Par ROLLIN CATHERINE. The strumming of Spanish guitars, the lyrical tribute to a great Spanish composer, the passionate excitement of Iberian sensations, the breathtaking exuberance of Spanish rhythms, the reminiscence of Spanish culture-Spanish elements are infused in each of these five pieces. Rolled chords evoking a Spanish guitar, enhanced rhythms with alternating hands, and lyrical passion ar…

Par BOBER MELODY. This collection of eight intermediate to late intermediate level piano solos is full of contrasts indeed! It is chock-full of student favorites which are also useful for recitals and festivals! Dreamland features a rather dramatic melody accompanied by arpeggiated left-hand chords. Set Sail! and Whirlwind Fantasy are lively and brisk tarantellas in 6/8 time. Straight River Rag is…

Par MIER MARTHA. The variety of styles and sounds continues in Book 3 of this series with six all-new duets. Fans of Martha Mier's jazz, rags, and blues compositions will be delighted with these pieces written for intermediate to late-intermediate pianists of all ages. 'These duets would be a great addition to any recital or performance experience is excellent for sight reading at a lesson with th…

Alfred is pleased to introduce Elvina Pearce's Favorite Solos, Book 3, a collection of 14 intermediate to late intermediate solos for students of all ages. Students, teachers, and audiences will enjoy the variety of styles, sounds, and moods of this music. The pieces included in this collection have maintained their popularity among pianists for many years and will quickly become your favorites, t…

Par GEROU TOM. The Best of Tom Gerou, Book 3, is a collection of 12 intermediate to late intermediate solos for students. The piano works in this series were selected from a variety of collections and sheets and were compiled into graded collections. The pieces include Tom's favorites, contest selections, and established student-pleasers throughout the years. Performers will find a well-balanced a…

Par ASCH GLENN / REINER DAVID. For more than a century, violinists have played jazz, swing, blues and similar improvisational styles. With its rich tone, considerable range, and bowed rhythms and phrasing, the violin offers a unique opportunity for a creative and personal statement as a musician. This book presents a broad sampling of the styles of major jazz violinists, from blues to bebop, from …

Par RYAN KATHLEEN. This intermediate-level sonatina is aptly named ?Playtime.? The first movement (?Lighthearted?) is articulate and has rhythmic twists in going from 4/4 to 3 3 2/8 time that are indeed playful to perform and hear. The second movement (?Wistful?) is a thoughtful ballad in 6/8 time. Jazzy and contemporary sounding swing rhythms define the concluding third movement (?Mischievous?). …

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 and Classical section, discover the elegance of Bach, the beauty of Mozart and the passion of Beethoven. Throu…

Learn fun rock and country solos to supplement your piano lessons! Rock and Country Masters for Piano is a wonderful supplement to the student-level piano repertoire. It introduces you to colorful, fun-to-play pieces in a variety of rock and country styles. Take a guided tour through the important styles of the rock and country masters. You'll learn how they get their unique sound---while progress…