Alfred Music, 1985. — 40 p. Estimula al principiante mediante notas y melodías fáciles. Introducción a los rudimentos de la música, desarollo del sentido del ritmo, explicaciones y diagramas del teclado. [Spanish] The Michael Aaron Piano Course Lesson books have been completely re-engraved, expanded (adding more definitions of musical terms and more musical pieces), updated...
2007. — 222 p. It's all annotated with notes underneath the staff, in my trademark "make it easy" style. This book begins with easy concepts, introducing piano chords in a slightly different way than the first two books, and then it moves on to more advanced concepts. This book is also geared towards those who learn by repetition rather than theory. My other two books require...
6th edition. — 2005. — 166 p. The idea behind How to Speed Read Piano Chord Symbols came to me after several years of struggling to teach myself piano. I found it strange that when you read sheet music, chords are usually played with two hands spread out over two octaves. But when you grab a chord dictionary, they show you the notes all within one octave. After I had taken some...
Berklee Online, 2015. Online Courses in Piano Study with the renowned faculty of Berklee College of Music from anywhere in the world, with online courses at Online.Berklee.com The Fundamentals of Keyboard Instruction Hand Preparation and Independence Storytelling in 12-Bar Blues Scratching The Surface Of Jazz Piano Implementing Dominant, Major, Minor, and Suspended Chords
Delhi, White Word Publication, 2012. — 118 p. With bookmarks. From goodreads.com : This guide presents the complete knowledge essential for playing Piano. Introduction to Piano How to Play the Piano How to Learn Piano and Read Music With Fast keys How to Choose Between Digital or Acoustic Piano How to Play Jazz Piano How to Tune a Piano How to Buy a Piano How to Improvise on...
Milano: Carisch. — 84 p. Il metodo inizia dagli elementi teorici di base (pentagramma, chiave di sol e di fa, intervalli, valori musicali, divisione dei valori, pause, punti ecc…) come introduzione alle due parti del libro riassumibili “negli esercizi a 5 dita” (es.1-64) e “esercizi con passaggio del pollice” nelle tonalità più conosciute (es.65-106). Il libro termina con le...
Leipzig: C.F. Kahnt, 1921. — 674 S. Der Autor Rudolf Maria Breithaupt (1873-1945) war Komponist und Musikpädagoge (Klavier). Im vorliegenden Handbuch der modernen Methodik und Spielpraxis stellt er die natürliche Klaviertechnik für Künstler und Lehrer, Konservatorien und Institute, Seminare und Schulen ausführlich in Wort und Bild vor. Illustriert mit 82 S/W-Abbildungen, 14...
Leipzig: C.F. Kahnt Nachfolger, 1909. — 100 p. A Practical Preliminary School of Technic Teaching the Natural Manner of Playing by Utilizing the Weight of the Arm. Any of the existing good Schools may be used in their practical part for the elementary grades, the easier works of Bach being selected for the intermediate grades. With such a foundation laid, one may go on building...
Crown & Bridge, 1976. — 239 p. This method is a truly entertaining approach to learning how to play the piano. Written by Ward Cannel of the Piano Consortium, the method breaks down music theory into visual concepts which are fun and easy to grasp, so you can learn to play the music you want to play! Perfect for those piano lesson dropouts!
Sin datos. — 31 p. Los acordes son la base armónica de cualquier formato musical, que importa que sea música Clásica, Jazz, Latin, Heavy Metal, Funk, Pop y Rock. En estos formatos identificamos las variadas melodías que hacen las piezas o las diferentes canciones musicales. Se podría declarar que los acordes son las guías de una canción. Sin los acordes estaríamos embolatados...
Ashfield, N.S.W., Wensleydale Press, 2008. — 459 p. National Library of Australia: "A handbook for piano enthusiasts covering all aspects: terminology, technique, composers, performance and so on in an alphabetical layout." The Piano Book deals with pianos, composers, pianists, recording artists, repertoire, performing practice, analysis, expression and interpretation "in 207...
2015. — 94 p. — ASIN B01A2JL9VW. Master The Circle Of Fifths And Take Your Piano Playing & Musical Ability To The Next Level The Circle of Fifths Clearly Explained - Major and Minor Keys, Scales, Chords, Notes & Music Theory Demystified If you understand and know how to use the circle of fifths, you will have a big advantage as a piano player and musician. The circle of fifths...
Hal Leonard, 2016. — 88 p. (Piano Instruction). Fundamentals of Piano Technique was developed by Leon Conus (1871-1944) and Olga Conus (1890-1976) during many decades of teaching and performing, and through association with the most prominent Russian musicians of the time including Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Medtner. The exercises in this method are concise and efficient,...
