Contemporary Piano Stylings

Pianoworks Duets 2 is the perfect resource for developing pianists to explore duet-playing. They'll develop balance playing in time and sight-reading while learning attractive and accessible arrangements in a huge variety of styles and genres including 'Spring' from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Joplin's exuberant rag 'The Easy Winners' and the traditional Scottish song 'Afton Water'. In addition the collection contains several new and original gems by Alan Bullard the co-author of this celebrated series. 21 duets with parts of equal standard compiled and arranged for beginner to intermediate pianists (approx.Grades 3-5) Wide range of styles including Classical Romantic jazz folk and contemporary CD contains backing tracks of each part to allow solo practice Useful tips on style and technique and background information on every piece Perfect companion to Pianoworks Book 2 and Pianoworks Collection 2

Kevin Volans' L?Africaine for Piano solo. Duration: 22 minutes. Composers Note: Most of the piano music I have written has focussed on a number of 20th century musical concerns: withcomplex rhythmic patterning a- and poly-tonality multiple layering of parts on occasion introducing different tone colours (like playing inside the instrument or electronic modulation) ? but above all resonance. The development of the piano in 19th century with its increased size pitch and dynamic range led above all to an instrument capable of rich and full resonance that could rival even an orchestra. All centred around thepedal ? in Anton Rubinstein's words: The soul of the piano. This time I thought it would be interesting to write a piece which pays no attention to this tradition; to write a piece from the point of view ofsome African compositional methods and ways of patterning ? mainly interlocking parts which result in shifting downbeats. For a large part of the piece I treat the left and right hands as two complementaryperformers. So hardly any pedal no concerns with contemporary harmony style structure or technology. I did slip in a slightly concealed reference to Debussy's L'Isle Joyeuse however. The pieceis roughly 22 minutes long in three sections and the title is a slightly tongue-in-cheek reference to Couperin. 

Contemporary in style yet tonal and accessible this dramatic showpiece uses traditional technique (scales arpeggiations repeating patterns) to produce untraditional results. Filled with sweeping pianistic sonorities and recurring melodic and rhythmic themes. Makes a fabulous recital finale!

Gospel Riffs God Would Love To Hear - Piano. Gospel Riffs God Would Love To Hear for Piano/Keyboards by Andrew Gordon is a compendium of 33 Contemporary Gospel riffs for piano and keyboard players to learn the art of Gospel stylings. There are also arrangements of some traditional Gospel songs including Amazing Grace and When The Saints Go Marching In showing how to incorporate the riffs in the book into these well known Gospel songs. Play in the styles of Ray Charles, Dr. John, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, and Andre Crouch and see how Blues, Jazz and other contemporary styles are associated with the Gospel sound. Customer Comment About This Book: Gospel Riffs God Would Love To Hear I love Gospel music, and so far with Andrew Gordon's books I haven't been disappointed. This book was no exception.

30 easy pieces for the older beginner-A fantastic anthology compiled especially for the older pianist. The collection is packed full of favourite pieces from a variety of different genres with thirty accessible arrangements for beginner pianists.A wide range of styles including Classical and Romantic favourites popular songs and show tunes traditional melodies Christmas carols easy contemporary pieces and original works by the authors. Includes useful tips on style and technique and informative background information on the pieces. Steady and graded progression helps to build confidence at the Piano. Perfect companion to Piano works.

Top 10-The Top Ten Contemporary Classical Pieces To Play On Piano is part of a series that has been specially designed to help pianists of all levels to find the repertoire they really want to play. This volumecontains 10 of the very best contemporary pieces for solo Piano. Some people associate classical music very much with the historic past but there is a wealth of contemporary music out there from a new wave of distinctiveand adventurous writers including plenty of fantastic pieces written for solo Piano. Composers include the remarkable Ludovico Einaudi whose music rich in spiritual simplicity has taken the musical public by storm;Jóhann Jóhannsson who set the classical system to one side as a teenager to kick loose in indie bands; and multi-instrumentalist and composer Yann Tiersen who similarly broke his Violin aged thirteen and neverlooked back! Whether you are already familiar with some of these composers or not we are confident you will love playing their beautiful music. Often simple in style there is something magical about the way these writersmake the Piano sound so delve in and enjoy...

100th birthday on 13 February 2011Pütz' intention to bridge the gap between two musical worlds of 'serious' and of 'light' music preoccupied him for much of his life. Apart from contemporary music he also wrote jazz-inspired works with an elaborate style never primitive nor just 'pleasant'. 'Jazz-Sonatine' shows this combination of contemporary music and jazz as is typical of Pütz: contemporary tonality and jazz harmony do not seem to stand in contrast to each other classical forms and improvisational elements merge. The three little pieces are perfect additions to the piano teaching repertoire and to youth competitions.

