chaminade).* German Dance, D. 783, No. 14 (Schubert) * Gavotte, Op. 36, No. 2 (Amy Beach) * Cradle Song, Op. 124, No. 6 (Schumann) * Mazurka (Glinka) * Impresiones intimas, No. 2 (Mompou) * Naughty Boy, from For Children, Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 21 (Bartók) * A Little Girl Pleading with Her Mother, Op. 37, No. 1 (Rebikov) * A Little Girl Rocking Her Dolly, Op. 37, No. 7 (Rebikov) * The Bell Tolls (Liszt) * Valse brillante, No. 5 from Valses poético (Granados) * Waltz in A Minor, Op. Posthumous (Chopin) * Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 (Grieg) * Whimsy (Dennis Alexander) * Canon, from For Children, Vol. 2, Sz. 42, No. 31 (Bartók) * Waltz, Op. 39, No. 3 (Brahms) * Venetian Gondola Song, from Songs without Words, Vol. 2, Op. 30, No. 6 (Mendelssohn) * Rapsodia Española** (Dennis Alexander) * Tarentelle, Op. 123, No. 10 (Chaminade) * Galop final (Casella) * Gallactica** (Dennis Alexander). **Federation Festivals 2011-2013 selection
The solo piano series Just for You was one of Dennis Alexander's first publications with Alfred and has remained one of his best-selling series. Just for Two features duet versions of many favorites from each book of the original series. Students will enjoy making music together with these duets that are "twice the fun" as the originals. Titles: * Celebration! * Cinnamon Popcorn! * Dance with Me * Scottish Dance * Sour Lemons! * Strolling Along * Spooks from Mars * Tally-Ho March
The books in the Five-Star Solos series give students and teachers a wide variety of pieces at graded levels. Different styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included in each book. Ballads, waltzes, Latin tunes, contemporary sounds, and "showstoppers" all combine to make teaching both fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that clearly sets them apart from the crowd. Titles: * Country Jamboree! * Crash, Bang, Boogie! * Forever True * Hiking Buddies * Magical Creatures * My First Sonatina * Simple Things * Scottish Highlanders * There's Music in a Hammer * Tribal Dance * Victory March!
Each book in this new series contains arrangements and original pieces that provide beautiful, rich harmonies, numerous patterns that easily fit the hands and lyrical melodies that speak to the heart. These sophisticated books are the perfect supplement for any adult method book and include a wealth of motivational repertoire. Titles: * Day's End * Feelin' Fine * Flamenco Fever! * (Theme from) Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 * Lost in Time * On Ol' Broadway! * Plaisir d'amour (The Joy of Love) * Polovetsian Dance (from Prince Igor) * Reflections * Shelby's Waltz * Sneaky Kinda Rag.
