Par SCHOENMEHL MIKE. At a time, when pop and jazz exert lasting influence of the musical environment of an adolescent, it is important that this kind of music should be included in the training of an instrumentalist. The compositions in this book are intended to provide a break from the seriousness of music lessons, and to motivate the student who might be in a phase of 'classical fatigure'. The student can be acquainted with the harmonic, melodic and rhythmic elements of jazz in a playful way, and at the same time tackle the pianistic problems involved. / Jazz / Répertoire / Piano

All three parts of Kenneth Baker's best-selling tutor method for all keyboards, revised and fully updated, in one complete volume with three CDs! Everything you need to know to get the most out of your electronic keyboard. Based on popular songs and with easy-to-follow text and diagrams, it assumes no previous knowledge of the keyboard or music. Includes great songs by Bryan Adams, Abba, The Beatles, David Bowie, Coldplay, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Madonna, Sting, Travis, Westlife and Robbie Williams. / Clavier

10 refreshing hymn settings with a touch of light jazz. Gentle on the ear and enriching to the soul, these arrangements are well-suited for church services, recitals or personal enjoyment. Includes a foreword by Joseph M. Martin and Mark Hayes. Titles include: Down at the Cross (Glory to His Name) · I Will Sing of My Redeemer · Jesus Paid It All · Let Us Break Bread Together · Near to the Heart of God · Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us · Softly and Tenderly · Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus · Trusting Jesus · What a Friend We Have in Jesus. / Piano

Two turn-of-the-century ragtime numbers by Scott Joplin (1868 - 1917). 'The Entertainer' was used in the score of the film 'The Sting', and 'Maple Leaf Rag' remains a Dixieland jazz standard. / Piano

Feel the magic of love and romance in a selection of the most famous and well-loved pop-ballads by Robbie Williams Sting Cat Stevens Ronan Keating John Lennon Joshua Kadison and others!With easy-to-play pieces and an accompanying CD with all pieces played by the author this book is great fun for you and your audience!Tears In Heaven; Fields Of Gold; Don't Know Why; Father And Son; Imagine; Jessie; Scarborough Fair; Just The Way You Are; Every Breath You Take; Morning Has Broken; Angels; Londonderry Air; She's The One; Greensleeves; Auld Lang Syne; Amazing Grace

Progressive Piano Chords is a great reference book for pianists of all levels from beginner to advanced.Progressive Piano Chords contains a listing of more than 1000 chords arrangedchromatically with all inversions within 36 different chord families.It also contains an extensive body of music theory ranging from how to read a Piano Keyboard to a complete listing of all the major and natural minorscales.

The Piano Improvisation Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of the practical skills and theoretical issues involved in mastering all forms of Piano improvisation including classical jazz rock and blues.Whereas most books offer little more than models for imitation and exercises for practicing this one adopts an approach specifically designed to encourage and enable independent creative exploration. The book contains a series of graded tutorial sections with musical examples on CD as well as an appendix listing useful scales chords voicings and progressions across all keys a bibliography and a discography.In addition tosections outlining how melody harmony rhythm texture and form work in improvised Piano music giving distinctive emphasis to the interconnectedness of classical and jazz improvisation there are sections devoted to explaining how ideas can be developed into continuous music and to exploring the process of finding a personal style.

This essential collection of 100 piano études is divided into 15 units that survey the technical challenges at the early intermediate, intermediate, and late intermediate levels. The early units review technical issues that students experience at the elementary levels, such as five-finger patterns and articulations. The later units introduce more difficult technical challenges that prepare students for advanced repertoire, such as playing ornamentation, octaves, and large chords. Each unit contains between five and ten études written by master composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods. Within each unit, the études are arranged in order of difficulty. Each piece appears in its original form - notes have not been added or removed. The composers' original dynamics, tempo marks, phrase indications, and articulations have been preserved. Ornamentation is realized in footnotes. Added measure numbers provide easy reference, and editorial suggestions for fingering and pedaling have been provided. A concise foreword discusses technique at the intermediate levels. Two indexes are included: one by unit and technical skill, and another by level and composer.Unit listing: Five-Finger Patterns * Articulation * Coordination between the Hands * Scales * Triads, Inversions, and Broken Chords * Double Notes * Left-Hand Development * Velocity * Arpeggios * Finger and Hand Independence * Repeated Notes * Accompaniment Patterns * Ornamentation * Octaves * Four- and Five-Note Chords. / Piano

As opposed to The Complete Piano Photo Chord Book this edition encompasses only the most commonly used chords that you will find in ROCK music. All photos are shown in the left hand except where two hands are necessary. A vividgraphic illustrates the location of the notes and a list of note names and the most commonly used chord symbol is also supplied. Chords are listed by the circle of fifths. A listing of alternate chord names/symbols is alsoprovided. A wonderful genre specific guide perfect for any level and a must-have for any pianist’s/keyboardists’ library!

Selecting titles from the CCLI listing of the Top 25 songs Fred Bock has created the hottest piano collection for church pianists in the '90s! Includes: Father I Adore You • He Is Exalted • How Majestic Is Your Name• Majesty • Our God Reigns • We Will Glorify • and more. In typical Fred Bock style all of these pieces have rich harmonies interesting musical styles and congregation-pleasing sounds.

Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque Classical Romantic Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The 28 late-elementary to early-intermediate pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period listing selected composers keyboard instruments and typical forms precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.

Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque Classical Romantic Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period listing selected composers keyboard instruments and typical forms precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.

An Introduction to Major and Minor 5-Finger Patterns-The books in Alfred's Lesson Enhancement Series introduce students to all major and minor five finger patterns in all 12 keys. The pentascales are divided into similar groups to promote ease in learning.In each book technical exercises are provided in each key with an interesting teacher accompaniment. A short solo is included for each key in addition to an optional teacher duet accompaniment. Two or three of thesesolos can be grouped together for variety in performance.Book 1 includes the Group 1 Keys (C G F major and minor) and the Group 2 Keys (D A E major and minor). Clickhere to go to the listing for book 2.

An Introduction to Major and Minor 5-Finger Patterns-The books in Alfred's Lesson Enhancement Series introduce students to all major and minor five finger patterns in all 12 keys. The pentascales are divided into similar groups to promote ease in learning.In each book technical exercises are provided in each key with an interesting teacher accompaniment. A short solo is included for each key in addition to an optional teacher duet accompaniment. Two or three of thesesolos can be grouped together for variety in performance.Book 2 includes the Group 3 Keys (D-flat A-flat E-flat major and minor) and the Group 4 Keys (B-flat B G-flat or F-sharp major and minor). Click here to go to the listing for book 1.