Basic Library

Basic Library
An advanced arrangement of the 18th Variation from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganiniarranged by Eichorn.

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19 Sonatas for the Piano by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, revised and edited by Richard Epstein with a biographical sketch of the composer by Philip Hale. All text is wrtten both in English and Spanish.

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Burgmueller's most famous work, 25 Progressive Pieces, are short compositions with descriptive titles. Easier than his Opp. 105 and 109, each intermediate-level selection exposes students to a different technical challenge with the main emphasis on the phrasing, articulation, and dynamics often found in Romantic piano music. The collection includes: Inquietude; Consolation; Gracefulness; The Farewell; Ballade; Tarantelle; Angels' Voices; Barcarolle; Pastorale; The Return; The Wagtail; The Clear Stream; Progress; The Chatterbox; The Little Party; The Knight Errant; Innocence; Sincerity; Ave Maria; Arabesque; The Chase; Sorrow; Tender Flower; The Swallow and Austrian Dance.

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42 of the most famous classics arranged for simplified piano. These enchanting melodies supply late elementary to early intermediate-level students with an introduction to the world's finest music.

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This collection includes easy to intermediate level pieces for 1 piano, 4 hands by a variety of composers including Beethoven, Brahms, Czerny, Debussy, Faure, Schubert, Stravinsky and many more. Each piece is in its original form. Sonatinas, variations, dances (waltzes, minuets, landler, polkas) are represented.

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Although subtitled Funeral Hymns Arranged for the Church Pianist, these selections are suited for year-round use. Most are almost sight readable, yet are intricate and interesting with the emphasis always being on the hymn melody. Contents include: Abide with Me; Be Thou My Vision; I Need Thee Every Hour; Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross; My Shepherd Will Supply My Need; 'Tis So Sweet toTrust in Jesus; The King of Love My Shepherd Is; What a Friend We Have in Jesus and ten more selections. A total of 19 selections in a very economical collection.

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This series is ideal for beginning students ages 11 and up. Book 1 is a condensed and more mature version of the Primer Level and Level One of the basic Piano Adventures method. Book 1 starts with a few pages of pre-reading tunes and then jumps into reading from the staff. The tunes included in this accelerated version for the older beginner appeal to the adolescent and teen set with folk tunes from around the world, familiar classic arrangements, spirituals, and fun, appealing originals by the authors. Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms (including eighth notes), all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position, and more.

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This elementary solo is great for reinforcing the lesson on accidentals, hence the name, Accidental Wizard! It is mysterious and exciting, and it has an optional duet part for the teacher to play along. A "must have" for your early beginner's collection!

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Adult Piano Adventures enables the adult beginner to play music for pleasure while developing musical understanding. This book presents the fundamentals of music notation, chord playing, and musical form - all through engaging music chosen specifically for the adult. In fact, within these pages await musical gems such as Over the Rainbow; Fiddler on the Roof; Amazing Grace; Don't Cry for Me, Argentina and Lean On Me. Each unit includes a "3-Minute Technique" page to develop finger dexterity and a "Music Theory" page to develop understanding of rhythm and harmony. Book 1 begins with simple, pre-staff tunes on the black keys, then progresses to tunes on the white keys with letter names in noteheads. The grand staff is introduced in Unit 2 and the student begins playing with the right hand thumb on middle C and the left hand thumb on middle B. Hand positions vary as the student progresses through the book. The layout of these spiral-bound books is clear and attractive. Teacher duets are offered for most of the tunes in Book 1 and optional CDs and General MIDI Disks for both Books 1 and 2 offer fabulous and fun background accompaniments. Christmas for All Time, Book 1, tailored to the adult pianist, offers traditional, popular and seasonal favorites in accessible arrangements, with some teacher duets.