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Scale Skills from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library provides an organised system for the study of scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises.The study of technic is an integral part of any completeeducation in the performance of a musical instrument. Piano students who consistently practice scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises will gain greater finger strength and flexibility as well as increased fluency andaccuracy in performance. Familiarity with these technical elements also enhances a secure understanding of basic music theory.In the Scale Skills series eleven appropriately graded levels ensure steadyprogress as pianists advance in their study of technic. Each level reviews and incorporates the exercises and activities from previous levels helping students to develop a solid technical foundation.

Scale Skills from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library provides an organised system for the study of scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises.The study of technic is an integral part of any completeeducation in the performance of a musical instrument. Piano students who consistently practice scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises will gain greater finger strength and flexibility as well as increased fluency andaccuracy in performance. Familiarity with these technical elements also enhances a secure understanding of basic music theory.In the Scale Skills series eleven appropriately graded levels ensure steadyprogress as pianists advance in their study of technic. Each level reviews and incorporates the exercises and activities from previous levels helping students to develop a solid technical foundation.

Scale Skills from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library provides an organised system for the study of scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises.The study of technic is an integral part of any completeeducation in the performance of a musical instrument. Piano students who consistently practice scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises will gain greater finger strength and flexibility as well as increased fluency andaccuracy in performance. Familiarity with these technical elements also enhances a secure understanding of basic music theory.In the Scale Skills series eleven appropriately graded levels ensure steadyprogress as pianists advance in their study of technic. Each level reviews and incorporates the exercises and activities from previous levels helping students to develop a solid technical foundation.

Scale Skills from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library provides an organised system for the study of scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises.The study of technic is an integral part of any completeeducation in the performance of a musical instrument. Piano students who consistently practice scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises will gain greater finger strength and flexibility as well as increased fluency andaccuracy in performance. Familiarity with these technical elements also enhances a secure understanding of basic music theory.In the Scale Skills series eleven appropriately graded levels ensure steadyprogress as pianists advance in their study of technic. Each level reviews and incorporates the exercises and activities from previous levels helping students to develop a solid technical foundation.

Scale Skills from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library provides an organised system for the study of scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises.The study of technic is an integral part of any completeeducation in the performance of a musical instrument. Piano students who consistently practice scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises will gain greater finger strength and flexibility as well as increased fluency andaccuracy in performance. Familiarity with these technical elements also enhances a secure understanding of basic music theory.In the Scale Skills series eleven appropriately graded levels ensure steadyprogress as pianists advance in their study of technic. Each level reviews and incorporates the exercises and activities from previous levels helping students to develop a solid technical foundation.

Theory Gymnastics is the most creative and comprehensive theory curriculum available and the perfect companion to every method. By combining hilariously funny games with their creative books the Three CrankyWomen (TCW) have elevated music theory from the boring 'must-do' to the 'I can't wait to do!' Whether a practice page or a brain-teasing difficult puzzle page the variety of activities requires students to repeatedly use andapply each theory concept in new and different ways.This book is first in a series of theory/ear training books. Animato is Level A and is the beginning book for ages 8-11.Concepts in Level A include the musicalphabet the grand staff steps and skips on the keyboard and staff rhythm up to eighth note pairs five-finger patterns I chords and more! Choosing the right book ensures these concepts are presented through age-appropriateartwork verbiage and activities. Upon completion of Animato students move into Level B1 Energico (designed for the younger student) or B2 Spirito for older students. Free audio recordings for the ear-training units areavailable in the Multimedia Library. at kjos.com

Unique new editions of the most popular piano teaching repertoire from Kjos. Accompanying CDs also available. Each volume includes notes on performance biography.

Essential Piano Repertoire-Essential Piano Repertoire provides piano students with carefully chosen collections of the very best keyboard literature from the 17th 18th and 19th Centuries. The appropriately graded levels ensure steady andthorough progress as pianists advance in their study of the baroque classical and romantic styles.Compact Disc Recordings performed by pianist Diane Hidy are included in each volume of Essential Piano Repertoire. Theinterpretations follow the editions closely serving as practical examples for students.

A collection of progressive elementary pieces for any age student designed specifically to help students move quickly and smoothly from their first lessons to the Preparatory Level of Piano Repertoire or Essential PianoRepertoire. It includes attractive original music by Keith Snell taking students from Middle-C position to C F and G Five-Finger positions. The included CD contains accompaniments composed and performed by Diane Hidy whichmotivate and support the learning process. Each accompaniment is presented at three different tempos with different levels of prominence to the solo part.

Jane Smisor Bastien is first and foremost a Piano teacher and maintains a full five-day-a-week schedule of Piano students in her own studio. As former director of the Preparatory Department of Music at Tulane University she hasan extensive background in developing teaching materials for children. James and Jane Bastien were recipients of the 1999 MTNA Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their outstanding careers in music andcontributions to the music profession as pianists authors composers and music educators. With more than 300 books to their credit the Bastiens have inspired millions of teachers and students worldwide.

Par . ?Showpieces? provide opportunities for pianists to display their skills and elicit the ?Wow!? response from an audience. The anticipation of acquiring virtuosity is highly motivating for piano students because there is a special thrill in experiencing the sound and feel of playing showpieces, as well as having the admiration of listeners! The music of Ovation, Books 1 and 2 was selected with this in mind. Book One, for the intermediate grades, provides initial experiences for developing a virtuoso technique, with music by Schubert, Burgmu¨ller, Heller, Schytte, MacDowell, Pieczonka, and Villa-Lobos. / Date parution : 2022-11-08/ Recueil / Piano

Par YEAGER JEANINE. The works found in Classic Echoes are inspired by the great music of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods. They reflect the varied styles and harmonies of music by the great composers. Ms. Yeager provides each with a musical flair and depth that make them outstanding for recitals, festivals, weddings, memorial services, and other performances. The contrast in texture, energy and mood is clearly apparent in these stylistic expressions. BAROQUE: ?ala Bach? and ?A Bit of Baroque? CLASSICAL: ?Sicilienne,? ?Aria,? ?Sarabande? and ?Scherzo in C? ROMANTIC: ?Valse Romantique,? ?Pas de deux,? ?Lament,? and ?Prelude in D? CONTEMPORARY: ?Toccata in A Minor? Intermediate-level pianists of all ages will find these pieces to be among their favorites to play and perform. / Date parution : 2022-11-08/ Recueil / Piano

One can easily imagine this graceful solo as composed by a Baroque or Classical composer. Written in G Major five-finger position it is a wonderful teaching piece full of contrasting dynamics and touches. Rhythmic success is'built in' for this easily memorized recital solo.

Par BOBER MELODY. This collection of eight intermediate to late intermediate level piano solos is full of contrasts indeed! It is chock-full of student favorites which are also useful for recitals and festivals! Dreamland features a rather dramatic melody accompanied by arpeggiated left-hand chords. Set Sail! and Whirlwind Fantasy are lively and brisk tarantellas in 6/8 time. Straight River Rag is fun to play with its authentic sounds and lively ragtime rhythms. The Eagle Soars is a showy ballad with broad and full sounds. Malagueña has authentic, yet accessible, Spanish sounds, and Thunderstorm! is a showy recital solo, for sure. / Date parution : 2022-11-08/ Recueil / Piano

Solo Repertoire consists of twenty-two original solos that may be used as supplementary material for the Older Beginner. The compositions have a variety of keys and progress in order of difficulty through Levels 1 and 2 of theOlder Beginner Piano Library.