Three Etudes for Piano

All the preludes and études including many perfectly spun miniatures. Edited by K. N. Igumnov and Y. I. Mil'shteyn. Content : PRELUDES Op. 2, No. 2 in B Major For the Left Hand, Op. 9, No. 1 in C Sharp Minor 24 PRELUDES, OP. 11 Part I No. 1 in C Major No. 2 in A Minor No. 3 in G Major No. 4 in E Minor No. 5 in D Major No. 6 in B Minor Part II No. 7 in A Major No. 8 in F Sharp Minor No. 9 in E Major No. 10 in C Sharp Minor No. 11 in B Major No. 12 in G Sharp Minor Part III No. 13 in G Flat Major No. 14 in E Flat Minor No. 15 in D Flat Major No. 16 in B Flat Minor No. 17 in A Flat Major No. 18 in F Minor Part IV No. 19 in E Flat Major No. 20 in C Minor No. 21 In B Flat Major No. 22 in G Minor No. 23 in F Major No. 24 in D Minor SIX PRELUDES, OP. 13 No. 1 in C Major No. 2 in A Minor No. 3 in G Major No. 4 in E Minor No. 5 in D Major No. 6 in B Minor FIVE PRELUDES, OP. 15 No. 1 in A Major No. 2 in F Sharp Minor No. 3 in E Major No. 4 in E Major No. 5 in C Sharp Minor FIVE PRELUDES, OP. 16 No. 1 in B Major No. 2 in G Sharp Minor No. 3 in G Flat Major No. 4 in E Flat Minor No. 5 in F Sharp Major SEVEN PRELUDES, OP. 17 No. 1 in D Minor No. 2 in E Flat Major No. 3 in D Flat Major No. 4 in B Flat Minor No. 5 in F Minor No. 6 in B Flat Major No. 7 in G Minor FOUR PRELUDES, OP. 22 No. 1 in G Sharp Minor No. 2 in C Sharp Minor No. 3 in B Major No. 4 in B Minor TWO PRELUDES, OP. 27 No. 1 in G Minor No. 2 in B Major FOUR PRELUDES, OP. 31 No. 1 in D Flat Major/C Major No. 2 in F Sharp Minor No. 3 in E Flat Minor No. 4 in C Major FOUR PRELUDES, OP. 33 No. 1 in E Major No. 2 in F Sharp Minor No. 3 in C Major No. 4 in A Flat THREE PRELUDES, OP. 35 No. 1 in D Flat Major No. 2 in B Flat Major No. 3 in C Major FOUR PRELUDES, OP. 37 No. 1 in B Flat Minor No. 2 in F Sharp Major No. 3 in B Major No. 4 in G Minor FOUR PRELUDES, OP. 39 No. 1 in F Sharp Major No. 2 in D Major No. 3 in G Major No. 4 in a Flat Major Op. 45, No. 3 in E Flat Major FOUR PRELUDES, OP. 48 No. 1 in F Sharp Major No. 2 in C Major No. 3 in D Flat Major No. 4 in C Major Op. 49, No. 2 in F Major Op. 51, No. 2 in A Minor Op. 56, No. 1 in E Flat Major Op. 59, No. 2 TWO PRELUDES, OP. 67 No. 1 No. 2 FIVE PRELUDES, OP. 74 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 ETUDES Op. 2, No. 1 in C Sharp Minor TWELVE ETUDES, OP. 8 Part 1 No. 1 in C Sharp Major No. 2 in F Sharp Minor No. 3 in B Minor No. 4 in B Major No. 5 in E Major No. 6 in A Major Part II No. 7 in B Flat Minor No. 8 in A Flat Major No. 9 in G Sharp Minor No. 10 in D Flat Major No. 11 in B Flat Minor No. 12 in D Sharp Minor EIGHT ETUDES, OP, 42 No. 1 in D Flat Major No. 2 in F Sharp Minor No. 3 in F Sharp Major No. 4 in F Sharp Major No. 5 in C Sharp Minor No. 6 in D Flat Major No. 7 in F Minor No. 8 in E Flat Major Op. 49, No. 1 in E Flat Major Op. 56, No. 4 THREE ETUDES, OP. 65 No. 1 No. 2 No. 3

Although each study emphasizes an aspect of virtuoso piano technique, the etudes are some of the most effectively moving of all the concert works in piano literature. This 144-page volume includes the 24 Etudes, Opp. 10 and 25 as well as the three etudes without opus numbers composed in 1839 for Moscheles and Fetis's Method of Methods. Pedaling is taken from the original manuscripts and first editions, and fingering is editorial.

Description The second volume of the outstanding Breitkopf and Hartel edition of Mendelssohn's complete works for solo piano. Songlist Album Leaf (Song Without Words) In E Minor Op. 117 Capriccio In E Major / Minor Op. 118 Perpetuum Mobile Op.119 Prelude And Fugue In E Minor Sonata In B Flat Op.106 Sonata In G Minor Op 105 Songs Without Words (Lieder Ohne Worte) Three Etudes Op. 104 Part 2 Three Preludes Op. 104 Part 1 Two Pieces

Born in 1928 French composer and teacher Jean Aubain studied with Olivier Messiaen at the Paris Conservatoire. In 1955 he won the Premier Prix de Rome and his since composed many other prolific works including Three Studies for Percussion and Piano. Composed in 1968 Three Studies for Percussion and Piano is made up of three movements; 1) Variations 2) Scherzo and 3) Final. With a typical performance lasting around seven minutes Aubain's piece includes use of Timpani Xylophone Temple-Block Tom-Toms Vibraphone and Cymbals as well as other Percussion instruments. For all advanced percussionists seekingsolo performance repertoire Aubain's Three Studies For Percussion And Piano is essential.

