Big Sky Montana contains three pieces that imaginatively depict this western state. 'Land of the Shining Mountains' uses multiple key changes to display the majesty of Montana's various mountain ranges. Challenges for the student include large reaches in the left hand, a few accents, and syncopated rhythms. 'Song of the Sky' portrays birds with many quick melodic ornaments in the upper register. The graceful melody is relaxing, and accidentals and arpeggios add variety. In the final piece, 'Battle of Little Bighorn,' fast eighth notes and frequently changing meter create a lively mood, evoking a famous conflict between the US army and Native American tribes. An extended section of polychords creates dissonant, clashing harmonies, which capture the dramatic battle. The middle section, which remains rhythmic, has a more fluid feel. / Piano

This is one of four level-two books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level TwoFor students in their early years of study- Full triads and pedal- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 3/4 4/4 and 5/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and one flat-Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaSkills Books:round out the comprehensive course of study. Paced to enhance progress in the corresponding Repertoire and Etudes Albums the module structure ensures a smooth integration of Ear-Training Sight-Reading and Technic. ? Ear-training: reinforces the auraldevelopment already achieved through the repertoire and improvisation etudes; ? Sight-reading: time-effective module structure leads to regular practice the single most important contributing factor to success;? Technic: provides a structured and measured approach; prepares for the challenges ahead.About the American Popular Piano series:???Why can???t I play more music like this'??? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ???My friends like to hear me play cool music.??? Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music of his time popular dances preludes and exercises by living composers. It would never have occurred to him to seek out pieces in styles and rhythms one hundred years old. He expected his boys to thrive in the musical world of their time.American Popular Piano has been developed on the same principles. Students working in this series will??? ? develop traditional pianistic and musical skills through music in

NFMC 214-216 Selection Early Intermediate - Level 4-Fred Kern's arrangement of Irving Berlin's classic specifically arranged for early intermediate-level piano students.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library National Federation of Music Clubs 214-216 Selection-8 solos: America The Beautiful - God Bless America - Let There Be Peace on Earth - My Country 'Tis of Thee (America) - The Star Spangled Banner - This Is a Great Country - This Is My Country - You're a Grand Old Flag.

Piano Duet-Helen Pace's duet arrangement of this patriotic favorite. A free play-along MP3 is available at LeeRobertsMusic.com.

Later Elementary to Early Intermediate Level-Ten rousing patriotic Piano solos for the early-intermediate student providing an inspiring source of repertoire.

A truly fresh and exciting book of piano solos featuring authentic Native American melodies. The history of the American Indian is sometimes a sad drama yet is filled with a wonder reflected in music. This book the result ofextensive research by the outstanding educator composer and musicologist Gail Smith conveys music that is truly American. Easy to intermediate in difficulty.

32 selections from 'Beautiful America' 'Music of Hope' and other releases from this new age pianist. Includes: 'Canyon Winds' 'Echo Lake' 'Far and Beyond' 'For Only a Moment' 'Harvest Moon' 'Light on the Moon' 'The Sea on Every Side' 'Swept Across Forever' and more.

and Other Songs for a Better Nation-30 moving favorites in our world-famous E-Z Play® notation: Abraham Martin and John ? Amazing Grace ? America the Beautiful ? Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep ? Eternal Father Strong to Save ?From a Distance ? Give Me Your Tired Your Poor ? God Bless America ? I Believe ? If I Had a Hammer ? My Country 'Tis of Thee (America) ? Precious Lord Take My Hand ? The Star Spangled Banner? Stars and Stripes Forever ? This Is My Country ? This Land Is Your Land ? United We Stand ? You'll Never Walk Alone ? and more.

Selections include You’re a Grand Old Flag America the Beautiful The Marines’ Hymn The Caisson Song I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy America The Star Spangled Banner and Battle Hymn of the Republic. Lyrics areprovided for each tune.

A superb 160 page volume packed with solo Piano arrangements of great American music from the 19th to 20th centuries. By composers including Barber, MacDowell, Sousa, Joplin, Bacharach and Glass. <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 pianist, but the book will give any player a unique practical and historical insight into America's immense contribution to the international world of music. / Partition /