Piano Pieces For Adult Beginners

Elementary Level Book with Online Audio-Fully revised and updated this brand new edition of Book One of the renowned John Thompson's Adult Piano Course is intended for the adult beginner who is learning the basics of Piano playing. The book and download card will give you a quick and thorough grasp on the fundamentals of playing the Piano. John Thompson's Piano Course is most often associated with younger beginners but the adult course has been equally successful proving that it's never too late to introduce vast numbers of older beginners to the joys of playing the Piano. With authoritative instructions and clear practicaladvice this Piano tutor explains the essential techniques and musical forms for any beginner laying the foundation for further development in later books in the series. The Adult Piano Course introduces the pupil to the notes of the Piano the fundamentals of notation different types of notes and varying rhythms while also ensuring that sight-reading is introduced from the very beginning. From there the student is taken through intervals chords phrasing and beginning scales all interspersed with enjoyable and melodic practice pieces that put the theoretical concepts into a musical context. Throughout this adult Piano tutor there is a great balance between developing musical knowledge and practical musical skills. If you also have a teacher many of the pieces feature accompanying music allowing you to play as a duet which will give you hugely beneficial experience playing with another musician. Similarly one of the most unique things about this book is the included Download Card featuring example demonstrations of the exercises so that you will be able to hear how each one should sound allowing you to get it note-perfect. For decades the timeless John Thompson's Piano Course has been helping beginners

A great repertoire resource, outside of what one finds in piano methods and standard classical repertoire, this book provides both young and adult beginners a fresh collection of modern compositions. These pieces are simply fun to play, relaxing and are sure to be received by any audience. Fantasy Piano contains 20 imaginative, easy-to-play, and catchy piano pieces such as Regenbogen-Fee [Rainbow Fairy], Drachenreiter [Dragon Rider] and Traumfänger [Dream Catcher]. All pieces are recorded on the accompanying CD for the student to familiarise themselves. / Piano

The complete step-by-step guide for the adult beginner - Step-by-step learning in playing and reading starting from absolute scratch presented in clearly structured stages- Also suitable for the 'returning beginner' -Performance pieces in a range of styles from classical and folk through to jazz- A helpful and stimulating CD with aural development exercises and recordings of the pieces many with 'play-along' tracks- Warm-up exercises - Even more performance pieces for each stage which are available as FREE DOWNLOADS from the Universal Edition website together with further advice information and music theoryThis editionis only available in English.German version: Piano Coach (UE 34991)

This course is designed for the adult beginner who wishes to learn the Piano by learning and playing chords quickly. The course has a number of features that make it particularly successful in achieving this goal. It progresses very smoothly with no gaps that cause the skipping of hard sections. In addition it teaches chords for both hands. Because of this the pieces are more musical and make playing a richer more rewarding experience. Also taught is the understanding of how chords are formed. Instead of memorizing chords students learn how to derive them regardless of what key they are playing in. Finally the choice of song material is outstanding withsome popular and familiar favourites mixed with tuneful originals all adding to the fun and enjoyment of making music. The student is encouraged to use the accompanying CD and playing along with these recordings is not only enjoyable but is invaluable for reinforcing musical concepts such as rhythm dynamics and phrasing.

Concert Pieces from the Clarinet Method. Par BAERMANN CARL. The clarinet method op. 63 by Carl Baermann from 1867 is still a standard work in classical clarinet education today. The thoroughly revised new edition aims at reviewing the educational concept, which is still valid today, for modern lessons, adjusting the music and texts, and sensibly complementing the teaching contents. The editor who draws on many years of experience as a clarinettist in an orchestra and university lecturer of clarinet has succeeded in adapting the valuable teaching material to the requirements of today while maintaining the basic methodology. The result is a total of 7 volumes: Clarinet Method Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (ED 21761, ED 21762) Clarinet Method Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, with 2 CDs each (ED 21761-50, ED 21762-50): The CDs contain the piano accompaniment for the performance pieces, with and without clarinet Tune Book 1 and 2 (ED 21763, ED 21764): piano score of the method\'s performance pieces, with additional inserted clarinet part Daily Exercises (ED 21765): systematic scale, interval and chord exercises in all keys, complemented and published separately from the original method Due to trilingual nature of all editions (German, English, French), they can be used universally. About the revision: The musical text is based on the first edition of the method. Only a few differences concerning the articulation as well as some misprints and typographical errors were revised. By deleting the historical fingering instructions for the German fingering system, the clarinet method not only has a clean and, compared to the original, more clearly structured layout, but can also be used universally. The content of the text and the performance directions of the original were linguistically modernized and occasionally extended by further ideas from the teaching practice, such as concepts for warming up, breathing exercises, literature suggestions or tips for daily practising. Further additions of scale and triad studies in all major and minor keys make this method a comprehensive and thorough work of study which not only serves as teaching material for young and adult beginners, but is also a valuable compendium of scale exercises and studies for advanced musicians and is ideal for training velocity and dexterity. The tune books contain all performance pieces from the Clarinet Method Op. 63 by Carl Baermann for clarinet and piano. Thanks to the revised editions, they are now available as scores with inserted solo part for the first time. Thus, the popular performance pieces and studies can also be used separately from the textbook ? as an addition to the repertoire of music lessons or simply as a collection of attractive performance pieces for pupils and advanced clarinettists. As with the two volumes of the Clarinet Method, the musical text of the tune books is based on the first edition of the method, and only few differences concerning articulation as well as several misprints and typographical errors were revised. By deleting the historical fingering instructions for the German fingering system, the clarinet method not only has a clean and, compared to the original, more clearly structured layout, but can also be used universally. / Éducatif / Recueil / Clarinette en Bb et Piano

