The Best Step-by-Step Guide to Start Playing. Par . Do-It-Yourself Piano is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using over 90 well-known pop tunes and classical repertoire, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes over 170 audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus video instruction by piano teacher Alistair Watson. Covers: · Piano fundamentals · Reading standard notation · Keys

Awarded the prestigious Music Industries Association Award in 2006 for Best Pop Publication Tim Richards' Exploring Jazz Piano was the long-awaited follow-up to his acclaimed Improvising Blues Piano also published by Schott. The overall level is somewhat higher and would suit pianists of Grade 4 standard and above. The book comes in two volumes comprising no less than 56 original pieces by the author together with special arrangements of 24 standards ranging from Autumn Leaves and Summertime to Straight No Chaser and Coltrane's Impressions.The two volumes also contain over 800 musical examples a veritable treasury of styles and techniques for the aspiring jazzpianist and refers to the work of Erroll Garner Art Tatum Duke Ellington Thelonious Monk Bud Powell Horace Silver Hampton Hawes Red Garland Wynton Kelly Bill Evans George Shearing Oscar Peterson Chick Corea McCoy Tyner and many others. Each volume has its own CD containing between them performances of all 80 pieces played by Tim alone or with his current trio of Dominic Howles (bass) and Matt Home (drums). Play-along tracks are also included in which the piano is panned to one speaker providing rhythm section accompaniment if desired by turning the amplifier's balance control. Copious examples of improvisation are accompanied by numerous assignments with guidance to hand on every page. The package is beautifully illustrated with many full-page photographs of piano masters past and present informative mini biographies and a comprehensive suggested listening section. The practical covered spiral binding protects the books as well as enabling them to lie flat on the music stand.Exploring Jazz Piano fills a vacuum in jazz piano instruction its comprehensive syllabus taking the reader from first principles in Vol. 1 to professional level in Vol. 2. Any student of jazz piano piano teacher or performing musician dipping into either volume will be rewarded with a wealth of ideas and practical information to keep them occupied for many

You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills but also the essential technique andtheory for playing in all con- temporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on theirown without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demandsof modern piano music.

Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : You Can Teach Yourself Number of pages : 124 You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills, but also the essential technique and theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series, this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on their own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument, presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded, challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony, upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demands of modern piano music. This package includes the companion DVD which accompanies and teaches many of the concepts in the book.

Theory Book 2-Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner is a piano method on discovery creativity and adventure through music making. This book - Theory Book 2 - supplements the Accelerated Piano Adventures: Lesson Book 2 which is designed specifically for the older beginner.This book is divided into fifteen units correlating to the fifteen units of the Lesson Book. Each unit provides valuable reinforcement of basic theory concepts through writing sight-reading and ear-training activities.Although the Theory Book is designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in the series teachers will find that the creative effectiveapproach of this book will enhance instruction with many other piano methods as well.

Piano Adventures: Theory Book Level 5 is divided into units which correlate with those in the Lesson Book. Each unit reinforces basic theory concepts through writing sight-reading and ear-training activities - all within a youthful context.Although the theory book is designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in the Piano Adventures series teachers will find that the creative effective approach of this book will enhance instruction with many other piano methods as well.

Over 50 internationally celebrated pianists were invited to adopt one Haydn piano sonata each and provide it with their personal fingerings ??? a who???s who??? on the contemporary piano scene. G. Henle Publishers now presents this classic revised and with a new look to all pianists in the certainty that Haydn???s sonatas will further cement their place in the world of music. Volume I contains Haydn???s early sonatas very much still born of the spirit of the early Classical period: catchy music fun to play often at a moderate level of difficulty without which modern piano instruction would be nearly unthinkable. Time and again the authenticity of individual sonatas from this grouphas been questioned ??? the preface by Armin Raab the Scholarly Director of the Joseph Haydn Institute now provides comprehensive information on new findings regarding this important topic area.

Over 50 internationally celebrated pianists were invited to adopt one Haydn piano sonata each and provide it with their personal fingerings ??? a who???s who??? on the contemporary piano scene. G. Henle Publishers now presents this classic revised and with a new look to all pianists in the certainty that Haydn???s sonatas will further cement their place in the world of music. Volume I contains Haydn???s early sonatas very much still born of the spirit of the early Classical period: catchy music fun to play often at a moderate level of difficulty without which modern piano instruction would be nearly unthinkable. Time and again the authenticity of individual sonatas from this grouphas been questioned ??? the preface by Armin Raab the Scholarly Director of the Joseph Haydn Institute now provides comprehensive information on new findings regarding this important topic area.

