John Kember - Original Piano Ballads

These 12 brand new jazz piano solos vividly evoke the days when popular songs where built around sophisticated melodies and harmonies.Each piece has been composed to suggest a certain mood or atmosphere which encouragesthe intermediate level player to perform it with maximum feeling.With chord symbols included this memorable collection combines an enjoyable celebration of a timeless genre with an invaluable opportunity for the pianist insearch of expressive interpretation to master melody and harmony.'For anyone looking for more substantial pieces than EasiJazz in John Kember's thoroughly delightful style I'd recommend his brand new 'Original Ballads'. Each of the twelve jazz piano solos contained between the colourful covers is a perfect two- or three-page 'song without words'. You can even imagine the lyrics for yourself too as the titles give suggestive startingpoints.John Kember writes so idiomatically and gratifyingly relishing the rhythms harmonic richness and tunefulness of the medium. This is music to teach and play for sheer pleasure. It will reward anyexploration.'John York - Pianist and Teacherwww.yorkpiano.co.uk'As always Kember thinks of the pedagogical in his music and this selection of pieces will do much to develop a pupil's chord-voicingskills'Hilary Garrett Music Teacher Magazine

This compilation of original compositions includes rags two-steps and cakewalks. The fun rhythmic pieces explore typical ragtime syncopation helping to develop a sense of rhythm and independence of hands. All the pieces are performed on CD by John Kember and will be enjoyed by intermediate to advanced players.

'Play Ballads' offers the intermediate trumpeter the inspirations of some of the greatest exponents of the ballad form. It includes great arrangements of popular classics such as Elton John's 'Your Song' Lionel Ritchie's 'Hello' alongside original compositions by John Kember. This volume gives young trumpet players the opportunity to play well known tunes at a reletively early stage. These are perfect pieces to play for end of term concerts or just for fun.

Play Ballads offers the intermediate player the inspirations of some of the greatest exponents of the ballad form. It includes pop classics such as Elton John's 'Your Song' and Lionel Ritchie's 'Hello' alongside original pieces by John Kember. This volume gives young flautists the opportunity to play well known tunes at a relatively early stage. These pieces are perfect for the end of term concert or just for fun.

Une autre édition de cette populaire série, contenant 7 pièces pour piano duo dans une variété de styles de l'Amérique latine : Tango, biguine, Samba, Bossa Nova, Salsa, Lambada et la Rumba. John Kember a produit une collection vivante présentant des danses sounding authentique avec des mélodies stylistiques originales. / Piano 4 Mains

16 Easy Piano Duets Instrument : piano (4 hands) Nombre de Pages : 40 For pianists, making music can often be a lonely pleasure. Duets provide a great way for the pianist to enjoy the benefits of ensemble - playing with other musicians - and the chance to share the enjoyment of music making. This set of original works brings together a wide variety of styles, Waltzes and Lullabies, to Jazz to Latin and Folk. The pieces are progressive in order of difficulty, and may be played by the teacher and pupil together, or provide a challenge for two players of equal ability. Content : Petite Valse - Berceuse - Barcarolle - Running Wild - Cantabile - Habanera - Folk Song - Adagio - Song Without Words - Jazz Waltz - Blues for Two - Drive Time - Tropic Nights - Romanza - Cake Walk - Bossa Nova

Cette collection de chansons originales présente 193 pièces soigneusement classés lecture à vue et des exercices dans une gamme de styles musicaux. Adopter une approche basée sur l'auto-apprentissage, les 11 sections de l'ouvrage accent sur le développement des compétences différentes techniques clés ainsi que l'introduction de l'étudiant à une pléthore de termes musicaux.Chaque partie du livre contient des solos ainsi que des duos corne et des pièces avec accompagnement de piano pour pratiquer ensemble la lecture à vue. Convient pour préliminaire, à des étudiants de niveau avancé. Une partie de la série complète Sight-Reading publiée par Schott et édité par John Kember. / Cor

A fresh approach-This collection of original tunes presents 122 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles. Taking an approach based on self-learning the five sections of the book focus on developing different key technical skills as well as introducing the student to a plethora of musical terms.Each section of the book contains solos as well as saxophone duets and pieces with piano accompaniment for practising ensemble sight-reading. Suitable for students of grades 3 to 6.