The idea for this book series is to give instrumentalists the opportunity to practice solo improvisational techniques while playing along to rhythm tracks of keyboards, guitar, bass, drums/percussion in various different Latin styles including Calypso, Mambo, Salsa, Songo, Bossa, Guaracha, Samba and Latin-Blues. Memorable melodies along with more Bluesier sounding melodic lines have been created over the various chord progressions used in these various Latin styles.

Edited by Christine Brown this is a new edition of Carl Czerny's famous Piano studies.Czerny's most important legacy is that of a teacher of Piano and composition and as a writer of studies which develop both technique and musicianship. These 101 Exercises cover a wide range of Piano technique in a clear and concise manner focusing on strengthening fingers developing stylistic awareness and improving technical control.This edition includes helpful practice notes making this an invaluable resource for every pianist whether a beginner or returning to Piano study.

A collection of fourteen pieces in contemporary styles for keyboard instruments by Andrew D. Gordon. This is a fantastic edition which consists of Melody rhythm accompaniment Bass and Drum arrangements and also features extensive guide notes to aid performance for each piece. The included CD contains demonstrations of all 14 pieces and a slower tempo version of each to facilitate learning.

A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading-Joining the Dots offers pianists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of keyboard geography helping them to read new music more quickly and easily.The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5 and include:many short characterful pieces to sight-read in a range of approachable musical styleswarm-up and technical exercises to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each keysimple improvisation exercises in which students can exploremusical ideas and familiarise themselves further with the 'feel' of each keylonger solo pieces and a duet for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun

Firing Up Your Technique-Get a complete jazz-rock Piano workout as you develop your rhythmic feel dexterity hand coordination and voicing skills as you work through the fun authentic examples in Jazz-Rock Piano Chops: Firing Up Your Technique.The pieces in Jazz-Rock Piano Chops: Firing Up Your Technique will help you use your jazz-rock Piano technique in a musical stylistically effective way. Each music sample is recorded at several tempos so you can choose the one that's right for you as you play along with the jazz-rock rhythm section on the CD.

If you finally have the time to do what you always wanted to do and learn to play like a professional this is the book for you! Keyboard diagrams show you exactly where to put your fingers in order to play the left-hand chordaccompaniments and fingering suggestions are given for your right hand. The accompanying CD backing tracks help you to learn by listening so you can play along once you've mastered the song. Arranged for easy piano by KennethBaker.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library-The Piano Solos series features original performance repertoire from fourteen different composers. These inviting compositions provide ample reinforcement of skills and concepts learned in the corresponding-level Piano Lessons books. The outstanding variety of musical styles makes every solo an important piece in its own right - exciting to both performer and listener. Fully orchestrated accompaniments for every piece are provided on the accompanying CD including both a practice and a performance tempo for each piece.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library-The Piano Solos series features original performance repertoire from 14 different composers. These inviting compositions provide ample reinforcement of skills and concepts learned in the corresponding-level Piano Lessons books. The outstanding variety of musical styles makes every solo an important piece in its own right - exciting to both performer and listener. Fully orchestrated accompaniments for every piece are provided on the accompanying CD including both a practice and a performance tempo for each piece.

A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading-Joining the Dots offers pianists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of keyboard geography helping them to read new music more quickly and easily.The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5 and include:many short characterful pieces to sight-read in a range of approachable musical styleswarm-up and technical exercises to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each keysimple improvisation exercises in which students can exploremusical ideas and familiarise themselves further with the 'feel' of each keylonger solo pieces and a duet for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun

1st Step-A practical course of the element of music by Mrs J Spencer Curwen. With Illustrative duets for teacher and pupil by Felix Swinstead.

Intermediate Level-12 great arrangements for the more mature student that can be used on their own or as a supplement to John Thompson's Adult Piano Course (Book 2). Titles include: And So It Goes • Beauty and the Beast • Getting to Know You • Hey Jude • If My Friends Could See Me Now • Lollipop • My Favorite Things • Nadia's Theme • Strawberry Fields Forever • Sunrise Sunset • Sway (Quien Será) • You Raise Me Up. This book includes access to audio tracks online that can be downloaded or streamed.

Media Type : Book Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : All Styles Series : Complete Number of pages : 64 The Complete Book of Modulations for the Pianist is a valuable aid for those wishing to create continuity between pieces in different keys. Its one-measure progressions lead smoothly from one key to another. A brief introductory section presents modulations to and from the key of C major. The four main sections that follow cover: Every Major Key to Each Major Key, Every Key to Each Minor Key, Every Minor Key to Each Minor Key, and Every Minor Key to Each Major Key. Each section is arranged in accordance with the circle of fifths. The modulations presented in this book vary in style and may be adapted for use in many situations. This is a unique book which is a must for any keyboard accompanist's library.

La Collection `Exploring Piano Classics` contient des méthodes et des recueils qui allient des morceaux motivants et des études techniques évolutives.

Chaque niveau comprend un recueil-répertoire avec un CD et une méthode technique qui progressent ensemble page après page.
Les livres `techniques` sont conçus de façon à donner aux apprentis un programme structuré pour développer la dextérité de façon évolutive.
Dans le livre `Répertoire` les plus grandes pièces classiques rangées par ordre de difficultés croissantes avec un CD de démonstration. / Méthode / Partition /

This informative book will help you to discover learn and play arpeggios on the Piano. Found in many styles of music (blues rock jazz classicalâ?¦) in improvisation and accompaniment and for both the left and right hand arpeggios are technically and harmonically essential for the pianist. Every very student should master them. This book presents the main arpeggios major minor major 7th minor 7th and 7th. For each of these you will learn how they are composed along with fingerings taught through three technical exercises and seven musical examples (accompaniment or solo). The included CD allows you to practice with backing tracks. For each musical example you canaccess five different recordings on the CD (MP3) so you can learn and play at your own tempo level and capacity. In total this set includes more than 5 hours of music. This informative book will help you to discover learn and play arpeggios on the Piano. Found in many styles of music (blues rock jazz classicalâ?¦) in improvisation and accompaniment and for both the left and right hand arpeggios are technically and harmonically essential for the pianist. Every very student should master them.This book presents the main arpeggios major minor major 7th minor 7th and 7th. For each of these you will learn how they are composed along with fingerings taught through three technical exercises and seven musical examples (accompaniment or solo).The included CD allows you to practice with backing tracks. For eachmusical example you can access five different recordings on the CD (MP3) so you can learn and play at your own tempo level and capacity. In total this set includes more than 5 hours of music.