A selection of original piano music exactly as written by the master composers of three centuries. The music provides the pianist with a repertoire which is enjoyable for player and listener alike. Compiled and edited by Denes Agay. Suitable for pianists from grade 1-2 standard.
Easy Classics to Moderns Compiled and Edited by Denes Agay These 142 pieces by the masters of piano literature date from the second half of the 17th century to the present day.
Perfect for festival and audition lists requiring standard literature at this early level, this book is designed for students who are exploring authentic literature from the Classic to Modern eras for the first time. All selections are in their original form.
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.
This is a book to help you learn to play the piano. It is not a 'Learn the Piano in Ten Easy Lessons' tutor - plenty of those exist - but an adventure introducing you to the world of music and stirring your imagination. Beginning with simple pieces, as you are fed with more knowledge the compositions become more advanced. They are all by composers whose works range from a 14th century Venetian dance to a 20th century South American tango. Your journey takes you through sixty-eight pieces with their historical and geographical backgrounds, the last being the much-loved first movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. Hence the title.
This interactive book and streaming video course is all that kids will ever need for getting started playing the most famous and cherished piano classics and having fun learning piano! Piano Professor Damon Ferrante provides children a complete foundation in the study of the piano. Its easy, colorful, and upbeat learning style enables the young beginner student to think, feel, and develop musically. Learn play the piano and read music through playing famous and beautiful songs and pieces. Along the way, there are jokes, illustrations, and characters that make learning exciting and engaging. No Music Reading Required. Learn how to read music with this book! Based on over twenty-five years of piano teaching experience, Damon Ferrante's piano books are used by thousands of piano students and teachers. Piano Book for Kids 5 & Up will greatly improve your child's piano technique, song repertoire, creativity, and understanding of music. The following great music is covered in this book and streaming video course: * Ode to Joy by Beethoven * Amazing Grace * Happy Birthday * Jingle Bells * Yankee Doodle * When the Saints Go Marching In * Scarborough Fair * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star * Mary had a Little Lamb * Take Me Out to the Ballgame * Michael, Row the Boat Ashore * House of the Rising Sun * This Little Light of Mine * Home on the Range * Shenandoah *And Many More Great Songs and Pieces! Scroll up to get your copy today!
Many of the greatest "crowd pleasers" are gathered into two volumes, compiled for the budding piano virtuoso. Includes works by Beethoven, Debussy and more! Compact Disc recordings by Valery Lloyd-Watts are also available.
Book 1 introduces the child to the keyboard, staves, clefs, simple time signatures, note values, and rests. Reading encompasses notes to a 5th above and a 5th below Middle C. The notes A and E are introduced first, played by a braced 3rd finger of each hand. This encourages free movement of the whole arm from the shoulder, and develops a natural, balanced hand position, before the 5-finger position is gradually mastered. The first line of the treble staff and the fifth line of the bass staff are highlighted, and further lines are similarly treated as the child learns more notes. Staccato, slurs, ties, upbeats, and repeat signs are all experienced in Book 1. Tempo and dynamic markings encourage musical playing, and are in English, in order to avoid "knowledge overload."