Pedal Skills, Level 1

SKU: HL.48182311

UPC: 888680787066. 9.25x12.25x0.055 inches.

Written by Marcel Grandjany on a tune of Haydn, Fantasy is a piece for Harp that includes 5 variations of the main theme. Ideally to be played on pedal Harp, it would fit the skills and abilities of advanced Harp players. The technical difficulties encountered are various as this piece involves some hand-crossings, arpeggios, natural harmonies, accidental alterations as well as some pedal changes. Marcel Grandjany is a French-born American who lived in the 20th century. He studied with Alphonse Hasselmans at the Paris Conservatoire from the age of 11 and got the First Prize at 13 years old. He composed numerous pieces for Harp, of all levels: '3 Very Easy Little Pieces, Op. 7', 'Divertissement, Op. 29', 'Variation on the Londonderry Air, Op. 20' and 'Two Duets for 2 harps, Op. 26' among many others..

SKU: GI.G-9987

ISBN 9781622773985.

Coor dinate Movement for Pianists explores the art and science of playing piano from a fundamental yet often overlooked perspective: sound is the result of movement. What movements, then, produce the most desirable sounds at the piano? Drawing from experience in the fields of piano instruction, medicine, and Body Mapping, author Lisa Marsh presents a detailed discussion—complet e with anatomical drawings and music examples—about the types of movement that contribute to a healthy, fluid, and versatile piano technique. This resource is divided into three parts. In the first, Marsh establishes several foundational concepts, including the relationship between sound and movement, sensory awareness, and the practice of inclusive awareness. This section also introduces the key anatomical structures involved in playing piano. Part II focuses on the development of a piano technique based on relaxed, efficient, and anatomically accurate movements. Technical skills addressed include: tremolos, trills, leaps, scales, navigating black and white keys, octaves, chords, voicing, articulation, pedaling, fingerings, repeated notes, and tone production, among others. The dozens of music examples included in Part II, excerpted from the standard piano literature, offer an opportunity for pianists to practice healthy movements in context. This section also includes several chapters that offer practical tips for practicing, learning, and memorizing music. Part III rounds out this resource with a thoughtful discussion about musicians’ physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Topics covered include finding community and employment, combating performance anxiety, preventing injury, and rehabilitating after injury. Coordinate Movement for Pianists is a brilliant reminder that healthy movement is the basis for a fulfilling and lifelong enjoyment of piano. Regardless of experience or level, students and teachers alike are certain to gain new inspiration and reap the benefits from applying these ideas to their own craft. Lisa Marsh is Director of the Coordinate Movement Program at Portland State University, where she specializes in wellness for musicians. Her work as an educator, performer, and composer is informed by years of experience in the fields of medicine, piano study, Body Mapping, and Alexander Technique.

SKU: HL.1303139

UPC: 196288173434.

This collection by Elena Cobb presents four virtuoso piano pieces in the Romantic Style for Advanced Level. Filled with flamboyant octaves, cascading double notes and delicate trills, they offer young pianists a great opportunity to show off their skills on stageand during examinations. Book 2 includes the Débutante Grand Valse, the Peacock Grand Valse, as well as the Russian Bells Étude-Tableau that first appeared in International Piano Magazine in November 2016, and the Arabia Étude-Tableau that was released in 2014 and is frequently performed by young pianists at such venues as Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. In order to offer performers the best direction for their interpretation, the editors have given detailed instructions for pedalling, dynamics and articulation. Suggested fingering may be amended to suit the needs of the individual pianist.

SKU: YM.GTP01101529

ISBN 9784636112153. 8.75 x 12 inches.

The New WAKU WAKU Piano Technique Series is the essential piano technique books for children prior to Hanon exercises and the trusted Japanese piano skilled books. Learn the basics of piano playing with simple and short sheet music. Each book in the series features titles and illustrations based on children's daily lives, allowing players to add expression to the music while imagining the scenes. With a total of 7 volumes, each volume is structured with 7-8 steps. Each step has a clearly defined practice objective, enabling efficient strengthening of foundational skills. Suitable for use from around 4 years old, it can be used in conjunction with any song collection, making it recommended for all students! Piano Technique 1, 2, 3 Volumes: Learn basic techniques such as staccato and legato with simple sheet music. Effective for strengthening fingertips and muscles, expanding the range of volume and expressiveness. Fingering Exercises allow practicing finger usage without producing sound, and it is beneficial to focus on fingertips and wrist form while using them. Transposing Exercises provide a fun experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. Scale & Arpeggio 1 and 2 Volumes: Acquire basic finger usage using short phrases. Highly effective for students who cannot play 1-octave scales or get stuck in the middle of phrases. Transposing Exercises provide an enjoyable experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. A la carte 1 and 2 Volumes: Experience various techniques such as ornamentation, unison, octaves, pedal, and more. Since these involve short phrases, you can play without exerting too much force, allowing for practice with a focus on relaxation.

