SKU: AP.20102UK
ISBN 9780955544262. English.
Keyed UP is an exciting and innovative approach to teaching and learning the electronic keyboard. Nancy Litten carefully guides the student through a series of well-known and catchy melodies and adds learning concepts along the way. So the student simply enjoys the journey whilst acquiring new skills.
SKU: AP.48673
ISBN 9781470643775. UPC: 038081559476. Spanish.
This Spanish translation of Alfred's Premier Piano Express, Repertoire Book 1 includes motivational music in a variety of styles. Designed to reinforce concepts introduced in Premier Piano Express, Book 1, the music can be used as supplementary repertoire for any method. All music (including two duets) was composed or arranged by Dennis Alexander and Martha Mier.
SKU: AP.107125
UPC: 038081391946. English.
These arrangements from Dennis Alexander's Five-Star Solos collections provide young pianists with an opportunity to create exciting and entertaining performances with other players as a digital keyboard orchestra. Each arrangement has five or six separate parts, with each part having an assigned general MIDI sound. The arrangements are presented in score format, with each player's part on a single staff, and parts can be doubled or tripled for larger groups.
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Alfred Value Packs are a great way to introduce yourself to new music from many of the top names in educational piano. These specially designed sets allow teachers to review the music to determine the best use for their students. Limit one per customer.
SKU: AP.48033
ISBN 9781470642716. UPC: 038081554600. English.
The three movements of Spring Promises highlight the energy of spring that follows a long winter. The first movement, A Garden's Promise, features a lyrical melody line over a chord progression that includes a descending bass line. It portrays the beauty of the flowers that begin to appear with the warmer weather. Staccato fifths and grace notes suggest the image of Soft Rains in the A section of the second movement. Triplets in the B section give a stronger sense of movement. The final movement---Spring Fever!---is a rondo that uses root position and second inversion chords in a lively setting. The staccato chords alternate with more lyrical lines to provide contrast.
SKU: AP.107124
UPC: 038081391939. English.
Wynn-Anne Rossi's Jazzin' Americana for Two series is a personal journey through the jazz genre, honoring the history, the diverse styles, and the fabulous musicians who made this music great. Students will become familiar with the names of famous musicians while learning different jazz styles. Each evenly-leveled duet is enhanced with interesting facts that will awaken curiosity and enhance the musical experience.
SKU: AP.50767
ISBN 9781470663643. UPC: 038081580722. English.
This hit song by Diane Warren for the film 80 for Brady, was originally performed by Dolly Parton, Belinda Carlisle, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan, and Debbie Harry.
SKU: AP.20104UK
ISBN 9780955544286. English.
SKU: AP.48672
ISBN 9781470643768. UPC: 038081559469. English.
This three-movement suite for one piano, four hands was inspired by one of the largest lakes in North America, bordering Vermont, New York, and Quebec. The first movement, Wind on the Water, is a flowing piece in 5/4 meter that uses broken chords, broken intervals, and an expansive melody to capture the play of waves on the lake. The second movement, Mystery of the Deep, uses two contrasting sections, one mysterious and one cheerfully swinging, to musically portray a folkloric monster who lurks in the depths of Lake Champlain but also delights locals with occasional sightings. The final movement, Tides of Revolution, draws upon the lake's history as a pivotal battleground during the American Revolutionary War. Driving rhythms, biting dissonances, changing meters, and dramatic exchanges between the players bring the suite to an exciting close. Optional parts for percussion and violin/flute are available for download for two of the movements.
SKU: AP.47366
ISBN 9781470641153. UPC: 038081545219. English.
An adventurous mood is established through changes in tempo in this elementary solo. The melody is divided between the hands, with the left hand sometimes crossing over the right hand. The optional duet accompaniment adds interesting harmonies and rhythmic support.
SKU: AP.48654
ISBN 9781470643669. UPC: 038081558585. English.
This late intermediate piano solo is a theme and six variations based on Sanford Faulkner's Arkansas Traveler. The theme begins in the key of A major, and the variations move through different keys, including A minor, D major, and D minor. The variations explore the styles of Mozart, MacDowell, a Viennese waltz, an Impressionistic work featuring chords built in fourths over an ostinato figure, a jazzy swing piece with a walking bass line, and a rhumba.
