Mike Cornick: Play The Piano (Level 2): Piano: Instrumental Tutor

Schritt für Schritt von der Basis zum eigenen SpielMit PIANO COACH stellt Mike Cornick ein dynamisches und effektives Lehrwerk vor, das in die Grundlagen des Klavierspiels einführt oder diese wieder auffrischt. Ganz nach dem Prinzip 'musizierend lernen' werden die vermittelten Kenntnisse in den klug arrangierten und abwechslungsreichen Spielstücken direkt umgesetzt. Die Erfolge werden unmittelbar erlebt und die Freude am Klavierspiel ist garantiert!- Geeignet für jugendliche wie erwachsene Anfänger und Wiedereinsteiger, für das Selbststudium oder im Klavierunterricht- Keine Vorkenntnisse notwendig - in sich abgeschlossene Kapitel ermöglichen einen individuellen Einstieg- Schritt für Schritt Technik und musikalisches Verständnis erlernen- Play-Along-CD zum Anhören und Mitspielen - plus Gehörbildungs-Training- Stilvielfalt durch ein breites Repertoire bekannter Klassiker und origineller Neukompositionen- Was steckt 'hinter' den Noten? - Etwas Musiktheorie hilft immer! / Piano

In classical jazz and popular styles!Along with the recently published 20 Piano Studies (UE 21233) this new set of études - this time for easy to intermediate level players is a welcome departure from the usual study book. Key signatures in these easier pieces are restricted to major keys of up to 2 sharps or flats and their relative minor keys. Each piece primarily ocuses on a particular technical or interpretive aspect of piano playing and encompasses various musical styles. gain Mike Cornick's attractive pieces and carefully considered approach will both inspire as well as educate.

Pianistes de jazz ont la possibilité de se familiariser avec les techniques fondamentales du genre à l'aide de ce cours étape par étape par Mike Cornick. Le CD fermé offre l'opportunité de jouer avec deux musiciens professionnels (basse, percussions) dans un trio de jazz. Tous les arrangements toutefois, peuvent également être effectuées sans le CD comme solos de piano. / Piano

Start Pianojazz has been written to answer the needs of the pianist who wants to play jazz or at least jazzy-styled pieces at a fairly early stage in their learning despite some of the more complex concepts that are involved. Each piece has a facing page of notes which provide some hints on style form and rhythm as well as a few practice strategies. With a host of enjoyable pieces and practical guidance the Start Piano Jazz is the perfect starting point.

The complete step-by-step guide for the adult beginner - Step-by-step learning in playing and reading starting from absolute scratch presented in clearly structured stages- Also suitable for the 'returning beginner' -Performance pieces in a range of styles from classical and folk through to jazz- A helpful and stimulating CD with aural development exercises and recordings of the pieces many with 'play-along' tracks- Warm-up exercises - Even more performance pieces for each stage which are available as FREE DOWNLOADS from the Universal Edition website together with further advice information and music theoryThis editionis only available in English.German version: Piano Coach (UE 34991)

Boogie-woogie grew in popularity from the late 1920's and peaked in the 1930's to early 40's. Immediately recognisable and fun to play Original pieces.

Additional books to complement the tutor for adults and young people Play the Piano! Levels 1 & 2 are now available providing specially arranged favourite pieces in keeping with the technical level attained by the end of each course book. Whilst still under Mike's guiding hand here is the chance for players to explore and enjoy more beautiful music in a variety of styles confident that the technical levels are within their capabilities. Includes popular classics by Purcell Handel Bach Mozart Grieg Humperdinck Schumann Chopin Rimsky-Korsakov Brahms Elgar and more. Also included are traditional folksong favourites along with selections of Jazzy Latin and Ragtimepieces by Scott Joplin Mike Cornick and Duke Ellington.