Favorite Classics Made Easy (Adult Piano Library)

Favorite Classics Made Easy (Adult Piano Library)
Author: David Carr Glover
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 76
Release: 1999-12-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457461507

Being able to play favorite classical melodies is a goal of many beginning adult piano students. David Glover's simplifications satisfy those goals. The character of the original piece is always retained, with rhythmic and harmonic support. The arrangements are easy to play and are pleasing to the ear as well as the hand. The 52 pieces include representations of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss, Chopin, Mendelssohn, and many more. This is a wonderful leisure-time, take-it-easy, enjoy yourself-at-the-piano collection.

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457442116

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for the beginner looking for a truly complete piano course that includes lesson, theory, technic and popular repertoire in one convenient, all-in-one book. This course has a number of features that make it particularly successful in achieving this goal, among them are smooth progression between concepts, the thorough explanation of chords and outstanding song material. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of music.

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

Adult Piano Adventures Popular Book 2 - Timeless Hits and Popular Favorites
Author: Nancy Faber
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1616779217

(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.

Easy Classics to Moderns

Easy Classics to Moderns
Author: Denes Agay
Publisher: Rt Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1956
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9787288974254

Easy Classics to Moderns Compiled and Edited by Denes Agay These 142 pieces by the masters of piano literature date from the second half of the 17th century to the present day.

Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1

Essential Keyboard Repertoire, Volume 1
Author: Lynn Freeman Olson
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457440540

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.

Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 2 - Symphony Themes, Opera Gems and Classical Favorites

Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 2 - Symphony Themes, Opera Gems and Classical Favorites
Author: Nancy Faber
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2017-05-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1616779195

(Faber Piano Adventures ). In this inspiring collection, late-elementary to early-intermediate pianists will find appealing arrangements that advance skills while exploring masterworks of Western music. The famous orchestral, keyboard, and operatic repertoire here spans four periods of music history. In the Baroque & Classical section, discover the elegance of Bach, the beauty of Mozart and the passion of Beethoven. Through the pages of the Romantic & Impressionistic section, sample the lyricism of Chopin, the drama of Grieg, and the atmosphere of Debussy. May the melodies of these and many other composers open an enduring world of expression and sound.

Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner: Lesson Book 1

Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner: Lesson Book 1
Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1616777400

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position. Contents include: Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * Bagpipes * Bus Stop Boogie * Camptown Races * Chant of the Monk * Chant of the Monks * Chinese Dragon * Chord Crossings * Dreamscape * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * English Minuet * Fife and Drums * Forest Drums * French Minuet.

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits Book 1

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits Book 1
Author: E. L. Lancaster
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457410246

This series answers the often-expressed need for a variety of supplementary material in many different popular styles. What could be more fun for an adult than to play the music that everybody knows and loves? When the books in the Greatest Hits series are assigned in conjunction with the Lesson Books, these appealing pieces reinforce new concepts as they are introduced. In addition, the motivation the music provides could not be better. The emotional satisfaction students receive from mastering each popular song increases their enthusiasm to begin the next one. With the popular music available in the Greatest Hits series (Levels 1 and 2), the use of both books will significantly increase every adult's interest in piano study. Two selections from this book are featured on the Royal Conservatory of Music Popular Selection List (2007 Ed.): * The Rainbow Connection * Nadia's Theme

Big Book of Beginner's Piano Classics

Big Book of Beginner's Piano Classics
Author: Bergerac
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2008
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0486466159

Eighty-three popular piano classics arranged for the beginning student are accompanied by a short history of each piece and advice on playing each arrangement.5NjBwBT

Adult Piano Adventures - Classics, Book 1

Adult Piano Adventures - Classics, Book 1
Author: Nancy Faber
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1616779152

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 1 celebrates great masterworks of Western music, including symphony themes, opera gems, and classical favorites. The melodies of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and other master composers are arranged at just the right level for adult beginners and for those who are returning to the keyboard. Section 1 features piano arrangements with minimal hand position changes, and many selections include an optional duet part. Section 2 introduces the I, IV, and V7 chords in the key of C major, harmonizing themes such as Sibelius's Finlandia, Schubert's The Trout, and Mendelssohn's Spring Song. Section 3 presents the primary chords in the key of G major, with arrangements of Vivaldi's Autumn (from The Four Seasons), Mozart's theme from The Magic Flute, Lizst's Liebestraum, and more.