Piano Songbook : Contemporary Songs

The Piano is often mistakenly viewed as taking a secondary role to the guitar in the world of rock music, with the industry often favouring the eye-catching antics of a larger-than-life axe-weilding hero to the seated sincerity of the Piano. In the meantime, a new generation of bands and artists are correcting the balance, pushing the Piano to the front of the stage and writing music with a passion and depth that challenges the preconceptions. This generous selection of the very best contemporary pop and rock songs by some of the most intriguing and creative artists of recent years, all selected for the modern Pianist. The chosen artists include Mercury Music Award-winners Antony and The Johnsons, Montreal's cinematic folk-rockers The Arcade Fire and the addictively eccentric Regina Spektor. Each song has been carefully transcribed from the original recording, and includes full lyrics and guitar chords. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Recueil / Piano, Chant et Guitare

Variétés Internationale / Partition / Plus de 20 morceaux de piano contemporains transcrits à partir des enregistrements originaux.

The Gallipoli Campaign took place between April 1915 and January 1916 and marked the first significant military engagement for Australia as an independent dominion. The Gallipoli Songbook commemorates this crucial event of the Great War with a collection of contemporary songs relating to the soldiers, the public at home, and the sheer poignancy of such a tragic event, all arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar.The diversity of songs included in this Gallipoli Songbook is testament to the spirit of optimism, consolation and humour inherent in the collective consciousness at the time of such great anxiety and fear. This is a wonderful compilation of contemporary tunes that were popular both before the War, during the various campaigns and after the War itself. Some songs included here sum up the optimistic and patriotic spirit in the years leading up to Gallipoli, such as Waltzing Matilda and God Save The King, while others like And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, from after the event, look back on the horrors of the Anzac experience on those fateful days.Other tunes come from the wonderful British Music Hall tradition, using irony, sarcasm and humour to overcome the sadness associated with the Great War. Songs like Oh! It's A Lovely War, It's A Long Way To Tipperary and Along The Road To Gundagai were popular both at home and as marching tunes, conquering the petrifying realities of war with rousing music and song. The Gallipoli Songbook also includes wistful, sad and heartbreakingly poignant lyrics that capture the unavoidable sadness associated with the costs of total war, songs like I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now, There's A Long, Long Trail and The Gift Of Years, all bittersweet reflections on love, loss and life's transience. Each song included here is a fantastic way to remember the victims of the Gallipoli campaign, and to understand the power that music has to allay, disguise and reflect upon fear and anxiety. The songs, arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar with full lyrics and chord boxes, are a fascinating insight into the period from before the War to after it, and their timelessness makes them as fun to play and sing now, as they were back then. The book also contains a smattering of brilliant images from the time, as well as an extensive foreword that explains, in detail, some of the songs and their meanings.The Gallipoli Songbook is an enjoyable, poignant and fascinating collection of tunes of, or relating to, the Great War and the Gallipoli campaign. Each song is beautiful in its own way, and would be perfect for a commemorative performance, or just an addition to your general repertoire. This songbook is perfect for a musician interested in history, or simply anyone who appreciates the golden age of emotive songs that meant more back then than we could ever imagine today. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

Featuring songs from award-winning Finnish pianist and composer Iiro Rantala's three most acclaimed albums this Piano Songbook includes 20 selections expertly arranged for Piano. One of the most famous pianists in Finland as well as being renowned internationally Iiro Rantala?has played with the band 'Trio Töykeät' and composed many songs as a solo musician. He has won numerous awards including the prestigious German ECHO Jazz award in 2012 for 'Best International Pianist'. This Piano Songbook?features selections from three of the best albums he has worked on: 'Anyone With A Heart' withthe 'Iiro Rantala String Trio'; and his solo compositions 'Lost Heroes' and 'My History Of Jazz'.? Rantala?is known for his playing style that is at once playful then serious. Many fans see his style as combining a virtuosic technical proficiency with a sense of humour making him a favourite within the jazz Piano world. His two solo albums are both a musical exposition of?Rantala's talent and an exploration of his inspirations and personal view of the history of jazz. This makes the songbook a truly original compilation with works that will expand your repertoire with exciting and innovative compositions while also giving an insight into the personal mind of one of today's most striking jazz pianists.? If you're a fan of the man?himself or just big on contemporary jazz Piano Iiro Mantala is a big figure to keep an eye on. This Piano Songbook?contains a diverse selection of his best works giving you an excellent introduction to the genius of the Scandinavian superstar.

Following the success of Volume 1, the Spring and Summer edition of Really Easy Piano Chart Hits contains 16 of today's biggest and best pop songs, complete with song background notes, playing hints and tips.The end of the past year produced pure pop gold, from Little Mix's big earworm Black Magic to Adele's impeccable return to form with Hello. If you're a beginner pianist looking to learn some of today's best pop tunes, the Really Easy Piano collection of Chart Hits is the songbook for you.Featuring hits like Justin Bieber's Love Yourself, Zayn's fantastic Pillowtalk, David Bowie's swansong Lazarus, as well as Jess Glynne's inspirational anthem Don't Be So Hard On Yourself, this collection includes the cream of the pop crop for Easy Piano. For beginners or young pianists, the songbook includes performance notes, hints and handy fingering guides throughout, enabling players to learn these familiar songs quickly and easily.Boasting 16 chart-toppers, fascinating song background information and chord symbols throughout, Really Easy Piano is the best place to learn the catchiest contemporary songs. / Piano

The Big Collection from the best-selling Complete Piano Player series includes some of the greatest songs, old and new, from the renowned Piano sheet music songbooks. With exceptional variety, this compendium will never leave you at a loss for something to learn and play.Featuring some timeless arrangements from past editions of The Complete Piano Player songbooks, as well as new arrangements of great contemporary tunes, The Big Collection is one of the the richest companion songbooks ever made available for the legendary Piano tutor system. With 30 massive songs included in easy-to-play solo Piano arrangements, there is something for everyone here as each song is undeniably a classic. From old tunes like At Last and Feeling Good to new tunes like Let It Go and Someone Like You, The Big Collection even has everything in between like Paradise by Coldplay, Primavera by Einaudi as well as Elton John's Tiny Dancer.If you've been working through The Complete Piano Player tutor books, or you just want an assortment of incredible songs to add to your repertoire, The Big Collection is for you. If you're a relative beginner, each song features chord symbols, full lyrics and useful fingering suggestions to help you master these songs. This sheet music songbook is also useful if you're a more advanced player, however, with the arrangements allowing you to improvise, or even improve upon the existing tunes. Each song follows in the footsteps of the original and acclaimed Complete Piano Player tutor system, so if you're aware of that these arrangements will be immediately familiar, but they will work equally well if you're using it as a songbook on its own. The best thing about The Big Collection is the sheer variety on offer. Fans of Bob Dylan, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams and The Beatles will be catered for, as well as old-school soul fans, modern pop fanatics and contemporary classical enthusiasts, or simply lovers of great music!The Piano sheet music contained within The Complete Piano Player: The Big Collection represents some of the best songs from the past, all the way up to the present. The familiar feel of these arrangements will get you playing these popular pieces perfectly straight away. / Piano