Theo. Presser, Co., 1917. — 419 p. Great Pianists on Piano Playing: Study Talks with Foremost Virtuosos. A series of Personal Educational Conferences with Renowned Masters of the Keyboard, Presenting the Most Modern Ideas upon the Subjects of Technic, Interpretation, Style and Expression. The artist's life Are pianists born or made? The story of a wonder-child. Pepito Arriola...
Ekay Music, 1986. — 168 p. For musicians of all levels, this book teaches how to use bass lines, countermelodies, introductions and endings, rhythmic patterns, embellish a melody and how to accompany. All the techniques needed to "fake" a great-sounding accompaniment from just melody, lyrics and chord symbols. What is a Fake Book, and Why This Book? Intervals and Scales. Triads...
Hal Leonard, 1998. - 53 p. (not the full amount of pages!) Books A, B, and C offer a spirited and playful piano adventure for younger ages, leading into Level 1 of basic Piano Adventure. The Piano Adventures method consists four core books at each level. Lesson Book, Theory Book, Technique & Artistry Book, and Performance Book. Also available: Piano Adventures Gold Star...
Hal Leonard, 1998. — 40 p. — ISBN: 978-1-61677-207-9. 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...
Amadeus Press, 2003. — 190 p. This holistic approach to the keyboard, based on a sound understanding of the relationship between physical function and musical purpose, is an invaluable resource for pianists and teachers. Professor Fink explains his ideas and demonstrates his innovative developmental exercises that set the pianist free to express the most profound musical ideas.
Faber & Faber, London 1959. — 121 p. Original title: Ludwig van Beethovens Klaviersonaten: Ein Begleiter für Studierende und Liebhaber, 1954. From Wikipedia : "Edwin Fischer (6 October 1886 – 24 January 1960) was a Swiss classical pianist and conductor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest interpreters of traditional Germanic repertoire of the twentieth century, and one...
Carysfort Press Book, 2014. — 273 p. Drawing on long experience as performer, broadcaster and pedagogue, the author records what she learnt from her teachers about Liszt's interpretation of the piano music. Tilly Fleischmann nÃ?Â(c)e Swertz (1882-1967), who was born in Cork to German parents, studied at the Royal Academy of Music in Munich from 1901 to 1905 with two renowned...
Koala Publications Ltd. — 66 p. A great introduction to the world of Funk, R&B, Soul & Gospel keyboard playing. Covers the basics of playing good keyboard parts by concentrating on rhythm, along with other essential elements such as inventing riffs, two handed accompaniment styles and solo playing.
Oxford University Press, 2014. — 192 p. Young pianists pursuing a professional career face a barrage of questions, choices, and challenges. In this book, experienced teacher and performer Stewart Gordon offers a new and practical way to approach them by helping readers to plan strategically and build a secure and successful career from the ground up. For decades, Gordon has...
London: Kegan Paul; Trench; Trubner and Co; New York: E.P. Dutton, 1922. — 333 p. A treatise on music and instructions on how to play the pianola. The Art of the Player-piano lies in the pedalling and in the use of Tempo-control Lever or Buttons. Pedalling is as breathing in singing or fingering in pianoforte playing. Certain of the more subtle refinements of musical...
Grove Rasch Music, 1994. — 88 p. Volume 1-2. Finally there is a proven, step-by-step approach to playing keyboards that develops the ability to play music spontaneously, and play what you hear! Not only does this course feature an approach that is based on playing what you hear, it is reinforced with play-along tracks (bass & drums) for every exercise in each lesson. This means...
Algora Publishing, 2004. — 224 p. Admired by Liszt, Saint Sakns and Paul Valiry, Marie Jakll was at the center of a revolution in musical pedagogy. As a brilliant pianist, she was the first to interpret all of Liszt. At the apogee of her famous career, she quit concert performing and threw herself into mastering the piano in a scientific way by applying rigorous methodology....
Hal leonard - 75 p. Ever wanted to play the blues, but weren't sure where to start? Blues Piano will teach you the basic skills you need. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and even the tricks that the pros use. And, you get seven complete tunes to jam on. Listen to the CD, then start playing along! Covers: scales and chords; left-hand patterns;...
Hal Leonard, 2011. — 104 p. This comprehensive book with online audio is the perfect Intro to Jazz Piano . From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the techniques used by the pros. The accompanying audio tracks demonstrate most of the music examples in the book. The full band tracks feature the rhythm section on the left channel and the piano on the...
Hal Leonard Corporation (2005) - 84 p. Language: English This comprehensive book with CD will teach you the basic skills you need to play RandB keyboard. From soul to funk to disco to pop, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and the tricks used by the pros. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book, including seven complete songs performed either solo or...
Hal Leonard, 1998. — 510 p. This cutting-edge keyboard method is a total step-by-step approach to creating keyboard parts spontaneously. Rhythmic and harmonic concepts are applied in all keys, and are then used as a basis for developing specific solutions in rock, pop, ballad, funk, new age, country and gospel styles.