An excellent collection of over 100 pieces in a variety of styles specially arranged for the adult student. Includes works by Beethoven Chopin Liszt Mendelssohn Mozart Tchaikovsky and many more.

A tutor for the older beginner-If you've ever wanted to play the Piano look no further! Whether you have some experience or just a desire to learn the Pianoworks series provides all you need to get started. Written especially for the older beginner - or anyone who prefers a more adult approach to learning - Pianoworks Book 2 will help you take the next step with your Piano playing. New topics are introduced at a steady pace and at every stage there is an appealing and accessible range of pieces to enjoy. The practical and user-friendly CD will guide you through all the pieces and also help you to develop the skills to improvise harmonize melodies and play by ear.

This exciting new teaching method by the renowned piano pedagogue Hans-Günter Heumann is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch or for those returning to the piano after a break from playing.Using classical music as a basis for learning this method introduces interesting varied and well-known pieces right from the outset. The two method books have been carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque classical and romantic eras such as the Ode to Joy Für Elise and the BlueDanube Waltz.Leading the student through a range of exercises repertoire pieces theory checks tips on practising playing and technique and composer biographies the process of learning is made interesting informed and fun.The four supplementary volumes present further material to help learning at each stage of the students? development as well as offering up a wider range of beautiful pieces for the solo pianist or piano duet.The method books and duet collections are accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces performed on a grand piano by a professional concert pianist as well as some additional accompanying parts which can be used as play-along tracks.ContentHeumann: Merry and SadHering: Wild HorsemanHeumann: PassionLe Couppey: Melody No. 12Küffner: MarchGerman Folk Song: Hansel and Gretelfrom Salzburg: LullabyHeumann: Rock FeverMozart: Oragnia figata faL. Mozart: MinuetFrench Folk Songs: For He's a Jolly Good FellowHeumann: Perfect DayAmerican Folk Tune: Banks of the OhioCzerny: The Little Pianist op. 823 No. 6Gurlitt: Morning Greeting op. 210 No. 1Gurlitt: Little Melodic Exercises for Beginners op. 187 No. 13Gurlitt: Little Melodic Exercises for Beginners op. 187 No. 14Gurlitt: Little Melodic Exercises

This beginner Piano course introduces children or adult students to basic music notation and helps them build a solid foundation of Piano skills.Theory and instruction appears alongside music examples in an integratedapproach to learning. The play-along downloadable audio will help the student to develop a more musical approach and become more secure in both dynamics and rhythm. It is highly encouraged to use the play-along downloadable audioas much as possible. The downloadable audio tracks contains model renditions of most of the pieces in the book as well as play-along accompaniments to make practicing more fun.After successful completion of this book thestudent will be well prepared for further Piano studies in various styles of music. Includes access to online audio.

This series is devoted to ageless jazz blues and ragtime pieces. The composers/arrangers were commissioned to create engaging original solos and arrangements and the result is an assortment of carefully leveled solos (12) and one equal-part duet. Ten of the twelve solos include an optional duet.Eighth notes don’t appear in this volume but syncopations and accidentals do. Some well-known titles are: Glad Cat Rag; House of the Rising Sun; Danny Boy; The Alley Cat Song; and Swanee. Un viento caliente by Edwin McLean is sure to be a favorite with a big sound yet easy patterns to read and to play. Adults and older beginners will really enjoythis book.