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PIANOT h e M a g a z i n e f o r P i a n o T e a c h e r s
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MM
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2
014
summer Favourites
Great Music & Musicians
Essential syllabus Titles
Stories Make it Easy to Learn the notes
GRAND Trios
In the Studio with geri rea
2014 Catalogue Your guide to the latest Piano releases FREE
Introducing Essentials of Music Theory WEB
Music Theory, Now iN The cloud!
• No need to install the program on your computer
• No need to work with your IT department to find out compatibility of your network with the software
• No need to install updates for improvements
• Can access EMT Web from any home or school —any computer with internet access and a flash-enabled browser
Check out alfred.com/EMT for a video tour!
Customise printable tests, syllabi, & lesson plans using the components provided, or upload your own flash movies, sound, text, and image samples.
Unlike other programs, EMT integrates ear training into every lesson plan, played by a variety of acoustic instruments.
Exercises provide reinforcement for each concept. Questions are randomised so exercises can be replayed without duplication of material.
The teacher sees an overall score for each student, a breakdown for each concept, along with full scorekeeping and recordkeeping functions for an unlimited number of students.
Musical examples are from symphonies, marches, operas, oratorios, concertos, and piano literature from many periods and cultures.
Glossary of Terms offers definitions of all the terms and symbols covered in the lessons, including spoken pronunciations, and visual examples. They are also linked in the lessons for quick reference.
Clean layout, easy to find lesson plans, student scores, and customisation options, along with a thorough help tutorial.
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 01
47
Igor Stravinsky (1915) by Jacques-Émile Blanche
(1861–1942)
CONTENTS
Piano Teaching Tips By Nancy Bachus and Tom Gerou
Syllabus Listings By Nancy Bachus
Stories make it easy to learn the notes By Rebecca Wilson
Blitz ‘n’ Pieces with Samantha Coates
In the studio with Geri Rae By Geri Rae
Grand Trios By Melody Bober
Summer 2014 Catalogue Your Guide to the Latest Piano Releases
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 01
CONTENTS
4
12
147
2
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 01
47
Igor Stravinsky (1915) by Jacques-Émile Blanche
(1861–1942)
CONTENTS
Piano Teaching Tips By Nancy Bachus and Tom Gerou
Syllabus Listings By Nancy Bachus
Stories make it easy to learn the notes By Rebecca Wilson
Blitz ‘n’ Pieces with Samantha Coates
In the studio with Geri Rea By Geri Rea
Grand Trios By Melody Bober
Summer 2014 Catalogue Your Guide to the Latest Piano Releases
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 01
CONTENTS
4
12
147
2
02 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
PIANO TEACHING TIPS
I n a private lesson, the introduction or single units can be studied each month, with a brief discussion of one
page each week. Students can also be assigned additional projects related to the specific pieces they are studying. A style period could be featured to better understand its style and relationship to repertoire being learned.
Many students attending their first formal music appreciation or music history class are overwhelmed by the unfamiliarity of centuries of music history and styles. Although they had been introduced to Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, they often lack a clear understanding of the overall historical picture.
For teachers, it is a balancing act to teach basic music fundamentals, technique, and to prepare for recitals. To also teach historical context and musical style—who, when, where and what—can seem overwhelming or unfeasible. Since most music taught in lessons developed from Western culture, at least an overview of music history is essential for musical insight and understanding of style differences.
A student does not need to know music fundamentals or theory to begin to understand music history. Its development, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the present, can be easily grasped through artwork and by
listening to music from each period. Listening while looking at the artwork further enhances the learning process and makes it enjoyable. A written activity about the topics that have been presented helps to reinforce the learning.
Book & CD 39060
With such a vast subject as the history of Western music, it is useful to introduce a framework, or timeline, on which to hang details. By focusing on one style period within this timeline, students will develop a deeper understanding of the music they are learning. After studying all of the units and listening to the music on the CD, the development of Western music can be seen and understood.
18
Listening Guide
CD Track 2: “ fines terre salutare dei nostri jubilate deo omnis terra” from Viderunt omnes by Léonin (plainchant)
The free-flowing melody is sung without accompaniment.
CD Track 3: “Notum fecit” from Viderunt omnes by Pérotin (four-part organum)
In this four-part organum, there is a drone below three moving voices. Imagine how the voices would sound in a large cathedral.
Summary: The Middle Ages
During the the 4th century, Christianity became the major religion in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire to invading barbarians.
• The Christian church became the central force in medieval life.
• Monasteries began to educate and to preserve knowledge of the past.
• Sacred music was originally a single vocal line chanted or sung by monks, following the rhythm of words.
• Guido of Arezzo developed a system of music notation similar to what is used today.
• Plainchant developed into polyphony, while secular music in the courts remained primarily monophonic.
Connect the Dots
Draw lines to connect each term with its matching definition.
• non-religious music
• a person or organization that financially sponsors the arts
• music for church
• where monks and nuns live
• one voice
• travelling musicians from the Middle Ages
• many voices
• a highly decorated book of music from the Middle Ages
monasteries and convents •
illuminated manuscript •
secular music •
polyphonic •
patron •
monophonic •
troubadour, minstrel, minnesinger •
sacred music •
an organ from
the Middle Ages
PIANO TEACHING TIPSfrom Nancy Bachus and Tom Gerou
We both are very proud
and excited about Great
Music and Musicians,
Book 1, a new addition
to Premier Piano Course.
This unique book is
suitable for many age
groups and can be used
in different settings:
private lessons, group
lessons, general music
classes, or home-schooling.
AN OvErvIEw Of THE BOOk:The introduction focuses on musical style, a timeline, and how to listen to music. The subsequent units are overviews of major musical style periods. Each unit highlights cultural trends, important composers, musical forms, and how music relates to other arts. The enclosed CD includes excerpts from important musical compositions to illustrate and reinforce what was presented.
Page 43 from Great Music & Musicians
In Unit 7, The Turn of the 20th Century, different art movements and styles are vividly illustrated. This emphasis illustrates how much art influenced many of the composers during this time. The music is perceived differently when looking at the art.
Each unit of the book begins with a one-page overview of the time period. Notice the discussion on page 43 of the many different styles in the 20th century and how composers often changed styles during their careers. A focus is on Impressionism in art and music as an important style at this time.
Pages 44 and 45 follow with highlights of important musical developments from the time. First, Expressionism in art and music is shown and discussed. Next, George Gershwin’s jazz-influenced style is presented, followed by neoclassicism, with its look back to the 18th century.
A two-page art spread provides unique insight into life at the time. There are many details in the art works to be discovered. These spreads are meant to captivate the student’s imagination and bring the time period to life. This provides opportunity for discussion of the student’s observations and reactions. We suggest listening to a related musical example from the CD while viewing the spread.
Page 48 from Great Music & Musicians
The final page of each unit has a summary of the most important
concepts, listening examples, and a written review. Listening examples from the chapter are repeated here but with added suggestions to guide the students’ listening in each example.
In order to maximize lesson time, an Answer Key for all the activities is provided on the last page of the book. It can be used to quickly check the answers, or it can be cut and removed.
This book is a wonderful teaching tool that can be used in many ways. But most of all, it should be enjoyed by looking at the beautiful artwork and listening to the great music that is a part of our cultural heritage.
Great Music & Musicians will take you and your students on a musical journey throughout history. Enjoy your travels!
Sincerely, Nancy Bachus & Tom Gerou
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 03
43
Impressionism
At an art show in 1874, the painting Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet (1840–1926) was described as unfinished—a sketch. Monet and other artists used brush strokes of pure color to show the reflection of light on objects. This style of art was called Impressionism.
The term was also used to describe the music of Claude Debussy (1862–1918). Inspired by a poem, his Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun portrays the dreams and visions of a faun (a Roman god, half man and half goat) through unusual melody, harmony, and orchestration.
CD Track 16: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (1894) by Claude Debussy
Impression, Sunrise (1872) by Claude Monet
Faun by Léon Bakst (1866–1924)
Claude Debussy
Unit 7The Turn of the 20th Century
By the 20th century, developments in science and technology began to influence society and the arts. International communication allowed musicians to develop an awareness of cultures from around the world. Musical trends and styles changed quickly as composers explored new ideas. Many even wrote in multiple styles throughout their musical careers. The music was often a reaction against the overly emotional style of the Romantic period. Composers continued to use musical forms and instruments of the past but in new and unique ways.
Expressionism
Influenced by new psychological studies of
the subconscious mind, Arnold Schoenberg
(1874–1951) developed a musical style called
Expressionism. Schoenberg no longer accepted
beauty as necessary. Instead, he used harsh
musical dissonances to express powerful,
yet personal, inner emotions. Schoenberg’s
Pierrot Lunaire uses a technique known as
sprechstimme, a type of sung speech using
approximate pitches and wide leaps.
CD Track 17: “Valse de Chopin”from
Pierrot Lunaire (1912)
by Arnold Schoenberg
In the Expressionist painting The
Scream by Edvard Munch (1863–1944),
fear is conveyed through the use of
heavy brushstrokes, striking colors,
and the distorted face.
The Scream (1893) by Edvard Munch
44
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I
(1907) by Gustav Klimt (1862–1918)
From Klimt’s “Golden Phase,” this
painting uses gold leaf (real gold
hammered into very thin sheets).
45
Jazz Influences
George Gershwin (1898–1937) began to work
in the field of popular music at age 15 when he
heard the African-influenced rhythms of jazz. He
was one of the first musicians to be successful
in both popular and serious music. Among his
works are many Broadway musicals, piano
concertos (Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in F),
the orchestral piece American in Paris, and an
opera (Porgy and Bess).
In 1927, Gershwin went to Paris to study
composition with the famous teacher Nadia
Boulanger (1887–1979). She told him she could
teach him nothing and encouraged him to
continue his unique jazz-influenced style.
CD Track 18: Rhapsody in Blue (1924)
by George Gershwin
Sergei Prokofiev (1934)
by Pyotr Konchalovsky
(1876–1956)
George Gershwin (1936) by
Arthur Kaufman (1888–1971)
A Premier Composer
Some 20th-century composers used forms
favored by Classical composers, like sonatas and
symphonies. This is known as neoclassicism.
Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953) studied and
conducted the symphonies of Haydn as a
student. He decided to compose his first
symphony in the style of Haydn, yet he used
unexpected harmonies, wide melodic intervals,
and other individual features. The third
movement is a gavotte, which was a popular
Baroque court dance. However, it certainly
departs from the style of Haydn.
46
Taking place in St. Petersburg, Russia, the exotic and brightly colored stage set reflects elements of primitivism.
Petrushka (1911) by Alexander Benois (1870–1960)
Primitivism
Through his use of energetic rhythms and complex harmonies, Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971) became identified with a musical style called Primitivism. He revolutionized music with his early works for the Ballets Russes (The Russian Ballets). The music of Petrushka uses the technique called parallel harmonies (chords locked into an unchanging shape that move up or down).
Primitivism in art idealized folk and non-Western cultures. The brilliant colors and rough, flat decorations of Alexander Benois’ Petrushka set design and Picasso’s self-portrait reflect this style.
CD Track 19: “Russian Dance” from Petrushka (1911) by Igor Stravinsky
Self-Portrait (1907) by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
47
Igor Stravinsky (1915) by Jacques-Émile Blanche
(1861–1942)
4848
Word Scramble
Unscramble each composer’s name to match his musical style:
Listening Guide
CD Track 16: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Claude Debussy (Impressionism)
A flute playing a dreamy solo opens, followed by the harp and horns—unique colors for a concert hall in 1894.
CD Track 17: “Valse de Chopin” from Pierrot Lunaire by Arnold Schoenberg (sprechstimme)
The reciter’s use of sprechstimme and the lack of traditional chords gives a surreal atmosphere.
CD Track 18: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin (jazz-influenced concerto)
The opening of this concerto for piano and orchestra begins with a “wailing” clarinet.
CD Track 19: “Russian Dance” from Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky (Primitivism)
A full orchestra opens with the theme. Woodwinds, strings, and piano are featured in turn, along with exciting percussive effects.
Summary: The Turn of the 20th Century
Around the turn of the 20th century, there were many different musical styles. Some composers felt the extreme emotionalism of Romantic music needed to be limited.
• Most composers rejected Romantic tradition.
• Western musicians were introduced to art and music from different cultures.
• Many composers wrote in different, unique styles within their careers.
• Trends in the visual arts influenced music. Jazz (with its complex rhythms) and technology (especially music recordings) impacted the arts.
• Forms and instruments of the past were still used in the 20th century, but often in very different ways.
K R I S T V A S N Y
V E K P R O F O I
G E W N S H I R
G O C R E N S H E B
S U B S Y D E
(Primitivism)
(Neoclassicism)
(Jazz Influence)
(Expressionism)
(Impressionism)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
modern grand piano
From top: Page 44-45 from Great Music & Musicians, Page 46-47 from Great Music & Musicians
02 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
PIANO TEACHING TIPS
I n a private lesson, the introduction or single units can be studied each month, with a brief discussion of one
page each week. Students can also be assigned additional projects related to the specific pieces they are studying. A style period could be featured to better understand its style and relationship to repertoire being learned.
Many students attending their first formal music appreciation or music history class are overwhelmed by the unfamiliarity of centuries of music history and styles. Although they had been introduced to Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, they often lack a clear understanding of the overall historical picture.
For teachers, it is a balancing act to teach basic music fundamentals, technique, and to prepare for recitals. To also teach historical context and musical style—who, when, where and what—can seem overwhelming or unfeasible. Since most music taught in lessons developed from Western culture, at least an overview of music history is essential for musical insight and understanding of style differences.
A student does not need to know music fundamentals or theory to begin to understand music history. Its development, from the ancient Greeks and Romans to the present, can be easily grasped through artwork and by
listening to music from each period. Listening while looking at the artwork further enhances the learning process and makes it enjoyable. A written activity about the topics that have been presented helps to reinforce the learning.
Book & CD 39060
With such a vast subject as the history of Western music, it is useful to introduce a framework, or timeline, on which to hang details. By focusing on one style period within this timeline, students will develop a deeper understanding of the music they are learning. After studying all of the units and listening to the music on the CD, the development of Western music can be seen and understood.
18
Listening Guide
CD Track 2: “ fines terre salutare dei nostri jubilate deo omnis terra” from Viderunt omnes by Léonin (plainchant)
The free-flowing melody is sung without accompaniment.
CD Track 3: “Notum fecit” from Viderunt omnes by Pérotin (four-part organum)
In this four-part organum, there is a drone below three moving voices. Imagine how the voices would sound in a large cathedral.
Summary: The Middle Ages
During the the 4th century, Christianity became the major religion in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire to invading barbarians.
• The Christian church became the central force in medieval life.
• Monasteries began to educate and to preserve knowledge of the past.
• Sacred music was originally a single vocal line chanted or sung by monks, following the rhythm of words.
• Guido of Arezzo developed a system of music notation similar to what is used today.
• Plainchant developed into polyphony, while secular music in the courts remained primarily monophonic.
Connect the Dots
Draw lines to connect each term with its matching definition.
• non-religious music
• a person or organization that financially sponsors the arts
• music for church
• where monks and nuns live
• one voice
• travelling musicians from the Middle Ages
• many voices
• a highly decorated book of music from the Middle Ages
monasteries and convents •
illuminated manuscript •
secular music •
polyphonic •
patron •
monophonic •
troubadour, minstrel, minnesinger •
sacred music •
an organ from
the Middle Ages
PIANO TEACHING TIPSfrom Nancy Bachus and Tom Gerou
We both are very proud
and excited about Great
Music and Musicians,
Book 1, a new addition
to Premier Piano Course.
