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Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1010030 Composed by David O´Farrill. Contemporary. Score. 7 pages. David OFarrill #34267. Published by...
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1010030 Composed by David O´Farrill. Contemporary. Score. 7 pages. David OFarrill #34267. Published by David OFarrill (A0.1010030). -- Intermediate piano piece in C major composed by David O´Farrill. - -- First part of the compilation Moments Vol. 1 - EP. - -- Piece available to watch on Youtube, listen to Soundcloud or Spotify and buy on iTunes or Googleplay. - -- Decisions come and go. They are quick. Sudden. Subtle. Critic. The choices we take define us. Taking one might turn your life around, or it might ruin it. But you can always start anew. - -- To all who have met a hard choice eye to eye, don´t forget to wink and smile. To my family, for being there for me, even when I don´t deserve it. And as always, to my piano teacher. - -- Website: davidofarrillmusic.weebly.com.
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This is my Father's World Intermediate piano sheet music
This is my Father's World Intermediate piano sheet music
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1416950 Composed by Franklin L. Sheppard. Arranged by Amanda Tero. Christian,Religious,Sacred. Score. 10 ...
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1416950 Composed by Franklin L. Sheppard. Arranged by Amanda Tero. Christian,Religious,Sacred. Score. 10 pages. Amanda Tero #998539. Published by Amanda Tero (A0.1416950). Experience the heartwarming rendition of the beloved intermediate piano solo This is My Father’s World at your church service or recital. Beginning with a delicate sound and colorful chords, this arrangement smoothly evolves into a hymn infused with modern nuances, featuring lightly syncopated rhythms.This is My Father’s World intermediate piano solo encompasses several specific elements for intermediate pianists: syncopated rhythms, lush chords, fluid left-hand patterns, and a contemporary twist on a timeless hymn.My goal in creating this arrangement of This is My Father’s World was to have a reflective piano solo for worship with a modern flair. There are colorful chord choices as well as light syncopation which gives this hymn an easy-listening feel.For church services, recitals, and spring/summer music events, This is My Father’s World intermediate piano sheet music solo will capture the listeners and cause them to ponder.Similar in level to most Level 4 piano curricula and ABRSM Level 4.The basic format of This is My Father’s World intermediate piano solo is: introduction, verse, interlude, verse/â€chorus,†interlude/modulation, verse/â€chorus,†ending.6 pages. Keys of C major and D major.Approx. 3:15 performance time. Musical Elements In This is My Father’s World Intermediate Piano Solo Sheet Music Keys of C major, D major Time signature: 4/4 Tempo: begins faster then shifts slower Note values: whole notes, dotted half notes, half notes, dotted quarter notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, sixteenth notes Note reading: right hand treble clef F3 to D6, left hand bass clef C2 to G4 and treble clef F3 to B4 Ledger lines (up to 3 lines) Grace notes Ties for syncopation Left hand in treble clef Left hand features similar patterns No harmonic octaves Fermata 8va Practice Tips for This is My Father’s World Piano Solo It is a good idea to treat this arrangement artistically. While the first page is a faster tempo, be sure to take your time on any held notes (you can add fermatas where there are none and it sounds great).Once the left hand arpeggios/broken chords come into play, think about playing with depth and not rushing the tempo.One trick I particularly like to do is hold the first note in a chord briefly longer than the rest. This is important for measure 36 where the right hand has a jump of 2 octaves.
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Let There Be Peace On Earth
Let There Be Peace On Earth
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Let There Be Peace On Earth
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Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1311927 Composed by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller. Arranged by Thomas Gunther. Christmas,Holiday,Spiritual. ...
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Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1311927 Composed by Jill Jackson and Sy Miller. Arranged by Thomas Gunther. Christmas,Holiday,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. Thomas Gunther Music Productions #900801. Published by Thomas Gunther Music Productions (A0.1311927). About the song and the arrangementThis is my solo piano arrangement of Let There Be Peace On Earth, one of the most powerful songs about peace ever written. I arranged it with the intermediate piano player in mind. Although is not particularly jazzy, it includes some jazz harmony and voicings. I think its beautiful melody benefits from clean voicings and an almost classical accompaniment style. Having said that, I included chord symbols so that jazz pianists can do their thing.I recommend to everyone who wants to learn it to also study the lyrics (who I didn't include with the sheet music, because it is after all a solo piano arrangement. Knowing the words will undoubtedly help with interpreting the music more adequately from an emotional point of view.About the technical aspects of this arrangementAlthough the arrangement sounds simple,  it poses several challenges. For example, it has a polyphonic element to it which requires the pianist to use the sustain pedal and make smart fingering choices. For this reason I included my suggestions for both. Please feel free to use your own.FeelThe arrangement is meant to be played very expressively. I suggest you vary the tempo and dynamics. Bringing out the melody is also very important.At last, I hope you will enjoy playing my arrangement and consider including it in your recitals. The call for peace is never a waste.
