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

A piano course for beginners of all ages Alfred's Basic Piano Library offers seven perfectly graded beginning series which are designed to prepare students of all ages for a sucessful musical learning experience.

klavierschule Book 1-Die Einfachheit und Direktheit mit welcher der Klavierschuler im Heft 1 an das Instrument herangefuhrt wurde findet nun im Band II ihre logische Fortsetzung. Jeder Schuler der das Lernpensum des ersten Heftes erfullt hat wird ohne Schwierigkeiten den Anforderungen des zweiten Heftes gerecht werden konnen.

Contents include: Prelude in Cool (Prelude in C); Swan Dance (Swan Lake); Springtime Boogie (Spring from the Four Seasons); Lula-blue (Brahm's Lullaby); Spinning Rock (Spinning Song); Senorita Elisa (Fur Elise); and a Joyful Ode (Ode to Joy).

This is one of four level-two 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 Two For students in their early years of study- Full triads and pedal- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 3/4 4/4 and 5/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and one flat-Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaAbout the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I play more music like this?? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ?My friends like to hear me play cool music.? Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music of his time popular dances preludes and exercises by living composers. It would never have occurred to him to seek out pieces in styles and rhythms one hundred years old. He expected his boys to thrive in the musical world of their time.American Popular Piano has been developed on the same principles. Students working in this series will? ? develop traditional pianistic and musical skills through music in contemporary popular styles;? be motivated to practice by working on music that is familiar fun and that they can?t wait to play; ? nurture their creativity and spontaneity through a user-friendly modular approach to improvisation; ? enjoy regular ensemble playing; ? and find pleasure in a lifelong relationship with music!Written entirely by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith American Popular Piano is an educational piano course which comprises 44 books clearly divided into 11 difficulty levels. With 4 resources in each level from which people can pick and choose the series

A Logical Method For Enhancing Your Jazzabilities-Book 1 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible manner primarily through short progressive exercises. Ideal for traditional lessons as well as for anyone wishing to expand their “jazzabilities”. May also be especially useful for those interested in participating in a school jazz program. The online audio tracks are indispensable to the series in particular the fun yet practical Q&A improv exercises.Concepts covered include:• Improvisation• Swing rhythms• Common jazz chords and scales• Accompaniment techniques•12-bar blues and much more!

Este libro es un método preparatorio para tocar el piano. Está especialmente diseñado para adultos y su objetivo es introducir al alumno de forma rápida pero rigurosa en el conocimiento de los elementos del estudio del piano. Nueva edición de este famoso método de piano. El curso de piano líder mundial para adultos. Revisado y actualizado.

Technical Exercises-Pre-practice technical exercises for the piano.The purpose of this book is to help develop strong hands and flexible fingers. The idea is to learn two or three exercises at a time which should be played each day before practising. Only when these are mastered should you add another. When all in the first group are mastered the next group may be introduced. Many of these exercises may be transposed to different keys.

Contents include: Yankee Doodle; Anchors Aweigh; You're a Grand Old Flag; America the Beautiful; The Marines' Hymn and My Country 'tis of Thee.

Double CD accompaniment for Book 2 in the popular Bastien series for the adult beginner. Covers aspects of theory musical history and technique sight reading basic harmony exercises. Compiled by Jane Smisor Bastien LisaBastien and Lori Bastien.

Halloween Treats is a delightful collection of level 2 holiday pieces that may be used to supplement Bastien Piano Basics or any level 2 piano course. Additionally Halloween Treats has exciting reinforcing level 2theory activities that will captivate your students' interest. Get ready to celebrate Halloween early - by making music with your students!

This edition is only available in German. English Version: Play the Piano! (UE21562)