This unique book is
suitable for many age
groups and can be used
in different settings:
private lessons, group
lessons, general music
classes, or home-schooling.
AN OvErvIEw Of THE BOOk:The introduction focuses on musical style, a timeline, and how to listen to music. The subsequent units are overviews of major musical style periods. Each unit highlights cultural trends, important composers, musical forms, and how music relates to other arts. The enclosed CD includes excerpts from important musical compositions to illustrate and reinforce what was presented.
Page 43 from Great Music & Musicians
In Unit 7, The Turn of the 20th Century, different art movements and styles are vividly illustrated. This emphasis illustrates how much art influenced many of the composers during this time. The music is perceived differently when looking at the art.
Each unit of the book begins with a one-page overview of the time period. Notice the discussion on page 43 of the many different styles in the 20th century and how composers often changed styles during their careers. A focus is on Impressionism in art and music as an important style at this time.
Pages 44 and 45 follow with highlights of important musical developments from the time. First, Expressionism in art and music is shown and discussed. Next, George Gershwin’s jazz-influenced style is presented, followed by neoclassicism, with its look back to the 18th century.
A two-page art spread provides unique insight into life at the time. There are many details in the art works to be discovered. These spreads are meant to captivate the student’s imagination and bring the time period to life. This provides opportunity for discussion of the student’s observations and reactions. We suggest listening to a related musical example from the CD while viewing the spread.
Page 48 from Great Music & Musicians
The final page of each unit has a summary of the most important
concepts, listening examples, and a written review. Listening examples from the chapter are repeated here but with added suggestions to guide the students’ listening in each example.
In order to maximize lesson time, an Answer Key for all the activities is provided on the last page of the book. It can be used to quickly check the answers, or it can be cut and removed.
This book is a wonderful teaching tool that can be used in many ways. But most of all, it should be enjoyed by looking at the beautiful artwork and listening to the great music that is a part of our cultural heritage.
Great Music & Musicians will take you and your students on a musical journey throughout history. Enjoy your travels!
Sincerely, Nancy Bachus & Tom Gerou
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 03
43
Impressionism
At an art show in 1874, the painting Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet (1840–1926) was described as unfinished—a sketch. Monet and other artists used brush strokes of pure color to show the reflection of light on objects. This style of art was called Impressionism.
The term was also used to describe the music of Claude Debussy (1862–1918). Inspired by a poem, his Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun portrays the dreams and visions of a faun (a Roman god, half man and half goat) through unusual melody, harmony, and orchestration.
CD Track 16: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (1894) by Claude Debussy
Impression, Sunrise (1872) by Claude Monet
Faun by Léon Bakst (1866–1924)
Claude Debussy
Unit 7The Turn of the 20th Century
By the 20th century, developments in science and technology began to influence society and the arts. International communication allowed musicians to develop an awareness of cultures from around the world. Musical trends and styles changed quickly as composers explored new ideas. Many even wrote in multiple styles throughout their musical careers. The music was often a reaction against the overly emotional style of the Romantic period. Composers continued to use musical forms and instruments of the past but in new and unique ways.
Expressionism
Influenced by new psychological studies of
the subconscious mind, Arnold Schoenberg
(1874–1951) developed a musical style called
Expressionism. Schoenberg no longer accepted
beauty as necessary. Instead, he used harsh
musical dissonances to express powerful,
yet personal, inner emotions. Schoenberg’s
Pierrot Lunaire uses a technique known as
sprechstimme, a type of sung speech using
approximate pitches and wide leaps.
CD Track 17: “Valse de Chopin”from
Pierrot Lunaire (1912)
by Arnold Schoenberg
In the Expressionist painting The
Scream by Edvard Munch (1863–1944),
fear is conveyed through the use of
heavy brushstrokes, striking colors,
and the distorted face.
The Scream (1893) by Edvard Munch
44
Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I
(1907) by Gustav Klimt (1862–1918)
From Klimt’s “Golden Phase,” this
painting uses gold leaf (real gold
hammered into very thin sheets).
45
Jazz Influences
George Gershwin (1898–1937) began to work
in the field of popular music at age 15 when he
heard the African-influenced rhythms of jazz. He
was one of the first musicians to be successful
in both popular and serious music. Among his
works are many Broadway musicals, piano
concertos (Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in F),
the orchestral piece American in Paris, and an
opera (Porgy and Bess).
In 1927, Gershwin went to Paris to study
composition with the famous teacher Nadia
Boulanger (1887–1979). She told him she could
teach him nothing and encouraged him to
continue his unique jazz-influenced style.
CD Track 18: Rhapsody in Blue (1924)
by George Gershwin
Sergei Prokofiev (1934)
by Pyotr Konchalovsky
(1876–1956)
George Gershwin (1936) by
Arthur Kaufman (1888–1971)
A Premier Composer
Some 20th-century composers used forms
favored by Classical composers, like sonatas and
symphonies. This is known as neoclassicism.
Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953) studied and
conducted the symphonies of Haydn as a
student. He decided to compose his first
symphony in the style of Haydn, yet he used
unexpected harmonies, wide melodic intervals,
and other individual features. The third
movement is a gavotte, which was a popular
Baroque court dance. However, it certainly
departs from the style of Haydn.
46
Taking place in St. Petersburg, Russia, the exotic and brightly colored stage set reflects elements of primitivism.
Petrushka (1911) by Alexander Benois (1870–1960)
Primitivism
Through his use of energetic rhythms and complex harmonies, Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971) became identified with a musical style called Primitivism. He revolutionized music with his early works for the Ballets Russes (The Russian Ballets). The music of Petrushka uses the technique called parallel harmonies (chords locked into an unchanging shape that move up or down).
Primitivism in art idealized folk and non-Western cultures. The brilliant colors and rough, flat decorations of Alexander Benois’ Petrushka set design and Picasso’s self-portrait reflect this style.
CD Track 19: “Russian Dance” from Petrushka (1911) by Igor Stravinsky
Self-Portrait (1907) by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
47
Igor Stravinsky (1915) by Jacques-Émile Blanche
(1861–1942)
4848
Word Scramble
Unscramble each composer’s name to match his musical style:
Listening Guide
CD Track 16: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun by Claude Debussy (Impressionism)
A flute playing a dreamy solo opens, followed by the harp and horns—unique colors for a concert hall in 1894.
CD Track 17: “Valse de Chopin” from Pierrot Lunaire by Arnold Schoenberg (sprechstimme)
The reciter’s use of sprechstimme and the lack of traditional chords gives a surreal atmosphere.
CD Track 18: Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin (jazz-influenced concerto)
The opening of this concerto for piano and orchestra begins with a “wailing” clarinet.
CD Track 19: “Russian Dance” from Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky (Primitivism)
A full orchestra opens with the theme. Woodwinds, strings, and piano are featured in turn, along with exciting percussive effects.
Summary: The Turn of the 20th Century
Around the turn of the 20th century, there were many different musical styles. Some composers felt the extreme emotionalism of Romantic music needed to be limited.
• Most composers rejected Romantic tradition.
• Western musicians were introduced to art and music from different cultures.
• Many composers wrote in different, unique styles within their careers.
• Trends in the visual arts influenced music. Jazz (with its complex rhythms) and technology (especially music recordings) impacted the arts.
• Forms and instruments of the past were still used in the 20th century, but often in very different ways.
K R I S T V A S N Y
V E K P R O F O I
G E W N S H I R
G O C R E N S H E B
S U B S Y D E
(Primitivism)
(Neoclassicism)
(Jazz Influence)
(Expressionism)
(Impressionism)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
modern grand piano
From top: Page 44-45 from Great Music & Musicians, Page 46-47 from Great Music & Musicians
SyllABuS lISTINGS
04 PIANO PERSPECTIVES04 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
AuSTrAlIA lOvES NANCy BACHuSA comprehensive syllabus listingAuSTrAlIAN MuSIC ExAMINATIONS BOArd rEPErTOIrE frOM THE “SPIrIT” SErIES The Baroque Spirit, The Classical Spirit, The Romantic Spirit, and Beyond the Romantic Spirit, Books 1 and 2 Both “Spirit” books together: The Baroque Piano, The Classical Piano, The Romantic Piano, The Modern Piano
Grade & List Composer Title “Spirit” Book ReferenceGrade 1 / List A Duncombe, W Trumpet Tune/Fanfare Minuet Classical Spirit 1, p37/BP p39Grade 1 / List A Handel, G.F Gavotte in G Major Baroque Spirit 2, p18/BP p20Grade 1 / List B Pleyel, Ignaz Minuet in C Major Romantic Spirit 1, p12/RP p14Grade 1 / List B Duncombe, W Sonatina in C Major (all 3 mvts.) Classical Spirit 1, p36/BP p38Grade 1 / List B Kuhlau, F Theme and Variations Classical Spirit 2, p25/CP p89Grade 2 / List A Graupner, J Intrada Baroque Spirit 2, p30/BP p94Grade 2 / List A Anon. att Bach Musette in D MajorAnh. 126 Baroque Spirit 1, p55/BP p57Grade 3 / List A Zipoli, Domenico Verso (Fughetta) in E Minor; Little Verse (same) Baroque Spirit 1, p26/BP p28Grade 3 / List A Arne, Thomas Gigue (Sonata No. 6) Baroque Spirit 2, p57/BP p121Grade 3 / List A Seixas, Carlos de Toccata in C Minor Baroque Spirit 2, p50/CP p114Grade 3 / List A Anon. att Bach Polonaise in G Minor, Anh 123 Baroque Spirit 2, p24/BP p88Grade 3 / List A Purcell, Henry Hornpipe in E Minor Baroque Spirit 1, p58/BP p60Grade 4 / Studies & Pieces Fischer, J Chaconne Baroque Spirit 1, p60/BP p62Grade 4 / List B Gade, Niels Boy’s Round Dance Romantic Spirit 2, p. 25/RP p89Grade 5 / List A Bach, J.S Invention No. 8 in F Major Baroque Spirit 1, p52/BP p54 Grade 5 / List D Ibert, Jacques A Giddy Girl Beyond R. Spirit 2, p42/MP p100Grade 5 / List C Granados, Enrique Vals poetico, #5 & 6 Beyond R. Spirit 1, p46/MP p48Grade 6 / List B Bach, C.P.E Allegro di molto Classical Spirit 2, p. p29/CP p93Grade 6 / List C MacDowell, E The Brook, Op. 32/2 Romantic Spirit 2, p. 53/RP p117Grade 7 / List C Schubert, Franz Moment Musical, Op. 94/3 Romantic Spirit 2, p. 18/RP p82Grade 7 / List D Ravel, Maurice Valses Nobles & Sent. 2 Beyond R. Spirit 2, p28/MP p92Grade 8 / List D Debussy, Claude Des pas sur la neige Beyond R. Spirit 2, p32/MP p96Cert. of Perf / List C Villa-Lobos, Heitor O Polichinelo, Vol 1/7 Beyond R. Spirit 2, p56/MP p120Piano Leisure / G4 Mozart, W.A Andante Classical Spirit 2. P. 47/CP 111Piano Leisure / G5 Debussy, Claude The Little Nigar Beyond R. Spirit 1, p61/MP p63Piano Leisure / Cert Perf Villa-Lobos, Heitor O Polichinelo, Vol 1/7 Beyond R. Spirit 2, p56/MP p120
AuSTrAlIAN MuSIC ExAMINATIONS BOArd rEPErTOIrE frOM ExPlOrING PIANO ClASSIC SErIES (rEPErTOIrE BOOk)Grade & List Composer Title Book ReferencePreliminary/List B Haydn, F. J Quadrille Level 2, page 18Preliminary/List B Mozart, W.A Menuet in F Major, K. 2 Level 1, page 24Preliminary/List B Reeinecke, Carl Elegy Level 2, page 32Preliminary/List B Haydn, F. J German Dance in E Major Level 1, p17 OR 32Grade 1 / List A Böhm, Georg Minuet in G Major Level 3, page 28Grade 1 / List A Clarke, Jeremiah King William’s March Level 2, page 20Grade 1 / List A Graupner, Cristoph Bourrée in D Minor Level 1, page 15Grade 2 / List A Bach, C.P.E March in D Major Level 4, page 42Grade 2 / List A Anon. att Bach Minuet in G Major, Anh. 116 Level 4, page 40Grade 2 / List A Anon. att Bach Minuet in D Minor, Anh. 132 Level 4, page 18Grade 2 / List B Clementi, Muzio Sonatina in C, Op. 36/1 (3rd) Level 3, page 26Grade 3 / List B Clementi, Muzio Sonatina in C, Op. 36/1 (1st/2nd) Level 3, page 22-25Grade 3 / List B Diabelli, Anton Sonatina in F, Op. 168/11 (1st) Level 4, page 46Grade 3 / List B Lichner, Heinrich Sonatina in F, Op. 4/2 (1st) Level 5, page 33Grade 3 / List B Schumann, Robert Wilde Reiter, Op. 68/8 Level 4, page 36Grade 4 / List B Schumann, Robert Kleine Romance, Op. 68/19 Level 5, page 32Grade 4 / Studies & Pieces Maykapar, Samuel At the Blacksmith Level 4, page 24Piano Leisure / G2 Tchaikovsky, Peter Melodie antique francaise, Op. 39/16 Level 4, page 22Piano Leisure / G3 Chován, Kálmán Gypsy Legend Level 2, page 30Piano Leisure / G3 Mozart, W.A Polonaise in F Major Level 4, page 16
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ASSOCIATEd BOArd ExAMINATIONS (ABrSM) 2013-2014 SyllABuSGrade 2/List A Attwood, Thomas Allegro: Sonatina No. 2 in C Major (1st mvt.) Classical Spirit, Book 2, p11/CP p73Grade 2/List A Duncombe, William Giga Classical Spirit, Book 1, p38/CP p40Grade 2/List B Glinka, Mikhail Polka (Russian Dance) Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3, p18Grade 3/List A Bach, C.P.E. Allegro in G Major, H. 328 Classical Spirit, Book 1, p21/CP p23Grade 4/List A Diabelli, Anton Sonatina in F Major, Op. 168, No. 1 (1st mvt.) Exploring Piano Classics, Level 4, p46Grade 5/List A Beethoven, Ludwig Minuet in D Major, WoO7, No. 7 Romantic Spirit, Book 1 p16/RP 18Grade 5/List B Tárrega, Francisco Adelita (Ed. N. Bachus in ABRSM Exam Pieces) Romantic Spirit, Book 1 p60/RP 62Grade 5/List B Palmgren, Selim West-Finnish Dance, Op. 31, No. 5 Romantic Spirit, Book 1 p58/RP 60Grade 5/List B Tchaikovsky, Peter Daydream, Op. 39, No. 21(Album for Young) Exploring Piano Classics, Level 5, p46Grade 6/List A Scarlatti, Domenico Sonata in C Minor, K.11, L.352 Baroque Spirit, Book 2, p46/BP p110Grade 6/List B Brahms, Johannes Waltz in Ab, Op 39, No. 15 Romantic Spirit, Book 2, p50/RP p114Grade 6/List B Chaminade Élegie, Op. 126, No. 7 Romantic Spirit 2, p34/RP p98
TrINITy ExAMS 2012-2014Initial Saluntrinskaya The Shepherd Pipes Exploring Piano Classics, Prep Level, p18 Grade 1 Duncombe Fanfare The Classical Spirit, Book 1, p. 37, CP, p39Grade 3 Zipoli Versi (Fugetten)—Fugetta The Baroque Spirit, Book 1, p. 26, BP, p28Grade 5/GroupB Debussy Page d’album Beyond the Romantic Spirit, Book 1, p14, MP, p16 Tchaikovsky Sweet Reverie (Dreams) Exploring Piano Classics, Level 5, p46Grade 6/GroupA CPE Bach Allegro di molto The Classical Spirit, Book 2, p. 29, CP, p93Grade 7/GroupB Ravel Assez lent No. 2 (Valses nobles) Beyond the Romantic Spirit, Book 2, p. 28, MP, p92
