Adult Piano Adventures Popular Book 2 - Timeless Hits and Popular Favorites


Book Description

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The appeal of popular music spans generations and genres. In this collection of 27 hits, enjoy folk tunes like "Ashokan Farewell" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water," movie themes from James Bond and Batman , Broadway numbers from Evita and A Little Night Music , and chart-toppers performed by Michael Jackson, Adele, Billy Joel, and more. Adult Piano Adventures Popular Book 2 provides this variety, yet with accessible arrangements for the progressing pianist. Students may advance through the book alongside method studies, or jump to all their favorites. Optional chord symbols above the staff guide understanding and personal expression.




Adult Piano Adventures Popular Book 1 - Timeless Hits and Popular Favorites


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(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Popular Book 1 is a remarkable collection of timeless hits and popular favorites arranged at just the right level for adult beginners and for those who are returning to the keyboard. The book is organized into three sections: Section 1 has minimal hand position changes, and many songs include an optional duet part. Section 2 introduces the I, IV and V7 chords in the key of C. Section 3 presents the I, IV and V7 chords in the key of G. Enjoy 34 popular melodies from across the decades, including: My Heart Will Go On * Edelweiss * Let It Be * Downton Abbey Theme * Tomorrow * Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Someone Like You * Yesterday * Pachelbel Canon * Thinking Out Loud * Beauty and the Beast * What a Wonderful World * and more.




Adult Piano Adventures - Classics, Book 1


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(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 1 celebrates great masterworks of Western music, including symphony themes, opera gems, and classical favorites. The melodies of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and other master composers are arranged at just the right level for adult beginners and for those who are returning to the keyboard. Section 1 features piano arrangements with minimal hand position changes, and many selections include an optional duet part. Section 2 introduces the I, IV, and V7 chords in the key of C major, harmonizing themes such as Sibelius's Finlandia, Schubert's The Trout, and Mendelssohn's Spring Song. Section 3 presents the primary chords in the key of G major, with arrangements of Vivaldi's Autumn (from The Four Seasons), Mozart's theme from The Magic Flute, Lizst's Liebestraum, and more.




Fur Elise (Sheet Music)


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(Piano Solo Sheets). This sheet music features an intermediate-level piano solo arrangement of the beloved Beethoven work.




The Best Broadway Songs Ever (Songbook)


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(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). We've made this book even better with songs from Broadway's latest blockbusters over 80 songs in all arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames! Highlights include: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life * I Wanna Be a Producer * The Last Night of the World * On My Own * Popular * Seasons of Love * The Sound of Music * Younger Than Springtime * dozens more!




When I Sit Down to Play


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TV host Regis Philbin did it. NPR "RM" commentator Noah Adams did it. King Kong heroine Fay Wray did it. They all learned to play the piano as adults and opened up a world of music and personal fulfillment. Whether you've never played the piano before or want to resume lessons after being away from music for a long time, you can do it. In WHEN I SIT DOWN TO PLAY..., master teacher Joan St. James tells you how to take the first, critical steps to fulfilling your desires -- at any age. Learn: -- How to find a teacher who can train your fingers...and reach your heart -- Where to get videos and books...if you want to learn on your own -- Why practice makes perfect...and brings you the most relaxing time of your day -- How to find an instrument to fit your needs and budget...should you go acoustic or digital? -- What you need to do to write and arrange a song...it all may start in the shower -- Where you can play for others...for fun or profit All you need is the desire to play -- and the encouragement you will find in...







Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits Book 1


Book Description

This series answers the often-expressed need for a variety of supplementary material in many different popular styles. What could be more fun for an adult than to play the music that everybody knows and loves? When the books in the Greatest Hits series are assigned in conjunction with the Lesson Books, these appealing pieces reinforce new concepts as they are introduced. In addition, the motivation the music provides could not be better. The emotional satisfaction students receive from mastering each popular song increases their enthusiasm to begin the next one. With the popular music available in the Greatest Hits series (Levels 1 and 2), the use of both books will significantly increase every adult's interest in piano study. Two selections from this book are featured on the Royal Conservatory of Music Popular Selection List (2007 Ed.): * The Rainbow Connection * Nadia's Theme