Adult Piano Adventures Christmas - Book One


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(Faber Piano Adventures ). Through sacred carols, humorous Santa songs, and winter favorites, adult beginners and those reacquainting with the keyboard can celebrate with the best songs of the season. Adult Piano Adventures Christmas Book 1 features three sections: Beginning Christmas Songs, Christmas Songs in the Key of C major, and Christmas Songs in the key of G major. Contents include: We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Jingle Bells * We Three Kings of Orient Are * (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Frosty the Snowman * Jingle-Bell Rock * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Little Drummer Boy * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * and more. Online access to audio recordings of the piano selections is included, as well as orchestrated accompaniments for play-along fun.




The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


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The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.




Especially for Christmas, Bk 1


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The Especially for Christmas series includes arrangements of some of the worlds favorite carols as well as familiar Christmas songs. Book 1 features traditional carols such as Away in a Manger, The First Noel and Silent Night as well as popular songs such as Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and a jazzy, upbeat version of Santa Claus Is Comin to Town. Pianists of all ages will enjoy the sophisticated and pianistic arrangements found in this volume.




Bastien piano for adults


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Christmas Memories Book


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This 20 year diary has fine calligraphy and drawings by Lynn Anderson. Each year features a pen and ink drawing of a different 19th century tradition, accompanied by an explanation of the holiday custom featured. Record visitors, special Christmas cards, family photographs and other memories.




Especially for Christmas, Bk 3


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The Especially for Christmas series includes arrangements of some of the world's favorite carols as well as familiar Christmas songs. Book 3 features traditional carols such as The Coventry Carol, Joy to the World and O Come, All Ye Faithful as well as popular songs such as (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays, I'll Be Home for Christmas and a boogie version of Jingle Bells. Pianists of all ages will enjoy the sophisticated yet accessible arrangements found in this series. 24 pages.




Especially for Christmas, Bk 2


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The Especially for Christmas series includes arrangements of some of the worlds favorite carols, as well as familiar Christmas songs. Book 2 features traditional carols, such as Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear as well as popular songs such as Jingle Bell Rock, Who Comes This Night and Winter Wonderland. Pianists of all ages will enjoy the sophisticated, yet accessible arrangements found in this series. 24 pages.




Especially in Jazzy Style, Book 1


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The goal of this book is to introduce early intermediate piano students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun! Titles: * As September Goesξ * Jazz Jamξ * Purple Sageξ * Rhythmiconξ * Smooth as Silkξ * Sneakin' 'Roundξ * Soft-Shoe Bluesξ * Soul Searcherξ * Tahitian Nightsξ * A Touch of Rhumbaξ * Valse du jour




Just for Two, Book 1


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The solo piano series Just for You was one of Dennis Alexander's first publications with Alfred and has remained one of his best-selling series. Just for Two features duet versions of many favorites from each book of the original series. Students will enjoy making music together with these duets that are "twice the fun" as the originals. Titles: * Celebration! * Cinnamon Popcorn! * Dance with Me * Scottish Dance * Sour Lemons! * Strolling Along * Spooks from Mars * Tally-Ho March




Especially for Boys


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For years, piano teachers remarked that Dennis Alexander's pieces were great for boys and suggested that he write a book of pieces with boys in mind. Drawing on his own teaching experiences, and recalling the kinds of pieces he would have liked to play at a similar age, he composed these engaging late elementary piano solos that incorporate strong rhythms, athletic leaps of the hands and big sounds. A gratifying collection for students who need a little extra motivation to practice!