The Czech composer Emil Hradecký (born 1953) is the author of a whole number of instructive pieces for children often inspired with dance music and jazz. In this publication he introduces beginner pianists with the means to express jazz which is not represented in so-called classical music. He emphasises the different phrasing (?pronunciation?) especially in the case of quavers and syncopations. The first part of the publication comprises nine simple studies followed by four pieces for more experienced players and ending with two blues in which it is possible to experiment with basic improvisations. All the studies include instructions for theircorrect interpretation. The accompanying texts are printed in three languages (Czech German English).

Jazz Piano Studies-Jazz Piano Studies by one of the true masters of Jazz: a great way to learn the styles and techniques of this distinguished musician.

Sixty Exercises-The Virtuoso Pianist is an essential book of studies for all pianist's wishing to develop and secure technical control. These studies are designed to strengthen individual fingers and fingering combinations and when learned completely should be played in one hour.

Finger Fitness 3 is an ideal supplement to The Classical Piano Method: Method Book 3 (ED 13536). It contains easy to intermediate technical exercises, suitable for pianists who have completed Method Book 2 of the series, or for those returning to the instrument after a break.This book includes 44 elementary finger exercises, studies and etudes for developing finger strength and independence, evenness, accuracy and speed of playing, as well as articulation and general musicality.The pieces are presented in a progressively graded format, providing you with relevant repertoire as your playing develops. / Piano

A phenomenal Piano virtuoso and noteworthy member of 19th century Parisian society Charles Valentin-Alkan was among Liszt's contemporaries and one of Chopin's close friends. Unlike his legendary companions Alkan gradually slipped into obscurity in his own day because of his eccentric ways.Twenty years later - epitomising the near-theatrical lives of the great Romantics - the composer emerged to present his mature works to an astonished public including some of the most extraordinary most challenging compositions ever written.This collection includes three monumental works from Alkan's 'Twelve Studies In All Minor Keys'Op. 39. as well as three smaller works which complete the edition. Pianists of advanced skills - and student's of music's great revolutionary masters - will welcome this new treasury of hard to find pieces selected and with commentary by Marc-Andre Hamelin the Piano virtuoso who has performed Alkan's music worldwide and recorded the composer's major works.

One of the 21st century's most successful concert pianists Lang Lang has performed with leading Orchestras in Europe the United States and his native China. The Lang Lang Piano Academy: Mastering The Piano series from Faber Music comprises of five progressive books which feature a range of materials for pianists of all levels. Each book gives students the chance to learn from this exceptional talent who has impressed the world. The series contains: 8 units that develop key aspects of Piano technique. Specially devised exercises and studies focusing on each technical area. A diverse selection of Pianorepertoire including Lang Lang’s best-loved works. Beautiful arrangements of music from around the world. Inspirational commentary and guidance from Lang Lang himself Stunning photo section of the pianist and examples of art that has inspired his own playing.

Easy Little Peppers is the second book in a series of five. Each book is filled with fun jazz pieces that can be used both as pedagogical studies and as repertoire pieces. 'Easy Little Peppers' is around Grade 2 standard and each of the pieces has been written with the young pianist in mind avoiding leaps that are difficult for small hands and incorporating relatively short lighthearted pieces. Technique is developed alongside musicality helping young players to move towards grade exams and the other books in the series.

The Exploring Piano Classics series pairs motivating performance repertoire with thoughtful technical studies. Each level contains a Repertoire book with recordings and a Technique book both with convenient page-by-page correlation. When used together the books give students a deep understanding of the art of music performance practices and the necessary skills to play the piano with technical ease. The Repertoire books include pieces from the major style periods selected and graded based on festival competition and examination lists from the United States Canada and the United Kingdom. Background information on each style period its instruments composers andthemusic itself is included.Level 6 includes online recordings of the repertoire performed by internationally known clinician and teacher Nancy Bachus. These provide an indispensable tool for appropriate musical interpretation. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music with an M.M. in Piano Performance and Literature Nancy Bachus has performed solo recitals across the United States Canada and Italy and appeared in the original 'Monster Concerts' in venues such as Lincoln Center and the White House. Titles: Allegro in C Major (Pescetti) - Aria (Reichardt) - Arietta Op. 12 No. 1 (Grieg) - Bagatelle No. 1 Op. 5 No. 1 (Tcherepnin) - Bourr?e in A Minor TWV 32:12 (Telemann) - German Dance in B-flat Major K. 600 No. 3 (W. A. Mozart) - Lustig--Traurig WoO 54 (Beethoven) - Menuet in G Minor (St?lzel) - Menuet Trio di J. S. Bach (Prelude in G Minor) BWV 929 (J. S. Bach) - Opening of the Children???s Ball Op. 81 No. 4 (Kullak) - Prelude in C Minor Op. 8 No. 1 (Pachulski) - Sarabande HWV 437 (Handel) - Sommerabend Op. 71 No. 2 (Grieg) - Sonata in G Major (Cimarosa) - Sonatina in A Minor (Benda) - Souvenir Op. 10 No. 1 (Karganov) - Vals poetico No. 3 (Granados) - Valse miniature Op. 10 No. 10 (Rebikov) - Vision fugitive No. 10 Op. 22 No. 10 (Prokofiev) - Waltz in A Minor Op. posthumous (Chopin).

Arensky's Piano Trio Op.32 was composed in memory of cellist Karl Davidov friend of both the composer and Tchaikovsky as well as director of the St. Petersburg Conservatory during Arensky's studies. The cello plays a prominent role in the trio at times matching or surpassing the violin in importance.

Easy Pieces-A great book full of easy pieces exercises and studies for Piano. Suitable for Grades 1-3 standard.

Eight evergreen Beatles favourites have been arranged as intermediate-level Piano solos giving you the chance to master the melodies of the Liverpool quartet at an early stage. Songs including Can't Buy Me Love Here Comes The Sun and Yesterday are presented here so that you can hone your Piano techniques and discover new styles of performance using the songs you know and love.The perfect alternative to those stuffy Piano studies these arrangements are ideal for concert performance and are sure to have your audience singing along!

'Bastien Piano Basics: Theory' is the theory workbook portion of the Bastien Piano Basics course. Each book contains written work and some short pieces to reinforce the concepts presented in'Bastien Piano Basics: Piano'. Games puzzles and colorful illustrations make learning fun! Your students will gain a better understanding of the music they are playing and they will learn more easily whentheory instruction is a regular part of their Piano studies. Each page is carefully correlated with Piano Performance and Technique. The Primer Level includes drills games and short pieces to reinforce the conceptspresented in 'Bastien Piano Basics: Piano'. Level 3 further discusses the concepts presented in 'Bastien Piano Basics: Piano'.