Partitions de FJH

Volume 1 (Book 1)-This collection contains exciting contemporary pieces (solos and duets) by seven leading FJH composers that will open up a world of new sounds through bitonality chromaticism jazz harmonies mixed meters ostinato patterns whole tone scales aleatoric writing and unique pedal effects - all that are fun to play! This collection will give students the opportunity to use their imagination to create their own interpretations.

The FJH Keyboard Chord Encyclopedia is a quick reference guide containing the most common chords and chord voicings used in folk jazz and popular music. This book is written especially for keyboardists—both novice and professional—who work with popular music by ear or use lead sheets etc. The encyclopedia is organized chromatically into chapters starting with C and progressing upward through B. Enharmonic chapters are also included.

Frank T. Williams has had a great jazz program in Florida for years and FJH is proud to put one of his hot up-tempo originals in print for every band to enjoy. This cooking samba chart features lots of solid ensemble writing from the first downbeat. The one tenor solo is written out if you need it. This one smokes all the way!

In Recital Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies.The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills.Volume Two Book 5 is suitable for Intermediate pianists and covers many basic principles including:Triplet and sixteenth-note patterns as well as dotted rhythmic patterns and syncopated rhythmsPlaying one and two octave scale passages and blocked octavesPlaying rolled chords and double third configurationsUse of rubato in playingChords and their inversions reinforcedPlaying two voices within the same handUse of simple ornamentationPieces introduce the following musical terms: cantabile largamente molto agitato along with basic musical terminology found in books 1-4A mixtures of major and minor keys which strengthen the student’s command of the piano.

Echoes Pictures Riddles and Tales is a terrific and practical collection of pieces for Piano solo by Martin Kutnowski. Heavily influenced by folk and the tradtional music of his native Argentina and other Southern American countries this is a colourful varied and absorbing collection intended for Elementary through Intermediate Pianists. The contents of this fine collection includes: Arrorro Mi Nino (Sleep Sleep My Child) Trumpets Echo Marching Ants Mist Stubborn and Cranky El Gallo Pinto (The Colorful Rooster) The Sleepy Groundhog Galloping on the Ranch Hopscotch Sobre el Puente de Avignon (On the Bridge of Avignon) The Haunted Mansion Milonga in G minor and many more. The FJH Contemporary Keyboard Editions Series focuses on the best contemporary music for the keyboard form the late 20th and early 21st centuries. These collected works have all been chosen for their strong musical voices and their artistic and pedagogical merits.

FJH is proud to introduce the beginning band audience to the outstanding writing of Robert Longfield. This stately march is well scored and sounds full from the start. Provide your band with an excellent opportunity to open your contest or festival program with a fresh new sound from one of our country's finest band composers.

FJH Music is proud to offer this exciting compilation of lyrics to the carols from the In Recital with Christmas Favorites? series. Within the lyric book you?ll find beautiful artwork as well as historical information about the carols. Titles include: Away in a Manger; Auld Lang Syne; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Silent Night; The Twelve Days of Christmas; and many more. Makes a perfect addition to your Christmas carol library.

In Recital Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies.The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills.Volume Two Book 6 is suitable for Late Intermediate pianists and covers many basic principles including:Rhythmic patterns of dotted eighth notes sixteenth notes and triplet sixteenth notesPieces in simple compound and mixed metersMore challenging passage work scales in tenths octaves glissandos and hand-over-hand configurationsAn introduction to the rhythms and style of Spanish musicPieces with changes of tempo character and articulationsPieces in which the melody and the accompaniment are found within the same handSyncopated rhythms jazz chords and all kinds of arpeggiated and broken chord patternsSimple ornamentation such as grace notes and trillsPieces reinforce the following musical terms: espressivo semplice più animato appassionato più mosso meno mosso con passione controllata accelerando rallentando along with basic musical terminology found in books 1-5.A mixture of major and minor keys strengthen the student’s command of the piano.

In Recital Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies.The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills.Volume One Book 4 is suitable for Early Intermediate pianists and covers many basic principles including:Dotted rhythmic patterns as well as sixteenth-note patternsPlaying pieces with common time signatures as well as introducing compound meters - 5/4 is also introducedPlaying with more intricate finger crossovers Playing pieces with numerous changes of tempo articulation and moodMajor Minor and diminished root position chords and their inversions are reinforced as well as subdominant and dominant chordsPlaying hand-over-hand arpeggiosPlaying pieces in which one hand holds down notes while simultaneously playing moving notesOctave scale passages and blocked octavesLeft-hand parts increase in intricacy with more involved accompaniment figures or in some cases the left hand plays the melody while the right hand accompaniesPlaying pieces which include modulations from one key to anotherHand positions expand to larger than a fifthReinforcing basic musical terminology and symbols such as ritardando diminuendo subito piano

With Performance Strategies-In Recital Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies.The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills.Volume Two Book 1 is suitable for Early Elementary pianists and covers many basic principles including:Basic notes such as quarter half dotted half and whole notes3/4 and 4/4 time signaturesUse of 8va signs and therefore practicing moving up and down the keyboardUse of the pedal to create a larger soundPlaying with both a detached and a smooth touchUnderstanding of basic musical terminology such as forte piano and repeat signsPieces which use the middle C position as well as other basic hand positionsUse of basic keys C D F and A minor (with accidentals instead of key signatures).

This delightful elementary piano duet evokes the sounds and imagery of The Emerald Isle. Featuring a lively dance tempo reminiscent of a jig and harmonies that suggest the bagpipes Celtic Charm is a wonderful addition to The FJH Piano Ensemble Series.

This is the second volume of Modern Piano miniatures by American-Armenian composer Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee and is intended for Intermediate to early Advanced pianists. The natural musicality present in this tremendous collection of studies demands the same kind of careful attention that we expect from the standard canon of repertoire. These teaching pieces follow in the modern tradition of pedagogical works by Bartók Kabalevsky and others; they are written to challenge a student's mind fingers imagination and soul. The style is varied allowing students to tackle a broad range of study and practice such as Perfect fourths Staccato and Seconds. Contents include:Floating In Space Here and There Harlequin Waltz Popcorn Toccatina and more! Arranged in order of difficulty it is a practical volume that offers students interesting and absorbing study material. The FJH Contemporary Keyboard Editions Series focuses on the best contemporary music for the keyboard form the late 20th and early 21st centuries. These collected works have all been chosen for their strong musical voices and their artistic and pedagogical merits.

The best solos from the In Recital® series, all under one cover. Book 2 includes 12 sensational selections-ten original pieces including blues, rags, and Latin styles by Kevin Olson, Edwin McLean, and Robert Schultz. Original pieces by Christopher Goldston, Mary Leaf, and Elizabeth Greenleaf also add to the mix. There is even one folk song and one classical piece. New musical concepts are introduced such as tied notes, legato and staccato articulations, accents and first and second endings. Most pieces call for limited hands-together playing. Students play in a variety of keys using accidentals instead of key signatures. / Piano