Edition without fingering-The revision of the three-volume edition of Haydn???s piano sonatas also appears in a version without fingerings. Whoever wishes to study the Classical sonata canon in pure??? Urtext free from added fingering suggestions will now also find these in the Henle catalogue. Volume I contains Haydn???s early sonatas very much still born of the spirit of the early Classical period: catchy music fun to play often at a moderate level of difficulty without which modern piano instruction would be nearly unthinkable. Time and again the authenticity of individual sonatas from this group has been questioned ??? the preface by Armin Raab the Scholarly Director of the Joseph Haydn Institute now provides comprehensive information on new findings regarding this important topic area.

This collection contains the most beautiful and technically easy of Schubert's piano pieces and dances. These miniatures can be used to enliven piano instruction and convey valuable insight into the richness of the composer's music. Schubert: Allegretto in C minor D915 Schubert: Andante in C D29 Schubert: Deutscher Tanz in A major (No. 2 from 12 Deutsche Tänze D420) Schubert: Deutscher Tanz in A major (No. 3 from 3 Deutsche Tänze D972) Schubert: Ecossaise in B flat major (No. 4 from 12 Ecossaises D421) Schubert: Ecossaise in C major (No. 8 from 12 Ecossaises D299) Schubert: Ecossaise in D major (No. 2 from 3 Ecossaises D816) Schubert: Ecossaise in D minor/F major D158 Schubert: Ecossaise in E major (No. 7 from 12 Ecossaises D299) Schubert: Ecossaise D145 No. 4 Schubert: Eight Ländler in B flat D378 Schubert: German Dance D365 No. 28 Schubert: Ländler (No. 5 from Ländler D681) Schubert: Ländler (No. 7 from Ländler D681) Schubert: Ländler (No. 8 from Ländler D681) Schubert: Ländler in A minor (No. 3 from 17 Ländler D366) Schubert: Ländler in G major (No. 15 from 16 Ländler D734) Schubert: March in B minor D deest Schubert: Minuet in A major D334 Schubert: Minuet in C sharp minor D600 Schubert: Scherzo in B flat major D593 No. 1 Schubert: Theme in F major D156 Schubert: Valse noble in F major (No. 10 from Waltzes D969)

The series For Children (together with Mikrokosmos) belongs undoubtedly to the basic works of piano instruction. It is learned from almost all over the world. The present edition was prepared by the composer's son Péter Bartók living in the United States who used all available manuscripts and other documents which helped clarify the uncertainties concerning the music text. In order to meet this objective, a completely new engraving was made and the editor described the historical background of the emergence and the editions of the work as well as the nature of the corrections. The two volumes based on Hungarian folksongs appear now contracted to one volume with Hungarian and German titles, folksong texts and explanatory notes. / Piano

The series For Children (together with Mikrokosmos) belongs undoubtedly to the basic works of piano instruction. It is learned from almost all over the world. The present edition was prepared by the composer's son Péter Bartók living in the United States who used all available manuscripts and other documents which helped clarify the uncertainties concerning the music text. In order to meet this objective, a completely new engraving was made and the editor described the historical background of the emergence and the editions of the work as well as the nature of the corrections. The third and fourth parts based on Slovak folksongs appear now contracted to one volume with Hungarian, German and Slovak titles, folksong texts and notes of the editor in Hungarian and German. / Piano

Romantic Meditation. Par SCHMITZ MANFRED. Les 17 compositions incluses dans cette collection représentent une magnifique occasion pour ces pianistes qui, bien au-delà de ces ' facile ' et ' très facile ' pieces, veulent conquérir la belle clé de d bémol majeur. Cette édition contient une sélection de répertoire, soit entièrement, soit avec une section importante en d bémol majeur qui peut être utilisé pour des concerts, des concours, des instructions et des auditions d'aucune sorte. Grâce à ses offres tonales pianistically efficaces et diversifiés, il représente une expérience musicale élevée pour soliste et de public alike. Pour ceux qui préfèrent les versions plus faciles, la majorité des pièces ont aussi été transposée à ré majeur. Le CD ci-joint présente toutes les pièces dans leur clé originale de d bémol majeur pour aider à la sélection et l'interprétation des pièces. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Contemporary - Solos / Recueil / Piano

A Polyrhythmic Journey In 6/8 Time. Par DWORSKY ALAN. In The Joy of Six, Dworsky adapts African and Afro-Cuban polyrhythms to the keyboard in a world-beat classical style. At the heart of the book are four beautiful solo pieces designed to teach different rhythms. Each piece is covered in a separate lesson, where it\'s broken down into bite-sized patterns that start easy and gradually get more difficult, designed to lead you step-by-step into the magical world of 6/8 time. As you work through the patterns, Dworsky will be with you every step of the way, anticipating your questions and pointing out whatever will make your journey easier. His clear writing makes rhythmic concepts easily understandable, while his conversational tone creates the feel of private lessons. And the CD that comes with the book contains a recording of every pattern and piece, making The Joy of Six a complete self-instruction package. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / World Music - Methods / Méthode / Piano