The Library Of Baroque Music is an enormously expansive collection of the greatest works produced during that prolific period that flourished between the Renaissance and Classical eras. All arranged for soloPiano this volume features works drawn from all the major Baroque composers including some of the greatest pieces of music ever composed.  The progression and development of music during the Baroqueperiod can be heard in these pieces providing you not only with a window into musical history but also many exciting additions to your repertoire. The retrospective 'Baroque' label was applied to a diverse rangeof European compositions—often combining a spirit of experimentation with elaborate new musical structures. Dominated primarily by the Harpsichord and Organ this period also saw the rise and development of larger-scale forms suchas the concerto and oratorio.  This superb volume is comprised of Keyboard and ensemble works from all the major Baroque composers arranged for Piano. Featuring Arne Boyce Buxtehude Corelli Couperin Gibbons Lully Pachelbel Purcell Rameau and Vivaldi the composers here include some of the most respected and revered figures in musical history. The Library Of Baroque Music spans compositionsof many of these masters ranging from Frescobaldi in the early 1600s to Pergolesi a century later and the famous three - J.S. Bach Handel and Domenico Scarlatti. Baroque music socalled for its ornateness was characterised by a bold exploration of counterpoint and new harmonic possibilities. This was variously expressed through the work of perhaps fifty or so major European composers. By the timeBaroque began to segue into a new Classical period around 1750 it had already irrevocably changed and expanded the possibilities of music. The works that precipitated this change are available to play in this

The Anthology of Baroque Keyboard Music is paired with the DVD Performance Practices in Baroque Keyboard Music for a comprehensive look at the literature and performing conventions of the Baroque era. On the DVD, Dr. Hinson performs music from the Anthology, and relates invaluable information on basic touches, articulations, dynamics and ornamentation that will help the performer create a more historically-informed performance. Also on this DVD is a lecture on the history of Baroque dance and the relationship between dance and music, with nine of the most popular court dances performed to Dr. Hinson's keyboard accompaniment by dancers in Baroque costume.

The edition 'Mein erstes Konzert' [My First Concert] contains 22 easy pieces for lessons, first recitals or pupils' competitions. This volume takes the player on a musical journey through five epochs - from the Renaissance era via the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras to contemporary music. A special highlight is the large number of pieces of popular music, including motivating pieces from the areas of pop music, jazz, spiritual, bossa nova and tango most of which have been specially composed for this volume. Most works can be played after two years of lessons already - all pieces are in the first position and can be played in the four fingering patterns. To two compositions requiring position playing, an easier alternative has been added. Fingerings for position playing can of course be entered in the pieces by the teacher to improve the tonal result. / Violon Et Piano

Unlike many anthologies of Baroque keyboard music which include pieces that vary widely in merit this excellent volume comprises only the greatest works of the era. Intermediate and advanced pianists will find that these carefully chosen pieces offer a rewarding and satisfying reflection of the glories of the Baroque.

91 Selections from Keyboard Literature Concertos Oratorios and Operas. The Baroque period (1600-1750) is represented by 67 piano pieces and 24 transcriptions for easy to intermediate piano. There are 25 composers in the collection including J.S. Bach Couperin Handel Pachelbel Purcell Telemann and Vivaldi. The music includes the most famous Baroque pieces: The Four Seasons Canon in D selections from Messiah Air on the G String Sheep May Safely Graze. Very satisfying easy to intermediate piano pieces will give musicians years of pleasure. Printed on high-quality ivory-colored paper with long-lasting sewn binding. 224 pages.

This popular volume has now been expanded to 31 pages.
As well as easy dances by Bach and Händel, this selection includes pieces by French, Italian and English baroque masters. Pupils will experience an uncomplicated first acquaintance with the polyphonic structure of baroque music. The ornaments are written out in full, in each case keeping within the technical boundaries of this level of development / Partition /

This popular volume has now been expanded to 31 pages. As well as easy dances by Bach and Händel, this selection includes pieces by French, Italian and English baroque masters. Pupils will experience an uncomplicated first acquaintance with the polyphonic structure of baroque music. The ornaments are written out in full, in each case keeping within the technical boundaries of this level of development.