Schott Music, 2013. — 64 p. — ISBN: 978-1-84761-331-8. The author of the highly successful Classical Piano Method, Hans-Günter Heumann presents his latest addition to the series. Devised as either a stand-alone volume or as a supplement to the Classical Piano Method series, the Christmas Collection provides a range of Christmas carols and pieces in beautiful arrangements suited...
Carrier Books, 2009. — 138 p. Understanding Harmony . An overview of chords and harmony, including the structures and notation you can use to develop your own improvisations and arrangements, rather than having to stick to playing sheet music as it is written. Improvising 12-Bar Blues . Understanding and practicing 12-bar is a good way of developing your harmonic knowledge in...
Autor: Scott Houston Houston Enterprises (February 2003) English 114 p. For less than the cost of one private piano lesson, this book will provide readers with years of musical enjoyment. If truth be known, there is another way to learn how to play piano rather than going to weekly lessons and spending thousands of dollars in the process. The secret is learning to play the way...
Yale University Press, 2009. — 400 p. An essential resource for scholars and performers, this study by a world-renowned specialist illuminates the piano music of four major French composers, in comparative and reciprocal context. Howat explores the musical language and artistic ethos of this repertoire, juxtaposing structural analysis with editorial and performing issues. He...
Baltimore: G. Fred Kranz Music, 1907. — 36 p. Many of the exercises contained in this little work are purely preparatory in nature Others are for occasional or special use. Only about twenty are permanently essential. All are necessary at some stages of study or to some pupils, but the teacher should not hesitate to omit as many as can be spared in each individual case....
2014. — 214 p. This ebook uses the Alexander Technique principles of good posture and great technique to assist the pianist. It is the intention of this ebook to help the pianist find a personal technique and posture at the piano that allows you to find the most mechanically advantageous way to play the piano. This ebook is filled with concepts that will help you explore what...
Companion to Genius of the Piano. — Self-published, 2010. — 82 p. This unique book by classical piano player Alan Kogosowski is about the art of the piano, focusing on Frederic Chopin and his landmark series of "Etudes".
Libronauto, 2003. — 250 p. Libro de iniciación al piano, contiene información sobre teoría musical (pentagrama, líneas adicionales, figuras, claves, compás, síncopa, contratiempo, alteraciones, intervalos, signos de repetición, expresión, adornos, nociones básicas de escritura musical, formación de escalas, tríadas, cadencias), técnica básica del piano, ejercicios de lectura,...
Casa Musicale Giuliana – Trieste, 1931. - 94 p. Questo volume conclude il metodo Leimer Gieseking di perfezionamento pianistico.Metodo valido e molto attento, sviluppato dal maestro Leimer con l'accompagnamento dell'allievo Gieseking.
Casa Musicale Giuliana – Trieste, 1931. - 57 p. Con questo volume inizia il metodo Leimer Gieseking di perfezionamento pianistico. Metodo valido e molto attento sviluppato dal maestro Leimer con l'accompagnamento dell'allievo Gieseking.
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. — 74 p. A great book that has every type of scale, arpeggio and broken chord that you'll likely encounter
Hal Leonard, 2007. — 54 p. — (Hal Leonard Keyboard Style). Learn how to play authentic salsa! From traditional Cuban music to the more modern Puerto Rican and New York styles, you'll learn the all-important rhythmic patterns of salsa and how to apply them to the piano. The book provides historical, geographical and cultural background info. What is Salsa? The Basics A Brief...
São Paolo: Irmãos Vitale, 1996. — 71 p. Método de iniciação ao Piano de Mário Mascarenhas dará a oportunidade do aluno exercitar a técnica em escalas, arpejos e exercícios para o fortalecimento dos dedos e peças de acordo com o que está sendo exercitado.
Wiley Publishing, 2009. — 242 p. — ISBN: 978-0-470-38765-8 Piano Exercises For Dummies is for people who love playing the piano and want to improve the way they play. I include more than 150 exercises, tips, and explanations to help you gain a greater understanding of your mental and physical approach to the piano. When you combine these exercises with a deeper understanding of...
Vestal Press, 1997. — 344 p. — ISBN: 978-1879511033. The second edition of this world famous book puts into clear pictures and language how anyone handy with tools can repair, regulate, maintain and even completely rebuild a piano. A letter from John Steinway Introduction to the piano: styles, shapes. and sizes over the years Antique pianos Victorian pianos Twentieth-century...
Schott Music Ltd., 2021. — 106 p. — ISBN: 9783795722821. Beginning Jazz Piano - An Introduction to Swing, Blues, Latin and Funk. Part 1 - Everything You Need to Get Started. This book is aimed at players with some piano experience who wish to develop a grasp of the basic tools required to play and improvise in a jazz style. It includes many unique features and resources to kick...
