Mozart -- An Introduction to His Keyboard Works

Mozart -- An Introduction to His Keyboard Works
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2006-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739038758

The pieces in this book are arranged roughly in chronological order. They include the best of Mozart's childhood compositions through late works such as the famous "Sonata in C Major," K. 545. Unique features of this volume include an excellent discussion of pianos in Mozart's day, as well as directives on how to improvise ornaments in Classic keyboard music. The Alfred Masterwork CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances. 64 pages.Pianist Scott Price is the chair of the Piano Department at the University of South Carolina and holds a doctorate in piano performance from the University of Oklahoma. He has given master classes and recitals throughout the United States and Southeast Asia. His recordings are featured in Alfreds Premier Piano Course.

J. S. Bach, An Introduction to His Keyboard Music

J. S. Bach, An Introduction to His Keyboard Music
Author: Johann Sebastian Bach
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457443449

This diversified collection guides students to develop stylistic performances of Bach's keyboard works. Among the 27 selections are numerous menuets, "short" preludes and suite movements. The introductory material contains an excellent discussion of ornamentation, rhythm, articulation, tempo and dynamics in the keyboard music of this master composer.

An Introduction to His Keyboard Works

An Introduction to His Keyboard Works
Author: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 68
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457444104

The pieces in this book are arranged roughly in chronological order. They include the best of Mozart's childhood compositions through late works such as the famous "Sonata in C Major," K. 545. Unique features of this volume include an excellent discussion of pianos in Mozart's day, as well as directives on how to improvise ornaments in Classic keyboard music.

Beethoven -- An Introduction to His Piano Works

Beethoven -- An Introduction to His Piano Works
Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1970-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739022979

A fine assortment of Beethoven's works comprises this collection including bagatelles, dances and sonata forms. Dr. Palmer's introductory material emphasizes Beethoven's use of pedal, rubato, ornamentation and articulation with an especially fascinating look at legato in the composer's keyboard music.

Scarlatti - An Introduction to His Keyboard Works

Scarlatti - An Introduction to His Keyboard Works
Author: Domenico Scarlatti
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457444186

This carefully edited volume contains 19 of Scarlatti's easiest pieces, including minuets, sonatas and assorted other works. Suggestions for interpretation and a discussion of the original editions are provided. Unique to this collection is a consideration of figured bass as used in several of Scarlatti's sonatas.

Interpreting Mozart

Interpreting Mozart
Author: Eva Badura-Skoda
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2018-12-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1135868506

Originally published in German as Interpreting Mozart on the Keyboard in 1957, this definitive work on the performance of Mozart's works has greatly influenced students and scholars of keyboard literature and of Mozart. Now, in a completely updated and revised edition, this book includes the last half century of scholarship on Mozart's music, addressing the elements of performance and problems that may occur in performing Mozart's works on modern instruments.

Mozart -- 21 of His Most Popular Pieces

Mozart -- 21 of His Most Popular Pieces
Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1976-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739004425

Some of Mozart's most popular works are contained in this volume, including the Fantasia in D Minor," the "Sonata in C Major" (first movement) and the "Turkish March" from the Sonata in A Major. Other selections include intermediate-level transcriptions from operas and orchestral works. Arranged in the order of difficulty, each piece is prefaced by a short description. A biographical sketch of the composer is also provided."

An Introduction to His Piano Works

An Introduction to His Piano Works
Author: Béla Bartók
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 68
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457412189

This volume contains 31 pieces from The First Term at the Piano, For Children, 10 Easy Pieces and 7 Sketches. The informative foreword includes Bartók's specific instructions on wrist and finer action, articulations and syncopation. Each piece is prefaced by a brief introduction.

14 of His Easiest Piano Pieces

14 of His Easiest Piano Pieces
Author: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 36
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457438349

This collection provides an excellent introduction to Mozart's easiest works. Selections include short dances such as the popular "Minuet in F Major," easier sonata movements and arrangements of familiar opera arias. The short biography and notes on each piece will be appreciated by students new to the study of Mozart's music.

Mozart, Haydn and Early Beethoven, 1781-1802

Mozart, Haydn and Early Beethoven, 1781-1802
Author: Daniel Heartz
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 876
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780393066340

A vivid portrait of Mozart and Haydn's greatest achievements and young Beethoven's works under their influence.