Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457419140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The 28 late-elementary to early-intermediate pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 1
Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457419140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The 28 late-elementary to early-intermediate pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457419140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The 28 late-elementary to early-intermediate pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 2
Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457419157
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457419157
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 3
Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457420864
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457420864
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Keys to Artistic Performance, Bk 1
Author: Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739051290
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, playing rubato, and how to move at the piano. Titles: Bartk, Bla Childrens Song, from For Children Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 3 * Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich Polka * Schubert, Franz Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4 * Streabbog, J. L. Distant Bells, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 6 * Bartk, Bla Childrens Game, from For Children, Sz. 48, No. 8 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Old French Song, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 16 * Gurlitt, Cornelius In the Garden, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 4 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Morn
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739051290
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, playing rubato, and how to move at the piano. Titles: Bartk, Bla Childrens Song, from For Children Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 3 * Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich Polka * Schubert, Franz Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4 * Streabbog, J. L. Distant Bells, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 6 * Bartk, Bla Childrens Game, from For Children, Sz. 48, No. 8 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Old French Song, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 16 * Gurlitt, Cornelius In the Garden, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 4 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Morn
Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Bk 3
Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739034217
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739034217
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Keys to Artistic Performance, Book 2
Author: Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457429323
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, and how to move at the piano. Titles: * German Dance, D. 365, No. 12 (Schubert) * Dawn (Bartók) * Idylle, Op. 126, No. 1 (Chaminade).* German Dance, D. 783, No. 14 (Schubert) * Gavotte, Op. 36, No. 2 (Amy Beach) * Cradle Song, Op. 124, No. 6 (Schumann) * Mazurka (Glinka) * Impresiones intimas, No. 2 (Mompou) * Naughty Boy, from For Children, Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 21 (Bartók) * A Little Girl Pleading with Her Mother, Op. 37, No. 1 (Rebikov) * A Little Girl Rocking Her Dolly, Op. 37, No. 7 (Rebikov) * The Bell Tolls (Liszt) * Valse brillante, No. 5 from Valses poético (Granados) * Waltz in A Minor, Op. Posthumous (Chopin) * Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 (Grieg) * Whimsy (Dennis Alexander) * Canon, from For Children, Vol. 2, Sz. 42, No. 31 (Bartók) * Waltz, Op. 39, No. 3 (Brahms) * Venetian Gondola Song, from Songs without Words, Vol. 2, Op. 30, No. 6 (Mendelssohn) * Rapsodia Española** (Dennis Alexander) * Tarentelle, Op. 123, No. 10 (Chaminade) * Galop final (Casella) * Gallactica** (Dennis Alexander). **Federation Festivals 2011-2013 selection
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457429323
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, and how to move at the piano. Titles: * German Dance, D. 365, No. 12 (Schubert) * Dawn (Bartók) * Idylle, Op. 126, No. 1 (Chaminade).* German Dance, D. 783, No. 14 (Schubert) * Gavotte, Op. 36, No. 2 (Amy Beach) * Cradle Song, Op. 124, No. 6 (Schumann) * Mazurka (Glinka) * Impresiones intimas, No. 2 (Mompou) * Naughty Boy, from For Children, Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 21 (Bartók) * A Little Girl Pleading with Her Mother, Op. 37, No. 1 (Rebikov) * A Little Girl Rocking Her Dolly, Op. 37, No. 7 (Rebikov) * The Bell Tolls (Liszt) * Valse brillante, No. 5 from Valses poético (Granados) * Waltz in A Minor, Op. Posthumous (Chopin) * Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 (Grieg) * Whimsy (Dennis Alexander) * Canon, from For Children, Vol. 2, Sz. 42, No. 31 (Bartók) * Waltz, Op. 39, No. 3 (Brahms) * Venetian Gondola Song, from Songs without Words, Vol. 2, Op. 30, No. 6 (Mendelssohn) * Rapsodia Española** (Dennis Alexander) * Tarentelle, Op. 123, No. 10 (Chaminade) * Galop final (Casella) * Gallactica** (Dennis Alexander). **Federation Festivals 2011-2013 selection
Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 1
Author: Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1470624419
