Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : All Number of pages : 48 While living in Mexico, Janet taught piano and music education at the Mexican Baptist Seminary from 1984 until 2000. She soon found that her Mexican students did not relate to the folk tunes found in translated piano methods. Janet wrote this new method which uses many children's and folk melodies original to the Mexican culture. Even though several of the melodies in the first level book are not currently used or well-known, these songs provide a better foundation for teaching basic musical elements in any Spanish language culture. In order to capture the flow of the music more completely, the sequence of the introduction of some elements varies somewhat from traditional methods. For instance, eighth notes are taught much earlier than is customary so that the songs can flow with more authenticity. This material has been used successfully as a teaching tool at the Mexican Baptist Seminary and throughout Mexico since 1994.

Par SMITH GAIL. This piano method for intermediate students by experienced author and teacher Gail Smith makes music interesting and fun while teaching the skills essential to becoming a great pianist. The Celebrate the Piano series combines theory, exercises, and a wide variety of musical styles into one book per level, making teaching easier than ever. Gail Smith's signature palindrome exercises are a special feature which help build sight-reading skills. Book 3 builds the student's repertoire, skills, and knowledge with blues, jazz, pop, folk music, Native American songs, hymnody, improvisation study, classical selections, and composer biographies in rhyme. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Piano

Par PHILIPP. Exercices De Moyenne Force, Op. 50 is a set of fourteen exercises for intermediate pianists by Isidor Philipp. This volume will help the players to gain in flexibility and dexterity. It focuses on some special aspects: the independence of eachhand, the use of five fingers, the scales and arpeggios, the octaves and the double notes. Isidor Philipp (1863-1958) was a French pianist and composer who was also a renowned pedagogue. He tried to carry on Chopin?s methods and philosophy ofeducation. Exercices De Moyenne Force, Op. 50 is a set of fourteen exercises for intermediate pianists by Isidor Philipp. This volume will help the players to gain in flexibility and dexterity. It focuses on some special aspects: the independence of each hand, the use of five fingers, the scales and arpeggios, the octaves and the double notes. Isidor Philipp (1863-1958) was a French pianist and composer who was also a renowned pedagogue. He tried to carry on Chopin's methods and philosophy of education. / Niveau : Moyen / Etude / Piano

The basic principles of blues piano explained for the intermediate-level pianist-The forerunner to the awarded-winning Exploring Jazz Piano books Improvising Blues Piano examines the harmonic rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues assuming a basic competence of around grade 3.All styles are covered from the 1920s to the present from the early boogie pioneers via swing gospel jump-jive New Orleans Chicago and Kansas City schools to the more sophisticated jazz and funky blues of the current scene. Over 60 pieces including many original compositions by the author together with new arrangements of well-known standarts such as 'Ain't No Sunshine' 'Blueberry Hill' 'Blue Monk' 'Got My Mojo workin' 'Honky Tonk Train Blues' 'How Long Blues' 'Just aCloser Walk with Thee' 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie' 'St Louis Blues' etc.' Authentic left-hand patterns and bass lines' Professional chord voicings blues scales licks and riffs' Co-ordination exercises for both hands' Suggested listeningEach chapter is graded within itself providing some challenging pieces towards the end. Improvising is encouraged at all stages with assignments giving ideas and guidance.The accompanying CD contains all the pieces including some play-along tracks performed by Tim Richards.A very useful and comprehensive survey of different blues styles. Tim's clear demonstrations on the accompanying CD make this the essential book for all aspiring blues pianists (Jools Holland)This book leaves any possible competition standing at the post. (Brian Priestley Jazzwise Magazine)I highly recommend the book. It's the best I've seen yet... Helpful features include a grat Cd by the London-based Richards who is a top-notch performer recording artist and educator. It's almost like having your own personal instructor. (Blues Review USA)The presentation is immaculate the method is logical and friendly. This book feels good... (MOJO)A brilliant new publication from Schott. Each chapter extends the player's harmonic knowledge and gives clear instructions how to progress... You learn not just how to play the blues but also its history and major exponents.

An easy to follow approach to playing traditional Irish music on the Piano. Suitable for lower intermediate level who have had few years experience playing the piano and with the difficulty gradually increasing throughout the book. There are suggestions for interpretation and ornamentation for all of the carefully selected tunes which cover the breadth of Irish music including jigs reels slides hornpipes set dances and polkas. Geraldine Cotter is well respected for her books on Irish Tin Whistles and this book only serves to extend her reputation as the consumate educational author. Includes: Extensive List of Chord Progressions An informative Introduction into thehistory and role of the Piano in Irish Folk music Rare Photos of popular performers and Folk exponents and most importantly a clear and intuitive teaching method.

Later Elementary to Early Intermediate Level-The A Dozen a Day Songbook series contains wonderful Broadway movie and pop hits that may be used as companion pieces to the memorable technique exercises in the A Dozen a Day series. Also suitable as supplements with ANY method!Songs in Book 1 include: Cabaret ? Climb Ev'ry Mountain ? Give a Little Whistle ? If I Were a Rich Man ? Let It Be ? Rock Around the Clock ? Twist and Shout ? The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers ? Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) ? Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.

The Pianist's Guide to Historic Improvisation. John Mortensen's The Pianist's Guide to Historic Improvisation is a course-tested pedagogical method for learning to improvise, providing intermediate-level pianists with a path to mastery of the improvisational techniques of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Learn fun jazz solos to supplement your piano lessons! Jazz Masters for Piano is a wonderful supplement to the student-level piano repertoire. It introduces you to colorful, fun-to-play pieces in a variety of jazz styles. Take a guided tour through the important styles of the jazz masters. You'll learn how they get their unique sound---while progressively arranged, original compositions give you a chance to try out these styles on your own. Accompanying every piece are listening suggestions, a biography of the artist who inspired it, and specially tailored preparatory exercises. Jazz Masters for Piano is recommended for students age 12 and older, but younger musicians can enjoy playing the pieces under the guidance of a teacher. The included CD demonstrates all the examples and allows you to play along (with solo keyboard or full band). * Perfect for curious piano students and self-learners * A great supplement to piano lessons * For both young and adult learners * Correlates with Alfred Music's best-selling piano methods Each solo piano piece in the Masters for Piano series correlates to pages in Alfred's Complete Methods---such as Beginning, Intermediate, and Mastering Jazz Keyboard---as well as Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course and Alfred's Basic Adult Piano All-in-One Course. / Piano

When music excites our interest and imagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. This beautifullyillustrated book contains thirteen arrangements of Christmas carols for beginner-intermediate pianists.Suitable for all piano methods.

Exercices De Moyenne Force Op. 50 is a set of fourteen exercises for intermediate pianists by Isidor Philipp. This volume will help the players to gain in flexibility and dexterity. It focuses on some special aspects: the independence of each hand the use of five fingers the scales and arpeggios the octaves and the double notes. Isidor Philipp (1863-1958) was a French pianist and composer who was also a renowned pedagogue. He tried to carry on Chopin’s methods and philosophy of education.