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Par . Progressive Piano Repertoire, Volume Two is a collection of early-intermediate level piano pieces from the 18th to the 21st centuries arranged in order of difficulty. It is appropriate for any age student and may be used independently, or as a supplement to any piano method. It is specifically designed to be studied after Progressive Piano Repertoire (GP480). After completing Volume Two, students will be prepared for Level Four of Keith Snell?s Piano Repertoire (Baroque and Classical, Romantic and 20th Century) or his Essential Piano Repertoire series. / Date parution : 2022-11-08/ Recueil / Piano

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios andorchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information.Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information; photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. It's designed with your students in mind. Fun -Inspiring - Motivating!Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade andWolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what theysee and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introduced throughout String Basics. TheStrategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is the

Excellence in Theory is especially designed to creatively enrich the curriculums of beginning Instrumental Choral and General Music classes! It's all here - Theory and Ear Training Notation Composition and History complete inthree volumes.Progressive Theory concepts and skills are reinforced and reviewed through both written and aural exercises. Ear Training examples and exercises are accessible by teach or student via the Kjos MultimediaLibrary at www.kjos.com. History pages come alive with vibrant colour images and comprehensive quizzes to help put events styles and details into perspective.Separate Theory and History sections are presented offeringmultiple teaching possibilities. Theory and History can be taught together or separately depending on your class objectives and scheduling considerations. A Keyboard illustration glossary and blank manuscript pages are alsoincluded as convenient study tools.The Theory section in Book Two begins with a review of concepts previously learned then moves forward into more advanced lessons. Key signatures and the circle of fifths/fourths areintroduced and music reading progresses with new technique and expression markings. Students are introduced to challenging new rhythms and melodic and harmonic intervals are explored. Each lesson is carefully reinforced throughspecific Review pages.Ear Training continues to play a vital role in Book Two with aural exercises appearing throughout the book wherever new theory concepts are learned. These aural exercises reinforce studentunderstanding and immediately put new theory into practice.The History section of Book Two presents more detail on each of the musical eras from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Composers performers andimportant musical events are presented in the historical context of their day. A greater understanding of the historical context in which music was created sets the course for a lifetime of music appreciation.

Four Rags for Two Pianos-The Garden of Eden was originally published in its solo piano version in 1974. The four rags that make up the suite - Old Adam The Eternal Feminine The Serpent's Kiss and Through Eden's Gates - tell the story of the Fall in ragtime. 2 copies needed to perform.

Neil Kjos-This well organized method can be used with church or school groups private students or voice classes. Book1 is written for grade four while Book 2 reviews skills progressing into more difficult sight-singing for advanced high school to University level.This creative step by step approach gives singers the skills needed to sight-sing by themselves away from a piano or other singers. Book 1 is designed for unison or two-part singing while Book 2 contains two-part or three-part. This method introduces rhythms and intervals sequentially and systematically incorporates elements of music such as key signatures and changing time signatures with regular reviews.TheTeachers Edition contains all material found in the Vocal Edition plus detailed instructions for each lesson.

20 à 38. Par HANON CHARLES-LOUIS. This second set (Nos. 21 to 38) from the 60 piano studies by C. L. Hanon are, along with Part 1, an important part The Virtuoso Pianist. Hanon?s goal: ?Preparatory exercises to acquire speed, precision, agility, and strength in the fingers... (and) flexibility of the wrists.? The etudes enable students to focus on playing patterns with a relaxed hand while supporting the fingers with the hands and arms. They also make a wide range of finger patterns easy for pianists to recognize and execute when learning and accomplishing repertoire. Also included with Part 2 are the twelve Major and minor scales, chromatic scales, diminished and dominant 7th chord arpeggios, and two of the most significant exercises from Hanon?s studies, Part 3 ? scales in thirds, and chromatic scales in thirds. / Date parution : 2022-02-10/ Etude / Piano

Par SATIE ERIK. Erik Satie was an influential composer of the Parisian avant-garde in the early 20th century. His most treasured works for piano are found here in one book. Each of the three Gymnopédies is written in two sections, with a melodic line formed from a modal scale placed over a rhythmically static accompaniment. There is no motivic or harmonic development. The three Gnossiennes are experimental in form, rhythm, and chordal structure. All are notated in ?free time? (i.e., lacking time signatures and bar lines), although each can easily be considered metric (4/4 time signature). / Date parution : 2022-02-10/ Recueil / Piano

Here are 27 easy-intermediate arrangements of familiar melodies in classical folk and jazz styles. Each tune is presented as a trio but these ingenious arrangements work equally well as solos or duets - with or without accompaniment. You can even invite other instrumentalists to play along using the Flute Saxophone Brass and Violin editions in Junior Book B of this series. This highly flexible series of coordinated instrumental books has been designed to give young people the chance to play together in various combinations of numbers and instruments. Perfect for one two or three clarinets - with or without accompaniment May also be usedwith matching arrangements in Junior Book B editions of this series for Flute Saxophone Brass or Violin Optional Piano Accompaniment book with guitar chord symbols available Ideal for individual or classroom use

Thirty easy trios for Two Trumpets and Trombone using familiar melodies arranged in classical folk and jazz styles. This book can be used with matching arrangements of the same material in Junior Book A- Flute Clarinet Saxophone Violin. An Optional Piano Accompaniment book with guitar chords is available- PM221765R

Comprehensive String Method book two. Includes: Step - by - Step tuning process Bowing styles Rhythm Theory Technique (include double stops) Shifting for cello and string bassMajor/minor/Chromatic scales Etudes Solos/Ensembles Vibrato strengthening exercises Detailed photographs/Diagrams Special score supplements: Detailed classroom tuning procedures Daily record Guidefor teaching dynamics Mid-year motivations article Vibrato guidelines Biographical sketches