SKU: YM.GTP01101528

ISBN 9784636112146. 8.75 x 12 inches.

The New WAKU WAKU Piano Technique Series is the essential piano technique books for children prior to Hanon exercises and the trusted Japanese piano skilled books. Learn the basics of piano playing with simple and short sheet music. Each book in the series features titles and illustrations based on children's daily lives, allowing players to add expression to the music while imagining the scenes. With a total of 7 volumes, each volume is structured with 7-8 steps. Each step has a clearly defined practice objective, enabling efficient strengthening of foundational skills. Suitable for use from around 4 years old, it can be used in conjunction with any song collection, making it recommended for all students! Piano Technique 1, 2, 3 Volumes: Learn basic techniques such as staccato and legato with simple sheet music. Effective for strengthening fingertips and muscles, expanding the range of volume and expressiveness. Fingering Exercises allow practicing finger usage without producing sound, and it is beneficial to focus on fingertips and wrist form while using them. Transposing Exercises provide a fun experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. Scale & Arpeggio 1 and 2 Volumes: Acquire basic finger usage using short phrases. Highly effective for students who cannot play 1-octave scales or get stuck in the middle of phrases. Transposing Exercises provide an enjoyable experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. A la carte 1 and 2 Volumes: Experience various techniques such as ornamentation, unison, octaves, pedal, and more. Since these involve short phrases, you can play without exerting too much force, allowing for practice with a focus on relaxation.

SKU: YM.GTP01101527

ISBN 9784636112139. 8.75 x 12 inches.

The New WAKU WAKU Piano Technique Series is the essential piano technique books for children prior to Hanon exercises and the trusted Japanese piano skilled books. Learn the basics of piano playing with simple and short sheet music. Each book in the series features titles and illustrations based on children's daily lives, allowing players to add expression to the music while imagining the scenes. With a total of 7 volumes, each volume is structured with 7-8 steps. Each step has a clearly defined practice objective, enabling efficient strengthening of foundational skills. Suitable for use from around 4 years old, it can be used in conjunction with any song collection, making it recommended for all students! Piano Technique 1, 2, 3 Volumes: Learn basic techniques such as staccato and legato with simple sheet music. Effective for strengthening fingertips and muscles, expanding the range of volume and expressiveness. Fingering Exercises allow practicing finger usage without producing sound, and it is beneficial to focus on fingertips and wrist form while using them. Transposing Exercises provide a fun experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. Scale & Arpeggio 1 and 2 Volumes: Acquire basic finger usage using short phrases. Highly effective for students who cannot play 1-octave scales or get stuck in the middle of phrases. Transposing Exercises provide an enjoyable experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. A la carte 1 and 2 Volumes: Experience various techniques such as ornamentation, unison, octaves, pedal, and more. Since these involve short phrases, you can play without exerting too much force, allowing for practice with a focus on relaxation.

SKU: YM.GTP01101524

ISBN 9784636112108. 8.75 x 12 inches.

The New WAKU WAKU Piano Technique Series is the essential piano technique books for children prior to Hanon exercises and the trusted Japanese piano skilled books. Learn the basics of piano playing with simple and short sheet music. Each book in the series features titles and illustrations based on children's daily lives, allowing players to add expression to the music while imagining the scenes. With a total of 7 volumes, each volume is structured with 7-8 steps. Each step has a clearly defined practice objective, enabling efficient strengthening of foundational skills. Suitable for use from around 4 years old, it can be used in conjunction with any song collection, making it recommended for all students! Piano Technique 1, 2, 3 Volumes: Learn basic techniques such as staccato and legato with simple sheet music. Effective for strengthening fingertips and muscles, expanding the range of volume and expressiveness. Fingering Exercises allow practicing finger usage without producing sound, and it is beneficial to focus on fingertips and wrist form while using them. Transposing Exercises provide a fun experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. Scale & Arpeggio 1 and 2 Volumes: Acquire basic finger usage using short phrases. Highly effective for students who cannot play 1-octave scales or get stuck in the middle of phrases. Transposing Exercises provide an enjoyable experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. A la carte 1 and 2 Volumes: Experience various techniques such as ornamentation, unison, octaves, pedal, and more. Since these involve short phrases, you can play without exerting too much force, allowing for practice with a focus on relaxation.

SKU: YM.GTP01101526

ISBN 9784636112122. 8.75 x 12 inches.

