The Mazurka is a traditional dance from Mazoria an old Kingdom of Poland that Chopin was native to. He has made great use of the folk music of this region and they are characterised by subtle changes in the unusual rhythm varied melodic colour and demonstrate his vast range of compositional ability. Ranging from brief and vigorous dances to deep and complex extended works they are each very individual with a unique character. Either slow or fast the dance was generally performed by a large company in the manner of a village or folk dance. This fantastic edition contains 51 of Chopin's fantastic Mazurkas set here for Piano solo.

Bastien Piano Basics. This fascinating book provides an intriguing insight into the world of dinosaurs. Unexpected non-traditional harmonies and full-colour illustrations. Levels 2-3.

Traditional piano-school with trilingual excersises incl. fingering phrasing tempi and how-to -play for advanced players.

A melodic sounding piece which evokes images of sailing on the coral sea. For the early intermediate student Sailing the Coral Sea contains some not so traditional rhythmic figures for 6/8 time. The L.H. features some octave leaps in the intervals of a fifth.

Described as the 'practical approach to improvising through a system of traditional blues patterns'. Everything you could want to know about scales modes voicings and rhythm. The material used is drawn from the playing artistssuch as Ray Charles 'Fats' Domino and Oscar Peterson.

Pianoworks Duets 1 is the perfect resource for beginner pianists to explore duet-playing. They'll develop balance playing in time and sight-reading while learning attractive and accessible arrangements in a huge variety of styles and genres from Offenbach's lively 'Can-Can' and Joplin's 'The Entertainer' to traditional folk tunes from Japan and the West Indies. In addition the collection contains several new and original gems by Alan Bullard the co-author of this celebrated series.21 duets with parts of equal standard compiled and arranged for beginner pianists (approx. Grades 1-2)Wide range of styles includingClassical Romantic jazz folk and contemporaryCD with backing tracks for each part to allow solo practiceUseful tips on style and technique and background information on every piecePerfect companion to Pianoworks Book 1 and Pianoworks Collection 1

This book is a complete guide to the captivating and complex chord voicings prevalent in modern jazz. It includes: quickest voicings - a guide to the first and best quartal voicings one should know; selected voicings - good voicings in all keys; all voicings - every possible quartal voicing followed by traditional jazz theory; quartal voicings applied to a standard jazz chord progression; the theory behind deriving quartal voicings; and more.

Book/DVD Pack-This is a groundbreaking album/book project from the multi-talented Heather Sorenson. As the moniker implies these highly impressionistic arrangements are designed to capture the ear and eye while portraying the spirit of each ofthe arrangements. When combined with the innovative visual supplement the church pianist moves their ministry from its traditional role into a new area of expression. The arrangements are filled with variety and are effectivewith or without the visual component. Optional cello and/or violin obbligatos are included on many of the titles. Includes: Beautiful • I Surrender All • Fairest Lord Jesus • Blest Be the Tie • I Must TellJesus • It Is Well • Brethren We Have Met to Worship • Whiter Than Snow • A Mighty Fortress • The Journey (with He Leadeth Me)

This course is designed both for beginners and for 'amateur' players who want to play their favorite songs without having to spend years in traditional Piano study.You will learn chord formulas chord progressions left-hand accompaniment techniques and right-hand melody work. No previous knowledge of music is necessary. (45-minutes).

Nine Early Intermediate Level Piano Solos-Description: This is a collection of some of the most familiar carols of Christmas. Students will enjoy the appealing arrangements. Teachers will appreciate the teaching material in the songs. Purpose: To play and enjoy traditional Christmas music. To reinforce the concepts of Alberti bass voicing boogie pattern and L.H. arpeggios. Suggestions for Instruction: Learn the arpeggio patterns. Strive for a singing melody. The L.H. should be flexible on Jingle Bells. Key: F C G Major

Level 2 Upper Elementary Level-Musical experiences beyond the traditional Fingerpower books that include fun to play pieces with finger exercises and duet accompaniments. Short technic prepartory drills (finger workouts) focus on melodic patterns found in each piece.

Contents: Song to the Seals (Bantock) * Was weiss ein nie gek sster Rosenmund (W lm n) * The Fuschia Tree (Quilter) * Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal (Quilter) * Weep You No More (Quilter) * Londonderry Air (Traditional) * KashmiriSong (Woodforde-Finden) * Till I Wake (Woodforde-Finden).

Original Hymns for All Occasions-This book features a fresh non-denominational collection of twelve new and original songs written by Grammy« and Dove Award-nominated songwriter Thornton Cline. The hymns are written in the contemporary and traditional styles for all occasions: praise and worship Offertory Thanksgiving Christmas Lent Easter weddings and anniversaries all inspired by the word of God. Recommended for music ministers church choirs schools and for personal use. The book also includes audio tracks featuring recordings of each song available online for download or streaming.

This is one of four level-one 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. Level One For advanced beginners- Hands play together- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent- 3/4 4/4 and 5/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to one sharp and one flat- Repeat 8va tie fermata ritardando atempoSkills Books:round out the comprehensive course of study. Paced to enhance 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

A vibrant festive collection of jazzy christmas pieces to add some cheer and merriment to your Christmas performance recital or concert. With elegant Jazz arrangements of 14 traditional carols including: Deck the Hall The First Noel God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Good King Wenceslas The Holly and the Ivy It Came upon the Midnight Clear We Three Kings of Orient Are and many more.