Beethoven, Ludwig van Concerto for Pianoforte and Orchestra no. 5 E-flat major op. 73 Beethoven's fifth and final piano concerto is at the same time the culmination of his efforts in this genre and a reflection of all his artistic skill and expertise. The surviving manuscripts provide a clear insight into his working methods and his intentions regarding the work's performance. The editor, Jonathan Del Mar, has closely scrutinised the autograph solo piano part and reproduced Beethoven's sophisticated performance instructions for the first time in a modern edition. Among other things, this has special repercussions for the left-hand figured bass line of the piano part during the tutti passages. As with the Piano Concertos Nos. 1 to 4, the piano reduction appears with a separate solo part containing all the information needed by the soloist to conduct the ensemble from the piano. ' Many wholly new corrections in the solo and orchestral parts ' Piano reduction with a separate solo part, as was customary in Beethoven's day ' With Beethoven's continuo figures for the first time in a modern edition Edition no.: BA 9025-90 ISMN: 9790006559091 Editor: Del Mar, Jonathan Arranger: Schelhaas, Martin Product format: Piano reduction, Part(s), Urtext edition Includes the following individual parts: Piano, Piano Binding: Paperback Pages / Format: 67/49 S. - 31,0 x 24,3 cm

Learn how to play Latin jazz Piano based on traditional Latin music from Cuba and Brazil. Latin Jazz Piano addresses the three roles that the jazz pianist typically plays: as a member of an accompanying rhythm section, as a lead instrument within an ensemble and as a solo instrument. The CD features many examples in the book and combo tracks with which to play along.The book is divided into three sections. The first covers Afro-Cuban (Afro-Caribbean) jazz, the second section deals with Brazilian influenced jazz - Bossa Nova and Samba, and the third contains lead sheets of the tunes and instructions for the play-along CD.The Afro-Cuban section contains a chapter on some basic concepts of traditional Afro-Cuban music, including the clave, tumbao, and montuno. Also, there is a chapter on typical piano voicing used in Afro-Cuban music Latin jazz in general.Next is a chapter on typical comping patterns used in various Afro-Cuban styles such as Mambo, Cha-cha, etc. The last chapter in this section features tunes written in these various styles and arranged for lead instrument, piano and bass, piano lead, and piano solo. The next section on Brazilian-related jazz begins with a chapter on the many varied rhythms typically used in comping for Bossa Novas and Sambas, and concludes with a chapter featuring tunes arranged in the same ways as the first section.The third section contains lead sheets of all the tunes so the reader can play and improvise on them along with the accompanying CD. The reader is encouraged to continually change the way he or she plays these tunes and apply the principles found in this book to other tunes in the Latin jazz repertoire. / Piano

The SUZUKI METHOD of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human behavior. Students are taught using the mother-tongue approach. Suzuki Piano School materials include: Piano Books (Vol. 1-7) * Cassettes (performed by Meiko Miyazawa, Vol. 1-4) * William Aide Performs Suzuki Piano School (Cassettes and Compact Discs, Vol. 1-7) * Haruko Kataoka Performs Suzuki Piano School (Cassettes and Compact Discs, Vol. 1-3) * Valery Lloyd-Watts Performs Suzuki Piano School (Cassettes and Compact Discs Vol. 1-7). Suzuki Method Core Materials available for piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, harp, guitar, and recorder.

This is one of four Preparatory-level books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Preparatory Level: For students in their first year of study- Middle C position treble and bass clef grand staff- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- pp p mp mf f- 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to one sharp- Repeat 8ve tie fermata ritardando accentSkills Books:round out the comprehensive course of study. Paced toenhance progress in the corresponding Repertoire and Etudes Albums the module structure ensures a smooth integration of Ear-Training Sight-Reading and Technic. ' Ear-training: reinforces the auraldevelopment already achieved through the repertoire and improvisation etudes; ' Sight-reading: time-effective module structure leads to regular practice the single most important contributing factor to success;' Technic: provides a structured and measured approach; prepares for the challenges ahead.About the American Popular Piano series:'Why can't I play more music like this'' asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. 'My friends like to hear me play cool music.' Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music of his time popular dances preludes and exercises by living composers. It would never have occurred to him to seek out pieces in styles and rhythms one hundred years old. He expected his boys to thrive in the musical world of their time.American Popular Piano has been developed on the same principles. Students working in this series will' ' develop traditional pianistic and musical skills through music in contemporary popular styles;' be motivated to practice by working on music that is familiar fun and that they can't wait to play; '

