Bastien piano for adults


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12-Bar Blues Piano


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Learn to play the 12-bar blues using authentic techniques to get the real blues sound.




Piano For Dummies


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The key to fast and fun piano proficiency! Whether you’re a wannabe Mozart or are an experienced hand at tinkling the ivories, the latest edition of Piano For Dummies has what you need to take you to the next level in making beautiful music using this much-loved and versatile instrument. Working as an introductory course—or as a refresher to keep those fingers nimble—you’ll find information on getting started, improving your technique and performance, and the best ways to practice until you hit finely tuned perfection. And, along the way, you’ll pick up the techniques for different styles, including classical, blues, and rock. In an easy-to-follow style, the book also helps you sharpen your sight-reading. You can also tune in to audio and video online to help you improve your creativity and discipline, as well as hear and see that you’re hitting the right notes. Choose the right piano Know your keys Scale up for success Care for your instrument Whatever you want from your love affair with the old “88,” you’ll find enough right here to keep you hammering happily—and even more proficiently—away for years to come! P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Piano For Dummies (9781118900055). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!




Jazz Piano Basics - Book 1


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(Willis). Book 1 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible manner, primarily through short, progressive exercises. Ideal for anyone wishing to expand their "jazzabilities" and especially practical for those interested in participating in a school jazz program. Includes online audio tracks. Concepts covered include: * Improvisation * Swing rhythms * Common jazz chords and scales * Accompaniment techniques * 12-bar blues, and much more! NOTE: Jazz Piano Basics is a revised and vastly expanded version of the Jazzabilities series.




Discover Blues Improvisation


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(Faber Piano Adventures ). A comprehensive approach for the beginning blues player, featuring instruction in improvisation and theory, appealing pieces with improvisation options, and blues ear training.




Tunes You've Always Wanted To Play (Easy Piano)


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This outstanding album containing over 155 pages of favourite classical and traditional melodies, arranged for easy piano by Carol Barratt. Song List: - A Happy And Harmonious Blacksmith (Air - Suite No.5 In E Hwv 430) [Handel] - All Through The Night [Traditional Welsh] - Arioso [J. S. Bach] - Auld Lang Syne - Ave Maria [J. S. Bach] [Gounod] - Ave Maria Op.52 No.6 [Schubert] - Berceuse [Fauré] - Bourree And Air [Handel] - Bridal March [Lohengrin] [Wagner] - Can-can [Offenbach] - Chanson De Matin Op.15 No.2 [Elgar] - Charlie Is My Darling [Traditional Scottish] - Clair De Lune [Debussy] - Cockles And Mussels [Traditional Irish] - David Of The White Rock [Owen] - Drink To Me Only [Traditional English] - Elvira Madigan [Mozart] - English Country Garden [Traditional English] - For He Is An Englishman [Sullivan] - Für Elise [Beethoven] - Grand March (Aida) [Verdi] - Greensleeves - I Vow To Thee My Country [Holst] - Jerusalem [Parry] - Land Of Hope And Glory [Elgar] - Largo (Symphony No.9 In E Minor 'From The New World' Op.95) [Dvořák] - Largo [Handel] - Londonderry Air [Traditional Irish] - Meditation (Thais) [Massenet] - Minuet [Blavet] - Nimrod (Enigma Variations Op.36) [Elgar] - Nocturne [Borodin] - For The Wings Of A Dove [Mendelssohn] - Mio Babbino Caro (Gianni Schicchi) [Puccini] - Ode To Joy [Beethoven] - On Wings Of Song Op.34 No.2 [Mendelssohn] - Pavane Op.50 [Fauré] - Pilgrims' Chorus (Tannhauser) [Wagner] - Polovetsian Dances (Prince Igor) [Borodin] - Radetzky March [Strauss I] - Serenade [Schubert] - Sheep May Safely Graze (Cantata No.208) [J. S. Bach] - Solfeggietto [C. P. E. Bach] - The Ash Grove [Traditional Welsh] - The Blue Danube Waltz Op.314 [Strauss II] - The Bluebells Of Scotland [Traditional Scottish] - The British Grenadiers [Traditional English] - The Cuckoo [Daquin] - The Minstrel Boy [Traditional Irish] - The Swan (Carnival Of The Animals) [Saint-Saëns] - Theme (Romeo And Juliet) [Tchaikovsky] - Theme (Vltava) [Smetana] - Theme From Piano Concerto No 1 [Tchaikovsky] - Themes From Carmen [Bizet] - Themes From La Calinda [Delius] - Third Sonata In C Minor [Guilmant] - To A Wild Rose (Woodland Sketches Op.51) [Macdowell] - Trumpet Voluntary (The Prince Of Denmark's March) [Clarke] - Two Songs [Schubert] - Two Themes From Rosamunde [Schubert] - Two Tunes (The Pirates Of Penzance) [Sullivan] - Waltz (Swan Lake) [Tchaikovsky] - Wedding March (A Midsummer Night's Dream) [Mendelssohn] - Wellington's Victory Op.91 (Battle Symphony) [Beethoven] - What A Little Moonlight Can Do [Woods] - Where E'er You Walk [Handel]




Learn Blues Accordion


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Learn Blues Accordion is a unique method book that includes 34 blues compositions and numerous exercises that will help you master the blues. The exercises increase in difficulty and introduce concepts and techniques thatspecifically target both hands. Explore blues scales, chord progressions and learn common blues techniques such as grace notes, slides, pedal points, double stops and tremolos. Left hand accompanying rhythmic styles are taught and used throughout the material, including boogie-woogie, the blues shuffle, New Orleansand walking bass lines. This book also features exercises on comping chords in common blues keys using various rhythmic patterns. Accompanying audio is recorded in stereo format, separating the left and right hands. The recordings are available online with included access




First 50 Blues Songs You Should Play on the Piano


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(Easy Piano Songbook). Blues fans can get started playing their favorite tunes with this collection of 50 songs in easy piano format with lyrics. Songs include: Ain't No Sunshine * All Blues * Basin Street Blues * Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) * Every Day I Have the Blues * Fever * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * Is You Is, or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby) * Kansas City * Night Train * Pride and Joy * Route 66 * St. Louis Blues * Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) * Sweet Home Chicago * The Thrill Is Gone * and more.




Hal Leonard Jazz Piano for Kids


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(Piano Method). Here is a fun, easy course that teaches children how to improvise and play jazz piano faster than ever before. Kids will stay motivated as they improvise on popular children's songs arranged in a jazz style, while the opportunity to play alongside video accompaniments will inspire a love for performance. Every song seamlessly integrates a new improvisatory skill, systematically building upon previous learning and enabling the student to progress with confidence. Including exclusive access to video tutorials, this book is the definitive introduction to improvisation and jazz piano. The method can be used in combination with a teacher or parent. Topics covered include: swing and syncopation * echo playing * call and response * rock and swing grooves * improvising on 1-5 notes * hearing chord changes * 12-bar blues * and more.




Mr. Hoffman's Popular Hits for Piano


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(Easy Piano Songbook). 17 easy arrangements of pop hits with instruction tips for each by popular YouTube instructor Mr. Hoffman. Each song also has a demo track and backing tracks online to help students hear how they should sound and then play along and sound like a pro! Ideal for beginning piano students who want to use their new-found skills to play popular music. Songs include: Can't Stop the Feeling * Fight Song * How Far I'll Go * The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) * Lean on Me * Let It Go * Linus and Lucy * Shake It Off * Star Wars (Main Theme) * We Will Rock You * and more.