ANZCA 2013-2014Preparatory Praetorius German Dance Exploring Piano Classics, Prep LevelPreparatory Reinagle Allegretto Exploring Piano Classics, Prep LevelPreparatory Geoffroy Little Minuet Exploring Piano Classics, Prep LevelPreparatory Bartók Moderato Exploring Piano Classics, Prep LevelPreliminary Arnold Gigue in C major Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Anon Tambourin Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Gurlitt The Chase Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Anon Rococo Dance Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Bartók Come Home, Lidi Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Gurlitt A Deserted Garden Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Grade 1 Anon Old English Air Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Corelli Sarabande Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Le Couppey Melody in C Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Beethoven Russian Folk Song Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Tcherepnin Chimes Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Stravinsky Lento Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 2 Graupner Air en Gavotte Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Beethoven German Dance Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Böhm Minuet in G Major Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Glinka Russian Dance Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Rebikov The Clown Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Bartók Under the Tree Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3
BP: The Baroque Piano, CP: The Classical Piano, RP: The Romantic Piano (Format of both “Spirit” books in one volume)
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AuSTrAlIA lOvES NANCy BACHuSA comprehensive syllabus listingAuSTrAlIAN MuSIC ExAMINATIONS BOArd rEPErTOIrE frOM THE “SPIrIT” SErIES The Baroque Spirit, The Classical Spirit, The Romantic Spirit, and Beyond the Romantic Spirit, Books 1 and 2 Both “Spirit” books together: The Baroque Piano, The Classical Piano, The Romantic Piano, The Modern Piano
Grade & List Composer Title “Spirit” Book ReferenceGrade 1 / List A Duncombe, W Trumpet Tune/Fanfare Minuet Classical Spirit 1, p37/BP p39Grade 1 / List A Handel, G.F Gavotte in G Major Baroque Spirit 2, p18/BP p20Grade 1 / List B Pleyel, Ignaz Minuet in C Major Romantic Spirit 1, p12/RP p14Grade 1 / List B Duncombe, W Sonatina in C Major (all 3 mvts.) Classical Spirit 1, p36/BP p38Grade 1 / List B Kuhlau, F Theme and Variations Classical Spirit 2, p25/CP p89Grade 2 / List A Graupner, J Intrada Baroque Spirit 2, p30/BP p94Grade 2 / List A Anon. att Bach Musette in D MajorAnh. 126 Baroque Spirit 1, p55/BP p57Grade 3 / List A Zipoli, Domenico Verso (Fughetta) in E Minor; Little Verse (same) Baroque Spirit 1, p26/BP p28Grade 3 / List A Arne, Thomas Gigue (Sonata No. 6) Baroque Spirit 2, p57/BP p121Grade 3 / List A Seixas, Carlos de Toccata in C Minor Baroque Spirit 2, p50/CP p114Grade 3 / List A Anon. att Bach Polonaise in G Minor, Anh 123 Baroque Spirit 2, p24/BP p88Grade 3 / List A Purcell, Henry Hornpipe in E Minor Baroque Spirit 1, p58/BP p60Grade 4 / Studies & Pieces Fischer, J Chaconne Baroque Spirit 1, p60/BP p62Grade 4 / List B Gade, Niels Boy’s Round Dance Romantic Spirit 2, p. 25/RP p89Grade 5 / List A Bach, J.S Invention No. 8 in F Major Baroque Spirit 1, p52/BP p54 Grade 5 / List D Ibert, Jacques A Giddy Girl Beyond R. Spirit 2, p42/MP p100Grade 5 / List C Granados, Enrique Vals poetico, #5 & 6 Beyond R. Spirit 1, p46/MP p48Grade 6 / List B Bach, C.P.E Allegro di molto Classical Spirit 2, p. p29/CP p93Grade 6 / List C MacDowell, E The Brook, Op. 32/2 Romantic Spirit 2, p. 53/RP p117Grade 7 / List C Schubert, Franz Moment Musical, Op. 94/3 Romantic Spirit 2, p. 18/RP p82Grade 7 / List D Ravel, Maurice Valses Nobles & Sent. 2 Beyond R. Spirit 2, p28/MP p92Grade 8 / List D Debussy, Claude Des pas sur la neige Beyond R. Spirit 2, p32/MP p96Cert. of Perf / List C Villa-Lobos, Heitor O Polichinelo, Vol 1/7 Beyond R. Spirit 2, p56/MP p120Piano Leisure / G4 Mozart, W.A Andante Classical Spirit 2. P. 47/CP 111Piano Leisure / G5 Debussy, Claude The Little Nigar Beyond R. Spirit 1, p61/MP p63Piano Leisure / Cert Perf Villa-Lobos, Heitor O Polichinelo, Vol 1/7 Beyond R. Spirit 2, p56/MP p120
AuSTrAlIAN MuSIC ExAMINATIONS BOArd rEPErTOIrE frOM ExPlOrING PIANO ClASSIC SErIES (rEPErTOIrE BOOk)Grade & List Composer Title Book ReferencePreliminary/List B Haydn, F. J Quadrille Level 2, page 18Preliminary/List B Mozart, W.A Menuet in F Major, K. 2 Level 1, page 24Preliminary/List B Reeinecke, Carl Elegy Level 2, page 32Preliminary/List B Haydn, F. J German Dance in E Major Level 1, p17 OR 32Grade 1 / List A Böhm, Georg Minuet in G Major Level 3, page 28Grade 1 / List A Clarke, Jeremiah King William’s March Level 2, page 20Grade 1 / List A Graupner, Cristoph Bourrée in D Minor Level 1, page 15Grade 2 / List A Bach, C.P.E March in D Major Level 4, page 42Grade 2 / List A Anon. att Bach Minuet in G Major, Anh. 116 Level 4, page 40Grade 2 / List A Anon. att Bach Minuet in D Minor, Anh. 132 Level 4, page 18Grade 2 / List B Clementi, Muzio Sonatina in C, Op. 36/1 (3rd) Level 3, page 26Grade 3 / List B Clementi, Muzio Sonatina in C, Op. 36/1 (1st/2nd) Level 3, page 22-25Grade 3 / List B Diabelli, Anton Sonatina in F, Op. 168/11 (1st) Level 4, page 46Grade 3 / List B Lichner, Heinrich Sonatina in F, Op. 4/2 (1st) Level 5, page 33Grade 3 / List B Schumann, Robert Wilde Reiter, Op. 68/8 Level 4, page 36Grade 4 / List B Schumann, Robert Kleine Romance, Op. 68/19 Level 5, page 32Grade 4 / Studies & Pieces Maykapar, Samuel At the Blacksmith Level 4, page 24Piano Leisure / G2 Tchaikovsky, Peter Melodie antique francaise, Op. 39/16 Level 4, page 22Piano Leisure / G3 Chován, Kálmán Gypsy Legend Level 2, page 30Piano Leisure / G3 Mozart, W.A Polonaise in F Major Level 4, page 16
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ASSOCIATEd BOArd ExAMINATIONS (ABrSM) 2013-2014 SyllABuSGrade 2/List A Attwood, Thomas Allegro: Sonatina No. 2 in C Major (1st mvt.) Classical Spirit, Book 2, p11/CP p73Grade 2/List A Duncombe, William Giga Classical Spirit, Book 1, p38/CP p40Grade 2/List B Glinka, Mikhail Polka (Russian Dance) Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3, p18Grade 3/List A Bach, C.P.E. Allegro in G Major, H. 328 Classical Spirit, Book 1, p21/CP p23Grade 4/List A Diabelli, Anton Sonatina in F Major, Op. 168, No. 1 (1st mvt.) Exploring Piano Classics, Level 4, p46Grade 5/List A Beethoven, Ludwig Minuet in D Major, WoO7, No. 7 Romantic Spirit, Book 1 p16/RP 18Grade 5/List B Tárrega, Francisco Adelita (Ed. N. Bachus in ABRSM Exam Pieces) Romantic Spirit, Book 1 p60/RP 62Grade 5/List B Palmgren, Selim West-Finnish Dance, Op. 31, No. 5 Romantic Spirit, Book 1 p58/RP 60Grade 5/List B Tchaikovsky, Peter Daydream, Op. 39, No. 21(Album for Young) Exploring Piano Classics, Level 5, p46Grade 6/List A Scarlatti, Domenico Sonata in C Minor, K.11, L.352 Baroque Spirit, Book 2, p46/BP p110Grade 6/List B Brahms, Johannes Waltz in Ab, Op 39, No. 15 Romantic Spirit, Book 2, p50/RP p114Grade 6/List B Chaminade Élegie, Op. 126, No. 7 Romantic Spirit 2, p34/RP p98
TrINITy ExAMS 2012-2014Initial Saluntrinskaya The Shepherd Pipes Exploring Piano Classics, Prep Level, p18 Grade 1 Duncombe Fanfare The Classical Spirit, Book 1, p. 37, CP, p39Grade 3 Zipoli Versi (Fugetten)—Fugetta The Baroque Spirit, Book 1, p. 26, BP, p28Grade 5/GroupB Debussy Page d’album Beyond the Romantic Spirit, Book 1, p14, MP, p16 Tchaikovsky Sweet Reverie (Dreams) Exploring Piano Classics, Level 5, p46Grade 6/GroupA CPE Bach Allegro di molto The Classical Spirit, Book 2, p. 29, CP, p93Grade 7/GroupB Ravel Assez lent No. 2 (Valses nobles) Beyond the Romantic Spirit, Book 2, p. 28, MP, p92
ANZCA 2013-2014Preparatory Praetorius German Dance Exploring Piano Classics, Prep LevelPreparatory Reinagle Allegretto Exploring Piano Classics, Prep LevelPreparatory Geoffroy Little Minuet Exploring Piano Classics, Prep LevelPreparatory Bartók Moderato Exploring Piano Classics, Prep LevelPreliminary Arnold Gigue in C major Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Anon Tambourin Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Gurlitt The Chase Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Anon Rococo Dance Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Bartók Come Home, Lidi Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Preliminary Gurlitt A Deserted Garden Exploring Piano Classics, Level 1Grade 1 Anon Old English Air Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Corelli Sarabande Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Le Couppey Melody in C Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Beethoven Russian Folk Song Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Tcherepnin Chimes Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 1 Stravinsky Lento Exploring Piano Classics, Level 2Grade 2 Graupner Air en Gavotte Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Beethoven German Dance Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Böhm Minuet in G Major Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Glinka Russian Dance Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Rebikov The Clown Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3Grade 2 Bartók Under the Tree Exploring Piano Classics, Level 3
BP: The Baroque Piano, CP: The Classical Piano, RP: The Romantic Piano (Format of both “Spirit” books in one volume)
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One of the hardest things for a piano beginner to learn is to read the notes, and yet it’s crucial to their progress. The Easy Notes theory books teach the notes through stories, which makes learning the notes fun and easy.
The Magnetic Stave and Characters strengthen note learning with hands-on activity. It works! Kids love it! It’s easy to use!
For more information go to www.easy-notes.com
This is Bug B sitting on the middle line of Treble Stave Street, because here she is as ‘snug as a bug in a rug’.
COMPETENT MUSIC READERS
right from the first lesson
for beginners to become
a n e a s y w a y t o t e a c h t h e n o t e s
Easy NotesEasy NotesEasy Notes
S tories and other associations can be such a help when you are trying to learn or remember
something. On an outdoor adventure programme I was watching on TV a guy was tying a knot in a rope, and as he was doing it he was saying, “the rabbit comes out of the hole, runs round the tree, and goes back in the hole”. I was intrigued, so I looked it up and found two different ways of learning how to tie this knot, called a ‘bowline’, a knot which is used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope.
One way went like this:
Tie a bowline by forming a loop in the standing part of the line. Pass the end up through the eye of the loop, around the back of the standing part and then down through the eye again.
Even though these instructions are straightforward, I did have to study them a bit to understand them, and I knew that if I tried to tie a bowline later I’d struggle to remember how to do it.
Then I looked for instructions that had the rabbit story, and I found this:Make a loop in the rope; this is a ‘rabbit hole’, and above it is a ‘tree’.
Put the end of the line up through the loop - the rabbit pops up out of the hole,
then it goes around the tree,
gets scared and goes back down in its hole.
Now tighten the knot and you have a secure loop which can be used to tie a dingy to a dock, tie a dog to a post, or a thousand other uses.
After I read these instructions, I went looking for a piece of string because I really wanted to tie that knot! Now that I had the rabbit in my mind, it was fun to tie the knot, and it was easy. I could tie it again and again without looking at the instructions – all I had to do was think of the rabbit.
Why is this way of teaching so effective? First of all it’s fun, which is motivating – that’s what got me hunting for the string. Secondly, it’s engaging. It captures your attention easily, and you are led through the thought process without having to try to understand it.
Thirdly, it uses an association, which gives you a handle on the information so you can keep it in your memory.
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STOrIES MAkE IT EASy TOlEArN THE NOTESBy Rebecca Wilson
Visit www.easy-notes.com to view a video of this five-year-old in action!
One of the hardest things for a piano beginner to learn is to read the notes, and yet it’s crucial to their progress. The Easy Notes theory books teach the notes through stories, which makes learning the notes fun and easy.
The Magnetic Stave and Characters strengthen note learning with hands-on activity. It works! Kids love it! It’s easy to use!
For more information go to www.easy-notes.com
This is Bug B sitting on the middle line of Treble Stave Street, because here she is as ‘snug as a bug in a rug’.
COMPETENT MUSIC READERS
right from the first lesson
for beginners to become
a n e a s y w a y t o t e a c h t h e n o t e s
Easy NotesEasy NotesEasy Notes
S tories and other associations can be such a help when you are trying to learn or remember
something. On an outdoor adventure programme I was watching on TV a guy was tying a knot in a rope, and as he was doing it he was saying, “the rabbit comes out of the hole, runs round the tree, and goes back in the hole”. I was intrigued, so I looked it up and found two different ways of learning how to tie this knot, called a ‘bowline’, a knot which is used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope.
One way went like this:
Tie a bowline by forming a loop in the standing part of the line. Pass the end up through the eye of the loop, around the back of the standing part and then down through the eye again.
Even though these instructions are straightforward, I did have to study them a bit to understand them, and I knew that if I tried to tie a bowline later I’d struggle to remember how to do it.
Then I looked for instructions that had the rabbit story, and I found this:Make a loop in the rope; this is a ‘rabbit hole’, and above it is a ‘tree’.
Put the end of the line up through the loop - the rabbit pops up out of the hole,
then it goes around the tree,
gets scared and goes back down in its hole.
Now tighten the knot and you have a secure loop which can be used to tie a dingy to a dock, tie a dog to a post, or a thousand other uses.
After I read these instructions, I went looking for a piece of string because I really wanted to tie that knot! Now that I had the rabbit in my mind, it was fun to tie the knot, and it was easy. I could tie it again and again without looking at the instructions – all I had to do was think of the rabbit.