Three etudes (or caprices) composed by the remarkable Spanish composer who died 10 days short of his 20th birthday.

For the Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s-Now even the often-challenging works of the last of Russia's Romantic composers are accessible to beginning pianists. Rachmaninoff's music can be daunting to those just starting out but these simple arrangements focus on the composer's melodies and style. The more abstract works are excerpted and presented in manageable samples and the keys are simplified. Suggested fingerings are also provided.The collection features easy-to-play versions of 'Vocalise'; Prelude in C-sharp Minor Op. 3 No. 2 ('Bells of Moscow'); the second movement of the Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor Op. 18 (Theme); Nocturne No. 1 in F-sharp Minor and Nocturne No. 3 in C Minor; Morceaux de Salon No. 3 Op. 10; Variations of a Theme of Corelli; and other selections.In addition to the piano arrangements the compilation includes a free MP3 download for every piece which will help students develop an ear for the melodies. The MP3s may be downloaded individually or collectively.

This is one of four level-four books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book. Level Four For intermediate students- Frequent jumps and spans of more than a 5th- Whole half quarter note dotted half note dotted quarter note eighth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to three sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaEtudes Albums:complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary module-based approach to improvisation.· Technical Etudes: builds solid fundamentals by focusing on specifictechnical and musical elements; offers an enjoyable approach to improving facility;· Improvisation Etudes: delivers a practical framework for learning improvisation; integrates effortlessly into traditional piano lessons; module structure provides intuitive progressive development from the very first level; encourages creativity and spontaneity; trains critical active listening skills.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: · provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; · stimulates daily ensemble playing; · creates a full band improvisation experience; · makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I

Variations Nocturne & Finale On An English Sea-Song for Piano and Orchestra Op.60. Orchestral part arranged for a second Piano by David Lyon. After a brief introduction to the Orchestra the melody of an eighteenth century whalermen's ballad with verse and refrain 'Blow Ye Winds' is given out the verse by the Piano the refrain divided between Orchestra and Piano. Then follow thirteen variations the last three being pianistic etudes accompanied Orchestrally. The nocturne evokes the nostalgia of a long voyage and the finale the excitement dangers and glory of a triumphant chase. In these movements as well as in the variations the entiremusical material is derived from the basic theme. The work is designed as a virtuoso concert-piece for the pianist with supporting Orchestral flashes of colour and points of contrast.

Including the Paganini Etudes and Concert Etudes Editorial Notes Grande Fantaisie de Bravoure sur La Clochette de Paganini [Large Bravura Fantasy on Paganini's La Campanella], Op. 2 Etudes d'Exécution Transcendante d'après Paganini [Etudes for Transcendental Technique after Paganini] (dedicated to Clara Schumann) Preludio 1. (G minor) 2. (E-flat major) 3. La Campanella (A-flat minor/major) 4. (E major) Version I; Version II 5. La Chasse [The Hunt] (E major0 6. Theme and Variations (A minor) Grandes Etudes de Paganini [Paganini Etudes] (dedicated to Clara Schumann) 1. (G minor) 2. (E-flat major) 3. La Campanella (G-sharp minor) 4. (E major) 5. La Chasse (E major) 6. (A minor) Morceau de Salon: Etude de Perfectionnement [Salon Piece: Finishing Etude] Ab Irato: Grande Etude de Perfectionnement [Ab Irato: Large Finishing Etude] Trois Etudes de Concert [Three Concert Etudes] (dedicated to Eduard Liszt) No. 1 in A-flat Major No. 2 in F Minor No. 3 in D-flat major Two Concert Etudes (dedicated to Dionys Pruckner) Gnomenreigen [Dance of the Gnomes] Waldesrauschen [Forest Rustling]

This is one of four level-four books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level Four For intermediate students- Frequent jumps and spans of more than a 5th- Whole half quarter note dotted half note dotted quarter note eighth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to three sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaSkills Books:round out the comprehensive course of study. Paced to enhance progress in the corresponding Repertoire and Etudes Albums the module structure ensures a smooth integration of Ear-Training Sight-Reading and Technic. ? Ear-training: reinforces the auraldevelopment already achieved through the repertoire and improvisation etudes; ? Sight-reading: time-effective module structure leads to regular practice the single most important contributing factor to success;? Technic: provides a structured and measured approach; prepares for the challenges ahead.About the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I play more music like this?? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ?My friends like to hear me play cool music.? Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music of his time popular dances preludes and exercises by living composers. It would never have occurred to him to seek out pieces in styles and rhythms one hundred years old. He expected his boys to thrive in the musical world of their time.American Popular Piano has been developed on the same principles. Students working in this series will?

This second volume in the Beautiful Etudes series contains 14 elementary-level pieces for the Piano by such noted composers as Czerny Gurlitt Köhler and Löschnorn.When pupils are assigned good-quality etudes their technique improves dramatically. This compilation concentrates on level-appropriate essentials such as shaping phrases with two and three voices playing a left hand melody with right hand chords extended hand positions melodic octaves Alberti bass descending scales and more. Each etude is prefaced with concise composer facts and helpful practice advice.

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaRepertoire Albums: a wide selection of pieces in three distinct categories: ? Lyrical: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control;? Rhythmic: instills a steady beat; improves counting; refines articulation; ensures secure syncopations; internalizes the pulse;? Ensemble: hones listening skills; encourages regular ensemble playing; offers rich musical textures even in early studies; reinforces musical continuity.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: ? provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; ? stimulates daily ensemble playing; ? creates a full band improvisation experience; ? makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I play more music like this?? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ?My friends like