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Photographs in
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FJH1413
/ 6.50 |
Kevin
Olson
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Beginning
Students
Featuring
artistic student/teacher duets for beginning
students of all ages, Five-Finger Photographs
in Black and White is an exceptional collection
of six five-finger pieces. Written in a variety
of styles and played on exclusively black or
white keys, these pieces are excellent for recitals. |
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Early
Elementary to Elementary
My
Kind of Music, Book 1 contains 10 imaginative
early elementary to elementary original solos.
Each of the solos is an expression of the unique
idea stated at the beginning of the piece. These
short explanations offer students quick points
to focus on in order to creatively interpret
the piece. Pieces such as "Making Faces,"
"Spider vs. Fly," and "Tiger
Tracks" are just a few of the descriptive
titles to become favorites for your elementary
student!
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Elementary
to Late Elementary
Book
2, written for the elementary to late elementary
level student, contains 9 descriptive solos
containing a brief thought or point written
under the title to guide interpretation. Students
will have fun playing these descriptive pieces
and making them their own as they declare "Hey!
That's my kind of music!"
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Early
Intermediate
My
Kind of Music, Book 3 is a collection of
nine unique solos for the intermediate level
student. Evocative of a Middle Eastern marketplace,
the modal melody of On the Streets of Cairo
is challenging fun with accidentals, while Sneaking
Around is great fun with suspenseful staccatos!
Other pieces such as Monument Valley,
Lazy Afternoon, and Bad Way to Start
the Day will certainly resonate with your
students as they say "Hey! That's my kind
of music!"
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Intermediate
The
newest addition to Kevin Olson's popular series,
My Kind of Music, Book 4 celebrates a
myriad of musical topics! Beginning with the
graceful celebration of morning, First Light,
to the majestic solemnity of Gettysburg,
this collection is a must-have for the intermediate
level pianist. Other selections include: The
Big Easy Blues; On the Wings of Pegasus; Ghostdance;
Toccata in Twilight; and Catching Fireflies.
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| Pedal
Technique, Volume One |
FJH1361
/ 5.95 |
Wynn-Anne
Rossi
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Teaching
Material
Pedal
Technique, Volume One introduces the pianist
to simple pedal mechanics. Beginning with hammers,
dampers, and strings, students will become familiar
with the inside working of the piano. The focus
is then on the damper pedal highlighting
skills such as adjusting bench distance, keeping
the heel down, and finding the pedal floor.
Good habits that develop proper pedal technique
are reinforced with a variety of pedal exercises
and pieces. |
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Early
Intermediate
Pedal
Technique, Volume Two continues to instruct
students on how to incorporate pedal use into
their playing in order to create a fuller and
more vibrant sound. This book includes both
original compositions and excerpts from famous
works by composers such as Beethoven and Debussy.
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| Puccini:
Three Operatic Arias |
FJH1238
/ 5.95 |
Arranged
by Edwin McLean
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Late
Intermediate
Accessible
and appealing, these keyboard arrangements of
Puccinis most beloved operatic arias offer
the late intermediate performer a wonderful
opportunity for expressive playing. Students
will find that the pieces contained in this
volume fit their hands well and offer good use
of texture and range. |
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| A
World of Folk Songs, Book 2 |
FJH1301
/ 4.95 |
Victor
Galindo
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Elementary
Book
2 of Victor Galindo's exceptional World
of Folk Songs series offers the elementary
pianist a wonderful collection of internationally
recognized folk songs. Each song is presented
with a fascinating description of its origin.
Wonderfully written teacher accompaniments enhance
the appeal. |
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