Par STEENHUYSE-VANDEVELDE CHRISTA. Christa Steenhuyse-Vandevelde has been teaching for over 30 years with unbridled enthusiasm and unparalleled creativity. Throughout her career she inspired more than a thousand piano students, which she brought into contact with masters from the past and the present. Christa?s own compositions have a high romantic style with a flowing melody and a beautiful harmo…

Par BROWN N. / FREED A.. This classic uplifting tune performed by Gene Kelly in the hit musical of the same name is arranged for vocal with a piano and guitar accompaniment. / Niveau : Elémentaire / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Piano, Chant et Guitare

The Dark Knight---the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster film Batman Begins---was released to roaring reviews. Now, pianists can play music from this record-breaking film with The Dark Knight Overture, a 5 Finger piano arrangement with optional duet accompaniment. This piece contains several key themes from the film's score. / Piano

This Christmas song is arranged for intermediate piano solo by Martha Mier. The left hand plays a steady rhythmic accompaniment in 3/4 meter that sets the quiet mood of the piece. The right hand plays the melody using triads and octaves in parallel motion. This begins in the key of E minor and ends contemplatively with rolled chords in G major. / Piano

Par IWAN EWA. Scrabble or Macao - these aren't that hard games yet. But how to play scales on the violin? It turns out that the rules are simple. First, you have to learn the song, because it gives you tips on how to play a new scale. Now even a minor scale full of flats will not be scary anymore! A song can be sung and played. The next step is to practice the melody and play it with the accompani…

My First Bach and My First Mozart are now followed by a third edition of easy-to-play original works from one of the most important composers of the Romantic era: Robert Schumann. This collection includes pieces from Album for the Young and Scenes from Childhood, enabling young players to experience Romantic piano music for the first time. Ideal for teaching the first use of the pedal, pupils can …

In 1848, the thirteen year old Henryk Wieniawski wrote the first sketches to his Polonaise in D major. The composition was published in Germany in 1853 as Polonaise de Concert in D major op. 4 for violin with piano or orchestra accompaniment. When the work was re-published in Paris (1858), the title changed to Polonaise Brilliante. Tremendously popular already during the composer's life time, this…

Par SILVERMAN JERRY. In this meticulously researched anthology, Jerry Silverman uses the popular music of the World War I (1912-1919) to provide a thorough overview of the political and social milieu of the times as well as a sense of the futility of war. Extensive historical notes and period photographs enhance this collection of 59 songs chosen for their musical value as much as for their histor…

John Lennon's soulful plea for peace throughout the world, graciously arranged by Mona Rejino for the intermediate piano student. This gorgeous song will most certainly be on every adult student's 'Top-Ten List,? and is a perfect introduction to Lennon's genial songwriting talents for younger students. 4/4 - syncopated pedaling - straightforward melody and accompaniment - 1st and 2nd endings - syn…