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Andy himself are presented and fleshed out in all twelve keys. This book picks up where others leave off, enabling you to replace static chords with voicings that move melodically, dramatically, and gracefully over the entire range of the keyboard. Firmly rooted in contemporary jazz theory, the emphasis is on practical performance applications. Andy ties it all together with illustrations of comping choruses for five standard jazz tunes. Chords in Motion satisfies a long awaited need in actual comping situations, and shows you how to move chords through varying harmonic rhythms. FINALLY ? a book that gives you moving voicings, and sets them in motion in all twelve keys. Chords in Motion is a valuable resource for all keyboardists, arrangers, and instrumentalists. Activate, animate, and energize your comping with this encyclopedic volume. 156 pages, spiral bound for easy opening. Andy carries the flame of jazz piano tradition and just great music. He always inspires me. Chick Corea This is a great book! I am going to sit down and play through this!! I am always telling my non-piano playing students how important it is to work with (and internalize) the sounds that we live with all our lives as Jazz musicians. Coltrane spent years sitting at the piano and so should all of us!!! John Patitucci Berklee College of Music One thing about Andy?he is complete as can be and has been consistently so for years in both his teaching materials and playing. He is completely knowledgeable in such a way that when I play with him, I know he KNOWS!! Plus he is one of the smoothest and polished of players around. Great book?encyclopedic in content. Dave Liebman Founder, Artistic Director, International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) I've played and recorded with Andy LaVerne many times over the years and in many different settings and he's always come up with the hippest, most interesting chords in the most musical way! His way of playing and looking at chords inspires me as a drummer and his rhythm section partner to play things that are in turn inspiring to the rest of the band. This book, helps musicians, understand, in a clear thoughtful presentation, how to go about getting this together. Billy Drummond Jazz Drummer, Educator, Juilliard, NYU Chords in Motion is an outstanding and comprehensive guide by Andy LaVerne, whose encyclopedic knowledge, decades of experience and brilliance as a performer and educator make this an invaluable handbook of modern jazz piano harmony. Its user-friendly, intelligent design enables musicians to expand their harmonic palette and potentially transform their playing, writing and arranging. Chords in Motion is an invaluable contribution to jazz musicians! Lynne Arriale Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Director of Small Ensembles, University of North Florida Chords in Motion is exactly the book I'd expect from Andy LaVerne. It's clear, openhearted and inspiring, as has been every conversation I've had with Andy over the years. Long a fan of his playing, I have enjoyed this look behind the curtain at how Andy LaVerne formulated his signature style. One other thing -- any pianist, no matter his/her approach, will gain insight into what will surely be new and exciting musical directions. Pete Malinverni Jazz Pianist, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music What a great resource for expanding the harmonic palette! Chords in Motion is a must have for the aspiring young jazz pianist as well as the seasoned veteran. Another winner from Andy! Paul Schmeling Jazz Pianist, Educator, Chair Emeritus, Piano Department, Berklee College of Music In Chords in Motion, I recognize chords and sounds that have inspired me to compose and play: harmony from the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This book is well organized, and from the beginning gets you playing. Each chord structure is explained and developed. There is plenty to practice. I especially like the exercises using contrary motion, arpeggiation

This is the second volume of Modern Piano miniatures by American-Armenian composer Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee and is intended for Intermediate to early Advanced pianists. The natural musicality present in this tremendous collection of studies demands the same kind of careful attention that we expect from the standard canon of repertoire. These teaching pieces follow in the modern tradition of pedagogical works by Bartók Kabalevsky and others; they are written to challenge a student's mind fingers imagination and soul. The style is varied allowing students to tackle a broad range of study and practice such as Perfect fourths Staccato and Seconds. Contents include:Floating In Space Here and There Harlequin Waltz Popcorn Toccatina and more! Arranged in order of difficulty it is a practical volume that offers students interesting and absorbing study material. The FJH Contemporary Keyboard Editions Series focuses on the best contemporary music for the keyboard form the late 20th and early 21st centuries. These collected works have all been chosen for their strong musical voices and their artistic and pedagogical merits.

A Multi-Style 40-Week Workout Program for Building Real-World Technique-Written by Kansas City's first-call keyboardist Wayne Hawkins the Piano Aerobics book/audio pack is a multi-style 40-week workout program for building real-world technique. Often when students decide to play in contemporary styles they lack the chops for the job. The exercises in Piano Aerobics will introduce students to styles such as jazz salsa swing rock blues new age gospel stride and bossa nova and help them play with more musical flair.Concepts covered include: keeping time; hand independence; articulations; building a better touch; strengthening weak fingers; accompanying; using the thumb; ear training; and more. The online audio featuresprofessional musicians performing accompaniment tracks in each style.

Rockschool Piano is the essential syllabus for any aspiring contemporary pianists. Building on Rockschool's long standing tradition of industry relevant, musically rigorous syllabi, the Grade 3 book has been designed to provide both teacher and student with a diverse range of repertoire, a truly innovative range of supporting tests and a vast array of backing tracks and audio examples.The six pieces of repertoire included are:Unfaithful - RihannaSkyfall - Adele(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis ReddingOverrated - In the style of Alternative RockRasta Monkey - In the style of ReggaeMaiden Voyage - In the style of Indie RockOther features include:Professionally recorded backing tracks for pieces and supporting testsFact files for each trackExamples of the Ear Test, Technical Exercises, Sight Reading and Improvisation and Interpretation sections of the examDownloadable audio / Piano

Rockschool Piano is the essential syllabus for any aspiring contemporary pianists. Building on Rockschool's long standing tradition of industry relevant musically rigorous syllabi the Debut book has been designed to provide both teacher and student with a diverse range of repertoire a truly innovative range of supporting tests and a vast array of backing tracks and audio examples.   The six pieces of repertoire included are:   Clocks - Coldplay Fallin' - Alicia Keys Lean On Me - Bill Withers Beat The Mersey - In the styleof 1960s Merseybeat Cashville - In the style of Johnny Cash Helicopter - In the style of Britpop indie   Other features include:   Professionally recorded backing tracks for pieces and supporting tests Fact files for each track Examples of the Ear Test Technical Exercises Sight Reading and Improvisation & Interpretation sections of the exam Downloadable audio   Find out more about Rockschool Piano grades at:  https://www.rslawards.com/piano   Rockschool 2015 Piano is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7 & 8. Discover more about Rockschool's accreditation status:  https://www.rslawards.com/about-us