Why is this way of teaching so effective? First of all it’s fun, which is motivating – that’s what got me hunting for the string. Secondly, it’s engaging. It captures your attention easily, and you are led through the thought process without having to try to understand it.
Thirdly, it uses an association, which gives you a handle on the information so you can keep it in your memory.
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STOrIES MAkE IT EASy
STOrIES MAkE IT EASy TOlEArN THE NOTESBy Rebecca Wilson
Visit www.easy-notes.com to view a video of this five-year-old in action!
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When you tie the knot, all you have to remember is to make the tree and the hole, and then get the rabbit moving! This is such a powerful way to learn and remember things, as the association allows you to keep the instructions in your mind until you master them. Then, after tying the knot a number of times, you’d be able to do it without thinking about the rabbit any more. It was interesting, though, that the guy on the programme still talked about the rabbit as he was tying the knot, even though he’s probably tied a bowline thousands of times. We often have an affection for associations that have helped us to learn – we just like them.
Easy Notes uses this approach in teaching the notes on the piano and the stave to beginners. Just like the rabbit helped me to tie the bowline, stories and characters can make it fun and easy for kids to learn and remember the notes.
And speaking of rabbits, this year, as I’ve been using Easy Notes with my beginner students, I’ve been changing one of the characters, Boot B, to Bunny B. The story goes that there is a gate with three posts down on ‘Bass Stave Farm’, just below the dog’s kennel (which they learn about in Easy Notes). Field F is growing under the gate and Bunny B is hopping over it.
On the stave, Field F grows below the bottom line of Bass Stave Farm, and Bunny B is on the second line because of his two big ears. When you see a note on the second line, think of Bunny B with two ears – ‘two lines, two ears’. And where is that Bunny on the piano? Hopping over the gate, with Field F growing under it. Easy! Now the notes on the stave and the notes on the piano are linked.
This change has been working really well with the kids – it’s a strong character association, and they all really like Bunny B. So I’ve decided to incorporate it into Easy Notes when it’s time to reprint the books - watch out for Bunny B hopping over the gate in the 2nd edition!
One five-year old student I started teaching this year very politely corrects me when I say Boot B by mistake – she’d much prefer Bunny B! She now has a big pile of 18 note flashcards that she can name and play on the piano. I can’t help saying to her, “Wow, you’re only five and look at all the notes that you know!” It still amazes me how these five-year olds can learn so many notes and read and play the music in their piano books so easily – thanks to Bunny B (and the other characters).
Visit www.easy-notes.com to view a video of this five-year-old in action!
As stated by Sprenger, “Everyone can learn under the right circumstances. Learning is fun! Make it appealing.”2 Sometimes a simple story, like a rabbit running around a tree or hopping over a gate, can create the right ‘circumstances’ for real learning to take place. It’s great how a story can turn something that’s difficult to learn into something that’s not only easy to learn, but fun as well. Creating learning ‘circumstances’ like this when we teach can open up the potential of our students’ minds to take so much more in, understand so much more, and retain it all while they build it into their long term memories, where it stays for life – securely attached like a well-tied bowline!
1 The character magnets and magnetic stave come with the Wilbecks Easy Notes - Magnetic Stave Whiteboard and Character set. The gate will be available in the 2nd edition of the Easy Notes theory books.
2 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles, Marilee Sprenger in Differentiation through Learning Styles and Memory
Rebecca Wilson is the author of Easy Notes for Piano Beginners
www.easy-notes.com
From left: Students can practise putting the gate and the character magnets1 in the right place on the piano, and Students can also practise putting the magnets on the magnetic stave1. This hands-on activity is a great way to practise identifying and locating the notes.
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When you tie the knot, all you have to remember is to make the tree and the hole, and then get the rabbit moving! This is such a powerful way to learn and remember things, as the association allows you to keep the instructions in your mind until you master them. Then, after tying the knot a number of times, you’d be able to do it without thinking about the rabbit any more. It was interesting, though, that the guy on the programme still talked about the rabbit as he was tying the knot, even though he’s probably tied a bowline thousands of times. We often have an affection for associations that have helped us to learn – we just like them.
Easy Notes uses this approach in teaching the notes on the piano and the stave to beginners. Just like the rabbit helped me to tie the bowline, stories and characters can make it fun and easy for kids to learn and remember the notes.
And speaking of rabbits, this year, as I’ve been using Easy Notes with my beginner students, I’ve been changing one of the characters, Boot B, to Bunny B. The story goes that there is a gate with three posts down on ‘Bass Stave Farm’, just below the dog’s kennel (which they learn about in Easy Notes). Field F is growing under the gate and Bunny B is hopping over it.
On the stave, Field F grows below the bottom line of Bass Stave Farm, and Bunny B is on the second line because of his two big ears. When you see a note on the second line, think of Bunny B with two ears – ‘two lines, two ears’. And where is that Bunny on the piano? Hopping over the gate, with Field F growing under it. Easy! Now the notes on the stave and the notes on the piano are linked.
This change has been working really well with the kids – it’s a strong character association, and they all really like Bunny B. So I’ve decided to incorporate it into Easy Notes when it’s time to reprint the books - watch out for Bunny B hopping over the gate in the 2nd edition!
One five-year old student I started teaching this year very politely corrects me when I say Boot B by mistake – she’d much prefer Bunny B! She now has a big pile of 18 note flashcards that she can name and play on the piano. I can’t help saying to her, “Wow, you’re only five and look at all the notes that you know!” It still amazes me how these five-year olds can learn so many notes and read and play the music in their piano books so easily – thanks to Bunny B (and the other characters).
Visit www.easy-notes.com to view a video of this five-year-old in action!
As stated by Sprenger, “Everyone can learn under the right circumstances. Learning is fun! Make it appealing.”2 Sometimes a simple story, like a rabbit running around a tree or hopping over a gate, can create the right ‘circumstances’ for real learning to take place. It’s great how a story can turn something that’s difficult to learn into something that’s not only easy to learn, but fun as well. Creating learning ‘circumstances’ like this when we teach can open up the potential of our students’ minds to take so much more in, understand so much more, and retain it all while they build it into their long term memories, where it stays for life – securely attached like a well-tied bowline!
1 The character magnets and magnetic stave come with the Wilbecks Easy Notes - Magnetic Stave Whiteboard and Character set. The gate will be available in the 2nd edition of the Easy Notes theory books.
2 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles, Marilee Sprenger in Differentiation through Learning Styles and Memory
Rebecca Wilson is the author of Easy Notes for Piano Beginners
www.easy-notes.com
From left: Students can practise putting the gate and the character magnets1 in the right place on the piano, and Students can also practise putting the magnets on the magnetic stave1. This hands-on activity is a great way to practise identifying and locating the notes.
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Theory teaching has evolved
How To Pass
Grade 5 Theory
by Samantha Coates
Suitable for the AMEB Grade 5 Theory s
yllabus
NEW
EDITION
NEW
EDITION
Suitable for the AMEB Grade 5 Musicianship syllabus
Grade 5 Musicianship
How To Pass
Suitable for the AMEB Grade 4 Musicianship syllabus
Grade 4 Musicianship
NEWEDITION How To Pass
REVISED EDITIONby Samantha Coates and Michelle Madder 2
BOOK
A Graded Guide for Pianists of All Ages
Sight ReadingHow To Pass
Perfect preparation for Grades 3-4
Leve
ls 11-15
Levels 1
6-20
3BOOK
by Samantha Coates and Michelle Madder
Perfect preparation for Grade 5
Sight Reading
How To Pass
A Graded Guide for Pianists of All Ages
SAVE THE DATE for these workshops with BLITZ author Samantha Coates! Brisbane: Monday Jan 13 @ Masson Music, Mt Gravatt. PH: 3349 2006 Sydney: Thursday Jan 16 @ Carlingford Music, Carlingford. PH: 9873 2333 Melbourne: Friday Jan 24 @ Pat’s Music (The Piano Shop), Sth Oakleigh. PH: 9563 8711
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Blitz ‘n’ PiecesSamantha Coates (a.k.a. “Miss Blitz”) – author of the ‘How to BLITZ!’ series of Theory,
Musicianship and Sight Reading – answers common questions from our readers.
Dear Miss Blitz,
What exactly is the difference between
Theory and Musicianship, and which do you think is better?
Confused, Tasmania
Dear Confused,
This would have to be the question I am asked most often! For Grades 1, 2 & 3, the answer is: almost nothing. I find that by the time students finish Grade 3 in either Theory or Musicianship, they pretty much know the same things. There are minor differences such as:
n T1 contains only 3 major keys, whereas M1 contains minor keys too
n Binary/Ternary form is introduced in Theory in Grade 2 but in Musicianship it’s Grade 3
n M3 covers Imperfect cadences, while T3 covers Plagal cadences
n M3 covers modulations, which in Theory is not dealt with until grade 4
The real differences come in from Grade 4 onwards; the Musicianship syllabus has the aural component. I feel that aural development is essential for any student and I much prefer the Musicianship syllabus for this reason; however, Theory is much more popular around Australia! This amazes me, as the written papers for Theory are so much harder; students will opt for this over having to do an aural exam, yet the aural exams are not very hard at all!
Dear Miss Blitz,
I have heard that your ScaleBlitzer app is now
free to install. Do we then have to pay for the different levels?
Interested, Victoria
Dear Interested,
Yes ScaleBlitzer is free to install for the month of November, to help students really prepare for their
exams! The Stage 1 pack (Grades P-1) is also free, for any instrument. The higher levels vary in price from 99c to $4.99.
We have had incredible feedback from students and teachers who say that their scales ended up being the best part of their exam after using ScaleBlitzer. Very exciting!
Dear Miss Blitz,
What do you think about the online
exams, and can your books be used to prepare for them?
Curious, Tasmania
Dear Curious,
Yes the Blitz workbooks can be used to learn all the content for the online exams, and then students just need to complete the online tutorials prior to taking the exam, to get used to the format.
I think online exams are an excellent option when convenience is of the utmost importance. However I do think there is an invaluable experience to be gained from doing the ‘face-to-face’ written exams, and I wouldn’t like to see students’ music writing skills diminish as a result of doing everything online.
Dear Miss Blitz,
I am interested in trying out the Music
Craft syllabus but there are no Blitz Books for it and my student doesn’t want to swap. Are you planning to write books for Music Craft?
Hopeful, NSW
Dear Hopeful,
Unfortunately I have no plans to write any texts for the Music Craft syllabus. The workbooks and teacher guides that the AMEB have produced are extremely comprehensive and contain valuable information on the set works. It’s definitely best to work from those if pursuing the Music Craft syllabus.
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Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
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Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
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PIANO PERSPECTIVES 10
www.blitzbooks.com.au
Theory teaching has evolved
How To Pass
Grade 5 Theory
by Samantha Coates
Suitable for the AMEB Grade 5 Theory s
yllabus
NEW
EDITION
NEW
EDITION
Suitable for the AMEB Grade 5 Musicianship syllabus
Grade 5 Musicianship
How To Pass
Suitable for the AMEB Grade 4 Musicianship syllabus
Grade 4 Musicianship
NEWEDITION How To Pass
REVISED EDITIONby Samantha Coates and Michelle Madder 2
BOOK
A Graded Guide for Pianists of All Ages
Sight ReadingHow To Pass
Perfect preparation for Grades 3-4
Leve
ls 11-15
Levels 1
6-20
3BOOK
by Samantha Coates and Michelle Madder
Perfect preparation for Grade 5
Sight Reading
How To Pass
A Graded Guide for Pianists of All Ages
SAVE THE DATE for these workshops with BLITZ author Samantha Coates! Brisbane: Monday Jan 13 @ Masson Music, Mt Gravatt. PH: 3349 2006 Sydney: Thursday Jan 16 @ Carlingford Music, Carlingford. PH: 9873 2333 Melbourne: Friday Jan 24 @ Pat’s Music (The Piano Shop), Sth Oakleigh. PH: 9563 8711
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Blitz ‘n’ PiecesSamantha Coates (a.k.a. “Miss Blitz”) – author of the ‘How to BLITZ!’ series of Theory,
Musicianship and Sight Reading – answers common questions from our readers.
Dear Miss Blitz,
What exactly is the difference between
Theory and Musicianship, and which do you think is better?
Confused, Tasmania
Dear Confused,
This would have to be the question I am asked most often! For Grades 1, 2 & 3, the answer is: almost nothing. I find that by the time students finish Grade 3 in either Theory or Musicianship, they pretty much know the same things. There are minor differences such as:
n T1 contains only 3 major keys, whereas M1 contains minor keys too
n Binary/Ternary form is introduced in Theory in Grade 2 but in Musicianship it’s Grade 3
n M3 covers Imperfect cadences, while T3 covers Plagal cadences
n M3 covers modulations, which in Theory is not dealt with until grade 4
The real differences come in from Grade 4 onwards; the Musicianship syllabus has the aural component. I feel that aural development is essential for any student and I much prefer the Musicianship syllabus for this reason; however, Theory is much more popular around Australia! This amazes me, as the written papers for Theory are so much harder; students will opt for this over having to do an aural exam, yet the aural exams are not very hard at all!
Dear Miss Blitz,
I have heard that your ScaleBlitzer app is now
free to install. Do we then have to pay for the different levels?
Interested, Victoria
Dear Interested,
Yes ScaleBlitzer is free to install for the month of November, to help students really prepare for their
exams! The Stage 1 pack (Grades P-1) is also free, for any instrument. The higher levels vary in price from 99c to $4.99.
We have had incredible feedback from students and teachers who say that their scales ended up being the best part of their exam after using ScaleBlitzer. Very exciting!
Dear Miss Blitz,
What do you think about the online
exams, and can your books be used to prepare for them?
Curious, Tasmania
Dear Curious,
Yes the Blitz workbooks can be used to learn all the content for the online exams, and then students just need to complete the online tutorials prior to taking the exam, to get used to the format.
I think online exams are an excellent option when convenience is of the utmost importance. However I do think there is an invaluable experience to be gained from doing the ‘face-to-face’ written exams, and I wouldn’t like to see students’ music writing skills diminish as a result of doing everything online.
Dear Miss Blitz,
I am interested in trying out the Music
Craft syllabus but there are no Blitz Books for it and my student doesn’t want to swap. Are you planning to write books for Music Craft?
Hopeful, NSW
Dear Hopeful,
Unfortunately I have no plans to write any texts for the Music Craft syllabus. The workbooks and teacher guides that the AMEB have produced are extremely comprehensive and contain valuable information on the set works. It’s definitely best to work from those if pursuing the Music Craft syllabus.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
¥¨ Æ
Hey Mark, just so you know - the top 4 critters are mine, they were drawn for me by a graphic artist in Nov 2000, and the grad hat is trademarked. Of the bottom 4 critters, the music symbols are simply a font called Bach, and the grad hat is clip art which can be purchased anywhere. The hat also happens to be almost identical to the one used on the cover of Master Your Theory - woo hoo! So no copyright issues here.
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12 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
GERI REA
D uring my thirty years of piano teaching I have checked out most of the teaching courses on the market. Whilst I had my preferences, favouring book one of
a particular course but book two of another, there was no single solution which could be adapted to the needs of all my students - until the Premier Piano Course. Now my seventy five students venture through the rainbow of eight levels with unparalleled success and enjoyment. I’m experiencing the satisfaction of watching young pianists become highly motivated, competent music readers and developing all-round musicianship and artistry.
So, what’s the difference?
