Gaspare Spontini, composer and conductor, was celebrated for his operas in the late 1700s and early 1800s, although he also composed several pieces of vocal chamber music at the same time. The chamber repertoire was composed with the amateur performer in mind: the tessitura of his melodies falls mostly within the medium/high range and does not call for any special techniques. This does not, howeve…

13 Pieces by 8 Composers. Some of the most often taught original piano literature by dozens of master composers of the past has been carefully selected and compiled by difficulty level. The Upper Intermediate edition features 13 pieces by 8 composers, including: Johannes Brahms: Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 39, No. 15 · Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55, No. 1 · Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise…

This fifth volume in the Classical Piano Solos series features 19 original pieces from the masters, suitable for pianists at a Grade 5 standard.This series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. This volume features a mix of well-known pieces such as Beethoven's 'Moonlight? sonata (1st mvmt) and Rachmaninoff's…

Arr. James Marshall. Par . This set of 10 intermediate-level arrangements was derived from songs from the Colonial through Civil War periods. In these pieces, the hauntingly lyrical tone of the clarinet combined with piano accompaniment creates a unique musical setting. The songs were drawn from the works of Stephen Foster, Sacred Harp shape-note themes, 19th-century folk songs as well as colonial…

Par PALMER W. / MANUS M. / VICK LETHCO A.. Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is a greatly expanded version of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course that includes lesson, theory, and technique in a convenient, 'all-in-one' format. This comprehensive course adds such features as isometric hand exercises, finger strengthening drills, and written assignments that reinforce each lesson's concepts. The…

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. The New International Edition of Suzuki Piano School, Volume 7, includes French, German and Spanish translations as well as a newly recorded CD performed by internationally renowned recording artist Seizo Azuma. Now the book and CD can be purchased together or separately. The contents have changed to include J. S. Bach's 'Prelude and Fugue in D Major, ' Chopin's 'Nocturne in C…

suivies de 21 applications. Par CALLIER YVES. Regles Du Jeu Musical - Level 1, Year 3 is a theory method for third year beginners by Yves Callier. Really complete, this theory method covers all the necessary basics and contains also 21 applications which will enable the young musician to learn and remember the basics quickly. This third volume follows the lessons of the second one and features the…

106 Graded Pieces From Baroque To The 20Th Century. A treasure trove of thoughtfully graded piano pieces from the four traditional classical eras, ranging from Bartók and Turk's most accessible teaching pieces to recital hall repertoire by Rachmaninoff, Bach, and Debussy. Carefully edited so an adult or mature student can progress easily by level, and ideal as a reference tool for piano teachers. …

Leichte Klavierstücke Und Tänze. Par BARTOK BELA. Bartók's voluminous output for the piano contains a great many exquisite masterpieces at every level of difficulty. This collection gathers together easy to moderately difficult pieces, including a wide variety of dance forms and folk-music miniatures. Players can coax magical sounds from the instrument using a varied refinement of touch such as si…