Early Keyboard Fingerings

The world's best-selling keyboard method in one complete pack - everything you need to get the most from your Keyboard! This book and 3 CD pack has been compiled from the hugely successful Complete Keyboard Player series to offer an all-in-one solution to learning the best in Keyboard techniques, sounds and songs. This package includes: A complete tutorial guide giving a step-by-step approach to playing the instrument. Extensive chapters concerning selecting sounds, rhythms and using auto accompaniments. Music notation explained in full, along with single-finger and fingered chords, scales and keys. A comprehensive set of full professional-quality backing tracks across 3 CDs that will bring your practice hours to life. Handy Keyboard overlays will ensure that you will never have to hit a wrong note! Furthermore, over 50 hit songs have been provided to create an instant repertoire, and to give you the opportunity to learn using the songs that you know and love. No previous knowledge of the Keyboard or music is required. This book is A5-sized for easy transport! / Clavier

In the Baroque Era the term “clavier” referred to all keyboard instruments: virginal clavichord harpsichord fortepiano and others. The Bärenreiter Baroque Piano Album presents a representative selection of the major forms of Baroque clavier music from England Italy France and Germany . The anthology is divided into these four countries and illustrated with pictures of historical instruments to convey an impression of music making in the country concerned. The volume begins with the Italian composer Girolamo Frescobaldi whose keyboard works exemplify the stylistic transition from the Renaissance to theBaroque. It then moves on to the English virginalists and the French clavecinistes and ends with the epochal of Johann Sebastian Bach. Apart from traits which prevailed in each of these countries piano pupils will learn about the various stages of the Early High and Late Baroque period as well as about the major musical genres from dance to fugue. Special care was taken in the selection of the pieces to ensure that they could be played on the modern piano. Since Baroque ornaments must be executed differently for each composer practical suggestions are included in the musical text. Reliable fingering has been added to make the volume ideal for use in piano lessons. Representative overview of the major styles in Baroque clavier music 44 easy-to-play pieces Colour illustrations of historical keyboard instruments Musical text includes suggestions for ornaments Reliable fingering

This essential collection of 100 piano études is divided into 15 units that survey the technical challenges at the early intermediate, intermediate, and late intermediate levels. The early units review technical issues that students experience at the elementary levels, such as five-finger patterns and articulations. The later units introduce more difficult technical challenges that prepare students for advanced repertoire, such as playing ornamentation, octaves, and large chords. Each unit contains between five and ten études written by master composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods. Within each unit, the études are arranged in order of difficulty. Each piece appears in its original form - notes have not been added or removed. The composers' original dynamics, tempo marks, phrase indications, and articulations have been preserved. Ornamentation is realized in footnotes. Added measure numbers provide easy reference, and editorial suggestions for fingering and pedaling have been provided. A concise foreword discusses technique at the intermediate levels. Two indexes are included: one by unit and technical skill, and another by level and composer.Unit listing: Five-Finger Patterns * Articulation * Coordination between the Hands * Scales * Triads, Inversions, and Broken Chords * Double Notes * Left-Hand Development * Velocity * Arpeggios * Finger and Hand Independence * Repeated Notes * Accompaniment Patterns * Ornamentation * Octaves * Four- and Five-Note Chords. / Piano

The audio compact disc companion to the 152-page collection of 16 early- to late-intermediate sonatinas compiled by Lynn Freeman Olson and edited by Martha Hilley (item #505) that includes works by Haydn, Clementi, Diabelli, Kuhlau, Gurlitt and Bartók. With a helpful introduction that contains practice suggestions, this edition effectively guides students through the important elements of the sonatina, including rapid finger work, varying tempo and the understanding of music construction. The compact disc features performances by pianist Kim O'Reilly. Note: You can purchase the Book and CD together using item #16776. Kim O'Reilly Newman holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois. She has performed throughout North America and Europe with the Hambro Quartet of Pianos and was an editor and recording pianist for Alfred Music. Kim is a brain tumor survivor and now specializes in performing music for the left hand. / Piano

Keyboard magazine calls Chuck Leavell “one of the finest rock keyboardists of all time.” His work has been heard on the recordings of Eric Clapton The Rolling Stones George Harrison Train The Indigo Girls Blues Traveler and many others. In his first instructional DVD Chuck starts out with the basics – stretching finger exercises octaves and scales – and then demonstrates techniques useful for playing blues gospeland boogie woogie piano. Along the way he breaks down Eric Clapton's “Alberta” and The Allman Brothers' “Statesboro Blues” and “Jessica.” Archival clips of Ray Charles Mississippi FredMcDowell Meade “Lux” Lewis Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers Band complement recollections of Chuck's early musical experiences and notable career highlights. This jam-packed DVD also includes a special section inwhich Chuck shares his thoughts about how to prepare for the recording studio. Whether you're a beginner or a pro at the piano this DVD will provide you with tips to improve your playing! 125 minutes.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Showcase Solo Level 4/Early Intermediate-Toccatas traditionally offer pianists truly exciting recital fare and this new toccata by Jennifer Linn lives up to that promise. Challenging but always within reach for aspiring young pianists this is a great ?easier sounds hard? piano solo sure to garner audience applause. Alternating-hand eighth notes are featured throughout at a vivace tempo but always within a 5-finger hand position that shifts registers up and down the keyboard.HLSPL Level 4 Early Intermediate piano solo. 4/4; Vivace; F Major; blocked chords and thirds; 8va 15ma; legato pedal; accents staccato. (Timing: 1 minute 5 seconds)

A Collection of Early Intermediate Level Piano Solos for Right or Left Hand Alone-This collection of one-handed music is designed to provide the necessary material to provide a valid musical and keyboard education. Included are a variety of key signatures styles and finger positions offering opportunity for musical analysis aswell as keyboard practice. 8 solos: Amazing Grace - Home on the Range - Simple Gifts - The Streets of Laredo - and more.

from healthy technique to natural artistry-The Complete Pianist: from healthy technique to natural artistry offers a new and unique approach to piano playing in which Penelope Roskell shares a lifetime???s experience of teaching performing and ground-breaking research into healthy piano playing. Containing more than 500 pages of text 300 videos and 200 exercises newly devised by the author this is the most comprehensive book ever written on piano playing. The book has something new to offer to all pianists and keyboard players ??? student and teacher professional and amateur. Penelope guides pianists through the early stages of learning a piece through all the technical challenges and interpretative choices towardsinspired performance. Each new aspect of playing is addressed through a series of practical exercises which proceed step-by-step from the basics towards more advanced applications. Penelope demonstrates all the musical and technical points herself in videos accessible by smartphone tablet or computer. The Complete Pianist comprises 22 sections including: ??? A whole-body approach ??? Finger touch and tone production ??? Playing at speed ??? Fundamentals of chord playing ??? Advanced chords ??? Rotation ??? Lateral movements ??? Tone and texture ??? Pedalling ??? Learning memorizing and sight-reading

Early exposure to playing in various keys promotes a strong foundation for fluent reading. and an understanding of music theory. Beginning Piano Multi-Key Reading introduces elementary pianists to twelve Majorfive-finger positions and key signatures. These keys and positions are presented in groups of similar keyboard topography to facilitate learning and coordination. Warm-ups etudes and short pieces provide reading experiences allover the grand staff helping students to avoid getting 'stuck' in the Middle C C and G Major positions. Beginning Piano Multi-Key Reading may be used with Beginning Piano Repertoire or any elementary pianocourse.