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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 1 contains selections for early-intermediate pianists. Titles: *Allegro in B-flat Major, K. 3 (W. A. Mozart) *Arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2 (Burgmüller) *The Bear (Rebikov) *Burleske (L. Mozart) *Chinese Figurine (Rebikov) *Écossaise in C Major, D. 299, No. 8 (Schubert) *Écossaise in G Major, D. 529, No. 3 (Schubert) *Écossaise in G Major, WoO 23 (Beethoven) *German Dance in G Major (Haydn) *Le petit rien (The Little Trifle) (Couperin) *Melody, Op. 68, No. 1 (Schumann) *Menuet en rondeau (Rameau) *Menuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114 (J. S. Bach) *Minuet in A Minor (Purcell) *Minuet in G Major (Telemann) *Musette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 (J. S. Bach) *Play Song, Sz. 42, No. 5 (Bartók) *Sonatina in G Major, Anh. 5, No. 1 (Beethoven) *Song ("Come Home, Lidi"), Sz. 42, No. 3 (Bartók) *The Wild Rider, Op. 68, No. 8 (Schumann) "This book provides great editing for familiar pieces that most of us teach." - Jean Ritter, Progressions
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1470624419
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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 1 contains selections for early-intermediate pianists. Titles: *Allegro in B-flat Major, K. 3 (W. A. Mozart) *Arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2 (Burgmüller) *The Bear (Rebikov) *Burleske (L. Mozart) *Chinese Figurine (Rebikov) *Écossaise in C Major, D. 299, No. 8 (Schubert) *Écossaise in G Major, D. 529, No. 3 (Schubert) *Écossaise in G Major, WoO 23 (Beethoven) *German Dance in G Major (Haydn) *Le petit rien (The Little Trifle) (Couperin) *Melody, Op. 68, No. 1 (Schumann) *Menuet en rondeau (Rameau) *Menuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114 (J. S. Bach) *Minuet in A Minor (Purcell) *Minuet in G Major (Telemann) *Musette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 (J. S. Bach) *Play Song, Sz. 42, No. 5 (Bartók) *Sonatina in G Major, Anh. 5, No. 1 (Beethoven) *Song ("Come Home, Lidi"), Sz. 42, No. 3 (Bartók) *The Wild Rider, Op. 68, No. 8 (Schumann) "This book provides great editing for familiar pieces that most of us teach." - Jean Ritter, Progressions
Especially in Jazzy Style, Book 1
Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457436981
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 26
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
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457436981
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 26
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
Keys to Artistic Performance, Bk 3
Author: Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield
Publisher: Keys to Artistic Performance
ISBN: 9780739058916
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, playing rubato, and how to move at the piano. Titles: Bartk, Bla Childrens Song, from For Children Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 3 * Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich Polka * Schubert, Franz Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4 * Streabbog, J. L. Distant Bells, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 6 * Bartk, Bla Childrens Game, from For Children, Sz. 48, No. 8 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Old French Song, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 16 * Gurlitt, Cornelius In the Garden, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 4 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Morn
Publisher: Keys to Artistic Performance
ISBN: 9780739058916
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, playing rubato, and how to move at the piano. Titles: Bartk, Bla Childrens Song, from For Children Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 3 * Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich Polka * Schubert, Franz Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4 * Streabbog, J. L. Distant Bells, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 6 * Bartk, Bla Childrens Game, from For Children, Sz. 48, No. 8 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Old French Song, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 16 * Gurlitt, Cornelius In the Garden, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 4 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Morn
Especially for Adults, Book 1
Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457426612
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Each book in this new series contains arrangements and original pieces that provide beautiful, rich harmonies, numerous patterns that easily fit the hands and lyrical melodies that speak to the heart. These sophisticated books are the perfect supplement for any adult method book and include a wealth of motivational repertoire. Titles: * Day's End * Feelin' Fine * Flamenco Fever! * (Theme from) Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 * Lost in Time * On Ol' Broadway! * Plaisir d'amour (The Joy of Love) * Polovetsian Dance (from Prince Igor) * Reflections * Shelby's Waltz * Sneaky Kinda Rag.
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457426612
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Each book in this new series contains arrangements and original pieces that provide beautiful, rich harmonies, numerous patterns that easily fit the hands and lyrical melodies that speak to the heart. These sophisticated books are the perfect supplement for any adult method book and include a wealth of motivational repertoire. Titles: * Day's End * Feelin' Fine * Flamenco Fever! * (Theme from) Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 * Lost in Time * On Ol' Broadway! * Plaisir d'amour (The Joy of Love) * Polovetsian Dance (from Prince Igor) * Reflections * Shelby's Waltz * Sneaky Kinda Rag.