The New WAKU WAKU Piano Technique Series is the essential piano technique books for children prior to Hanon exercises and the trusted Japanese piano skilled books. Learn the basics of piano playing with simple and short sheet music. Each book in the series features titles and illustrations based on children's daily lives, allowing players to add expression to the music while imagining the scenes. With a total of 7 volumes, each volume is structured with 7-8 steps. Each step has a clearly defined practice objective, enabling efficient strengthening of foundational skills. Suitable for use from around 4 years old, it can be used in conjunction with any song collection, making it recommended for all students! Piano Technique 1, 2, 3 Volumes: Learn basic techniques such as staccato and legato with simple sheet music. Effective for strengthening fingertips and muscles, expanding the range of volume and expressiveness. Fingering Exercises allow practicing finger usage without producing sound, and it is beneficial to focus on fingertips and wrist form while using them. Transposing Exercises provide a fun experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. Scale & Arpeggio 1 and 2 Volumes: Acquire basic finger usage using short phrases. Highly effective for students who cannot play 1-octave scales or get stuck in the middle of phrases. Transposing Exercises provide an enjoyable experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. A la carte 1 and 2 Volumes: Experience various techniques such as ornamentation, unison, octaves, pedal, and more. Since these involve short phrases, you can play without exerting too much force, allowing for practice with a focus on relaxation.

SKU: YM.GTP01101525

ISBN 9784636112115. 8.75 x 12 inches.

The New WAKU WAKU Piano Technique Series is the essential piano technique books for children prior to Hanon exercises and the trusted Japanese piano skilled books. Learn the basics of piano playing with simple and short sheet music. Each book in the series features titles and illustrations based on children's daily lives, allowing players to add expression to the music while imagining the scenes. With a total of 7 volumes, each volume is structured with 7-8 steps. Each step has a clearly defined practice objective, enabling efficient strengthening of foundational skills. Suitable for use from around 4 years old, it can be used in conjunction with any song collection, making it recommended for all students! Piano Technique 1, 2, 3 Volumes: Learn basic techniques such as staccato and legato with simple sheet music. Effective for strengthening fingertips and muscles, expanding the range of volume and expressiveness. Fingering Exercises allow practicing finger usage without producing sound, and it is beneficial to focus on fingertips and wrist form while using them. Transposing Exercises provide a fun experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. Scale & Arpeggio 1 and 2 Volumes: Acquire basic finger usage using short phrases. Highly effective for students who cannot play 1-octave scales or get stuck in the middle of phrases. Transposing Exercises provide an enjoyable experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. A la carte 1 and 2 Volumes: Experience various techniques such as ornamentation, unison, octaves, pedal, and more. Since these involve short phrases, you can play without exerting too much force, allowing for practice with a focus on relaxation.

SKU: YM.GTP01101530

ISBN 9784636112160. 8.75 x 12 inches.

The New WAKU WAKU Piano Technique Series is the essential piano technique books for children prior to Hanon exercises and the trusted Japanese piano skilled books. Learn the basics of piano playing with simple and short sheet music. Each book in the series features titles and illustrations based on children's daily lives, allowing players to add expression to the music while imagining the scenes. With a total of 7 volumes, each volume is structured with 7-8 steps. Each step has a clearly defined practice objective, enabling efficient strengthening of foundational skills. Suitable for use from around 4 years old, it can be used in conjunction with any song collection, making it recommended for all students! Piano Technique 1, 2, 3 Volumes: Learn basic techniques such as staccato and legato with simple sheet music. Effective for strengthening fingertips and muscles, expanding the range of volume and expressiveness. Fingering Exercises allow practicing finger usage without producing sound, and it is beneficial to focus on fingertips and wrist form while using them. Transposing Exercises provide a fun experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. Scale & Arpeggio 1 and 2 Volumes: Acquire basic finger usage using short phrases. Highly effective for students who cannot play 1-octave scales or get stuck in the middle of phrases. Transposing Exercises provide an enjoyable experience of transposing playing with the teacher's accompaniment. A la carte 1 and 2 Volumes: Experience various techniques such as ornamentation, unison, octaves, pedal, and more. Since these involve short phrases, you can play without exerting too much force, allowing for practice with a focus on relaxation.

SKU: M7.DUX-710

ISBN 9783868493382.

5 Steps to Music features groovy, original piano compositions with a carefully structured and fun training programme. Exciting preliminary exercises are the guarantee for effective practicing. A fun approach is taken to core pianistic skills such as hand independence, Rhythm and pedal technique. Optional improvisation sections encourage playing freely. Live recordings played by Martin Gasselsberger are available online. 3 pieces for four hands add to the pleasures of playing and listening. Level of difficulty: easy - moderately difficult.

SKU: HL.48186891

UPC: 888680883195. 0.018 inches.

This edition of Salve Regina by Gabriel Faure is a version of this Marian hymn for a SABT accompanied by the Piano or the Organ, arranged by Henri Busser. This features lyrics in Latin, and can be sung by two or four voices also accompanied by Violin or Cello ad libitum. This lyrical piece is quite slow (tempo 66) and the Organ score does not feature any pedals: the difficulty could meet the skills of upper intermediate level players. Five verses can be distinguished in the whole piece and its polytonal aspects make it sound really rich and harmonious. Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher. He was one of the greatest composers among his peers and strongly influenced all the following generations of composers. One of his best-known compositions is the famous 'Requiem'..