Christopher Norton

Christopher Norton is well-known throughout the world for his compositions for piano particularly the Microjazz series published by Boosey and Hawkes and Connections for Piano published by 80 Days Publishing. His music is popular with piano students as well as professional performers because he writes well for the piano has a subtle blend of jazz pop and classical influences and has a distinctive style of writing that appeals to a wide range of audiences. The Microjazz Collection books have for many years been a favourite with teachers because they contain such a variety of styles some specific some quirky combinations of the composerâ??s own devising. The melodiesare attractive and sometimes unpredictable with modal and pentatonic elements often featured. These arrangements from the Microjazz Collection for pedal harp will bring these stimulating pieces to a whole new audience.

The essential guide to pop styles on the piano as written by Christopher Norton.

Par NORTON CHRISTOPHER. Remontez sur scène avec the Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Violin ! De la musique enthousiasmante pour violon solo et piano, destinée aux musiciens de niveau intermédiaire, par le créateur de Microjazz 15 morceaux inventifs et divertissants basés sur des airs traditionnels américains, des noëls connus et des chansons enfantines Des interprétations spectaculaires et des pistes d'accompagnement sont disponibles en streaming ou au téléchargement / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Recueil / Violon et Piano

Par NORTON CHRISTOPHER. Avec ce recueil de 14 Latin Preludes d'origine, tous inspirés des styles et rythmes d'Amérique latine, le créateur de Microjazz vous embarque dans un passionnant voyage. Plongez-vous avec la samba et la bossa-nova dans l'atmosphère trépidante du carnaval brésilien, pénétrez dans les clubs et salles de danse de Cuba pour découvrir les rythmes effervescents du mambo et de l'ardente rumba, puis détendez-vous aux sonorités de la biguine des Caraïbes - grâce à ces compositions d'Amérique latine, à la fois caractéristiques et innovantes, qui ont inspiré Christopher Norton. Les pièces, pour des pianistes de niveau avancé, sont idéales pour un concert mais représentent aussi un remarquable ajout pédagogique. Des enregistrements supplémentaires comprenant d?élégantes interprétations jouées par Iain Farrington sont disponibles en ligne. / Date parution : 2022-02-15/ Recueil / Piano

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaEtudes Albums:complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary module-based approach to improvisation.· Technical Etudes: builds solid fundamentals by focusing on specifictechnical and musical elements; offers an enjoyable approach to improving facility;· Improvisation Etudes: delivers a practical framework for learning improvisation; integrates effortlessly into traditional piano lessons; module structure provides intuitive progressive development from the very first level; encourages creativity and spontaneity; trains critical active listening skills.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: · provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; · stimulates daily ensemble playing; · creates a full band improvisation experience; · makes reaching a polished performance just plain

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaEtudes Albums:complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary module-based approach to improvisation.· Technical Etudes: builds solid fundamentals by focusing on specifictechnical and musical elements; offers an enjoyable approach to improving facility;· Improvisation Etudes: delivers a practical framework for learning improvisation; integrates effortlessly into traditional piano lessons; module structure provides intuitive progressive development from the very first level; encourages creativity and spontaneity; trains critical active listening skills.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: · provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; · stimulates daily ensemble playing; · creates a full band improvisation experience; · makes reaching a polished performance just plain