Piano Adventures?-The Piano Adventures?: Gold Star Performance Primer Level is an adventurous collection for the elementary pianist featuring changing moods keys and hand positions. The series offers performance pieces ???with a challenge.??? This collection may also be used as a graduation book to improve artistic technical and rhythmic skills before advancing to the next level.As the title Gold Star suggests these pieces are especially appropriate for recitals and other musical events. A broad range of styles are presented to enhance the young musician???s awareness of classical jazz folk and impressionistic sounds. Pieces need not necessarily be taught in theorder presented.The Gold Star Performance CD is a discovery in sound for both listening and play-along. Repeated listening with and without the score will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities a lively marching band the bass sounds of roaming pterodactyls or ringing French cathedral bells.The educational recordings provide more than student demonstration they provide settings in harmony style and rhythm which explore the expressive and dramatic qualities of the piano. Solo piano performances superlatively performed by Randall and Nancy Faber are included at the end of the CD.Gold Star characteristics of each piece are listed in the table of contents and a Gold Star music dictionary and certificate conclude the book.G-O-L-D Star Performance: a Guide Offering Lyricism and Drama at the Keyboard!

Par AEBERSOLD JAMEY. Incredible professional comping over the changes of landmark Miles Davis compositions by a noted master, including: So What (slow), So What (fast), All Blues, Blue In Green, Nardis, Eighty One, Freddie Freeloader, and more!! Incredible professional comping over the changes of landmark Miles Davis compositions by a noted master, including: So What (slow), So What (fast), All Blues, Blue In Green, Nardis, Eighty One, Freddie Freeloader, and more!! Why you should consider this and other Aebersold piano voicing transcription books: Ever listen to a great jazz pianist and wonder 'what’s he doing there?' Now you’ll know! Here, as never before, is an opportunity to see REAL jazz piano voicings and comping over REAL songs in REAL live musical settings. These historic books contain NOTE-FOR-NOTE transcriptions, exactly as recorded, of the exciting piano accompaniment from the World FamousAebersold Play-A-Long series. Not just for pianists, there are many ways for ALL MUSICIANS to use these wonderful musical tools. Pianists: First, listen closely to the pianist on the respective Play-A-Long recording (sold separately). Next, reading from the book, play along with him, imitating his style. Finally, TURN HIM OFF (using the special stereo separation on all of our CDs) and play along by yourself with the bass and drums. With the techniques learned, you’ll soon be improvising your own accompaniment! Non-Pianists: Horn players, arrangers and vocalists can use these books like dictionaries to look up favorite voicings they’ve heard on a particular Play-A-Long track. Written clearly for two hands, even the most novice pianist can play many sections of these books. Teachers/Educators: Give your combo piano students instant jazz voicings and harmonies over a variety of Standards and styles. As personal tools, they will enhance your own understanding of voicings and voice movement and provide you with better skills for accompanying your students. / Méthode en anglais / Méthode / Piano ou Clavier

Teach yourself to play country-style Piano with these easy lessons for beginners.The Progressive Country Piano Method covers all of the important techniques including playing broken chords and playingchord inversions.This book includes 100 country Piano exercises chord progressions riffs bass lines and popular songs for beginners in country styles. In full colour throughout with photos diagrams and easy-to-readmusic and chords this book comes with a CD containing audio demonstrating all examples.Basic knowledge of how to read music and playing Piano is recommended but not required to teach yourself using this book. Includes freePiano chord poster.

Written by Dominic Alldis, Jazz Piano Tutor at the Royal Academy of Music, this is an invaluable tutor for those wishing to incorporate their previous classical training into learning the Jazz idiom. Divided into two parts, part one begins with improvisation using pantatonic scales, this encourages an exploration of the keyboard using a rudimentary melodic and harmonic framework. Part two begins with an introduction to bebop by applying the melodic syntax found in a Bach prelude to aharmonic progression of a jazz standard. Features explanations and examples of: Pentatonic Improvisation The Blues Rock Piano Rhythmic Displacement Scale Theory Major Scale Theory Applied Melodic Syntax The Language of Bebop Minor Scale Theory Applied Pentatonic Scale Theory Applied Left-Hand Accompaniment Walking Bass Lines Thematic Development Performance Tips. This book represents the culmination of hundreds of hours spent teaching jazz piano, and should be an enjoyable course of study for anyone who loves jazz piano and who wants to make steps towards understanding the vast array of possibilities open to the improvising pianist.