Firstly, the Premier Piano Course lays down the foundations comprehensively. Reading from the stave is not introduced until students have grasped posture, note values and a complete geography of the keyboard. Gone is the old method of reading in C position (and the struggles we all had to break free of it) but in its place intervallic training enables the student to read one note in relation to another; melodic seconds and thirds, simply explained as steps and skips. Children grasp it and there’s no holding them back. Premier has great consistency and its layout and structure enables students to apply this knowledge confidently, encountering increasing intervals as they progress through the levels.
One of the difficulties I’ve found teaching young children is the lack of consolidation material that course books offer. No sooner has one concept been taught then another is being presented. Premier Piano Course has a wealth of support material that enables students to grasp and practise each concept in a variety of pieces, thus building confidence before the next challenge. The Performer is the first of these, correlated to the corresponding course book, with its charming collection of songs, solos and duets. Then there’s the Pop and Movies book, again carefully related to the course level, where students can play inspiring popular tunes which they recognise – such an important aspect of learning from the outset.
Whilst the lesson book gives clear directions regarding technique, there is support material for this too. An in depth look at posture, arm weight, finger weight, free movement and more. Each aspect has a technique instruction, exercise and artistic etude to perfect the concept.
The theory book deserves a mention because the title fails to do it justice. Full of colourful illustrations, it contains enjoyable games and activities designed for both teacher and student together. There are ‘imagination stations’ requiring creative application, ‘now hear this’ addresses aural training, ‘now play this’ is sight reading practise, ‘learning links’, a quirky fact, maybe about potato chips or Yosemite National Park (how refreshing!) and ‘fun zone’ which speaks for itself. Allowing five minutes of lesson time for this book ensures a wholesome spectrum of musical training.
Our aim as piano teachers is not simply to reproduce notes from manuscript, but to impart to our students an ability to interpret and play with creative flair. This is in the very DNA of Premier. Right from the outset dynamics are introduced, a splash of pedal is included and a dictionary of musical terms and symbols equips students for musical performing. But more so, the range of styles and genres with their well chosen titles, give teacher and pupil opportunity to discuss artistry and interpretation. Duets for teacher and student (which go beyond harmonies of the tonic and dominant!) lend a dimension which delights pupils and their parents, who hear a foretaste of things to come.
I am an advocate of parental involvement with my students and actively encourage them to participate in their child’s learning, no matter what their musical experience. The Premier Piano Course facilitates this with parent student flash cards (with all the questions and answers on one side for the uninitiated) which can also be useful in the studio. An ‘At
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12 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
GErI rAE
D uring my thirty years of piano teaching I have checked out most of the teaching courses on the market. Whilst I had my preferences, favouring book one of
a particular course but book two of another, there was no single solution which could be adapted to the needs of all my students - until the Premier Piano Course. Now my seventy five students venture through the rainbow of eight levels with unparalleled success and enjoyment. I’m experiencing the satisfaction of watching young pianists become highly motivated, competent music readers and developing all-round musicianship and artistry.
So, what’s the difference?
Firstly, the Premier Piano Course lays down the foundations comprehensively. Reading from the stave is not introduced until students have grasped posture, note values and a complete geography of the keyboard. Gone is the old method of reading in C position (and the struggles we all had to break free of it) but in its place intervallic training enables the student to read one note in relation to another; melodic seconds and thirds, simply explained as steps and skips. Children grasp it and there’s no holding them back. Premier has great consistency and its layout and structure enables students to apply this knowledge confidently, encountering increasing intervals as they progress through the levels.
One of the difficulties I’ve found teaching young children is the lack of consolidation material that course books offer. No sooner has one concept been taught then another is being presented. Premier Piano Course has a wealth of support material that enables students to grasp and practise each concept in a variety of pieces, thus building confidence before the next challenge. The Performer is the first of these, correlated to the corresponding course book, with its charming collection of songs, solos and duets. Then there’s the Pop and Movies book, again carefully related to the course level, where students can play inspiring popular tunes which they recognise – such an important aspect of learning from the outset.
Whilst the lesson book gives clear directions regarding technique, there is support material for this too. An in depth look at posture, arm weight, finger weight, free movement and more. Each aspect has a technique instruction, exercise and artistic etude to perfect the concept.
The theory book deserves a mention because the title fails to do it justice. Full of colourful illustrations, it contains enjoyable games and activities designed for both teacher and student together. There are ‘imagination stations’ requiring creative application, ‘now hear this’ addresses aural training, ‘now play this’ is sight reading practise, ‘learning links’, a quirky fact, maybe about potato chips or Yosemite National Park (how refreshing!) and ‘fun zone’ which speaks for itself. Allowing five minutes of lesson time for this book ensures a wholesome spectrum of musical training.
Our aim as piano teachers is not simply to reproduce notes from manuscript, but to impart to our students an ability to interpret and play with creative flair. This is in the very DNA of Premier. Right from the outset dynamics are introduced, a splash of pedal is included and a dictionary of musical terms and symbols equips students for musical performing. But more so, the range of styles and genres with their well chosen titles, give teacher and pupil opportunity to discuss artistry and interpretation. Duets for teacher and student (which go beyond harmonies of the tonic and dominant!) lend a dimension which delights pupils and their parents, who hear a foretaste of things to come.
I am an advocate of parental involvement with my students and actively encourage them to participate in their child’s learning, no matter what their musical experience. The Premier Piano Course facilitates this with parent student flash cards (with all the questions and answers on one side for the uninitiated) which can also be useful in the studio. An ‘At
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Home Book’ takes parent and child on a musical adventure story and doubles as a record of the practises, challenges and victories which arise at home. It also addresses many of the questions which parents frequently ask, and provides direction and exercises which a parent can give at home between lessons. Furthermore, each lesson and performer book is available with a CD which enables students to play duets and non-musical parents to check notation and rhythmic accuracy between lessons.
Many of us have just finished our end of year concerts. Premier offers no shortage of repertoire for such an event, no matter how large your teaching practice. The Pop and Movies collection includes a whole range of Disney favourites, James Bond, The Entertainer, Star Wars, Superman, Happy Birthday… need I go on? The Christmas books host a selection of traditional carols and popular songs. To accommodate those who just have to play it, Jingle Bells is introduced at several levels of increasing complexity so that no one’s disappointed. There’s no doubt about the research that has gone into producing this comprehensive course.
Just when I thought it couldn’t get better, along come two new themed books, Jazz Rags and Blues for the early levels and Masterworks for the higher. There’s Little Frog Boogie, Night Jazz, and Strawberry Rag to name a few, each with charming lyrics and swinging duet accompaniments. Masterworks at level five offers eighteen carefully selected piano pieces ranging from the Sonatina to the Russian folk song. Spanning just short of three hundred years of musical genres, the big names are all there, from J S Bach to Beethoven with a few discoveries besides. As I’ve come to expect, the arrangements, fingering and performance directions are faultless and perfectly selected for students on the correlating lesson books.
So, before I close, I’ve thought hard to try and bring a little balance to my review. Is there anything that could have been done better? Perhaps there could have been a colour choice other than grey for the final level, but surely this deserves to be overlooked. When I introduce a new piece to my young students and they sight read with the confidence of one who has practised, I know this course works.
Summer is here and we piano teachers prepare to compete with the full spectrum of outdoor activities presented to our students. But practising the piano needn’t be a chore. With bright appealing covers and exciting titles, Geri Rea’s new collection for elementary to intermediate students aims to inspire creative performance with themes that children love.
Surfing Sailing and Sprinting was composed for boys and girls who seek action and adventure. Titles include Danger – with its mounting dynamic tension, Top Speed Sprint – a five finger workout in which young fingers can test out their finger control at speed, Little Brave – featuring the tom tom drum bass which boys love and fourteen other action packed pieces designed to tempt active kids to the piano stool.
Most importantly, Surfing Sailing and Sprinting is designed to enable young performers to play hands together with the security of ‘five fingers on five notes’. Carefully annotated fingering and dynamics and small melodic intervallic progressions enable the young pianist to perform a full finger workout with confidence.
The Playground is a collection of 12 pieces for those who are ready to expand their geography of the keyboard – extending the range of notation to an octave, in the setting of a traditional play park, complete with swings, skateboards and a hint of Geri’s English village background. The play park offers a range of styles from swinging blues (Skate Park) to ragtime (Raggy Tracky Dacks), a variety of tempos and keys and encourages creative interpretation with clearly marked performance directions, articulation and dynamics.
World in Harmony, Geri’s latest book, is a compilation of 12 pieces created to facilitate a voyage of discovery through musical cultures of the world. Students will enjoy the marching rhythm of England’s ‘Changing of the Guard’, escaping to Trinidad’s Carnival Calypso or perhaps the popular New Orleans Show Boat; an opportunity to show early talent at a concert or performance.
Working together with LGS (South Pacific), World in Harmony has been written to assist in supplying music and educational resources to children of the South Pacific. All revenue raised from
the sale of this book is committed to this purpose. Join with us in a musical journey that will bring a little harmony to the lives of children in the South Pacific.
Go to www.timtopham.com to watch a review of Surfing Sailing and Sprinting, The Playground and World in Harmony in ‘Top 10 books for boys’.
AlSO AvAIlABlEMusical Menagerie Geri’s first book is a collection of short animal themed pieces created for young pianists who are ready to play hands together. Written in accessible keys, the pieces enable the performer to experience the fun of playing hands together within familiar hand positions. Fourteen titles including Donkey Plod, Kangaroo Bounce and Rhino Rumpus portray animal characteristics musically and the ‘picture this’ feature encourages creativity by prompting a visual image for each piece.
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I hope your teaching year will be soon off to a fabulous start and you are enjoying your students as much as I am treasuring every moment with mine! It is always a bit
of a challenge to prepare selections for recitals after having just gotten back to school, but along with fantastic solos and duets, we have added something special to our recitals: Trios! These have been so popular, the students actually clamour to participate. There are several reasons for this:
1. They love the camaraderie. Duets are special, but having 3 people on a bench is just exciting – to play, listen to and watch. And the ensemble possibilities are endless: a teacher and 2 students, a parent and 2 siblings, 3 siblings or 3 friends, etc. It’s a lot of fun.
2. They love the sound it creates. Again, duets offer a fuller sound, but having every part of the keyboard covered gives a whole different dimension.
3. They love the challenge. Not only do trios give the students a great opportunity to count and keep a steady beat; they offer wonderful musical and expressive skills as they listen for the integration and blending of parts.
I am excited to introduce Books 5 & 6 of Grand Trios for Piano for your intermediate and late intermediate students. Let’s take a look at “Prelude in G Major” from Book 6. This piece is fast-paced, with a key change to E flat Major in the middle section that offers a change in dynamic level as well. A challenging rhythmic section provides the segue back to the “A” theme with a powerful ending, making this piece especially nice for a recital opener or showstopper lose. Here are a few tips on learning, preparing and performing this trio:
1. Your intermediate students are getting older (and maybe bigger!). Feel free to add a bench for the performance so everyone is comfortable. I have students that want to share the bench until they graduate. That is perfectly fine as well!
2. One of the main challenges of playing trios is getting acclimated to the layout. The middle part is probably the most difficult to follow. During practice, make sure your students know exactly where to look as pages are being turned.
3. Assign the page turn to the part that can afford to drop a hand. For instance, the high part could turn at bar 9; the middle part at bar 18; the middle part at bar 27. Of course memorising is ideal – no page turns to worry about!
4. Knowing the parameters of each part is also helpful. Where does their particular part lie on the keyboard? What are the highest and lowest notes? How close will they be to their neighbour’s hands? Studying this as the learning process is taking place puts them at ease and creates a higher level of comfort when they finally put the piece together as a group.
5. The Students will want to make special note of the dynamics as the melody is transferred between the three parts. One of the star attributes to playing trios successfully is being sensitive to fellow players and contributing their individual part in the most musical way to benefit the work as a whole. I have students that enjoy learning each other’s parts. This is another way they can become familiar with the design of the piece.
6. Rhythm, phrasing, articulation are all important teaching tools within each part.
Clockwise from top left: 00-37322, 00-37323, 00-37324, 00-37327, 00-37326 and 00-37325.
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As in all music, these components of expression will bring the piece to life. When learning individual parts, it is crucial to abide by the tempo marking and obviously play with a steady beat. This can be achieved several ways:
1. Use the metronome at home and at the lesson.
2. Play one of the parts with your student at the lesson.
3. Make a recording of the other 2 parts and have the student play along.
One of the major deterrents teachers have from using trios is the time factor and getting students together to practice. I have found that if you practice individually with the metronome or recording as stated above, the task of putting it all together becomes much easier. If the strict, disciplined practice has been done on their own, they may use the sessions where they are together to get used to the sound of everyone’s live performance, discover the musical flow of the piece with all three part, and become confident in their musicianship skills. We already know they are going to enjoy the time together!
Many times we as teachers have to go the extra mile to provide opportunities for students to come together to practice. Oftentimes, I will provide donuts and orange juice for a Saturday morning practice, or perhaps an evening pizza party/rehearsal would be fun. Encourage students to go over to each other’s houses for a special time of practice. If they are old enough to drive, many of my students will just pop in on each other’s lessons for a few minutes of practice. This is extremely helpful.
Do you have students that get extremely nervous at recitals? Maybe even decide not to perform at all? Trios are a wonderful way for these students to stay involved in a nonthreatening way. Having two additional people working with you, right beside you, is less intimidating than being on your own. It keeps them playing, and they usually resume solo work at some point.
Want to really energise your recital? Perform “Prelude in G Major” as a double trio. You won’t believe the amazing sound 12 hands can make!
I would like to add that utilising trios with your younger students is a thrilling experience as well. The Grand Trios for Piano books 1, 2 and 3 offer opportunities for props, costumes and added instrumentation as their imaginations allow.
Wishing you all the best as you incorporate trios at your next recital!
Sincerely,Melody BoberAuthor, Arranger, Composer
The award-winning Piano Time is a hugely successful series for all budding pianists. With a full range of carefully paced and attractive books – teaching and technique books, pieces and duets – Piano Time is an enjoyable way to teach and learn the piano.
‘A breath of fresh air for teachers and pupils alike’ – Piano Journal
14 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
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GrANd TrIOS
I hope your teaching year will be soon off to a fabulous start and you are enjoying your students as much as I am treasuring every moment with mine! It is always a bit
of a challenge to prepare selections for recitals after having just gotten back to school, but along with fantastic solos and duets, we have added something special to our recitals: Trios! These have been so popular, the students actually clamour to participate. There are several reasons for this:
1. They love the camaraderie. Duets are special, but having 3 people on a bench is just exciting – to play, listen to and watch. And the ensemble possibilities are endless: a teacher and 2 students, a parent and 2 siblings, 3 siblings or 3 friends, etc. It’s a lot of fun.
2. They love the sound it creates. Again, duets offer a fuller sound, but having every part of the keyboard covered gives a whole different dimension.
3. They love the challenge. Not only do trios give the students a great opportunity to count and keep a steady beat; they offer wonderful musical and expressive skills as they listen for the integration and blending of parts.
I am excited to introduce Books 5 & 6 of Grand Trios for Piano for your intermediate and late intermediate students. Let’s take a look at “Prelude in G Major” from Book 6. This piece is fast-paced, with a key change to E flat Major in the middle section that offers a change in dynamic level as well. A challenging rhythmic section provides the segue back to the “A” theme with a powerful ending, making this piece especially nice for a recital opener or showstopper lose. Here are a few tips on learning, preparing and performing this trio:
1. Your intermediate students are getting older (and maybe bigger!). Feel free to add a bench for the performance so everyone is comfortable. I have students that want to share the bench until they graduate. That is perfectly fine as well!
