This outstanding classically structured sonatina offers fresh harmonies expressive melodies and energetic rhythms. Suitable for recitals and auditions this three-movement piano solo provides teachers a wonderful model for teaching classical style and form. Sonatina in a Neoclassical Style is a welcome addition to the modern sonatina repertoire.

Spanish Edition-John Thompson's modern course for the Piano is the essential Piano method for beginner students of all ages. Clearly written fun and easy to understand the Modern Course is a proven favourite with Piano teachers and students worldwide with millions of copies sold. This updated 2012 edition has updated diagrams clearer musical notation and improved overall design. Following directly on from the First Grade book this second grade book provides:   Over 50 arrangements of classical pieces and folk songs A CD containing backing tracks and performances of each piece Helpful technical exercises andstudies Fundamental lessons on scales and music theory   Helping students to both think and feel musically the Modern Course is the most effective and enjoyable way to learn the Piano. Spanish language edition.

Some of the most beautiful and diverse pieces by some of the finest composers in recent history are included in this enormous Library Of Modern Piano Music. Such a comprehensive collection of brilliant works forsolo Piano belies the rich quality and sheer amount of music being composed that just begs to be learned. Over 100 fantastic pieces are guaranteed to keep you learning from this truly classic selection until the nextcentury! The Library Of Modern Piano Music boasts an unprecedented volume and variety of amazing compositions some well-known some more unfamiliar some composed as standalone pieces andothers as film scores but the one thing uniting them all is their impeccable musicality and how enjoyable they are to play. Featuring the biggest names in contemporary classical music composers like Einaudi lend their wonderfulcompositions (Primavera  Una Mattina) and all-round geniuses like Philip Glass are represented with a generous selection of their finest work (Metamorphosis Five Opening Piece FromGlassworks and more). The varied progression of Piano music through the 20th century to the present day has given rise to an exceptionally vast and diverse repertoire. The unbelievable depth ofthe composers included here means you'll rarely be stuck for something to play. Kaija Saariaho Stravinsky Francis Poulenc Dustin O'Halloran Nico Muhly and Witold Lutoslawski are genuinely just a fraction of the composersfeatured in The Library Of Modern Piano Music. Some great standalone compositions like Samuel Barber's incomparable Adagio For Strings sit aside excerpts from longer works like a portion of EdwardGregson's An Album For My Friends or Joby Talbot's Once Around The Sun. If you happen to be a fan of film and television scores a taste of Michael Nyman's distinguished score for

John Thompson's Modern Course-This second volume in the Classical Piano Solos series features 22 original pieces from the masters suitable for pianists at a Grade 2 standard. This series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. This volume features a mix of well-known pieces such as Petzold's ?Minuet in G Major? from the Anna Magdelena Notebook Schumann's ?Soldier's March ? and Beethoven's ?Ecossaise in G Major? as well as lesser-known gems like d'Indy's modern ?Three-Finger Partita? and Rebikov's ominous ?Limping Witch Lurking in the Woods.?

Popular Piano Solos 4 Books in One!-John Thompson's Modern Course plus Popular Piano Solos 4 Books in One! with CD Author: John Thompson John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano is a musically appealing method that is popular and well-loved throughout the world. Since its first publication in 1937 this method has been used by millions of students today they are concert pianists pop stars church musicians composers and teachers. In the Modern Course series you will find original music by Thompson as well as skillful arrangements of folk songs and classical masterpieces that have been universal favorites for years. It provides a clear and complete foundation in the study of the piano that enables thestudent to think and feel musically. This amazing compilation includes the First and Second Grade books as well as all 23 pieces from the Popular Piano Solos series that correlate directly with the method. A CD with orchestrated arrangements of the popular songs is also included. Contains: Edelweiss â?¢ Fly Me to the Moon â?¢ Go the Distance â?¢ It's a Small World â?¢ Love Me Tender â?¢ Memory â?¢ My Heart Will Go On â?¢ The Rainbow Connection â?¢ This Is It â?¢ and more!

John Thompson's Modern Course-This fourth volume in the Classical Piano Solos series features 18 original pieces from the masters suitable for pianists at a Grade 4 standard. This series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. This volume features a mix of well-known pieces including Grieg's ?Arietta? and Chopin's ?Prelude in E Minor? as well as lesser-known yet equally effective works by Teresa Carreno (?Berceuse?) Vladimir Rebikov (?The Music Lesson?) and Theodor Kullak (?The Ghost in the Fireplace?).