Par HABIAN CLIFF. Jazz Piano Essentials includes a collection of riffs, patterns, and exercises as well as explanations of stylistic piano idioms such as stride, walking bass, rootless voicings, rhythm changes, blues, swing, bebop and others supported with transcriptions, arrangements, and solos based on standards. It also contains many intros and endings along with standard runs and fills. A unique compendium full of personal tips and secrets of jazz piano collected over a lifetime of study and performance. Classical musicians starting to investigate jazz or intermediate to advanced players wanting to enhance their skill set will find this book to be full of promise and absolutely essential./ Recueil / Piano

The basic principles of blues piano explained for the intermediate-level pianist-The forerunner to the awarded-winning Exploring Jazz Piano books Improvising Blues Piano examines the harmonic rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues assuming a basic competence of around grade 3.All styles are covered from the 1920s to the present from the early boogie pioneers via swing gospel jump-jive New Orleans Chicago and Kansas City schools to the more sophisticated jazz and funky blues of the current scene. Over 60 pieces including many original compositions by the author together with new arrangements of well-known standarts such as 'Ain't No Sunshine' 'Blueberry Hill' 'Blue Monk' 'Got My Mojo workin' 'Honky Tonk Train Blues' 'How Long Blues' 'Just aCloser Walk with Thee' 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie' 'St Louis Blues' etc.' Authentic left-hand patterns and bass lines' Professional chord voicings blues scales licks and riffs' Co-ordination exercises for both hands' Suggested listeningEach chapter is graded within itself providing some challenging pieces towards the end. Improvising is encouraged at all stages with assignments giving ideas and guidance.The accompanying CD contains all the pieces including some play-along tracks performed by Tim Richards.A very useful and comprehensive survey of different blues styles. Tim's clear demonstrations on the accompanying CD make this the essential book for all aspiring blues pianists (Jools Holland)This book leaves any possible competition standing at the post. (Brian Priestley Jazzwise Magazine)I highly recommend the book. It's the best I've seen yet... Helpful features include a grat Cd by the London-based Richards who is a top-notch performer recording artist and educator. It's almost like having your own personal instructor. (Blues Review USA)The presentation is immaculate the method is logical and friendly. This book feels good... (MOJO)A brilliant new publication from Schott. Each chapter extends the player's harmonic knowledge and gives clear instructions how to progress... You learn not just how to play the blues but also its history and major exponents.

If you've completed Play Piano Today! Book 1, congratulations! Book 2 begins with the left hand on bass clef. Focusing on the left hand will strengthen your keyboard technique and reading skills, adding to the tools you need to play the piano with confidence and ease. The accompanying audio will make learning more enjoyable as you progress step by step through each lesson at your own pace. Much like a traditional lesson, the best way to learn this material is to read and practice a while on your own, and then try playing with the audio. Use the Playback+ feature online to adjust the tempo as you learn each song. Every music track has been given a track number, so when youwant to practice a song again, you can find it right away./ Etude / Piano

This great collection of favorite Christmas Songs correlates with Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Piano Lessons Book 4, and is a perfect supplementary book for all methods. Advancing students will love the great-sounding arrangements, easy-to-learn, and richly rewarding to play! Fully orchestrated CD and GM accompaniment disks are available separately. The CD has a practice and a performance track for each song. 13 songs: Angels We Have Heard on High - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Feliz Navidad - Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - The Holly and the Ivy - A Holly Jolly Christmas - (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays - It's Beginning to Look like Christmas - Jingle-Bell Rock - Joy to the World - March of the Toys - Parade of the Wooden Soldiers - Silver Bells. Level: Early Intermediate. Notation includes all note values and rests, including eighths/dotted-eighths- swing eighths and syncopation- 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 12/8 and Cut Time- syncopated and simple pedaling- intervals through an 8va- three-note chords. D.S. al Coda- Songs fall within one-octave scale patterns in the keys of C, G, F, and Am. Reading range: Bass Clef outer Ledger C-Treble Clef outer Ledger D./ Recueil / Piano

A superb collection of treasured Christmas classics, sure to please the progressing student! Correlated with Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Piano Lessons Book 3, these arrangements are also a perfect supplementary choice for all methods. Includes both stand-alone solos, and student solos with teacher accompaniments. Fully orchestrated CD and GM accompaniment disks are available separately. The CDs have a practice and a performance track for each song. 11 songs: Carol of the Bells - The Chipmunk Song - Deck the Hall - The First Noel - Frosty the Snow Man - My Favorite Things - O Christmas Tree - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - We Need a Little Christmas - We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Level: Late Elementary. Notation includes all note values and rests, including eighths/dotted-eighths- 3/4, 4/4 and Cut Time- swing eighths- simple pedaling- intervals through a 6th- three-note chords- 5-finger patterns, hands-together playing within 5-finger patterns- limited movement around the keyboard via 5-finger-pattern or triad positions- 1st/2nd endings. Reading range: Bass Clef outer Ledger C-Treble Clef outer Ledger C./ Recueil / Piano