John Kember - Original Piano Ballads + Cd - Piano Solo

These 12 brand new jazz piano solos vividly evoke the days when popular songs where built around sophisticated melodies and harmonies.Each piece has been composed to suggest a certain mood or atmosphere which encouragesthe intermediate level player to perform it with maximum feeling.With chord symbols included this memorable collection combines an enjoyable celebration of a timeless genre with an invaluable opportunity for the pianist insearch of expressive interpretation to master melody and harmony.'For anyone looking for more substantial pieces than EasiJazz in John Kember's thoroughly delightful style I'd recommend his brand new 'Original Ballads'. Each of the twelve jazz piano solos contained between the colourful covers is a perfect two- or three-page 'song without words'. You can even imagine the lyrics for yourself too as the titles give suggestive startingpoints.John Kember writes so idiomatically and gratifyingly relishing the rhythms harmonic richness and tunefulness of the medium. This is music to teach and play for sheer pleasure. It will reward anyexploration.'John York - Pianist and Teacherwww.yorkpiano.co.uk'As always Kember thinks of the pedagogical in his music and this selection of pieces will do much to develop a pupil's chord-voicingskills'Hilary Garrett Music Teacher Magazine

Jazz Piano Plus One is a folio of 14 original jazzy pieces composed by John Kember with optional upper and lower parts for your teacher or friend adding extra dimensions to your performance. Covering a range of styles and suitable for players of grade 3 upwards this set of pieces offers a variety of playing options with a melody the chords and the bass line all provided. Begin with the tune and then progress to adding the lower parts as your teacher provides the funky accompaniments. As your playing progresses you will be able to tackle and master all three layers of music creating your own definitive solo performance! There are extended exercises giving you a chanceto master left-hand comping adding bass lines and using rootless chords.

Play Ballads offers the intermediate saxophonist the inspirations of some of the greatest exponents of the ballad form. It includes pop classics such as Elton John's Your Song and Lionel Ritchie's Hello alongside original compositions by John Kember. This volume gives the young saxophonist the opportunity to play well known tunes at a relatively early stage. These well known and popular pieces are ideal for end of term concerts and performances.The solo alto saxophone part is also included on a separate insert.

Cette collection de chansons originales est une extension idéale de Piano Sight-Reading 2 (ED 12791), ou une continuation de Piano Sight-Reading 1 (ED 12736), qui présente 144 pièces soigneusement classés lecture à vue et des exercices dans une gamme de musique styles. Adopter une approche basée sur l'auto-apprentissage, les 7 sections du livre accent sur le développement des compétences différentes techniques clés ainsi que l'introduction de l'étudiant à une pléthore de termes musicaux.Chaque partie du livre contient des solos ainsi que des duos de piano pour pratiquer ensemble la lecture à vue. Convient pour préliminaire, à des étudiants de niveau avancé. Une partie de la série complète Sight-Reading publiée par Schott et édité par John Kember. / Piano

Une autre édition de cette populaire série, contenant 7 pièces pour piano duo dans une variété de styles de l'Amérique latine : Tango, biguine, Samba, Bossa Nova, Salsa, Lambada et la Rumba. John Kember a produit une collection vivante présentant des danses sounding authentique avec des mélodies stylistiques originales. / Piano 4 Mains

Cette collection de chansons originales présente 193 pièces soigneusement classés lecture à vue et des exercices dans une gamme de styles musicaux. Adopter une approche basée sur l'auto-apprentissage, les 11 sections de l'ouvrage accent sur le développement des compétences différentes techniques clés ainsi que l'introduction de l'étudiant à une pléthore de termes musicaux.Chaque partie du livre contient des solos ainsi que des duos corne et des pièces avec accompagnement de piano pour pratiquer ensemble la lecture à vue. Convient pour préliminaire, à des étudiants de niveau avancé. Une partie de la série complète Sight-Reading publiée par Schott et édité par John Kember. / Cor

16 Easy Piano Duets Instrument : piano (4 hands) Nombre de Pages : 40 For pianists, making music can often be a lonely pleasure. Duets provide a great way for the pianist to enjoy the benefits of ensemble - playing with other musicians - and the chance to share the enjoyment of music making. This set of original works brings together a wide variety of styles, Waltzes and Lullabies, to Jazz to Latin and Folk. The pieces are progressive in order of difficulty, and may be played by the teacher and pupil together, or provide a challenge for two players of equal ability. Content : Petite Valse - Berceuse - Barcarolle - Running Wild - Cantabile - Habanera - Folk Song - Adagio - Song Without Words - Jazz Waltz - Blues for Two - Drive Time - Tropic Nights - Romanza - Cake Walk - Bossa Nova

A fresh approach-This collection of original tunes presents 122 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles. Taking an approach based on self-learning the five sections of the book focus on developing different key technical skills as well as introducing the student to a plethora of musical terms.Each section of the book contains solos as well as saxophone duets and pieces with piano accompaniment for practising ensemble sight-reading. Suitable for students of grades 3 to 6.