Christopher Norton

Christopher Norton?s acclaimed microjazz series has won worldwide popularity with teachers and students alike for its stimulating blend of contemporary genres and classical values. Two beginners? books and three collections of repertoire pieces form five clearly defined levels of achievement, making microjazz the ideal basis for progressive learning and teaching. / Célébrations / Partition / Broché /

14 innovative rock-inspired pieces for solo piano with demonstration audio CD-Grade 5-8 pieces for the young and adventurous concert performer with dangerous backing tracks on CD. Not for the faint-hearted! Here are fourteen original pieces based on the strong rhythms of rock. Intermediate to advanced level original piano pieces by Christopher Norton in pop/rock styles with a companion CD of performances by the composer. The Rock Preludes collection contains all the preludes from both previous Rock Preludes editions.

Christopher Norton's acclaimed Microjazz has won worldwide popularity with teachers and players alike for its stimulating blend of contemporary popular genres and classical values.Easy duets in popular styles such as jazz blues rock 'n' roll and reggae - this collection contains all the pieces formerly contained in Microjazz Duets 2 and More Microjazz Duets 2 and brand new pieces too!

20 jazzy interpretations of traditional Christmas carols for the intermediate to advanced pianist-Microjazz Christmas Collection provides the intermediate to advanced pianist with fresh repertoire for the festive season. Containing 20 innovative arrangements of traditional carols in styles such as jazz blues swing rock 'n' roll and reggae this set of Piano pieces will help you to capture the magic of Christmas.

The Microjazz Duets Collection 2 contains the 21 pieces that were originally published as Microjazz Duets 1 and More Microjazz Duets 1 as well as three brand new pieces that are published here for the first time.The pieces are printed in order of difficulty and essential fingerings are included as well as tempo indications.

Improvisation. Frightened about it? Always wanted to do it? Need to teach it? Not sure how to start? Improvisation can seem daunting. But now this revolutionary new series brings improvisation within the reach of all players and teachers even beginners. And who better to write these books than Christopher Norton a composer with an unrivalled reputation for writing and teaching popular styles. Christopher Norton's 'Easiest Way to Improvise' promises a new and truly easy approach! Designed for teachers and players who have little or no confidence in their improvisation skills it reveals the magic move that will really transform your doodlings into fully fledged performances.Its user-friendly format combines a practical workbook and a fabulous CD resource.

20 new pieces based on latin rhythms for the beginner pianist-Soak up the rhythm and atmosphere in Christopher Norton's all-new set of Piano miniatures. MicroLatin introduces the beginner to the excitements of Latin-American musical styles: twenty pieces capturing the characteristics qualities of this invigorating and enchanting music but with only moodest technical challenges. Play along to the backing CD or listen to the composer's own vibrant performances. Suitable for beginner to intermediate level players.

Six Hands... One Piano... This Microjazz Trios Collection provides twelve stunning Piano trios by Christopher Norton which are guaranteed to enliven your concert programme. With a variety of styles this collection will provide elementary - intermediate pianists with great enjoyment.

Chunky Phunky-Big Beats is a brand new concept from Chris Norton composer of the hugely successful Microjazz series. This fantastic series features elementary pieces that develop musicianship and technique in contemporary styles. The accompanying CD contains brilliant playalong tracks.

A complete guide to playing keyboards for beginners of all ages-Keyboards From Scratch is a complete guide for complete beginners! This excellent tutor book takes you through each topic at whatever pace you feel comfortable with with loads of handy hints tips diagrams and drawings to help you along the way. The accompanying CD has many of the tunes from the book included so you can hear the tunes before you play them.

Répertoire de nouveau et original pour le pianiste aventureux. Une collection novatrice de humeur pièces pour le plaisir, pour l'enseignement et de la plate-forme de concert. / Piano 4 Mains

with Audio CD and Downloadable Extras-Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 5 - 8 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days. Stage a real class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:Succinct casting and direction suggestions.Optional props list with a wealth of additional downloadable resources.Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks onan accompanying CD.Voice and Piano scores with Guitar chords.A wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts available to download which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band.Photocopiable lyric sheets (also available as downloads for printing or projection).Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity suggestions.A customisable poster to publicise performances.The Little Mermaid is a classic fairy tale written by Hans Christian Anderson that was published in 1837. In this captivating new interpretation by Christopher Norton the ocean-based story of hope love tragedy and redemption is told simply and effectively through brilliant and accessible songs dialogue and movement.