Aya (IKEDA NAOKO)

Early Intermediate Level-Students will love the imagery of Naoko Ikeda's compositions from the exotic Habanera and Moon Flute to the fun of Beachside Step. All of the solos have her trademark Japanese perspective and great opportunities for interpretive instruction to make them truly unique. A wonderful addition to both teacher and student libraries. Update: Naoko added performance notes and a poem in the latest edition (Feb 2015).

Later Elementary Level-Naoko Ikeda's Seasonal Scenes at the Piano comprise of five descriptive pieces one for each season plus a special Prelude Perennial which can be played at at any time of the year. Each piece represents a short animated story: all are wonderful teaching pieces. Titles: Velvet Winter - Spring Breeze - Waiting for Summer - March of the Jack-o-Lanterns.

Mid-Intermediate Level-Five captivating and hauntingly beautiful piano solos from Naoko Ikeda built on the premise of a midnight sky. Faraway dreams and romantic ideals abound with pieces such as: - The Sparkling Night Sky - The Southern Cross - The Shining North Star - The Silver Boat - Shooting Stars in Summer.

5 Original Piano Solos Inspired by the North-Five soulful solos that were “inspired by the northern sky and in particular the Scandinavian landscapes of my own imagination ” writes Naoko Ikeda. Introspective pieces yet full of warmth. Titles: Flora Ethereal Summer Land of the Midnight Sun Aurora A Sea of Clouds. Includes performance notes.

Later Elementary Level-Though simple a slightly more mature performer would better appreciate this delicate and elegant piece by Ikeda. Features a lovely singing melody. Key: B-flat Major.

1 Piano 4 Hands/Mid to Later Elementary Level-Letter in the Sky is highly unique in that it functions as two separate solos (both Primo and Secondo) but when played together becomes a very beautiful duet suitable for elementary level students. Ikeda suggests that the teacher question the players before they perform: What kind of letter would you write to the sky? Key: C Major.

12 Original Duets in Minor Keys-Ikeda spent 3 years composing Duets in Color a set of 24 vibrant elegant piano duets in major and minor keys. The duets are divided into two volumes (Book 1 are all in major keys: Book 2 in minor) and pianists are encouraged to play them in pairs as well as separately. The parts are balanced beautifully both inner and outer voices sing with clarity and unexpected rhythmic and tonal surprises abound. Both volumes are a joy to play!

Mid-Intermediate Level 1 Piano 4 Hands-Repeating eighth notes in the Secondo portray a gentle rain escorted elegantly by a melancholy melody and a slow descending bass line. A wonderfully seductive piece. Key: B-flat Major.

Par . Le nouveau programme de guitare classique RSL vise à prendre en compte les goûts de plus en plus variés des jeunes en intégrant le travail de compositeurs confirmés et émergents, et en se positionnant à l\'avant-garde d\'un vaste et riche patrimoine musical allant de la période baroque à l\'époque contemporaine. Le répertoire se fonde sur quatre principes clés : des compositeurs issus d\'ethnies diverses, la représentation équitable des genres, la reconnaissance de l\'histoire et de la tradition de la pédagogie de la guitare, et la possibilité pour les élèves de se sentir à l\'aise dans l\'étude de la musique dans un environnement populaire et classique. Les recueils RSL Classical Guitar contiennent tout ce dont un élève a besoin pour se préparer à un examen : dix morceaux de répertoire variés de différents compositeurs, des exercices techniques et des exemples de tests de base, notamment la lecture à vue (ou des tests facultatifs d\'improvisation et d\'interprétation), des tests d\'écoute et des questions générales sur la musicalité. / Date parution : 2022-09-14/ Recueil / Guitare