Get Set! Piano My First Piano Book

This collection features piano works by prominent G. Schirmer composers including: Adams Barber Cowell Dello Joio Harbison Kabalevsky Khachaturian Prokofiev Shostakovich Tan Dun and others. Includes previouslyunpublished first editions by John Corigliano and Gabriela Lena Frank. Suitable for advanced high school and college-level pianists.

Series: Alfred's Classic EditionsCategory: Piano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands)Format: BookInstrument: PianoLevel: Intermediate / Early AdvancedVersion: 2 copies requiredPianist and composer Sylvia Rabinof has written beautiful accompaniments to 15 masterpieces from the world's most celebrated composers. Intermediate to Early Advanced; for two pianos, four hands. Titles: Musette from Notebook for Anna Magdalena (Bach) * Minuet in G Major from Notebook for Anna Magdalena (Bach) * Minuet in G Minor from Notebook for Anna Magdalena (Bach) * Für Elise (Beethoven) * Chaconne on Air Dido's Lament from Dido and Aeneas (Purcell) * Ländler in D Major (Beethoven) * Ländler in A Minor (Schubert) * The Happy Farmer (Schumann) * Pour le Lute (Little Prelude No. 3 in C Minor) (Bach) * Invention No. 8 in F Major (Bach) * Solfeggietto (C. P. E. Bach) * Rondo Alla Turca from Sonata in A Major, K. 331 (Mozart) * Invention No. 13 in A Minor (Bach) Clair de Lune from Suite bergamasque (Debussy) * Sonata in C Major, K. 545 (First Movement) (Mozart). 88 pages.

Johannes Brahms:The Works for one Instrument and PianoJohannes Brahms' compositions for one instrument and piano have been standards in chamber music literature ever since their inception. These works were written with specific performers in mind and Brahms worked closely with them when refining the final texts. Nevertheless, we rarely approach the music taking into consideration the possibilities of the instruments for which Brahms wrote or the performing practices of the individual players who first performed these compositions, including Brahms himself.The New Urtext EditionsBärenreiter's pioneering new scholarly-critical editions of Brahms' works for one instrument and piano are edited by a team of musicologists who are also performers. They offer today's musicians not just a reliable musical text based on all known sources, but also a comprehensive approach to the works, which aims to place them in their historical context and to elucidate the complex of meanings that the composer wished his notation to convey to performers.In addition to the musical text these editions offer an informative Introduction laying out the genesis, publication history and reception of the works. At the same time there is a complete list of the sources, an explanation of the editorial procedures and a Critical Commentary. Also, each volume contains a detailed discussion of specific performing practice issues raised by individual works.An integral part of Bärenreiter's Brahms publication complex is a text booklet which approaches general performance practice issues of the 19th century with regard to e.g. tempo, rubato, rhythmic flexibility and articulation. Furthermore musicians will find valuable information concerning vibrato, portamento and bowing. Last but not least characteristics of Brahms' own piano playing as well as that of his circle and contemporaries are discussed.The violin and viola sonata editions come not only with an Urtext part freed from all editorial emendations, but also with an additional part including fingering and bowing based on the practices of Joseph Joachim and his colleagues. These markings especially draw on publications of the sonatas edited by Joachim's pupils Leopold Auer and Ossip Schnirlin as well as those by Brahms' associate Franz Kneisel. A similar approach has been used for the violoncello sonatas, drawing on performance markings by Robert Hausmann (for whom Brahms wrote the Sonata in F major), Hugo Becker, with whom Brahms performed it, and Julius Klengel who was also close to his circle.Bärenreiter's new Brahms complex also importantly brings two neglected works back into the player's hands, namely the splendid versions of the op. 120 sonatas, originally written for viola or clarinet and piano. Brahms' arrangements for violin and piano unaccountably disappeared from the standard repertoire early in the 20th century. In these versions Brahms did not simply adjust the solo part for the violin, he made many alterations to the piano part, casting thought-provoking light on the clarinet and viola versions.- A pioneering set of Urtext editions- String editions include an Urtext solo part and a second part with fingering as well as performance markings- Each edition offers a preface on performance practice aspects pertaining to the respective works- A separate text booklet includes pioneering texts on general issues of performance practice in the 19th century as well as on specific issues with regard to Johannes Brahms' chamber music / Violon Et Piano

