Capture audience attention with the sophisticated rhythms and colorful harmonies of the tango! The very expressive Tango Argentino will be popular with both teens and adults. Although the notes and tempo do not appear to be too challenging the hands are required to move quickly from one position to the next and pedaling must be precise. This is a wonderful piece for teaching musicality and preci…
Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day is designed to help students achieve an impeccable sense of rhythm which is the first step in successful sight reading and to develop their skills with key recognition time signature recognition pattern identification interval recognition and intermediate response to articulation and dynamics.This series will help the student to develop an internal sense of pu…
Contents include: Prelude in Cool (Prelude in C); Swan Dance (Swan Lake); Springtime Boogie (Spring from the Four Seasons); Lula-blue (Brahm's Lullaby); Spinning Rock (Spinning Song); Senorita Elisa (Fur Elise); and a Joyful Ode (Ode to Joy).
An expressive melodic piece written in G minor with sections of arpeggios in contrary motion. Consists of a metric modulation from 4/4 to 3/4 and then back to 4/4 time. A great performance piece for the late intermediate student.
This piece is a great piece for the study of changing meters. Beginning in 8/8 changes between 7/8 6/8 and 9/8. It has a Renaissance melodic sound based on the The Troubadour—a Renaissance traveling musician. This piece is a great piece for the study of changing meters. Beginning in 8/8 changes between 7/8 6/8 and 9/8. It has a Renaissance melodic sound based on the The Troubadour-a Renais…
A straightforward way to develop the ability to sight read with ease accuracy and musicality!In the Every Day plan for Book 6 students learn:Sixteenth-note rhythmsDominant seventh chords and their inversionsDiminished and augmented triadsThe inclusion of Rhythm Flashes Interval Flashes and Pattern Flashes are guaranteed to teach students how to think and plan quickly!
In Book 3B of this distinctive series new concepts carefully interweave with reviewed concepts to further the students’ knowledge and hone their sight-reading abilities. Some of the concepts reviewed include:Rhythms that include dotted quarter notes followed by eighth notesCrossovers of the second finger over the thumb extending the five finger patternTonic and dominant chords. New concepts are…
An Artistic Late Intermediate Piece For Two Pianos-'The origins of the word concerto have long been debated by music historians. Some have maintained that the word derives from the Latin word concertare which means 'to fight or contend with'. Other believe it comes from conserere meaning 'to join or bind together'. I believe this concerto falls best in the second category with the two Pianos co…
Includes: Jazz Prelude with its walking bass line; Spanish Serenade with the spirit and passion of the flamenco dances; and Medieval Festival written in the lydian mode. Also includes: Ghostdance; Coming Home.
This ensemble piece for 2 pianos/8 hands is full of fun and energy. Throughout the piece the melody is passed back and forth between each of the parts which are all written on a consistent level of difficulty. The piece explores a wide range of dynamics and contains a variety of articulations. Imitation among the four parts often adds a humorous touch.
Composers In Focus is a series of original Piano collections celebrating the creative artistry of contemporary composers. It is through the work of these composers that the Piano teaching repertoire is enlarged and enhanced.
Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day is designed to help students achieve an impeccable sense of rhythm which is the first step in successful sight reading and to develop their skills with key recognition time signature recognition pattern identification interval recognition and intermediate response to articulation and dynamics.This series will help the student to develop an internal sense of pu…
In Recital® with Popular Christmas Music series features fabulous popular Christmas music edited and performed by Helen Marlais. The late intermediate level student will love the arrangements created for Book 6. Carol of the Bells Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Home for the Holidays I'll be Home for Christmas and It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year are just a few of the titles t…
Keys to Success integrates technique improvisation transposition ear training sight-reading and original repertoire into the study of each key. This book is arranged in fifteen units (one for each major key) beginning with C major and continuing in order of ascending sharps and flats. In each of the units the student explores one new major key and reviews previously studied keys through a…
A Swing Thing has an upbeat tempo swing eights walking bass triplets and syncopation. A Little Latin is a more laid back style with syncopation accents and somba rhythms. Ballad for Julia slows to a romantic mood with 9th 11th and 13th chords used in the harmony. BlueWaltz rounds out the suite in a spunky lively style with syncopation and chromaticism.
A lovely gentle melody to be voiced over with a soft accompaniment. This solo features crossed-hand figures broken chord accompaniment and encourages playing with 'light thumbs.'
Features a playfully mysterious melody highlighted in the low register of the piano staccato and legato touches a moderate use of accidentals and fun lyrics.
Contents include: Black Cat Boogie; White Stallions; Black Licorice Rag; Whitewater Whispers; Black and Blues; White Sails at Sunset; Black Valley Rodeo.
Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day is designed to help students achieve an impeccable sense of rhythm which is the first step in successful sight reading and to develop their skills with key recognition time signature recognition pattern identification interval recognition and intermediate response to articulation and dynamics.This series will help the student to develop an internal sense of pu…
From the energetic piece The Secret Agent to the tranquil melody of Nocturne these pieces will add enjoyment to the student's practice time. Contents include: The Secret Agent; Nocturne; Fanfare for King; Caravan; Polar Bear Rock; Ice Dancing; Egyptian Jam Session.
From Carnival to Catching Fireflies these enjoyable pieces will bring back memories of summers past. Contents include: Carnival; Sunset at the Beach; A Scary Movie; Melted Ice Cream Blues; Catching Fireflies; Firecrackers.
Reflecting the majesty of the open sea these resonant pieces are carefully written to give each player a chance to shine. Contents include: Fanfare; Seascape; Headwinds; Horizons; Land Ho!.
