Grand Solos for Piano, Book 2


Book Description

Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberäó»s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred Music author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 2 contains 10 pieces for elementary pianists, some of which contain optional duet accompaniments for teacher, parents or other family members to share in the fun. Titles: * Bugle CallŒæ * The Clock TowerŒæ * Give Me a ClueŒæ * Kangaroo Kick-BoxŒæ * Night WindŒæ * Ridin' the Texas TrailŒæ * Sneaky SamŒæ * Snow Castle WaltzŒæ * Sunnyside WaltzŒæ * Watching the Stars




Grand Solos for Piano, Book 1


Book Description

Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Bober’s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 1 contains 10 pieces for early elementary pianists with optional duet accompaniments for a teacher, parent or other family member to share in the fun. Titles: * Black Cat Waltz * Blarney Stone Jig * College Hill Cheer * A Frightful Night * Magic Maracas * Sea Song * Sneakin' Around * Snowboard Boogie * Summer Afternoon * Tiptoe in the Dark




Grand Solos for Piano, Book 3


Book Description

Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberäó»s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred Music author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 3 contains 11 pieces for late elementary pianists. Titles: * The Camel's TaleŒæ * Cool Walkin'Œæ * Dinosaur JourneyŒæ * Fiesta RagŒæ * A Jazzy TuneŒæ * JugglersŒæ * Mysterious RiderŒæ * Mystery at MidnightŒæ * Rainbow FallsŒæ * Sunset SerenadeŒæ * Video Game Master




Grand Solos for Piano, Book 6


Book Description

Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Bober’s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 6 contains 9 pieces for late intermediate pianists. Titles: * 006 Blues * Butterfly * Dragonfly * Evening Snowfall * Flying Leaves * Jazz 'n' Java * The Keepsake * Sweet Memories * Valse Dramatico




Signature Solos, Book 1


Book Description

Each collection in the Signature Solos series includes all-new piano solos by favorite Alfred Music composers in a variety of musical styles. Every solo was written for its appealing sound and ability to further the technical and musical growth of the student. These solos can be played either formally in recitals or informally for friends and family! Titles: * Waltz at Midnight (Millie Eben) * Scruffy, Puppy (W. T. Skye Garcia) * Birthday Party! (Bernadine Johnson) * Carnival Ride (Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster) * The Ancient Castle (Martha Mier) * Music in My Soul (Martha Mier) * Squeak and Leak (Matt Schinske) * Space Travel (Carolyn Setliff) * Temples in the Mist (Lucy Wilde Warren)




Grand Solos for Piano, Book 5


Book Description

Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberäó»s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred Music author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 5 contains 9 pieces for intermediate pianists. Titles: * CarefreeŒæ * Carnival RagŒæ * Lakeside MorningŒæ * Music Box MemoryŒæ * Night ShadowsŒæ * Rush Hour BoogieŒæ * Too CoolŒæ * A Visit to ViennaŒæ * Winter in Whitman County




Grand Solos for Christmas, Book 5


Book Description

Melody Bober's arrangements of both secular and sacred Christmas favorites are sure to delight students of all ages. Book 5 contains 8 arrangements for intermediate pianists. Students continue to progress musically and technically while enjoying songs of the season. Titles: * Coventry Carol * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * March of the Kings * O Little Town of Bethlehem * The Twelve Days of Christmas * What Child Is This?




A Perfect 10, Book 3


Book Description

A Perfect 10, Book 3, is a collection of piano solos designed to promote musical excellence for the early intermediate-level pianist. Melody has chosen a favorite teaching piece from the four stylistic periods---Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary---and written six original pieces in Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Latin, Ballad, and Showstopper styles. These 10 solos provide students with technical challenges as well as expressive opportunities for musical growth in mood, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, articulation, and dynamics. Students do not have to be an Olympic hopeful to achieve a perfect "10," but they might feel like one as they practice and perform these selections! Titles: * Arabesque * Blue Sky Rag * Cool Cats * Minuet in D Minor * Sassy Samba * Snake Charmer Blues * Sonatina in C Major * Spring Storm * The Village Maidens




Grand One-Hand Solos for Piano, Book 2


Book Description

Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 2 contains eight pieces—four for the right hand and four for the left hand—each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: *Circus! (RH) *Medieval Faire (RH) *Twinkling Stars (RH) *Fanfare for Bells (RH) *Lazy Day (LH) *Mystery Novel (LH) *T-Rex Trek (LH) *Snowbird Waltz (LH) "It’s nice to know music has been written for these circumstances!" - Jean Ritter, Progressions "Circus!" (RH), "Lazy Day" (LH), "Medieval Faire" (RH), "Mystery Novel" (LH), "T-Rex Link" (LH), and "Twinkling Stars" (RH) are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.




Grand One-Hand Solos for Piano, Book 5


Book Description

Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 5 contains eight pieces for intermediate students---four for the right hand and four for the left hand---each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: * Ragtime Romp (RH) * Trumpet Call (RH) * Dance at Twilight (RH) * Chaconne in E Minor (RH) * Malagueña Mood (LH) * Whispers in the Wind (LH) * Bassline Bravo! (LH) * Skater's Dream (LH)