Exploring The Piano. Repertoire Book (MC GREGOR JOANNA)

The Exploring Piano Classics series pairs motivating performance repertoire with thoughtful technical studies. Each level contains a Repertoire book with recordings and a Technique book both with convenient page-by-page correlation. When used together the books give students a deep understanding of the art of music performance practices and the necessary skills to play the piano with technical ease. The Repertoire books include pieces from the major style periods selected and graded based on festival competition and examination lists from the United States Canada and the United Kingdom. Background information on each style period its instruments composers andthemusic itself is included.Level 6 includes online recordings of the repertoire performed by internationally known clinician and teacher Nancy Bachus. These provide an indispensable tool for appropriate musical interpretation. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music with an M.M. in Piano Performance and Literature Nancy Bachus has performed solo recitals across the United States Canada and Italy and appeared in the original 'Monster Concerts' in venues such as Lincoln Center and the White House. Titles: Allegro in C Major (Pescetti) - Aria (Reichardt) - Arietta Op. 12 No. 1 (Grieg) - Bagatelle No. 1 Op. 5 No. 1 (Tcherepnin) - Bourr?e in A Minor TWV 32:12 (Telemann) - German Dance in B-flat Major K. 600 No. 3 (W. A. Mozart) - Lustig--Traurig WoO 54 (Beethoven) - Menuet in G Minor (St?lzel) - Menuet Trio di J. S. Bach (Prelude in G Minor) BWV 929 (J. S. Bach) - Opening of the Children???s Ball Op. 81 No. 4 (Kullak) - Prelude in C Minor Op. 8 No. 1 (Pachulski) - Sarabande HWV 437 (Handel) - Sommerabend Op. 71 No. 2 (Grieg) - Sonata in G Major (Cimarosa) - Sonatina in A Minor (Benda) - Souvenir Op. 10 No. 1 (Karganov) - Vals poetico No. 3 (Granados) - Valse miniature Op. 10 No. 10 (Rebikov) - Vision fugitive No. 10 Op. 22 No. 10 (Prokofiev) - Waltz in A Minor Op. posthumous (Chopin).

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The Advanced Pianist Book 2 from the Piano Trainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements these books include exercises â??quick studyâ?? sight-reading repertoire and â??concert pianistâ?? hints and tips. The series not only develops studentsâ?? technique reading theory and musicianship but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music here focussing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 2 is suitable for students at post grade 7-8.The Advanced Pianist Book 2 from the Piano Trainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements these books include exercises â??quick studyâ?? sight-reading repertoire and â??concert pianistâ?? hints and tips. The series not only develops studentsâ?? technique reading theory and musicianship but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music here focussing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 2 is suitable for students at post grade 7-8.

The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements the books include daily exercises sight-reading repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops students? technique reading theory and musicianship but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.

In this inspiring collection late-elementary to early-intermediate Pianists will find appealing arrangements that advance skills while exploring masterworks of Western music. The famous orchestral keyboard and operatic repertoire here spans four periods of music history. In the Baroque & Classical section discover the elegance of Bach the beauty of Mozart and the passion of Beethoven. Through the pages of the Romantic & Impressionistic section sample the lyricism of Chopin the drama of Grieg and the atmosphere of Debussy. May the melodies of these and many other composers open an enduringworld of expression and sound.

The Library Of Baroque Music is an enormously expansive collection of the greatest works produced during that prolific period that flourished between the Renaissance and Classical eras. All arranged for soloPiano this volume features works drawn from all the major Baroque composers including some of the greatest pieces of music ever composed.  The progression and development of music during the Baroqueperiod can be heard in these pieces providing you not only with a window into musical history but also many exciting additions to your repertoire. The retrospective 'Baroque' label was applied to a diverse rangeof European compositions—often combining a spirit of experimentation with elaborate new musical structures. Dominated primarily by the Harpsichord and Organ this period also saw the rise and development of larger-scale forms suchas the concerto and oratorio.  This superb volume is comprised of Keyboard and ensemble works from all the major Baroque composers arranged for Piano. Featuring Arne Boyce Buxtehude Corelli Couperin Gibbons Lully Pachelbel Purcell Rameau and Vivaldi the composers here include some of the most respected and revered figures in musical history. The Library Of Baroque Music spans compositionsof many of these masters ranging from Frescobaldi in the early 1600s to Pergolesi a century later and the famous three - J.S. Bach Handel and Domenico Scarlatti. Baroque music socalled for its ornateness was characterised by a bold exploration of counterpoint and new harmonic possibilities. This was variously expressed through the work of perhaps fifty or so major European composers. By the timeBaroque began to segue into a new Classical period around 1750 it had already irrevocably changed and expanded the possibilities of music. The works that precipitated this change are available to play in this

Your favourite ABRSM piano exam pieces-Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM Piano exam pieces from Grades 1 to 8. Book 3 features popular pieces previously set on ABRSM Grades 5 and 6. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics like Satie’s Gymnopedie No. 1 or Haydn’s Vivace assai. Plus we’ve included background information and new ideas for exploring the music. Encore is perfect for:   Developing skills and technique between grades. Sourcing music for a concert or recital Learning or playing for fun away from the exam format. Adults returning toPiano playing looking for approachable repertoire they’ll recognise.     For teachers we’ve made sure that the content is perfectly balanced at every level. For quick reference each piece has a note highlighting skills to focus on. Encore is packed full of music that will:   Motivate students – all the pieces have been chosen for their ongoing popular appeal. Form a bank of rich content so you can pick and choose pieces to help each student improve. Introduce new skills and techniques to prepare exam candidates for the next level.     Whether you’re working through our exams playing informally or planning a performance Encore is full of music you’ll want to play again and again. Gedike Miniature in D Minor is included on ABRSM Piano Grade 5 Syllabus 2107-2018 Cornick's Modulations is included on ABRSM Piano Grade 6 Syllabus 2107-2018

One of the 21st century's most successful concert pianists Lang Lang has performed with leading Orchestras in Europe the United States and his native China.The Lang Lang Piano Academy: Mastering The Piano series from Faber Music comprises of five progressive books which feature a range of materials for pianists of all levels. Each book gives students the chance to learn from this exceptional talent who has impressed the world.The series contains:8 units that develop key aspects of Piano technique.Specially devised exercises and studies focusing on each technical area.A diverse selection of Pianorepertoire including Lang Lang’s best-loved works.Beautiful arrangements of music from around the world.Inspirational commentary and guidance from Lang Lang himselfStunning photo section of the pianist and examples of art that has inspired his own playing.The first book in the series captures Lang Lang’s passion drive and extraordinary mastery of the instrument.This book covers:Exploring the keyboardFeeling the beatLegato playingDeveloping your Staccato playingDeveloping dexterityPlaying chordsThe left handPlaying with dynamics