The World's Great Classical Music-The World's Great Classical Music. This collection includes 35 Baroque keyboard pieces by Bach Buxtehude Couperin Handel Lully Pachelbel Purcell Scarlatti and others and 18 transcriptions for piano of Baroque favorites by Bach Handel Pachelbel Purcell and Vivaldi. Among the most famous music in the book is Air on the G String Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring selections from Water Music selections from Messiah and movements from The Four Seasons. As with the rest of the series the edition is deliberately clean without editorial markings allowing a teacher or performer his or her own interpretive ideas.

Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais Succeeding with the Masters is a series dedicated to the authentic keyboard works of Baroque Classical Romantic and 20th Century masters.This series provides a complete and easily accessible method for learning and performing the works of the masters. Each book presents the works in historical perspective for the student and provides the means and the motivation to play these pieces in the correct stylistic musical and technical manner. The easily understandable format of practice strategies and musical concepts make this series enjoyable for both students and teachers.To ensure authenticity all of these pieceshave been extensively researched. Teachers will find a wealth of excellent repertoire that can be used for recitals festivals competitions and state achievement testing. Many of these original compositions may be new to you while others will be familiar. This series brings together an essential and comprehensive library of the pedagogical repertoire of the great composers.Succeeding with the Masters: Baroque Era - Volume Two is a groundbreaking collection of 25 graded repertoire pieces by J.S. Bach G.F. Handel and D. Scarlatti.

A sumptuous selection of the very best Keyboard music of the Baroque era by composers ranging from Henry Purcell to J.S. Bach and beyond all presented in one superb volume for the solo Piano.The music of the Baroque ischaracterised by innovation and invention both in the compositions of the great courts and of the church. With a melting pot of styles reaching back to the complex polyphony of the Renaissance while simultaneously pushingforwards towards the diatonic elegance of the later Classical era it is no surprise that such masterpieces as Pachelbel's Canon In D and Handel's Zadok The Priest are as popular today as ever.Every piece inthis anthology is rich in heritage and familiar to the ears of music lovers the world over. Take this opportunity to transform your repertoire - the music has been expertly adapted to appeal to the intermediate soloist whilstretaining all the beauty and character of the original works. There's simply no better way to discover the music of the masters.

The new CD edition of The Easy Piano Collection: Baroque Gold features a fine selection of the most famous masterpieces from the Baroque period. Every piece has been composed for or arranged for easy Piano and allaccompanied by high quality demonstration performances on a specially commissioned music CD.Learning to play these classic compositions has never been easier to do.These books use the same notation as CarolBarratt’s Classic Piano Course and are presented in a brand new easy-to-read style complete with fingerings and detailed composer biographies.Suitable for pianists between Grade 1-3 standard.

Level 2A-ShowTime Piano Disney presents contemporary and classic Disney hits arranged for the pianist at Level 2A. Students develop fundamental skills reading basic rhythms intervals and simple chords all while playing appealing songs from favorite movies such as Aladdin Pirates of the Caribbean Mulan and more. Almost There (Princess and the Frog) - Baroque Hoedown (Main Street Eletrical Parade at Disneyland« Resort and Magic Kingdom« Park) - Chim Chim Cher-ee (Mary Poppins) - Colors of the Wind (Pocahontas) - He's a Pirate (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl) - Proud Corazon (Coco) - Reflection (Mulan)- Under the Sea (The Little Mermaid) - AWhole New World (Aladdin.)

Carols And Counterpoint For Keyboard-A Baroque Christmas - Carols And Counterpoint For Keyboard as arranged for Piano by Edwin McLean. Contents include: Nöel Nouvelet; God Rest You Merry Gentlemen; What Child Is This; The Coventry Carol; We Three Kings; Pat-A-Pan; In Dulci Jubilo; O Come; O Come Emmanuel; Good King Wenceslas; Silent Night; and Adeste Fideles.

Early Intermediate Level-Theme and variations (4) from a baroque theme and in 18th century style.