Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 2

Author: Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1470624427
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 62

Book Description
The five books in this series present 100 masterworks ranging from early-intermediate through advanced level that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 pieces selected from the four main style periods as well as additional suggestions for repertoire from the 20th century. Book 2 contains selections for intermediate pianists. Titles: *Alfedans (Elfin Dance), Op. 12, No. 4 (Grieg) *Avalanche, Op. 45, No. 2 (Heller) *Ballade, Op. 100, No. 15 (Burgmüller) *Evening in the Country, Sz. 39, No. 5 (Bartók) *First Gymnopédie (Satie) *First Sorrow, Op. 68, No. 16 (Schumann) *Gavotte, HWV 491 (Handel) *Old French Song, Op. 39, No. 16 (Tchaikovsky) *Prelude in C Major, BWV 939 (J. S. Bach) *Solfeggieto (C.P.E. Bach) *Sonata in C Major, K. 545 (III) (W. A. Mozart) *Sonata in D Minor, K. 32; L. 423 (D. Scarlatti) *Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI/8 (III & IV) (Haydn) *Sonatina in C Major, Op. 20, No. 1 (Kuhlau) *Sonatina in C Major, Op. 36, No. 1 (Clementi) *Sonatina in F Major, Anh. 5, No. 2 (Beethoven) *Teasing Song, Sz. 42, No. 18 (Bartók) *To a Wild Rose, Op. 51, No. 1 (MacDowell) *Waltz in B Minor, Op. 18, No. 6; D. 145 (Schubert) *Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 (Grieg) "This book provides great editing for familiar pieces that most of us teach." - Jean Ritter, Progressions

Technique for the Advancing Pianist

Author: Valerie Cisler
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457420872
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
This practical resource provides foundational tools for scale, chord and arpeggio playing; exercises for developing precision, speed, agility and clarity of tone; and exercises and etudes that focus on a variety of technical challenges.

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

Author: Nancy Faber
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1616779217
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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.

The Foundation Pianist, Book 2, Bk 2

Author: Karen Marshall
Publisher: PianoTrainer Series
ISBN: 9780571540662
Category : Piano
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
The Foundation Pianist, Book 2 is a book for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the book include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire, and musical time travel. This series includes two books which not only develop students' technique, reading, theory, and musicianship, but also provide an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.

The Advanced Pianist

Author: Karen Marshall
Publisher: PianoTrainer Series
ISBN: 9780571541171
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
The Advanced Pianist, Book 2 from the Piano Trainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, quick study, sight-reading, repertoire, and concert pianists' hints and tips. The series not only develops students' technique, reading, theory, and musicianship, it also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, focusing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 2 is suitable for students at grade 7--8.

The Virtuoso Pianist, Book 2

Author: Charles-Louis Hanon
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457444524
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description
The most widely used piano technique book ever written, The Virtuoso Pianist was designed to develop agility and strength in all the fingers as well as flexibility of the wrists. Translated from the original French, this Masterwork edition, designed for intermediate to early advanced pianists, includes Exercises 21-43. It is clearly engraved for easy reading. Book 1 (Alfred edition 617) is also available, and contains Exercises 1-20 and Hanon's original introduction.

Classics for the Advancing Pianist - Edward MacDowell, Book 2

Author: Edward MacDowell
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1470630540
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 38

Book Description
The Classics for the Advancing Pianist series provides motivating, enjoyable literature of substantial quality for developing keyboard artists. The pieces in these books, written by Edward MacDowell and ordered in a logical progression from volume to volume, help the performer work within his or her abilities while developing playing and listening skills. This standard teaching repertoire will help build technique and musicianship, as well as offer hours of personal enjoyment. Titles: * The Brook, Op. 32, No. 2 * Hungarian, Op. 39, No. 12 * Improvisation, Op. 46, No. 4 * Scotch Poem, Op. 31, No. 2 * Shadow Dance, Op. 39, No. 8 * Sung Outside the Prince's Door, Op. 4, No. 1 * To a Water Lily, Op. 51, No. 6 * To an Old White Pine, Op. 62, No. 7

Preludes, Book 2

Author: Claude Debussy
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457424731
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
This significant compilation of 12 Preludes represents Debussy's mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Helpful English translations of French terms as well as Debussy's performance suggestions are included as well as Dr. Hinson's suggestions for performance and an analysis of each prelude.

Kaleidoscope Duets, Book 2

Author: Jon George
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457444586
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 20

Book Description
These books introduce the student to a wide variety of musical designs that spark the imagination while developing technical skills.

The Foundation Pianist Book 2

Author: Karen Marshall
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571591647
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
This is the full eBook version of The Foundation Pianist Book 2 in fixed-layout format. The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books by David Blackwell and Karen Marshall for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the books include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops students' technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.