Author : Béla Bartók
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 18,23 MB
Release :
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457412189
This volume contains 31 pieces from The First Term at the Piano, For Children, 10 Easy Pieces and 7 Sketches. The informative foreword includes Bartók's specific instructions on wrist and finer action, articulations and syncopation. Each piece is prefaced by a brief introduction.
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Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 21,42 MB
Release : 1970-06
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780739022979
A fine assortment of Beethoven's works comprises this collection including bagatelles, dances and sonata forms. Dr. Palmer's introductory material emphasizes Beethoven's use of pedal, rubato, ornamentation and articulation with an especially fascinating look at legato in the composer's keyboard music.
Author : Johann Sebastian Bach
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 42,56 MB
Release : 2005-05-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457443449
This diversified collection guides students to develop stylistic performances of Bach's keyboard works. Among the 27 selections are numerous menuets, "short" preludes and suite movements. The introductory material contains an excellent discussion of ornamentation, rhythm, articulation, tempo and dynamics in the keyboard music of this master composer.
Author : Claude Debussy
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 24,93 MB
Release :
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457420245
This collection of Debussy's popular intermediate pieces includes "Clair de lune," "Reverie," "La petit nègre," the complete "Children's Corner Suite" and other works. The introductory pages discuss symbolist poetry, French Impressionist painters and Debussy's musical style. A variety of photographs taken throughout the composer's life are also included.
Author : Frédéric Chopin
Publisher :
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 25,80 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Piano music
ISBN : 9780849761997
Author : Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,55 MB
Release :
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457444104
The pieces in this book are arranged roughly in chronological order. They include the best of Mozart's childhood compositions through late works such as the famous "Sonata in C Major," K. 545. Unique features of this volume include an excellent discussion of pianos in Mozart's day, as well as directives on how to improvise ornaments in Classic keyboard music.
Author : E. L. Lancaster
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 34,26 MB
Release : 2005-05-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457409194
This comprehensive approach to functional musicianship at the keyboard includes varied repertoire, theory, technique, sight-reading, harmonization from lead sheets, ear training and ensembles. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs and group piano classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 15 units each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, unit review worksheets and an assignment page.
Author : Frédéric Chopin
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 37,17 MB
Release : 2005-05-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457422812
An excellent collection in Hinson's At the Piano Series. Contains many of his most popular Mazurkas, Preludes, Waltzes, Nocturnes--plus others! Includes informative biographical information and performance suggestions for each work.
Author : Johannes Brahms
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 27,93 MB
Release : 2005-05-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457444500
During the latter part of his life, Brahms wrote only sets of relatively short pieces. With their formal and stylistic perfection, they are among the most valuable of the late-Romantic additions to piano repertoire. Included in this edition are 30 pieces by Brahms, preceded by a helpful introduction which contains definitions of the ballade, rhapsody, capriccio and intermezzo.
Author : Frédéric Chopin
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 21,3 MB
Release : 2004-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780739036853
Known as a "pianist's composer," Chopin's love, passion and devotion to piano music resulted in more than 200 compositions. This collection contains the more accessible pieces which still have vivid melodies and lush harmonies. The Alfred Masterwork CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances. Pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts studied at the Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London. She earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she studied with Paul Badura-Skoda. She co-authored the text Studying Suzuki Piano: More than Music, which was endorsed by Dr. Suzuki.
