Finger Paintings, Book 1


Book Description

Finger Paintings is designed to provide piano students with a wide variety of music repertoire, which will enhance reading and performance skills. Book 1 contains 11 short solos in numerous 5-finger patterns. Students are introduced to most of the basic elements of notation; the tuneful melodies are divided between the hands. For added motivation and enjoyment, optional teacher accompaniments are included.




Performance Plus, Bk 1


Book Description

Ten titles, including: Barcarolle (from The Tales of Hoffman) (Offenbach) * Intermezzo (from Cavalleria Rusticana) (Mascagni) * La Ci Darem La Mano (from Don Giovanni) (Mozart) * March of the Toreadors (from Carmen) (Bizet) * Pomp and Circumstance (Elgar) * The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Dukas) and more.




Folk Song Portraits


Book Description

Charming duet arrangements of some of the world's greatest folk songs. Teachers will find these arrangements perfect for spicing up recitals and as supplementary material for group piano instruction in colleges and universities. Includes "Aura Lee," "Auprès de ma Blonde," "Barbra Allen," "Dear Evelina," "Mama Don't 'Low," "My Spanish Guitar," "Shenandoah" and "This Train."




Just for You, Book 1


Book Description

A series of books that meet the challenge of providing students with fun music that makes practicing enjoyable as well as being entertaining for the listener. Three volumes of lyrical waltzes, romantic ballads, lively rags and swinging jazz pieces spanning elementary through intermediate grades.




Audience Pleasers, Book 1


Book Description

Lynn Freeman Olson's music has enchanted several generations of students and teachers. His legacy lives on in this series of books that have been pulled from his most loved sheet music solos. Book 1 spans the early elementary and elementary levels, Book 2 is late elementary/early intermediate, Book 3 is intermediate/early advanced.




Folk Songs 'n Favorites at Your Fingertips - Book 1


Book Description

Students and teachers will love these new collections filled with folk songs, children's songs, hymns, spirituals and original jazz and rags, all artfully arranged and composed in fresh and creative ways by today's talented composers. From easy works for beginners to dazzling repertoire for the intermediate student, there's something for everyone in these versatile collections. Students will love to practice and perform these pleasing pieces -- ideal as companion books for any method and perfect for all your teaching needs. Don't miss this engaging repertoire, also excellent for themed recitals or for the budding jazz or church pianist in your teaching studio.




Five-Star Solos, Book 1


Book Description

The books in the Five-Star Solos series give students and teachers a wide variety of pieces at graded levels. Different styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included in each book. Ballads, waltzes, Latin tunes, contemporary sounds, and "showstoppers" all combine to make teaching both fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that clearly sets them apart from the crowd. Titles: * Country Jamboree! * Crash, Bang, Boogie! * Forever True * Hiking Buddies * Magical Creatures * My First Sonatina * Simple Things * Scottish Highlanders * There's Music in a Hammer * Tribal Dance * Victory March!




A Splash of Color, Book 1


Book Description

Written with teenagers in mind, these seven early-intermediate solos will inspire students to learn through imagery and play with feeling. Each piece is aptly named and will stretch students' imaginations to new heights. Titles: * Blue Boogie * Forest Green * Gray Granite * Orange Soda * Pink Tulips * A Touch of Gold.




Especially in Jazzy Style, Book 1


Book Description

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




Folk Song Silhouettes


Book Description

Youngsters and adults alike will be delighted with these enchanting arrangements of folk songs favorites. Folk Song Silhouettes contains eight intermediate solo arrangements complete with lyrics, including "Aura Lee," "Barbra Allen," "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair" and more!