Aulos to a certain degree continues Orbán's easy piano pieces for children, which he composed for Ágnes Lakos's piano tutor and which Editio Musica Budapest published in a separate volume entitled Enchanted Forest in 2011 (Z. 14742). Yet on this occasion the composer took on something which was both significantly different and more than his earlier pieces for children. On the one hand, he did not compose for beginners but for more advanced students who have studied piano for at least three years. On the other, he did not set developing the technique of piano playing as an aim, rather a systematic presentation of different polyphonic genres and compositional procedures (imitation, fugue, stretto, inversion, augmentation and diminution, double counterpoint, latent polyphony, double and triple fugue, cantus firmus technique, etc.). Orbán introduces his students to the mysteries of polyphony in a direct and practical manner, and thus actually makes them familiar with the art of composition.The educational use of the series is significantly increased by the fact that before each piece the composer presents and clarifies with demonstrative illustrations the polyphonic procedure he introduces. Orbán's explanations are not text-book-like at all, but are deliberately personal and subjective, full of lessons and individual associations taken from his practice as a composer. They were written in the same spirit as the works themselves - while they perfectly fulfil their educational purpose they are equally individual, witty and inspired pieces of music that are a joy to play. / Piano

Christopher Norton?s acclaimed microjazz series has won worldwide popularity with teachers and students alike for its stimulating blend of contemporary genres and classical values. Two beginners? books and three collections of repertoire pieces form five clearly defined levels of achievement, making microjazz the ideal basis for progressive learning and teaching. / Célébrations / Partition / Broché /

The ultimate Christmas songbook for Piano, Christmas Piano Gefällt Mir! features 50 top hits from the charts and blockbuster movies, in Easy Piano arrangements by the bestselling Hans-Günter Heumann.The songbook features some new pop tunes like I'll Be Home by Meghan Trainor and Mistletoe by Justin Bieber alongside some classic Christmas songs in Wonderful Christmastime, Do They Know It's Christmas and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. Every song is arranged for Easy Piano, so it includes standard notation, full lyrics, a fingering guide, as well as chord symbols throughout. Heumann's Piano Gefällt Mir! series has proven consistent in helping beginner and intermediate pianists play the greatest songs, and this Christmas book is no exception. Including a fine selection of popular songs as well as traditional hymns and carols, as well as some favourites from a variety of films, the 50 tunes are everything you'll need for some well-loved repertoire during the festive period.Continuing the brilliant Piano Gefällt Mir! series, Hans-Günter Heumann has brought together some of the best Christmas songs for Easy Piano, giving you an essential songbook for the festive time of year. / Piano

Von Meghan Trainor bis Schöne Bescherung-The ultimate Christmas songbook for Piano Christmas Piano Gef\'llt Mir! features 50 top hits from the charts and blockbuster movies in Easy Piano arrangements by the bestselling Hans-G\'nter Heumann. This edition also includes a CD with demonstration tracks as well as backing tracks to play along with. The songbook features some new pop tunes like I\'ll Be Home\'by Meghan Trainor and Mistletoe by Justin Bieber\'alongside some classic Christmas songs in Wonderful Christmastime Do They Know It\'s Christmas\'and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. Every song is arranged forEasy Piano so it includes standard notation full lyrics a fingering guide as well as chord symbols throughout.\' \' Heumann\'s Piano\'Gef\'llt Mir! series has proven consistent in helping beginner and intermediate pianists play the greatest songs and this Christmas book is no exception. Including a fine selection of popular songs as well as traditional hymns and carols as well as some favourites from a variety of films the 50 tunes are everything you\'ll need for some well-loved repertoire during the festive period. \' Continuing the brilliant Piano Gef\'llt Mir!\'series Hans-G\'nter Heumann has brought together some of the best Christmas songs for Easy Piano giving you an essential songbook for the festive time of year. \' \'

More than 3-million adult students have learned to play the piano using this well-sequenced course. Perfect for beginners who prefer a chord approach, students learn how to play chords in either hand in order to move beyond simply playing single note melodies. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician. Titles: Alouette * Alpine Melody * Amazing Grace * At Last * Au Claire de la Lune * Aura Lee * The Ballad of Gilligan's Island * Beautiful Brown Eyes * Blow the Man Down! * Brother John * Caf Vienna * The Can-Can * Chiapanecas * Cockles and Mussels * The Cuckoo * The Donkey * The Entertainer * A Friend Like You * The Gift to Be Simple * Go Down, Moses * Good King Wenceslas * Good Morning to You! * Got Those Blues * Greensleeves * Happy Birthday to You! * Harp Song * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Here's a Happy Song! * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands * Jericho * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World! * Kum-ba-yah! * Largo (Dvorak) * Laura * Lavender's Blue * Little Brown Jug * London Bridge * Lone Star Waltz * Love Somebody * The Marine's Hymn * Mary Ann * Merrily We Roll Along * Mexican Hat Dance * Michael, Row the Boat Ashore * Money Can't Buy Everything * My Fifth * Ode to Joy * On Top of Old Smoky * O Sole Mio * Over the Rainbow * Raisins and Almonds * Rockets * Rockin' Intervals * Rock It Away! * Scarborough Fair * Singin' in the Rain * Standing in the Need of Prayer * Tisket, a Tasket * Waltz Time * What Can I Share * When the Saints Go Marching In * Why Am I Blue'

Par SMITH GAIL. This piano method for beginners by experienced author and teacher Gail Smith makes music interesting and fun while covering the important skills needed to become a great pianist. Appropriate for beginners ages 8 and up, it is inclusive, integrating theory, scales, and exercises step by step with a variety of musical styles. It is practical and educationally sound. Each book develops the gifts and creativity of all students using improv techniques, folk songs, original songs, a duet, hymns and much more in one book per level. Gail Smith's signature palindrome exercises build sight-reading skill. --Using this method book makes teaching easier than ever. --There are a variety of songs for the student to play as they progress along. --Scales, chords, and exercises are included throughout each book. --Theory lessons and musical terms are interspersed with lesson material. --Students will enjoy the selections that are designed to maximize their ability. --Each book ends with a final quiz and a certificate of completion. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Piano

Learn to play the piano and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about how to sit at the piano, fingerings, the keyboard's layout, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, scales, chords and songs, lesson by lesson, key by key, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation. You will learn to play in an array of musical styles, including Pop, Blues, Classical, Folk, Hymns Spirituals, and Ragtime. The online audio, video, and software provide a helpful reference for play-along and practice that can be used anywhere you have a computer or mobile device. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way. / Piano