John Thompson's Modern Course-This fifth volume in the Classical Piano Solos series features 19 original pieces from the masters suitable for pianists at a Grade 5 standard. This series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. This volume features a mix of well-known pieces such as Beethoven's ?Moonlight? sonata (1st mvmt) and Rachmaninoff's famous C-sharp prelude as well as lesser-known gems from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (?They Will Not Lend Me a Child?) Anatoly Lyadov (?Prelude in B Minor?) and Rameau (?Les niais de Sologne?). All four mainperiods are represented. Editor's note: The final section of the Rachmaninoff prelude is presented on one visually-accessible page; the Chopin waltz (Op. 69/1) is based on original autographs rather than the oft-performed Fontana edition.

Following directly on from the Second Grade book this new edition of the Third Grade book is part of the hugely popular John Thompson's Modern Piano Course series. Revised layout. Suitable for intermediate students of any age.The Third Grade Book is ideal for intermediate pianists looking to develop their performing skills and who want to play expressively and with style. The Third Grade Book includes:Over 30 arrangements of famous classical piecesHelpful technical exercises and studiesInformative lessons on music historyHelping students to both think and feelmusically the Modern Course is the most effective and enjoyable way to learn the piano.

A large selection of Piano literature, from the baroque to the modern, is presented in a variety of forms, colours, and expressions. Included are pieces affording the student a greater opportunity to attain technical and pianistic effectiveness. The titles follow an approximately chronological sequence from the baroque to our modern period. All selections are in their original form, neither arranged, nor simplified, and are based on urtext or other highly reliable editions. / Piano

The new RSL Classical Piano syllabus aims to reflect the widening tastes of young people, positioning itself at the forefront of the vast array of music available to pianists, encompassing the rich heritage of music from the Baroque right through to the modern day and emerging composers. The repertoire strikes a balance between a radical redesign and maintaining a recognisable structure, and sticks to four key principles: championing ethnically diverse composers, representing genders, acknowledging the history and tradition of piano learning, and enabling students to feel comfortable studying music in a popular and classical environment. The syllabus books are all beautifully presented, and to the high standard for which RSL books have become renowned. Each contains 10 pieces from a diverse range of composers and include everything students need to take their exams, including technical exercises and supporting texts for sight-reading, ear tests and general musicianship questions./ Recueil / Piano

The new RSL Classical Piano syllabus aims to reflect the widening tastes of young people, positioning itself at the forefront of the vast array of music available to pianists, encompassing the rich heritage of music from the Baroque right through to the modern day and emerging composers. The repertoire strikes a balance between a radical redesign and maintaining a recognisable structure, and sticks to four key principles: championing ethnically diverse composers, representing genders, acknowledging the history and tradition of piano learning, and enabling students to feel comfortable studying music in a popular and classical environment. The syllabus books are all beautifully presented, and to the high standard for which RSL books have become renowned. Each contains 10 pieces from a diverse range of composers and include everything students need to take their exams, including technical exercises and supporting texts for sight-reading, ear tests and general musicianship questions./ Recueil / Piano

The new RSL Classical Piano syllabus aims to reflect the widening tastes of young people, positioning itself at the forefront of the vast array of music available to pianists, encompassing the rich heritage of music from the Baroque right through to the modern day and emerging composers. The repertoire strikes a balance between a radical redesign and maintaining a recognisable structure, and sticks to four key principles: championing ethnically diverse composers, representing genders, acknowledging the history and tradition of piano learning, and enabling students to feel comfortable studying music in a popular and classical environment. The syllabus books are all beautifully presented, and to the high standard for which RSL books have become renowned. Each contains 10 pieces from a diverse range of composers and include everything students need to take their exams, including technical exercises and supporting texts for sight-reading, ear tests and general musicianship questions./ Recueil / Piano

The new RSL Classical Piano syllabus aims to reflect the widening tastes of young people, positioning itself at the forefront of the vast array of music available to pianists, encompassing the rich heritage of music from the Baroque right through to the modern day and emerging composers. The repertoire strikes a balance between a radical redesign and maintaining a recognisable structure, and sticks to four key principles: championing ethnically diverse composers, representing genders, acknowledging the history and tradition of piano learning, and enabling students to feel comfortable studying music in a popular and classical environment. The syllabus books are all beautifully presented, and to the high standard for which RSL books have become renowned. Each contains 10 pieces from a diverse range of composers and include everything students need to take their exams, including technical exercises and supporting texts for sight-reading, ear tests and general musicianship questions./ Recueil / Piano