2. One of the main challenges of playing trios is getting acclimated to the layout. The middle part is probably the most difficult to follow. During practice, make sure your students know exactly where to look as pages are being turned.
3. Assign the page turn to the part that can afford to drop a hand. For instance, the high part could turn at bar 9; the middle part at bar 18; the middle part at bar 27. Of course memorising is ideal – no page turns to worry about!
4. Knowing the parameters of each part is also helpful. Where does their particular part lie on the keyboard? What are the highest and lowest notes? How close will they be to their neighbour’s hands? Studying this as the learning process is taking place puts them at ease and creates a higher level of comfort when they finally put the piece together as a group.
5. The Students will want to make special note of the dynamics as the melody is transferred between the three parts. One of the star attributes to playing trios successfully is being sensitive to fellow players and contributing their individual part in the most musical way to benefit the work as a whole. I have students that enjoy learning each other’s parts. This is another way they can become familiar with the design of the piece.
6. Rhythm, phrasing, articulation are all important teaching tools within each part.
Clockwise from top left: 00-37322, 00-37323, 00-37324, 00-37327, 00-37326 and 00-37325.
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 15
As in all music, these components of expression will bring the piece to life. When learning individual parts, it is crucial to abide by the tempo marking and obviously play with a steady beat. This can be achieved several ways:
1. Use the metronome at home and at the lesson.
2. Play one of the parts with your student at the lesson.
3. Make a recording of the other 2 parts and have the student play along.
One of the major deterrents teachers have from using trios is the time factor and getting students together to practice. I have found that if you practice individually with the metronome or recording as stated above, the task of putting it all together becomes much easier. If the strict, disciplined practice has been done on their own, they may use the sessions where they are together to get used to the sound of everyone’s live performance, discover the musical flow of the piece with all three part, and become confident in their musicianship skills. We already know they are going to enjoy the time together!
Many times we as teachers have to go the extra mile to provide opportunities for students to come together to practice. Oftentimes, I will provide donuts and orange juice for a Saturday morning practice, or perhaps an evening pizza party/rehearsal would be fun. Encourage students to go over to each other’s houses for a special time of practice. If they are old enough to drive, many of my students will just pop in on each other’s lessons for a few minutes of practice. This is extremely helpful.
Do you have students that get extremely nervous at recitals? Maybe even decide not to perform at all? Trios are a wonderful way for these students to stay involved in a nonthreatening way. Having two additional people working with you, right beside you, is less intimidating than being on your own. It keeps them playing, and they usually resume solo work at some point.
Want to really energise your recital? Perform “Prelude in G Major” as a double trio. You won’t believe the amazing sound 12 hands can make!
I would like to add that utilising trios with your younger students is a thrilling experience as well. The Grand Trios for Piano books 1, 2 and 3 offer opportunities for props, costumes and added instrumentation as their imaginations allow.
Wishing you all the best as you incorporate trios at your next recital!
Sincerely,Melody BoberAuthor, Arranger, Composer
The award-winning Piano Time is a hugely successful series for all budding pianists. With a full range of carefully paced and attractive books – teaching and technique books, pieces and duets – Piano Time is an enjoyable way to teach and learn the piano.
‘A breath of fresh air for teachers and pupils alike’ – Piano Journal
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JUNIOR PIANO SERIES for 4–7 yr beginners
This two year holistic course offers an exciting range of musical experiences over four levels. Children meet their instrument right from the start, sing along with the music, participate in story-telling and games, play percussion instruments and engage with the music through gestures and movement activities. Students who successfully complete the Junior Series advance to the Achiever Series.
PRIMARY PIANO SERIES for 8–12 yr beginners
This one year, two level course is comprehensive and lots of fun. Essential foundation skills are developed through finger taps, finger zips, rhythm taps, repertoire pieces, ensemble playing and flash cards.
ACCENT ON KEYS for 13 yr+ beginners
This one year, two level course has been specifically developed for the older beginner student. It incorporates theory worksheets that ensure a thorough understanding of music notation, terms and signs.
ACHIEVER SERIES – Follow-on/Advancing
Students progress to the Achiever Series after they have completed either the Junior, Primary or Accent on Keys Series. The four book Achiever Series takes students to a higher level of artistry, technical proficiency and creative flair. Student learning is extended to include the inventive skills of improvisation and keyboard harmony. The carefully graded curriculum is aligned to several examination syllabi such as AMEB and ANZCA.
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BärENrEITEr
Ross Hamilton first released his analytical notes on the AMEB grade books for piano in 2000. Since then, they have become the preferred choice in general knowledge preparation for hundreds of teachers and students throughout Australia. The books cover all aspects of the examination syllabus in a clear and concise manner, using language that is appropriate to students of that level. They are an invaluable resource for the teaching studio.
Ross Hamilton is a graduate of Sydney University, where he studied piano with Margaret Hair, analytical techniques with Nicholas Routley and Nicholas Cook, and music education with Peter Dunbar-Hall. His research interests include piano music of Australian composers and music education for gifted and talented students. He has taught piano for more than 20 years, working with students from beginner to licentiate level. He is also an adjudicator and an accompanist.
* Syllabus compilations © Copyright AMEB Ltd. Reproduced with kind permission of AMEB Ltd. No authority of the AMEB is expressed or implied.
Grade 6 No. 4
Copyright © 2011 by R. A. Hamilton 11
minor scale). There is a tonic pedal in the bass. Several right hand motifs (e.g. b.12-13, b.14-15) are introduced, which will return later in the piece.
An ostinato (repeating pattern) is introduced in the first two bars, based on three triads (IV, i and ii). This continues (sometimes modified) in b.3-10 and in b.15-22.
23-37 A new motif (ek x ) is introduced at the end of b.23 and b.27, alternating between E minor (b.23-26, 31-33) and Cs minor (b.27-30, b.34-37). The accompaniment is mostly based around the tonic triad of each key. The E minor passages usually have a raised 4th and 6th (As and Cs). The dynamic level reaches f in b.37.
38-54 The meter becomes more regular, but contradicting this is a 13-note ostinato in the left hand, in Cs minor in b.38-43 and E minor in b.47-51.
Bars 44-46 and 52-54 function as interludes, based mostly around various 7th chords. 55-63 A return of the motif from b.12-13, now f or ff. The left hand harmony is based around
E minor in b.56-59, Cs minor in b.60 and F minor in b.61-63. 64-72 A return of the motif from b.14-15 in F minor, with a tonic pedal in the bass. The ostinato
figure is used intermittently in the left hand (b.66-68, b.71-72). 73-91 A return of the dotted quaver motif from b.23, with altered rhythm, in bars 73-74, 78,
81-82, 86, 88 and 90. The underlying harmony alternates between Cs minor (b.73-76, b.81-84) and F minor (b.77-80, b.85-91). The piece ends on a low tonic note.
Style This piece is in a contemporary classical style, characterised by: • frequent changes of time signature and tempo. • irregular (additive) time signatures, where the beats are of differing lengths, e.g. 5/8 (2 + 3) or 7/8 (2 + 3 + 2, 3 + 2 + 2, or 2 + 2 + 3). • absence of key signatures and avoidance of traditional dominant-tonic cadences. • use of altered scales, modal harmonies and dissonance. • slow rate of harmonic change, with constant use of pedal. • use of ostinato, and of short motifs rather than sustained melody lines.
Other Australian composers of Terry’s generation include Ann Carr-Boyd, Ross Edwards, Graham Hair, Roger Smalley and Martin Wesley-Smith.
Signs and terms (Italian) • e = 160 indicates a tempo of 160 quaver beats per minute. • Open-ended ties (b.1, etc.) indicate laissez vibrer, i.e. the sound should continue to ring. • - (tenuto) means hold and slightly stress the note. • A double sharp (
M ) raises the pitch of a note by a whole tone. • riten[uto] means hold back the speed (i.e. immediately slower). • a tempo means return to the former speed. • poco a poco cresc[endo] means gradually becoming louder, little by little. • A pause or fermata (U) means hold for longer than the written value. • accel[erando] means gradually becoming faster. • The grace notes in b.69 are acciaccature (crushed notes). • dim[inuendo] molto means gradually becoming much softer. • sempre dim[inuendo] poco a poco means always becoming softer, little by little. • ritard[ando] means gradually becoming slower. • 8va (ottava) means play an octave higher than written. • The diminuendo in the final bar fades to nothing (al niente).
Analytical noteson the AMEB Grade BooksPIANO SErIES 15 ANd 16; PIANO fOr lEISurE SErIES 1, 2 ANd 3*by Ross Hamilton
Sample pages
Grade 2 No. 6
Copyright © 2011 by R. A. Hamilton
10
Easy does it Fred Kern
Composer • Fred Kern is an American pianist and teacher. He was born in Illinois in 1946.
• Kern completed a doctorate of musical arts at the University of Northern Colorado,
and is a professor of music at the University of North Texas.
• He has written many pieces for piano students, and is a co-author of the Hal Leonard
Student Piano Library.
Title • “Easy does it” is an expression meaning relaxed and unforced.
• The title of this piece relates to the rhythm, which should have an easy swing.
Time and rhythm
• The time signature means four crotchet beats in a bar (simple quadruple time).
• The top number of the time signature indicates that there are four beats in each bar.
The bottom number shows that the value of each beat is a crotchet, or quarter note.
• The paired quavers are to be swung (i.e. played unevenly, approximately [ep ]r ).
Key • The key of this piece is G major. The key signature contains one sharp.
• There is a brief hint of A minor in bars 16-17 (indicated by Gs), but no real modulation.
Analysis • Easy does it is in binary (AB) form, and contains two main sections plus an introduction.
Introduction (bars 1-4) Section A (bars 5-12) Section B (bars 13-21)
Signs and terms (Italian)
• q = 144 means that the suggested tempo is 144 crotchet beats per minute.
• Slurs ( or ) show notes that should be played legato (smooth and connected).
• Staccato (.) means short and detached.
• Leger lines are small lines for notes above or below the stave (e.g. bar 4).
• F (mezzo forte) means moderately loud.
• P (p seconda volta) means moderately soft the first time, and soft for the repeat.
• Ties (e.g. bar 5, right hand) join two notes of the same pitch into one longer note.
• 8va (ottava) seconda volta means play an octave higher than written the second time.
• loco seconda volta means play at the written pitch the second time.
• > indicates an accent, which means to emphasise the note; syncopation (off-beat
accents, e.g. bar 12) is a common feature of jazz music.
• The alternate endings to the repeated sections are called first and second time bars.
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Piano/keyboard students love the engaging approach of Encore on Keys. It develops complete musicians through improvisation, aural training and awareness, keyboard harmony, sight-reading, chord chart reading, ensemble playing, transposition, rhythm coaching and music literacy. Developed in Australia, Encore on Keys features world-class musical arrangements on CD. The fun-factor is embedded through the vibrant and contemporary flair that sets Encore on Keys apart from other method books.
You simply will not find a better approach to music education!
Award-winning
Australian program
Creating Smart Musicians
JUNIOR PIANO SERIES for 4–7 yr beginners
This two year holistic course offers an exciting range of musical experiences over four levels. Children meet their instrument right from the start, sing along with the music, participate in story-telling and games, play percussion instruments and engage with the music through gestures and movement activities. Students who successfully complete the Junior Series advance to the Achiever Series.
PRIMARY PIANO SERIES for 8–12 yr beginners
This one year, two level course is comprehensive and lots of fun. Essential foundation skills are developed through finger taps, finger zips, rhythm taps, repertoire pieces, ensemble playing and flash cards.
ACCENT ON KEYS for 13 yr+ beginners
This one year, two level course has been specifically developed for the older beginner student. It incorporates theory worksheets that ensure a thorough understanding of music notation, terms and signs.
ACHIEVER SERIES – Follow-on/Advancing
Students progress to the Achiever Series after they have completed either the Junior, Primary or Accent on Keys Series. The four book Achiever Series takes students to a higher level of artistry, technical proficiency and creative flair. Student learning is extended to include the inventive skills of improvisation and keyboard harmony. The carefully graded curriculum is aligned to several examination syllabi such as AMEB and ANZCA.
EME_KEYS_A4ad.indd 1 7/9/12 3:08:07 PM
BärENrEITEr
Ross Hamilton first released his analytical notes on the AMEB grade books for piano in 2000. Since then, they have become the preferred choice in general knowledge preparation for hundreds of teachers and students throughout Australia. The books cover all aspects of the examination syllabus in a clear and concise manner, using language that is appropriate to students of that level. They are an invaluable resource for the teaching studio.
Ross Hamilton is a graduate of Sydney University, where he studied piano with Margaret Hair, analytical techniques with Nicholas Routley and Nicholas Cook, and music education with Peter Dunbar-Hall. His research interests include piano music of Australian composers and music education for gifted and talented students. He has taught piano for more than 20 years, working with students from beginner to licentiate level. He is also an adjudicator and an accompanist.
* Syllabus compilations © Copyright AMEB Ltd. Reproduced with kind permission of AMEB Ltd. No authority of the AMEB is expressed or implied.
Grade 6 No. 4
Copyright © 2011 by R. A. Hamilton 11
minor scale). There is a tonic pedal in the bass. Several right hand motifs (e.g. b.12-13, b.14-15) are introduced, which will return later in the piece.
An ostinato (repeating pattern) is introduced in the first two bars, based on three triads (IV, i and ii). This continues (sometimes modified) in b.3-10 and in b.15-22.
23-37 A new motif (ek x ) is introduced at the end of b.23 and b.27, alternating between E minor (b.23-26, 31-33) and Cs minor (b.27-30, b.34-37). The accompaniment is mostly based around the tonic triad of each key. The E minor passages usually have a raised 4th and 6th (As and Cs). The dynamic level reaches f in b.37.
38-54 The meter becomes more regular, but contradicting this is a 13-note ostinato in the left hand, in Cs minor in b.38-43 and E minor in b.47-51.
Bars 44-46 and 52-54 function as interludes, based mostly around various 7th chords. 55-63 A return of the motif from b.12-13, now f or ff. The left hand harmony is based around
E minor in b.56-59, Cs minor in b.60 and F minor in b.61-63. 64-72 A return of the motif from b.14-15 in F minor, with a tonic pedal in the bass. The ostinato
figure is used intermittently in the left hand (b.66-68, b.71-72). 73-91 A return of the dotted quaver motif from b.23, with altered rhythm, in bars 73-74, 78,
81-82, 86, 88 and 90. The underlying harmony alternates between Cs minor (b.73-76, b.81-84) and F minor (b.77-80, b.85-91). The piece ends on a low tonic note.
Style This piece is in a contemporary classical style, characterised by: • frequent changes of time signature and tempo. • irregular (additive) time signatures, where the beats are of differing lengths, e.g. 5/8 (2 + 3) or 7/8 (2 + 3 + 2, 3 + 2 + 2, or 2 + 2 + 3). • absence of key signatures and avoidance of traditional dominant-tonic cadences. • use of altered scales, modal harmonies and dissonance. • slow rate of harmonic change, with constant use of pedal. • use of ostinato, and of short motifs rather than sustained melody lines.
Other Australian composers of Terry’s generation include Ann Carr-Boyd, Ross Edwards, Graham Hair, Roger Smalley and Martin Wesley-Smith.