Schott Music Ltd., 2021. — 106 p. — ISBN: 9783795799311. Beginning Jazz Piano - An Introduction to Swing, Blues, Latin and Funk. Part 2 - Harmony, Improvisation, Accompanying & Reading from Lead Sheets. This book is aimed at players with some piano experience who wish to develop a grasp of the basic tools required to play and improvise in a jazz style. Chapter 1: Harmony &...
Berklee Press Publications, 2002. — 35 p. — (Play Right Now!). Language: English. This cool new keyboard method will have students of all ages jammin' right away! It features simple lessons to get you playing instantly, tips on playing and locking in with a bass player and rhythm section, and strategies to help you understand the keyboard and develop your own keyboard parts....
Wiley Publishing, 2006. — 306 p. — ISBN: 978-0-471-74990-5. The Piano. Reading Music and Playing Notes. Steps and Intervals. Dynamics and Tempo. Warming Up. Chords. Meter, Harmony, and Movement. Advanced Musical Terms. Advanced Chords. Musical Styles. Additional Piano Pieces. Famous Composers, Pianists and Compositions.
Schott, 2012. — 64 p. — (Piano Collection). The Classical Piano Method is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch or for those returning to the piano after a substantial break from playing. You will learn traditional classic technique and will be introduced to interesting varied and well-known classical pieces right from the outset. The method...
Schott, 2013. — 64 p. Devised as either stand-alone volumes, or as a supplement to the Method Book, Finger Fitness provides useful and fun exercises to help improve all aspects of playing technique. The pieces are a mix of established exercises drawn from the classical repertoire as well as newly composed contemporary pieces by the author. Suitable for beginner pianists, the...
Schott, 2014. — 64 p. — (Piano Collection). This repertoire collection provides 26 extra pieces explicitly linked to the levels of progression found in Method Book 3, providing a wider range of beautiful pieces for the solo pianist. The pieces are drawn mainly from the classical repertoire, and also include a number of contemporary pieces in interesting and varied arrangements.
Schott, 2012. — 64 p. — (Piano Collection). The Classical Piano Method is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch, or for those returning to the piano after a substantial break from playing. You will learn traditional, classic technique, and will be introduced to interesting, varied and well-known classical pieces right from the outset. The...
Springer International Publishing, 2017. — 99 p. How can piano teachers successfully foster student participation and growth from the outset? How can teachers prepare and sustain their influential work with beginner student musicians? This book presents answers to these questions by making important connections with current music education research, masters of the performance...
Hal Leonard Corporation, 2003. — 96 p. In this book in the Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series, author John Valerio provides essential, detailed information for bebop and jazz pianists on the following topics: chords and voicings, harmony and chord progressions, scales and tonality, common melodic figures and patterns, comping, characteristic tunes, the styles of Bud Powell and...
Hal Leonard Corporation, 2003. In this book in the Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series, author John Valerio provides essential, detailed information for bebop and jazz pianists on the following topics: chords and voicings, harmony and chord progressions, scales and tonality, common melodic figures and patterns, comping, characteristic tunes, the styles of Bud Powell and...
Hal Leonard, 2010. — 96 p. This book is divided into three sections. The first covers Afro-Cuban (Afro-Caribbean) jazz, the second section deals with Brazilian influenced jazz Bossa Nova and Samba, and the third contains lead sheets of the tunes and instructions for the play-along CD. The Afro-Cuban section contains a chapter on some basic concepts of traditional Afro-Cuban...
Alfred Publishing, 2004. — 4 p. Adventure and fun abound in this thrilling, fast-paced solo! Shadow Chase provides the opportunity for students to scale the keyboard through contrasting legato, and staccato arpeggios. The quick 4/4 meter and the shifts in tonality between D major and D minor lend an air of mystery to the piece. Special attention to both fast dynamic shifts, as...
Oxford University Press, 2014. — 486 p. Claudio Arrau (1903-1991) was a Chilean pianist who devoted his life to an international performing and teaching career. As a child prodigy, he gained national recognition from government officials in Chile, including President Pedro Montt, who later funded Arrau's education in Germany. Hecompleted his studies in Berlin with Martin...
Oxford University Press, 2014. — 486 p. Claudio Arrau (1903-1991) was a Chilean pianist who devoted his life to an international performing and teaching career. As a child prodigy, he gained national recognition from government officials in Chile, including President Pedro Montt, who later funded Arrau's education in Germany. He completed his studies in Berlin with Martin...
Timber Press, 1997. — 927 p. Abby Whiteside (1881-1956) developed a revolutionary approach to piano technique, the idea of a "basic rhythm" involving the entire body that allows students to express the essential emotional rhythm of the music, as well as to play without the risk of the injuries that frequently afflict pianists. Her ideas on piano pedagogy remain essential today....
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