Aulos to a certain degree continues Orbán's easy piano pieces for children, which he composed for Ágnes Lakos's piano tutor and which Editio Musica Budapest published in a separate volume entitled Enchanted Forest in 2011 (Z. 14742). Yet on this occasion the composer took on something which was both significantly different and more than his earlier pieces for children. On the one hand, he did not compose for beginners but for more advanced students who have studied piano for at least three years. On the other, he did not set developing the technique of piano playing as an aim, rather a systematic presentation of different polyphonic genres and compositional procedures (imitation, fugue, stretto, inversion, augmentation and diminution, double counterpoint, latent polyphony, double and triple fugue, cantus firmus technique, etc.). Orbán introduces his students to the mysteries of polyphony in a direct and practical manner, and thus actually makes them familiar with the art of composition.The educational use of the series is significantly increased by the fact that before each piece the composer presents and clarifies with demonstrative illustrations the polyphonic procedure he introduces. Orbán's explanations are not text-book-like at all, but are deliberately personal and subjective, full of lessons and individual associations taken from his practice as a composer. They were written in the same spirit as the works themselves - while they perfectly fulfil their educational purpose they are equally individual, witty and inspired pieces of music that are a joy to play. / Piano

A superb 160 page volume packed with solo Piano arrangements of great German music from the 17th to the 20th Centuries. <br> <br>A specially written foreword places the music in historical and national context and includes biographical details of many of the featured composers. The arrangements are intended for the intermediate to advanced player but the book will give any pianist a unique practical and historical insight into Germany's immense contribution to the international world of music. / Classique / Partition /

Von Meghan Trainor bis Schöne Bescherung-The ultimate spiral-bound Christmas songbook for Piano Christmas Piano Gef'llt Mir! features 50 top hits from the charts and blockbuster movies in Piano arrangements by the bestselling Hans-G'nter Heumann. ' The songbook features some new pop tunes like I'll Be Home'by Meghan Trainor and Mistletoe by Justin Bieber'alongside some classic Christmas songs in Wonderful Christmastime Do They Know It's Christmas'and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. Every song is arranged for beginner to advanced pianists so it includes standard notation fulllyrics a fingering guide as well as chord symbols throughout.' ' Heumann's Piano'Gef'llt Mir! series has proven consistent in helping beginner and intermediate pianists play the greatest songs and this Christmas book is no exception. Including a fine selection of popular songs as well as traditional hymns and carols as well as some favourites from a variety of films the 50 tunes are everything you'll need for some well-loved repertoire during the festive period. ' Continuing the brilliant Piano Gef'llt Mir!'series Hans-G'nter Heumann has brought together some of the best Christmas songs for Piano giving you an essential songbook for the festive time of year. ' '

Piano Collection-Audiences will thrill to the jazz sounds of “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” and the romantic classical quality of “I Need Thee Every Hour.” For the advanced pianist Vol. III in the Well-Tempered Praiseseries is perfect for use in all kinds of worship settings recitals and concerts. It contains a well-chosen mix of hymns spirituals and contemporary Christian songs as well as an original composition by Mark Hayes entitled “Joysong.”

Book 5 Early Advanced Level-Have fun learning improvisation with simple explanations and examples. This method encourages student creativity by providing ideas for composing and musical expression. Chord dexterity and ear training are developed with focused keyboard exercises. Melody improvising and melodic fill-ins are developed accompaniment improvising expanded and blues progressions introduced. Learning is reinforced by writing the notes for the chords and accompaniment patterns on workbook-style pages. Ear training opportunities are provided by attentive listening to the sounds of various marjor minor augmented and diminished triads and 7th chords. Familiar folk songs and hymns are used to illustratethe accompaniment styles.