Signs and terms (Italian) • e = 160 indicates a tempo of 160 quaver beats per minute. • Open-ended ties (b.1, etc.) indicate laissez vibrer, i.e. the sound should continue to ring. • - (tenuto) means hold and slightly stress the note. • A double sharp (
M ) raises the pitch of a note by a whole tone. • riten[uto] means hold back the speed (i.e. immediately slower). • a tempo means return to the former speed. • poco a poco cresc[endo] means gradually becoming louder, little by little. • A pause or fermata (U) means hold for longer than the written value. • accel[erando] means gradually becoming faster. • The grace notes in b.69 are acciaccature (crushed notes). • dim[inuendo] molto means gradually becoming much softer. • sempre dim[inuendo] poco a poco means always becoming softer, little by little. • ritard[ando] means gradually becoming slower. • 8va (ottava) means play an octave higher than written. • The diminuendo in the final bar fades to nothing (al niente).
Analytical noteson the AMEB Grade BooksPIANO SErIES 15 ANd 16; PIANO fOr lEISurE SErIES 1, 2 ANd 3*by Ross Hamilton
Sample pages
Grade 2 No. 6
Copyright © 2011 by R. A. Hamilton
10
Easy does it Fred Kern
Composer • Fred Kern is an American pianist and teacher. He was born in Illinois in 1946.
• Kern completed a doctorate of musical arts at the University of Northern Colorado,
and is a professor of music at the University of North Texas.
• He has written many pieces for piano students, and is a co-author of the Hal Leonard
Student Piano Library.
Title • “Easy does it” is an expression meaning relaxed and unforced.
• The title of this piece relates to the rhythm, which should have an easy swing.
Time and rhythm
• The time signature means four crotchet beats in a bar (simple quadruple time).
• The top number of the time signature indicates that there are four beats in each bar.
The bottom number shows that the value of each beat is a crotchet, or quarter note.
• The paired quavers are to be swung (i.e. played unevenly, approximately [ep ]r ).
Key • The key of this piece is G major. The key signature contains one sharp.
• There is a brief hint of A minor in bars 16-17 (indicated by Gs), but no real modulation.
Analysis • Easy does it is in binary (AB) form, and contains two main sections plus an introduction.
Introduction (bars 1-4) Section A (bars 5-12) Section B (bars 13-21)
Signs and terms (Italian)
• q = 144 means that the suggested tempo is 144 crotchet beats per minute.
• Slurs ( or ) show notes that should be played legato (smooth and connected).
• Staccato (.) means short and detached.
• Leger lines are small lines for notes above or below the stave (e.g. bar 4).
• F (mezzo forte) means moderately loud.
• P (p seconda volta) means moderately soft the first time, and soft for the repeat.
• Ties (e.g. bar 5, right hand) join two notes of the same pitch into one longer note.
• 8va (ottava) seconda volta means play an octave higher than written the second time.
• loco seconda volta means play at the written pitch the second time.
• > indicates an accent, which means to emphasise the note; syncopation (off-beat
accents, e.g. bar 12) is a common feature of jazz music.
• The alternate endings to the repeated sections are called first and second time bars.
Teaches rhythm in a way that promotes pattern identification.
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A phrase is a group of notes similar to a sentence. It expresses a musical idea. A longer slur (called a phrase mark) is used to show a phrase. Phrases are usually played legato.
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Theory Book: page 10Performance Book: pages 8–9
New Time Signature
Common Time: c = 44
CD 11/12 GM 6
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Dennis Alexander • Gayle Kowalchyk • E. L. Lancaster • Victoria McArthur • Martha Mier
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Jazz, Rags & BluesMartha MierPremier Jazz, Rags & Blues books include original pieces that reinforce concepts introduced in corresponding Lesson Books. Popular composer Martha Mier has composed all new music in a variety of styles, including ragtime, boogie, and jazz. Students will enjoy performing these pieces for family and friends in an informal setting or on a recital.
Book 1A NEW! .......................41038 Book 1B NEW! ........................41039
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Night Jazz
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A Little Ragtime
Lesson Book: page 38
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Book 1B
Book 1A
Great Music & MusiciansNancy Bachus & Tom GerouGreat Music & Musicians provides a foundation for understanding the major cultural periods, musical styles, and the development of music through the ages. The book and CD includes art and listening examples to encourage discussions. Although not correlated page-by-page, Book 1 is appropriate for piano students in various levels of Premier Piano Course (based on the individual student’s reading level). It also may be used with other piano methods or in group lessons.
Book 1 NEW! ......................... 39060
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Unit 5The Classical Period (1750–1820)
The term classical is often used for all Western art music (in contrast to popular music). When used more specifically, it refers to the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, or to the stylistic time period from 1750 to 1820.
The discovery of the ruins of Pompeii, Italy in the 1740s revived interest in Greco-Roman cultures. The rediscovered art and architecture of Greece and Rome were seen as the greatest of all time and became models for 18th-century artists. The classical ideals of logical thinking, perfect form, balance, simple expression, and emotional control influenced all the arts, including music.
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The Music Party (1774) by Louis Rolland
Trinquesse (c.1745–1800)
Music in Late 18th-Century Society
At this time, music was seen mainly as entertainment. The aristocracy (wealthy upper class) and people of the new middle class (merchants) hired musicians, made music themselves, and attended public concerts. Art music became available to all levels of society for the first time.
Vienna, Austria, became the most important center for music in Europe. About 8,000 aristocrats lived or spent time there each year.
Giovanni Panini (1691–1765) painted pictures of Roman ruins in the 1740s for northern European tourists to take home as souvenirs.
Armide (1761) by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (1724–1780)
Greco-Roman themes were favorite subjects for operas.
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Summary: The Classical Period
The rediscovery of the ruins of Pompeii in the 1740s revived interest in the “classical” civilizations of Greece and Rome.
• Greek ideals of balance, logic, and emotional restraint became the models for composers.
• Music was written primarily for entertainment or for amateur performers.
• The piano surpassed the harpsichord in popularity and public concerts of instrumental music increased.
• By the end of the era, classical forms (symphony, sonata, and concerto) were transformed by Beethoven in length and emotional power.
Listening Guide
CD Track 9: Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise Symphony”) by Franz Joseph Haydn (Classical symphony)
The phrases are balanced with a short theme answered by another short one. Listen for the loud surprise.
CD Track 10: Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (serenade)
A fanfare-like theme opens the work. Other themes follow, often separated by short rests.
CD Track 11: Flute Sonata in G Major by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (sonata)
The flute is accompanied by a harpsichord.
1. an early type of piano
2. a piece an orchestra plays
3. a short sonata
4. composer of the “Surprise Sympony”
5. He became famous around age six.
6. a piece for piano and orchestra
7. He invented the piano.
F O ___ T ___ ___ I A ___ O
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a fortepiano
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The Belvedere from Gesehen, Vienna (1759) by Bernardo Bellotto (c. 1721–1780)
The Symphony
In the 18th century, more than 12,000 works named symphony appeared in a variety of styles. Known as “the father of the symphony,” Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) brought this form to new heights, composing more than 100.
Haydn was Director of Court Music to the royal Hungarian Esterházy family for more than 40 years. His contract required him to wear a servant’s uniform, compose and rehearse any music the Prince wanted, and to supervise all the household musicians.
In his Symphony No. 94, at the end of a soft section in the second movement, a very loud chord “surprises” the audience. At a rehearsal, Haydn pointed to the score and said, “There the ladies will jump.”
CD Track 9 : Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise Symphony”) (1791) by Franz Joseph Haydn
Multi-movement Forms
As Italian instrumental music spread throughout Europe, many composers wrote music with three or four movements (separate pieces making one large work). They evolved into classical forms known by the performance instruments or groups:
• Symphony—a large composition for orchestra
• Sonata—a composition for a solo instrument, sometimes with piano accompaniment
• Concerto—a composition for soloist and orchestra
Franz Joseph Haydn
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ludwig van Beethoven
Book 1
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CD 23/24
Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782)
* The short line (tenuto mark) means to play the note with a slight emphasis and hold for its full rhythmic value.
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Lesson Book: page 31
CD 25/26
Premier Performer Keep the LH softer than the RH to create the perfect balance between the melody and the accompaniment.
Thomas Attwood (1765–1838)
Book 5
Book 3
MasterworksEd. Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. LancasterPremier Masterworks books include standard repertoire from the four stylistic periods to reinforce concepts introduced in corresponding Lesson Books. The pieces are in their original form and have not been adapted. Dynamics, phrasing, fingering, and pedal are editorial in some selections. Students will enjoy performing these pieces for family and friends in a formal recital or on special occasions.
Book 3 & CD NEW! .............................................40513
Book 4 & CD NEW! ..............................................40514
Book 5 & CD NEW! ..............................................40515
Book 6 & CD NEW! ..............................................40516
Technique 5By Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha MierTechnique 5 continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique Books 1A–4. Six new Technique Tools clearly present technical goals through appealing and descriptive exercises. Artistic Etudes showcase a student’s technique in an expressive musical setting and Masterwork Etudes provide training to play standard masterworks.
Technique Tools: Even Sixteenth Notes • Playing Grace Notes • Body Balance • Over and Back • Building Scale Velocity • Sustained Notes
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Playing Grace NotesOn the closed keyboard cover, “play” the exercises hands separately, then hands together .
In measures 3 and 4 of each exercise:• Use very light weight on the grace note. It should be quick and soft .• Use more weight on the note that follows . It should be louder .• Think “light-heavy .” Use a rising wrist as you play the second note .Grace notes are played quickly before the note on the beat .
Technique Tool 2
Lesson Book: pages 16–17
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38 Lesson Book: pages 44–45
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A Note from the Heart
In Technique Book 4, you chose your own heart notes from the choices marked in the music . Now, you are ready to find your own heart notes . If needed, review Technique 3, page 4, and Technique 4, page 32 .
• Play A Note from the Heart and choose where you would like to play your heart note in each phrase . Draw the heart with a red pencil .
• Add and to indicate how the other notes in the phrase lead to and go away from the heart notes .
Technique Tip: Play the RH chords lightly in measures 1–22 to allow the LH melody to “sing out .”
Book 5
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Book 1A NEW! .......................41038 Book 1B NEW! ........................41039
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Night Jazz
Lesson Book: page 43
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A Little Ragtime
Lesson Book: page 38
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Book 1B
Book 1A
Great Music & MusiciansNancy Bachus & Tom GerouGreat Music & Musicians provides a foundation for understanding the major cultural periods, musical styles, and the development of music through the ages. The book and CD includes art and listening examples to encourage discussions. Although not correlated page-by-page, Book 1 is appropriate for piano students in various levels of Premier Piano Course (based on the individual student’s reading level). It also may be used with other piano methods or in group lessons.
Book 1 NEW! ......................... 39060
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Unit 5The Classical Period (1750–1820)
The term classical is often used for all Western art music (in contrast to popular music). When used more specifically, it refers to the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, or to the stylistic time period from 1750 to 1820.
The discovery of the ruins of Pompeii, Italy in the 1740s revived interest in Greco-Roman cultures. The rediscovered art and architecture of Greece and Rome were seen as the greatest of all time and became models for 18th-century artists. The classical ideals of logical thinking, perfect form, balance, simple expression, and emotional control influenced all the arts, including music.
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The Music Party (1774) by Louis Rolland
Trinquesse (c.1745–1800)
Music in Late 18th-Century Society
At this time, music was seen mainly as entertainment. The aristocracy (wealthy upper class) and people of the new middle class (merchants) hired musicians, made music themselves, and attended public concerts. Art music became available to all levels of society for the first time.
Vienna, Austria, became the most important center for music in Europe. About 8,000 aristocrats lived or spent time there each year.
Giovanni Panini (1691–1765) painted pictures of Roman ruins in the 1740s for northern European tourists to take home as souvenirs.
Armide (1761) by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (1724–1780)
Greco-Roman themes were favorite subjects for operas.
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Summary: The Classical Period
The rediscovery of the ruins of Pompeii in the 1740s revived interest in the “classical” civilizations of Greece and Rome.
• Greek ideals of balance, logic, and emotional restraint became the models for composers.
• Music was written primarily for entertainment or for amateur performers.
• The piano surpassed the harpsichord in popularity and public concerts of instrumental music increased.
• By the end of the era, classical forms (symphony, sonata, and concerto) were transformed by Beethoven in length and emotional power.
Listening Guide
CD Track 9: Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise Symphony”) by Franz Joseph Haydn (Classical symphony)
The phrases are balanced with a short theme answered by another short one. Listen for the loud surprise.
CD Track 10: Eine kleine Nachtmusik by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (serenade)
A fanfare-like theme opens the work. Other themes follow, often separated by short rests.
CD Track 11: Flute Sonata in G Major by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (sonata)
The flute is accompanied by a harpsichord.
1. an early type of piano
2. a piece an orchestra plays
3. a short sonata
4. composer of the “Surprise Sympony”
5. He became famous around age six.
6. a piece for piano and orchestra
7. He invented the piano.
F O ___ T ___ ___ I A ___ O
___ y ___ P H ___ N y
S ___ N A T ___ N ___
H ___ y D ___
M ___ z ___ R T
C O ___ ___ E ___ T O
C ___ I ___ T O F ___ R ___
Fill in the Blank
Complete the term for each description by filling in the missing letters.
a fortepiano
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The Belvedere from Gesehen, Vienna (1759) by Bernardo Bellotto (c. 1721–1780)
The Symphony
In the 18th century, more than 12,000 works named symphony appeared in a variety of styles. Known as “the father of the symphony,” Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) brought this form to new heights, composing more than 100.
Haydn was Director of Court Music to the royal Hungarian Esterházy family for more than 40 years. His contract required him to wear a servant’s uniform, compose and rehearse any music the Prince wanted, and to supervise all the household musicians.
In his Symphony No. 94, at the end of a soft section in the second movement, a very loud chord “surprises” the audience. At a rehearsal, Haydn pointed to the score and said, “There the ladies will jump.”
CD Track 9 : Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise Symphony”) (1791) by Franz Joseph Haydn
Multi-movement Forms
As Italian instrumental music spread throughout Europe, many composers wrote music with three or four movements (separate pieces making one large work). They evolved into classical forms known by the performance instruments or groups:
• Symphony—a large composition for orchestra
• Sonata—a composition for a solo instrument, sometimes with piano accompaniment
• Concerto—a composition for soloist and orchestra
Franz Joseph Haydn
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ludwig van Beethoven
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The Setting SunLesson Book: page 27
CD 23/24
Johann Christian Bach (1735–1782)
* The short line (tenuto mark) means to play the note with a slight emphasis and hold for its full rhythmic value.
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Lesson Book: page 31
CD 25/26
Premier Performer Keep the LH softer than the RH to create the perfect balance between the melody and the accompaniment.
Thomas Attwood (1765–1838)
Book 5
Book 3
MasterworksEd. Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. LancasterPremier Masterworks books include standard repertoire from the four stylistic periods to reinforce concepts introduced in corresponding Lesson Books. The pieces are in their original form and have not been adapted. Dynamics, phrasing, fingering, and pedal are editorial in some selections. Students will enjoy performing these pieces for family and friends in a formal recital or on special occasions.
Book 3 & CD NEW! .............................................40513
Book 4 & CD NEW! ..............................................40514
Book 5 & CD NEW! ..............................................40515
Book 6 & CD NEW! ..............................................40516
Technique 5By Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha MierTechnique 5 continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique Books 1A–4. Six new Technique Tools clearly present technical goals through appealing and descriptive exercises. Artistic Etudes showcase a student’s technique in an expressive musical setting and Masterwork Etudes provide training to play standard masterworks.
