SKU: PR.ZM16360
The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grades 5 & 8)
SKU: HL.49031787
ISBN 9790001031455. 9.0x12.0x0.249 inches. Schott Piano Collection.
38 popular pieces in 2 books. Volume 1: HL49005354.
SKU: IG.PFF211
9 x 12 inches.
I was asked awhile ago to write a composition that not only laid well under the hands but was also of intermediate/advanced student level difficulty and suitable for concert performances. My initial thought was, 'impossible.' However, after careful consideration, I finally decided that it could be done. Very few teachers and performers of keyboard instruments realize that C major is the most difficult key to play. In fact, the more of the five 'black' keys employed, the easier the composition. This is due to the natural position of the hand and length of the fingers. In the end, the key of E-flat major with its relative minor of C-minor was chosen with a brief foray into the realm of E-flat minor. The end result was this effervescent and intoxicating waltz. Once mastered, this composition nearly plays itself and can then be utilized as a show-stopping encore.
SKU: HL.51481321
ISBN 9790201813219. UPC: 888680682958. 9.25x12.25x0.065 inches.
Chopin's waltzes were – contrary to, say, those by Schubert – no longer conceived for dancing or for the ballroom. These pieces assumed the form and function of idealized concert waltzes, which Chopin enjoyed performing in the elegant and exclusive art-loving salons of Paris. A particularly eloquent example is the “Grande Valse brillante†op. 18 which, with its multiplicity of charming melodic ideas and moods – now gently rocking, now overwhelming, now again triumphantly jubilant – became one of Chopin's most popular waltzes. The medium level of difficulty allows even less proficient pianists to become familiar with the “brilliant†side of Chopin through this waltz.
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SKU: FJ.FJH2316
ISBN 9781619282490. UPC: 024144439717. English.
Written in the romantic style, these original waltzes soar with beautiful melodies and lush harmonies. Most are four pages long and explore a variety of keys. These waltzes are great preparatory literature for the Chopin waltzes, and perfect for any performance venue.
About FJH Composers in Focus
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.
SKU: HL.50601560
ISBN 9781540039699. UPC: 888680894047. 9.0x12.0x0.163 inches.
44 bagatelles, German dances, ländler, minuets, sonatinas, and more. Contents: Allegretto in B minor, WoO 61 • Bagatelle in G minor, Op. 119, No. 1 • Bagatelle in A Major, Op. 119, No. 4 • Bagatelle in C Major, Op. 119, No. 8 • Bagatelle in A minor, Op. 119, No. 9 • Bagatelle in B-flat Major, Op. 119, No. 11 • Bagatelle in G Major “Lustig und Traurig,†WoO 54 • Bagatelle in A minor “Fur Elise,†WoO 59 • Bagatelle in B-flat Major, WoO 60 • Ecossaise in G Major, WoO 23 • German Dance in E-flat Major, WoO 86 • German Dance in E-flat Major, WoO 8, No. 5 • German Dance in G Major, WoO 8, No. 6 • German Dance in C major, WoO 8, No. 7 • German Dance in D Major, WoO 13, No. 1 • German Dance in B-flat Major, WoO 13, No. 2 • German Dance in B-flat Major, WoO 13, No. 6 • German Dance in E-flat Major, WoO 13, No. 9 • German Dance in C Major, WoO 13, No. 10 • Klavierstuck in G minor, WoO 61a • Seven Landler, WoO 11 • Six Landler, WoO 15 • Minuet in B-flat Major, WoO 7, No. 8 • Minuet in F Major, WoO 7, No. 8 • Minuet in F Major, WoO 7, No. 12 • Minuet in G Major, WoO 10, No. 2 • Minuet in E-flat Major, WoO 10, No. 3 • Minuet in C Major, WoO 10, No. 6 • Miinuet in E-flat Major, WoO 82 • Sonata in G minor, Op. 49, No. 1, Andante and Rondo. Allegro • Sonata in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2, Allegro ma non troppo and Tempo di Minuetto • Sonatina in G Major, Anh. 5, No. 1 • Sonatina in F major, Anh. 5, No. 2 • Waltz in E-flat Major, WoO 84 • Waltz in D Major, WoO 85.
