The music scene took notice of Erik Satie (1866-1925) all of a sudden: The world premiere of his ballet 'Parade' on 18 May 1917 caused quite a scandal. The production which involved Sergey Diaghilev with his 'Ballets Russes', Pablo Picasso (scenery and costumes), Jean Cocteau (story) as well as Léonide Massine (choreography) divided the music scene of Paris, yet made the composer widely known. Sat…

The Blues Play-A-Long and Solos Collection For Piano/Keyboards by Andrew D. Gordon consists of 30 12 bar blues play-a-long backing tracks created in various Blues styles, keys and tempos such as: Funky Blues, Boogie Blues, Jazz Blues, Minor Blues, Country Blues, Latin Blues, Old Time Jazz Blues, Jazz Swing Blues, Classic Blues Rock, Soulful Blues, Slow Blues and many more. Each of the 30 play-a-lo…

The 100 pieces (including individual sonatina movements) in this anthology provide a valuable resource for pianists and piano teachers as well as piano pedagogy faculty and students. The literature ranges from late elementary to intermediate levels of difficulty. Repertoire was chosen from all style periods and each piece includes suggestions for fingering and pedaling. All selections are in their…

Par PIAZZOLLA ASTOR. A highly anticipated and well-received addition to the Carl Fischer roster, Astor Piazzolla Volume 2 is a compilation of five tangos by the great Argentine composer, Astor Piazzolla, arranged for two pianos. The five piano pieces of the second Piazzolla volume are Fuga y misterio, Milonga del angel, La muerte del angel, Soledad and Michelangelo 70. Fuga y misterio was composed…

The heart of Beethoven's Quartet op. 132 is the 'Holy song of thanksgiving?, in which Beethoven takes up old counterpoint techniques and Gregorian simplicity. In this unusually beautiful and well preserved manuscript, Beethoven generously makes the most of the space on its pages. The lavish four colour printing allows the composer's occasionally unconventional manner of notation to come to life. I…

Schirmer Performance Editions. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Pedagogical in nature, Schirmer Performance Editions offer new research, insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Each volume includes an excellent performance based on the recorded edition. Prepared by experienced artists and master teachers, these publications provide an accurate…

The Gymnopédies, published in Paris starting in 1888, are three piano compositions written by French composer and pianist Erik Satie. The name referrers to an ancient Greek festival and dance. This piece has a haunting quality to its very familiar melody while its harmonies are atmospheric and ethereal. The setting would easily stand on its own but would also lend itself well to choreography for m…

Par POULENC FRANCIS / GENDRON. Born in Paris in 1899, Francis Poulenc soon became a notable composer and pianist. His Serenade, originally composed in 1925-1926 for Voice and Piano, met much success as part of his Bawdy Songs. Therefore, it was well-received when Maurice Gendron transcribed it for Cello and Piano. Poulenc, as a member of Les Six, composed music in a style contrary to that of Richa…

Par DEBUSSY CLAUDE. This volume contains several of Debussy's best known and most-admired compositions, including some of his most brilliant works for piano: the technically challenging 'Etudes', the witty and appealing 'Children's Corner' and the sparkling 'Images, Book II' as well as other intriguing, lesser-known works. Pianists will enjoy the extraordinary diversity of these pieces and their r…

John Thompson'S Easiest Piano Course. Par THOMPSON JOHN. This collection is the perfect introduction for beginner pianists to ten timeless Disney Favourites. It is suitable for students working through John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course Parts One to Three, and also works well as sight reading practice for more advanced pupils. Lyrics are included throughout, and fingering indications tell the st…

Par WILLIAMS ANTHONY. From preparing for the very first lesson to mastering fiendish fingering and performance anxiety, this inspirational guide helps teachers nurture and support students at every level and develop a love of the piano. With musical communication at its heart, The Piano Teacher?s Survival Guide by Anthony Williams tackles universal issues and common frustrations faced by all piani…

Par BENNETT NED. A practical and imaginative guide to improvisation for instrumentalists and pianists of any age, from beginners to approximately grade 4 level. The Improvisation book takes students on a journey around the world, exploring music from other cultures as well as developing improvising skills and building confidence. The book is designed to be be used alongside instrumental/piano less…

Par MOLODYNSKA-WHEELER MARTA. Nuciaki for piano is a unique collection of compositions that combine elements of classical and folk music with a somewhat lighter – dance, jazz, and Latin American – touch. The pieces included in the collection are aimed at young enthusiasts of piano who want to explore various styles of music and develop their skills in a classical technique, interpretative layers, …

30 Famous Pieces for Piano. Par CHOPIN FREDERIC. This collection of 30 well-loved original compositions and arrangements for piano presents a selection of pieces by Frédéric Chopin that will delight any pianist. Besides the ?Raindrop Prelude? and other popular teaching pieces, the book also contains arrangements of the two famous Piano Concertos E minor and F minor, the Krakowiak and many more. Al…