A Creative and Interactive Piano Course for Children-A great supplementary resource to accompany Lesson Book 2 of this definitive beginner method by leading piano educator H-G Heumann. This book takes a playful approach to learning about musical theory and notation with fun interactive games and exercises all beautifully illustrated which support and expand on concepts learnt in Lesson Book 2. What is Piano Junior' Piano Junior is a superb piano course for beginners. It's creative it's interactive it's colourful it has its own website with additional online material - and most importantly it really works! Its characters PJthe friendly robot and his sidekick Mozart the dog motivate and encourage children throughout each level. The course is available as core Lesson Books along with supplementary Theory Duet and Performance Books at each stage.   Who is Piano Junior for' Suitable for children from around the age of 6 Piano Junior takes young students on their first steps and prepares them with a solid foundation for early grades. A method for the digital age Teachers parents and students can visit www.piano-junior.com for demonstration videos and recordings along with a host of other free downloadable resources which really bring practice sessions at home to life! PIANO JUNIOR - press reviews 'The careful introduction of all aspects of music notation is a standout feature of these books and to my mind Heumann has provided one of the best child-friendly introductions to reading music that I have seen... Piano Junior has in many respects raised the bar in some ways perhaps even setting a new standard by which piano courses for children will be judged.' - PIANODAO.COM

What is Piano Junior'Piano Junior is a superb piano course for beginners. It's creative, it's interactive, it's colourful, it has its own website with additional online material ? and most importantly, it really works! Its characters, PJ the friendly robot and his sidekick Mozart the dog, motivate and encourage children throughout each level. The course is available as core Lesson Books, along with supplementary Theory, Duet and Performance Books at each stage.Who is Piano Junior for'Suitable for children from around the age of 6, Piano Junior takes young students on their first steps and prepares them with a solid foundation for early grades. A method for the digital ageTeachers, parents and students can visit www.piano-junior.com [1] for demonstration videos and recordings, along with a host of other free downloadable resources which really bring practice sessions at home to life! PIANO JUNIOR - press reviewsThe careful introduction of all aspects of music notation is a standout feature of these books, and to my mind Heumann has provided one of the best child-friendly introductions to reading music that I have seen... Piano Junior has in many respects raised the bar, in some ways perhaps even setting a new standard by which piano courses for children will be judged. - PIANODAO.COMLinks:------[1] http://www.piano-junior.com

Solo Piano-Bryan Kelly's six Somerset Preludes for solo Piano.'The Piano was my first study as a student at the Royal College of Music. I taught the Piano for some years and gave many recitals as a soloist and as an accompanist. Oddly I have not written much for the instrument and this set of pieces is my first venture in the field for a long while. I live in Somerset where these preludes were composed hence the title.' - Bryan Kelly

Toy Box - Very First Pieces For Piano contains 26 simple yet impressive Piano songs composed by experienced teacher June Armstrong. This book is ideal for a beginner to put theory into practice with a wide variety of pieces in a number of styles.Each title in this songbook is evocative of the way the piece is meant to be played, with songs like Ballerina, Hula Hoop and Kaleidoscope suiting the instructions that Armstrong has provided like ?Daintily? and ?Steadily?. Unique touches like this make Toy Box perfect for a young child who is working their way towards grade one standard, as the composer has skilfully attempted to represent the nature of various toys through the medium of music. This will help a young musician to learn the basic concepts of musical theory in a fun and familiar context, with songs like Jumbo and Slinky sure to entertain all who are within earshot through humour and musicality. If you would like to listen to audio recordings of all the songs included in Toy Box, they are all available to download free of charge from the author's website.What sets this songbook apart from other beginner books is the personality and dedication that June Armstrong brings to her compositions, noting that her pieces are all inspired by her own Piano students and giving detailed and informative notes for each song at the beginning of the book. For the song Dinosaur, Armstrong writes that ?You will want to create a very scary atmosphere?The right hand note heads are strange bird calls in the forest. The left hand Ds, Es and Fs are the dinosaur??. The care that has been put into creating this sheet music shows that Armstrong is acutely aware of the best way for students to learn, and that she truly wants students to learn effectively, but in a fun and light-hearted way.Each song in Toy Box occupies a single page making it easy for a player to track their progress and learning, while there are additional helpful bits of information peppered throughout to clarify anything that may be unfamiliar to the student. Armstrong is keen on developing a student's ear for tone and atmosphere, so these extra notes not only reinforce how to play the piece physically, but also how to include emotion and feeling in music, for example how to conjure imagery like that of Blowing Bubbles. The songbook will be perfect for a child who already understands basic musical terms, will be able to play in a few keys other than C Major and is able to play in simple time signatures. As a first step into new compositions, Toy Box will introduce new concepts as well as reinforce what a student is already accustomed to, nevertheless, Armstrong's message is clear - ?Have fun!?. / Piano

Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 2 is the second volume in an exciting new series by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall written specially for the twenty-first century child. This tried and tested course guides beginners from their very first lesson through to Prep test level. Note learning is taught alongside aural theory technique and composing skills providing a holistic approach to music. Packed with favourites such as What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor? In The Hall Of The Mountain King Amazing Grace and The Entertainer Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 2 is the perfect tutor for getting to Grade 1. Thisbook is fully compatible with Get Set! Piano Pieces Book 2 (9781408192788) providing plenty of material for reinforcement or just pure musical enjoyment.

Il s'agit de la collection ultime de Billy Joel, un must pour tout fan de : die hard. Il présente chaque chanson que Billy a jamais enregistré (c'est plus de 100 ans). Les scores ont été aranged pour piano chant et guitare. Cette version vient dans un coffret de présentation, ce qui pourraient plus demander un fan de Billy Joel. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

This latest, classically-flavoured songbook for John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course introduces easy works by one of the greatest composers ever to have lived, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Featuring some very fine compositions, First Mozart is perfect for pupils reaching parts 2 to 4 of the world-renowned Piano course.These fun repertoire books contain some amazing pieces that have been specially collected and graded to be used in conjunction with the Easiest Piano Course. Pieces like The Birdcatcher Song, Eine Klein Nachtmusik (1st Movement), A Musical Joke and Sonata Facile will reinforce essential technical ability, while simultaneously enhancing a general sense of musicality and melodic playing. First Mozart is ideal for pupils who've worked through the course at levels 2 to 4, but it's also a great set of pieces for sight reading practice for more advanced students.The pieces in this songbook become progressively more difficult, and, to this end, dynamics and phrasing have been omitted for the earlier pieces, since they're not introduced until Part 3 of the course. Early pieces like Ave Verum Corpus and Dies Irae (From 'Requiem Mass In D Minor) help to reinforce what pupils learn in the beginning of the John Thompson Method, with a focus on playing notes and rhythms accurately. Towards of the end of the songbook, more challenging pieces like Piano Sonata #21 and #11 will help pupils to enhance their technical skills, play more melodically, and, most importantly, enjoy playing!Generally, these pieces stay in the 5-finger position, with handy hints and suggestions when a different fingering is called for. The pieces in this songbook are beautiful to hear and to play, making First Mozart a really great beginner's songbook for pupils who want to learn some of the finest music ever composed. As an introduction for beginners to classical music and Mozart in particular, this songbook is rewarding and enjoyable, these pieces being timeless and never going out of fashion.The John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course First Mozart songbook is the ideal beginning book for classical music fans. It's tailor-made for pupils working through the renowned and revered Piano method, so it's authoritative and accurate, helping you to enhance your technique and learn some amazing music. / Piano

Get Set! Piano Pieces Book 1 is an exciting new collection of pieces by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall arranged and written specially for the twenty-first century child.Get Set! Piano Pieces Book 1 follows and supplements the tried and tested progression of Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1. It includes favourites like Alice the camel Little bird Hot cross buns We wish you a Merry Christmas and engaging new pieces from jigs to jazz featuring wriggly caterpillars and scary pirates. Many of the pieces have straightforward teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start.The book is attractivelylaid out and fully illustrated with quizzes and crosswords to reinforce learning.