The Classical Piano

Author: Nancy Bachus
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739042960
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Summarizes the influence of society, style, and musical trends on the great piano composers from of the Classical era, 1750-1820. Includes historical paintings, famous quotations, information about sixteen great composers, full-length piano solos, and 2 CDs of motivating solo piano performances played by concert pianist Daniel Glover.

The Baroque Spirit (1600--1750), Bk 1

Author: Nancy Bachus
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739000946
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Feel the Baroque period come alive with The Baroque Spirit as you are given an overall view of that era through an integrated arts approach. Repertoire from both familiar and lesser-known composers are included along with commentary about the composers' lives and social changes in the era. Repertoire in Book 1 ranges from the early-intermediate through intermediate levels.

The Baroque Piano

Author: Nancy Bachus
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739042953
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Summarizes the influence of society, style, and musical trends on the great piano composers from of the Romantic era, 1790-1910. Includes historical paintings, famous quotations, information about thirteen great composers, full-length piano solos, and 2 CDs of motivating solo piano performances played by concert pianist Daniel Glover.

Easy Baroque Piano Music

Author: HAL LEONARD CORP.
Publisher: Schott
ISBN: 9783795748289
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 31

Book Description
(Schott). As well as easy dances by Bach and Handel, this selection includes pieces by French, Italian and English baroque masters. Pupils will experiece an uncomplicated first acquaintance with the polyphonic structure of baroque music. The ornaments are written out in full, in each case keeping within the technical boundaries of this level of developement. Contents: Minuet in G major (Bach) * Minuet in G minor (Bach) * Gigue (Bach) * Bouree (Bach) * Minuet and Trio (Bach) * Sarabande (Bach) * Rigaudon (Bohm) * Sarabande (Corelli) * Les coucous benevoles (Couperin) * Gavotte en Rondeau (Dandrieu) * Sarabande (Graupner) * Bouree (Graupner) * Minuet (Handel) * Sarabande (Handel) * Bourree (Handel) * Air and Double (Handel) * Souabe (Kirnberger) * Prelude (Kuhnau) * Air (Purcell) * Allegro (Rathgeber) * Aria (Scarlatti) * Larghetto (Scarlatti) * Allegro (Telemann) * Rigaudon (Telemann) * Gigue (anon) * Quadrille (anon) * Marcia ungarese (anon) * Gigue (L. Mozart) * Praludium harpeggiato (Fischer) * Minuet (Fischer) * Fuga (Pachelbel) * Trumpet Tune (Purcell) * Gavotte (Purcell) * Jig (Purcell).

Anthology of baroque keyboard music

Author: Maurice Hinson
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739032664
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 252

Book Description
The Anthology of Baroque Keyboard Music is paired with the DVD Performance Practices in Baroque Keyboard Music for a comprehensive look at the literature and performing conventions of the Baroque era. On the DVD, Dr. Hinson performs music from the Anthology, and relates invaluable information on basic touches, articulations, dynamics and ornamentation that will help the performer create a more historically-informed performance. Also on this DVD is a lecture on the history of Baroque dance and the relationship between dance and music, with nine of the most popular court dances performed to Dr. Hinson's keyboard accompaniment by dancers in Baroque costume.

The Classical Era: An Introduction to the Keyboard Music

Author: Margery Halford
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457412271
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Comprised of 13 pieces, this edition showcases the many dance forms of the Classical era and their evolution into the three- and four-movement sonata. A brief biography of each featured composer and a study of ornamentation are also included.

Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1

Author: Lynn Freeman Olson
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457440540
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
This exciting edition contains 100 early intermediate selections in their original form, spanning the Baroque period to present day. The repertoire, which includes several minuets, folk dances, character pieces and much more, has been carefully graded and selected for student appeal by editor Lynn Freeman Olson.

Baroque Keyboard Masterpieces

Author: Paul Negri
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486435687
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Great works include Bach's French Suite No. 5, Handel's Suite No. 5 in E Major, Scarlatti's Sonata in D Minor and Sonata in G Minor, plus works by Telemann, Purcell, Rameau, and others.

The Rules of Musical Interpretation in the Baroque Era (17th-18th Centuries), Common to All Instruments

Author: Jean Claude Veilhan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description

Masterpieces of Solo Piano

Author: Johann Sebastian Bach
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486820194
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This inexpensive compilation draws upon authoritative sources to present favorite piano works of the Baroque era. Unlike many other anthologies of music from the era, which vary widely in the quality of their content, this collection comprises only the greatest works of the period. Intermediate and advanced pianists will find these carefully chosen pieces a rewarding and satisfying reflection of the glories of the Baroque. Selections include Johann Sebastian Bach's Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue as well as the French Suite No. 5; Fantasia in C Minor, BWV 906; and preludes and fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier. Other works by Bach include the great composer's transcriptions for keyboard of five violin concertos by Vivaldi, reprinted from the definitive Bach-Gesellschaft edition. Other selections include several pieces by Handel, among them the popular Air and Variations known as The Harmonious Blacksmith; four sonatas by Scarlatti; and works by Telemann, Rameau, and Purcell.