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Point of No Return Piano Solo
Point of No Return Piano Solo
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Guitar,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.877816 Composed by Deborah Johnson. Contemporary,Film/TV,New Age,Wedding. Score and part. 5 pages. Debo...
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Guitar,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.877816 Composed by Deborah Johnson. Contemporary,Film/TV,New Age,Wedding. Score and part. 5 pages. Deborah Johnson #33167. Published by Deborah Johnson (A0.877816). Point of No Return piano solo presents a captivating and melodious piano solo skillfully arranged at a medium intermediate level. Featured in the Wayfarer’s Journey album, this composition introduces new classically-inspired piano and instrumental solos by Deborah Johnson. Tailored for special occasions such as weddings and events, Point of No Return encompasses 5 pages, including the piano solo, guitar chords, and a cover. The term Point of No Return holds dual meanings. It refers to a critical moment in the flight of an aircraft beyond which there's inadequate fuel for a return to the starting point, necessitating the craft to proceed forward. Metaphorically, it signifies a decision-making juncture where one commits oneself irrevocably to a course of action or policy, where turning back or reversal becomes impossible. Point of No Return evokes a sense of critical decision-making and determination, capturing the essence of commitment and irreversible choices. Its emotive qualities make it a powerful choice for special occasions, infusing a sense of significance and resolve into memorable events. Spotify link for MP3 download: https://open.spotify.com/track/1y9DVf5H2t3P0zIS6Sip82 Also available is the instrumental solo score version with parts, the piano solo score version with parts and full book of piano solos from Wayfarer’s Journey. Signed CD copies available at https://DJWorksMusic.com/wayfarers-journey/. Also check out the album video playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlpGSaEMhOmM2boU572TIUUV8x_yZxZhi (and subscribe!) Music composed by Deborah Johnson. Piano: Deborah Johnson; Vocal Backgrounds: Deborah & David Johnson; Violin: Sandy Mackinga; Engineer: Michael Ferenci at Ferenci Studios, Silverlake, CA.
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Dance of the Prophets (Instrumental) from "The Kings" - ACT 1:Song 5
Dance of the Prophets (Instrumental) from "The Kings" - ACT 1:Song 5
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.784818 Composed by McCorkle, Dennis F. Broadway,Christian,Jewish,Musical/Show,Rock. Score. 22 pages. DF M...
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.784818 Composed by McCorkle, Dennis F. Broadway,Christian,Jewish,Musical/Show,Rock. Score. 22 pages. DF McCorkle Music and eBook Publications #11645. Published by DF McCorkle Music and eBook Publications (A0.784818). ACT ONE: Song 5. The King, by Dennis McCorkle, is a contemporary pop-rock musical of the first two kings of Israel, Saul ben Kish and David ben Jesse and explores the contrasting lives and outcome of each man’s choices in life. [1 Samuel 10:5-6 - After that you shall come to the hill of God, where the garrison of the Philistines is located; and it shall come to pass, when you have come thither to the city, that you shalt meet a band of prophets coming down from the high place with harp, and frame-drum, and reed-pipe, and lyre, before them; and they will be prophesying. 6 And the spirit of Yahveh will come mightily upon you, and you shall prophesy with them, and shall be turned into another man.] As SAUL departs, SAMUEL tells him that he will meet a band of PROPHETS and be ‘changed into a different man’ by the encounter [Dance of the Prophets – Instrumental and Dance]. As foretold, SAUL meets up with the PROPHETS and is swept up in their ecstasy. Exhausted from the experience, he collapses into the back of a baggage cart that is heading back into town with a passing caravan of merchants. Also included with your order is our new 20 page catalog of over 150 titles at no additional charge.
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What Am I Doing Here?
What Am I Doing Here?
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Instrumental Solo,Piano and Keyboard - Level 5 - Interactive Download SKU: A0.1222987 By Trevor Baron. By Trevor Baron. This edition: Interactive Downloa...
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Instrumental Solo,Piano and Keyboard - Level 5 - Interactive Download SKU: A0.1222987 By Trevor Baron. By Trevor Baron. This edition: Interactive Download. Pop. Individual part. 4 pages. Duration 172. Up-Tempo Publishing #6aeWEYCXBlJh0fdzFxTBwO. Published by Up-Tempo Publishing (A0.1222987). Key: Eb major.What Am I Doing Here? It is a beginner to intermediate pop composition using mainly perfect fifths in the left hand. The music is a contemplation of one's life and the choices they've made.
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Greensleeves 2012
Greensleeves 2012
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Greensleeves 2012
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Composed by Public Domain, as performed and recorded by Isadar. Arranged by Isadar. Contemporary Classical, Neo- Classical, Christmas, Recital, New Age...
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Composed by Public Domain, as performed and recorded by Isadar. Arranged by Isadar. Contemporary Classical, Neo- Classical, Christmas, Recital, New Age. Sheet Music Single. 8 pages. Published by Mainya Music Publishing
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"Greensleeves 2012"
- taken from the Isadar solo piano collection, "O Christmas" (also available on SMP)
Sounds like: Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Liz Story's "The Gift," George Winston's "December," legacy Windham Hill solo piano artists, "A Winter's Solstice" compilations.
Note: “Greensleeves 2012” is a revisited and evolved arrangement which like my earlier version, was inspired by – and also pays ‘homage’ to – Liz Story’s brilliant take on this timeless piece.
Transcribed by: David Shenton ( https://www.shentonmusic.com/ ) verbatim to the sound recording
Album review by: Michael Diamond (http://michaeldiamondmusic.com):
Fresh on the heels of his highly acclaimed chart-topping CD, Reconstructed, Isadar gifts us with a sparkling new album of holiday-themed instrumental music for solo piano, entitled “O Christmas.” Given the proximity to his recent release, one might assume that this one was quickly produced, but in reality O Christmas has been 7 years in the making. Various circumstances including other recording projects, a segue into the field of video production, and a cross country move from NYC to the west coast and later back again, created delays with the completion of the album. But as they say, “good things come to those who wait.”
One of the most interesting things about this album is the fact that the selections are traditional Christmas songs, yet some were chosen because they are less well known, or “off the beaten path” as Isadar characterizes them. This follows the pattern set by his 1999 Christmas album “In Search For The Meaning Of Christmas,” yet this new CD mines even deeper in its quest for interesting and unusual choices.
The album begins with a track called “Good Christian Men.” Steeped in history, the song dates back to 14th century Germany and its Latin title was originally “In Dulci Jubilo” before it was translated into English in the 1800’s. Isadar’s interpretation creates a lively and festive air that makes a perfect portal to the recording. The high-spirited mood continues on the next song, “Teddy Bears Picnic,” which although not technically a Christmas song, has been interwoven by Isadar with “March Of The Toys” to tie it in with the holidays – a clever arrangement of these intriguing melodies. One of the more well-known carols on the album is “O Christmas Tree” and is sure to have listeners humming along with it’s familiar refrain.
A track entitled “Still” is an innovative rendition of the classic “Still, Still, Still” which Isadar has put his own spin on, or as he jokingly puts it “jazzed up shamelessly.” No such liberties were taken on the classic “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” however. This song provides a showcase for Isadar’s accomplished grand piano work, featuring lush left hand arpeggios creating a strong foundation for his more delicate right hand melodies to dance upon – a powerful and moving combination. Another of the less well known, yet equally inspiring tunes is a Puerto Rican carol entitled “Song Of The Wise Men.” It has been said that: “Christmas is, above all, a children’s holiday, and many hymns are addressed to children, reminding them that the real reason for the sugarplums and Christmas trees is the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child.” This theme is well reflected in Isadar’s choice of “O Come Little Children,” based on a carol from the 1800’s.
Among my favorite tracks on the album are the wistful strains of “Greensleeves 2012,” which Isadar interprets with elegance and grandeur and also pays ‘homage’ to Liz Story’s brilliant take on this enduring composition. This is followed by a rendition of “Masters In This Hall,” which can best be described as, well… “masterful.” The song dates back to the sixteenth century, and is another of the less well-known tunes that Isadar has chosen to feature. The album draws to a close with Isadar invoking artistic license on what is perhaps one of the most unique and liberal versions of a classic carol heard here yet. Based on “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” Isadar characterizes it as “an uninhibited melancholy arrangement.” While I don’t know if “melancholy” is the word I would use to describe it, it does have a pensive quality and is presented more as a nocturne than usual lively carol it is known as. I really liked the interpretation and respect Isadar’s creativity and distinctive rendering of the song.
“O Christmas” is an exceptional holiday collection, not only for Isadar’s elegant grand piano artistry, but as well for the interesting and sometimes unexpected repertoire contained within. Like ornaments on a tree, the songs adorn the album, enhancing its beauty with their diversity, individuality, and timelessness. Given the well-deserved accolades and popularity of Isadar’s distinctive piano style, I’m sure that fans will want to include “O Christmas” in their collection and make it a part of their holiday tradition.
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