Technique Tools: Even Sixteenth Notes • Playing Grace Notes • Body Balance • Over and Back • Building Scale Velocity • Sustained Notes
Book 5 NEW! ...........................35261
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Playing Grace NotesOn the closed keyboard cover, “play” the exercises hands separately, then hands together .
In measures 3 and 4 of each exercise:• Use very light weight on the grace note. It should be quick and soft .• Use more weight on the note that follows . It should be louder .• Think “light-heavy .” Use a rising wrist as you play the second note .Grace notes are played quickly before the note on the beat .
Technique Tool 2
Lesson Book: pages 16–17
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A Note from the Heart
In Technique Book 4, you chose your own heart notes from the choices marked in the music . Now, you are ready to find your own heart notes . If needed, review Technique 3, page 4, and Technique 4, page 32 .
• Play A Note from the Heart and choose where you would like to play your heart note in each phrase . Draw the heart with a red pencil .
• Add and to indicate how the other notes in the phrase lead to and go away from the heart notes .
Technique Tip: Play the RH chords lightly in measures 1–22 to allow the LH melody to “sing out .”
Book 5
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SUMMER 2014 CATALOGUE
Technique 1A–1B Technique Tools: Relaxed Shoulders • Arm Weight • Moving Freely • Strong Fingertips • Finger Weights • Repeated Notes • Thumb Position • Finger Independence • Gentle Hand Rock
Book 1A ................................................................. 27627
Technique Tools: Smooth Legato • Crisp Staccatos • Rising Wrist • Amazing Phrasing
Book 1B ................................................................. 27628
Technique 2A–2B Technique Tools: Dynamic Shading • Crossing Over the Thumb • Solid-Sounding Chords • Two-Note Slurs • Seamless Melodies • Balance Between Melody andAccompaniment • Damper Pedal Footwork
Book 2A ................................................................. 32077
Technique Tools: Three-Note Slurs • Preparing Quickly for Hand Crossings • Feel the Downbeat • Finger Stretches • Legato Pedal • Finger 1 Under Finger 3 • Finger 3 Over Finger 1
Book 2B .................................................................. 32177
Technique 3–4 Technique Tools: Changing Fingers on Repeated Notes • Double-Note Shifts • Contracting the Hand • Ovals
Book 3 ....................................................................34105
Technique Tools: Staccato against Legato • Playing In and Out of Black Keys • Speed Links • Open the Hand • Rock the Alberti Bass
Book 4 NEW! ........................................................34106
Technique 1A–4The Technique Books in Alfred’s Premier Piano Course help students develop the physical skills needed to play artistically, expressively and effortlessly. These goals are accomplished through Technique Tools, Hands-Together Workshops, Patterned Exercises, Artistic Etudes, and Masterwork Etudes.
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Here I Am to Worship(Light of the World)
© 2001 THANK YOU MUSIC (PRS) (Administered worldwide at EMICMGPublishing .com excluding Europe which is administered by kingswaysongs .com)
All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Words and Music by Tim HughesArr . by Kowalchyk and Lancaster
Use after pages 60–61.
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Use after page 42.
© 2002 THANKYOU MUSIC (PRS) (Administered worldwide at EMICMGPublishing.com excluding Europe which is administered by kingswaysongs.com)All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Beautiful OneWords and Music by Tim Hughes
Arr. by Tom Gerou
DUET PART (Student plays 1 octave higher.)
Book 1B
Book 1A
Alfred’s Basic Piano LibraryPraise Hits 1A & 1B
Praise Hits 1AArr. Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. LancasterTitles: Because He Lives • Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty • Here I Am to Worship • Jesus, Name Above All Names • More Precious Than Silver • Open the Eyes of My Heart • Praise the Name of Jesus • Shout to the North • There Is None Like You.
Book 1A NEW! ..................................................... 40070
Praise Hits 1BArr. Tom GerouTitles: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) • As the Deer • Beautiful One • Blessed Be the Name of the Lord • Come, Now Is the Time to Worship • How Great Is Our God • Mighty Is Our God • More Precious Than Silver • Shout to the Lord • Worthy, You Are Worthy • You Are My All in All.
Book 1B NEW! ......................................................40071
These two new Praise Hits books fill the need for contemporary Christian music supplementary pieces for your beginning piano students. The thoughtful and uplifting arrangements feature teacher duet parts and lyrics. Performances of the songs are sure to find their way quickly into recitals, family gatherings, and church services. The books are correlated page-by-page with Alfred’s Basic Piano Library: Lesson Book, Levels 1A and 1B.
Now available:
CD for Alfred’s Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Level 3 ..........41438
These collections of solos are designed to promote musical excellence for elementary through early intermediate level pianists. In each book Melody has chosen a favourite masterwork from the four stylistic Periods—Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary—and written six original pieces in Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Latin, Ballad, and Showstopper styles. With 10 solos in each book, students are provided with technical challenges as well as expressive opportunities for musical growth in mood, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, articulation, and dynamics.
Book 1 (E/LE) NEW! .................................................41397 Book 2 (LE/EI) NEW! ................................................41398 Book 3 (EI) NEW! ......................................................41399
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Melody Bober
Showstopper
Book 3
Book 1
A Perfect 10Melody Bober
SuMMEr 2014 CATAlOGuE
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 23
22 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
SUMMER 2014 CATALOGUE
Technique 1A–1B Technique Tools: Relaxed Shoulders • Arm Weight • Moving Freely • Strong Fingertips • Finger Weights • Repeated Notes • Thumb Position • Finger Independence • Gentle Hand Rock
Book 1A ................................................................. 27627
Technique Tools: Smooth Legato • Crisp Staccatos • Rising Wrist • Amazing Phrasing
Book 1B ................................................................. 27628
Technique 2A–2B Technique Tools: Dynamic Shading • Crossing Over the Thumb • Solid-Sounding Chords • Two-Note Slurs • Seamless Melodies • Balance Between Melody andAccompaniment • Damper Pedal Footwork
Book 2A ................................................................. 32077
Technique Tools: Three-Note Slurs • Preparing Quickly for Hand Crossings • Feel the Downbeat • Finger Stretches • Legato Pedal • Finger 1 Under Finger 3 • Finger 3 Over Finger 1
Book 2B .................................................................. 32177
Technique 3–4 Technique Tools: Changing Fingers on Repeated Notes • Double-Note Shifts • Contracting the Hand • Ovals
Book 3 ....................................................................34105
Technique Tools: Staccato against Legato • Playing In and Out of Black Keys • Speed Links • Open the Hand • Rock the Alberti Bass
Book 4 NEW! ........................................................34106
Technique 1A–4The Technique Books in Alfred’s Premier Piano Course help students develop the physical skills needed to play artistically, expressively and effortlessly. These goals are accomplished through Technique Tools, Hands-Together Workshops, Patterned Exercises, Artistic Etudes, and Masterwork Etudes.
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 23
18
Here I Am to Worship(Light of the World)
© 2001 THANK YOU MUSIC (PRS) (Administered worldwide at EMICMGPublishing .com excluding Europe which is administered by kingswaysongs .com)
All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Words and Music by Tim HughesArr . by Kowalchyk and Lancaster
Use after pages 60–61.
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MIDDLE
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3 2 14 4 52 3
C POSITION
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Use after page 42.
© 2002 THANKYOU MUSIC (PRS) (Administered worldwide at EMICMGPublishing.com excluding Europe which is administered by kingswaysongs.com)All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Beautiful OneWords and Music by Tim Hughes
Arr. by Tom Gerou
DUET PART (Student plays 1 octave higher.)
Book 1B
Book 1A
Alfred’s Basic Piano LibraryPraise Hits 1A & 1B
Praise Hits 1AArr. Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. LancasterTitles: Because He Lives • Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty • Here I Am to Worship • Jesus, Name Above All Names • More Precious Than Silver • Open the Eyes of My Heart • Praise the Name of Jesus • Shout to the North • There Is None Like You.
Book 1A NEW! ..................................................... 40070
Praise Hits 1BArr. Tom GerouTitles: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) • As the Deer • Beautiful One • Blessed Be the Name of the Lord • Come, Now Is the Time to Worship • How Great Is Our God • Mighty Is Our God • More Precious Than Silver • Shout to the Lord • Worthy, You Are Worthy • You Are My All in All.
Book 1B NEW! ......................................................40071
These two new Praise Hits books fill the need for contemporary Christian music supplementary pieces for your beginning piano students. The thoughtful and uplifting arrangements feature teacher duet parts and lyrics. Performances of the songs are sure to find their way quickly into recitals, family gatherings, and church services. The books are correlated page-by-page with Alfred’s Basic Piano Library: Lesson Book, Levels 1A and 1B.
Now available:
CD for Alfred’s Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Level 3 ..........41438
These collections of solos are designed to promote musical excellence for elementary through early intermediate level pianists. In each book Melody has chosen a favourite masterwork from the four stylistic Periods—Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary—and written six original pieces in Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Latin, Ballad, and Showstopper styles. With 10 solos in each book, students are provided with technical challenges as well as expressive opportunities for musical growth in mood, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, articulation, and dynamics.
Book 1 (E/LE) NEW! .................................................41397 Book 2 (LE/EI) NEW! ................................................41398 Book 3 (EI) NEW! ......................................................41399
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Showstopper
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A Perfect 10Melody Bober
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13 Performance Model 14 Practice Tempo (q = 120) 15 Performance Tempo (q = 152)
Book 3
Book 1
Not Just Another Jazz BookMike Springer
From wild ragtime to smoky blues, the Not Just Another Jazz Book series has it all. These carefully graded arrangements are perfect for concerts, parties and recitals, or they can be played just for fun. These books include accompaniment CDs that feature bass and drum parts to create the sense of playing in a jazz trio. Pianists can play along with the CDs at both practice and performance tempos.
Book 1 & CD (EI) NEW! ..........................................40527 Book 2 & CD (I) NEW! ............................................40528 Book 3 & CD (LI) NEW! ..........................................40529
Carol Matz now adds another much-requested style to her very popular Famous & Fun series. These three books are collections of great, familiar rock songs. The optional duet parts for teacher or parent add to the fun! These carefully graded books may be matched to any piano method and the songs will get students sitting down to practice!
Book 1 (EE) NEW! .....................................................41002 Book 2 (EE/E) NEW! .................................................41003 Book 3 (E/LE) NEW! .................................................41004
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Words and Music by Jimmy Buffett
Arranged by Carol Matz
© 1978 CORAL REEFER MUSIC and OUTER BANKS MUSIC All Rights Administered by CORAL REEFER MUSIC
All Rights Reserved
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Rock and RollWords and Music by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant,
John Paul Jones and John BonhamArranged by Carol Matz
© 1972 (Renewed) FLAMES OF ALBION MUSIC, INC. All Rights Administered by WB MUSIC CORP.
Exclusive Print Rights for the World Excluding Europe Administered by ALFRED MUSIC PUBLISHING CO., INC. All Rights Reserved
DUET PART (Student plays one octave higher)
Book 3
Book 1
Famous & Fun RockArr. Carol Matz
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Teen students love to play current popular pieces by their favourite recording artists or from blockbuster movies and TV shows. These three collections by Dan Coates are carefully graded to match the student’s proficiency while still remaining faithful to the sound of the original recordings. Included is music by favourite artists such as Katie Perry, fun., Bruno Mars, Owl City, and more.
Book 1 (EI) NEW! ......................................................41000 Book 2 (I) NEW!.........................................................41007 Book 3 (LI) NEW! ......................................................41394
Current Hits for TeensArr. Dan Coates
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JAR OF HEARTS
Words and Music by DREW LAWRENCE, CHRISTINA PERRI and BARRETT YERETSIAN
Arranged by Dan Coates
© 2010 WB MUSIC CORP., PIGGY DOG MUSIC, MISS PERRI LANE PUBLISHING and PRIMARY WAVE YERETSIAN All Rights on behalf of itself and PIGGY DOG MUSIC Administered by WB MUSIC CORP.
All Rights Reserved
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FIREWORK
Words and Music by KATY PERRY, MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, SANDY WILHELM and ESTER DEAN
Arranged by Dan Coates
© 2010 WHEN I’M RICH YOU’LL BE MY BITCH, EMI APRIL MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC., DIPIU SRL (Administered by ULTRA TUNES) and DAT DAMN DEAN MUSIC All Rights for WHEN I’M RICH YOU’LL BE MY BITCH Administered by WB MUSIC CORP.
All Rights Reserved
Book 3
Book 1
Classical Piano Anthology
Following on from the success of the widely acclaimed Romantic Piano Anthology, the Classial Piano Anthology provides a selection of pieces from the period for pianists of all levels.
Each volume provides two grades-worth of progressive repertoire, in line with the standards of all major piano examinations.
The music has been selected and edited by Nils Franke and includes practice notes as well as a CD of performances of each piece.
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Cruisin’ Down the Coast
Mike Springer
13 Performance Model 14 Practice Tempo (q = 120) 15 Performance Tempo (q = 152)
Book 3
Book 1
Not Just Another Jazz BookMike Springer
From wild ragtime to smoky blues, the Not Just Another Jazz Book series has it all. These carefully graded arrangements are perfect for concerts, parties and recitals, or they can be played just for fun. These books include accompaniment CDs that feature bass and drum parts to create the sense of playing in a jazz trio. Pianists can play along with the CDs at both practice and performance tempos.
Book 1 & CD (EI) NEW! ..........................................40527 Book 2 & CD (I) NEW! ............................................40528 Book 3 & CD (LI) NEW! ..........................................40529
Carol Matz now adds another much-requested style to her very popular Famous & Fun series. These three books are collections of great, familiar rock songs. The optional duet parts for teacher or parent add to the fun! These carefully graded books may be matched to any piano method and the songs will get students sitting down to practice!
Book 1 (EE) NEW! .....................................................41002 Book 2 (EE/E) NEW! .................................................41003 Book 3 (E/LE) NEW! .................................................41004
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Cheeseburger in Paradise
Words and Music by Jimmy Buffett
Arranged by Carol Matz
© 1978 CORAL REEFER MUSIC and OUTER BANKS MUSIC All Rights Administered by CORAL REEFER MUSIC
All Rights Reserved
DUET PART (Student plays one octave higher)
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Rock and RollWords and Music by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant,
John Paul Jones and John BonhamArranged by Carol Matz
© 1972 (Renewed) FLAMES OF ALBION MUSIC, INC. All Rights Administered by WB MUSIC CORP.
Exclusive Print Rights for the World Excluding Europe Administered by ALFRED MUSIC PUBLISHING CO., INC. All Rights Reserved
DUET PART (Student plays one octave higher)
Book 3
Book 1
Famous & Fun RockArr. Carol Matz
SuMMEr 2014 CATAlOGuE SuMMEr 2014 CATAlOGuE
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 25
SuMMEr 2014 CATAlOGuE
Teen students love to play current popular pieces by their favourite recording artists or from blockbuster movies and TV shows. These three collections by Dan Coates are carefully graded to match the student’s proficiency while still remaining faithful to the sound of the original recordings. Included is music by favourite artists such as Katie Perry, fun., Bruno Mars, Owl City, and more.
Book 1 (EI) NEW! ......................................................41000 Book 2 (I) NEW!.........................................................41007 Book 3 (LI) NEW! ......................................................41394
Current Hits for TeensArr. Dan Coates
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6
JAR OF HEARTS
Words and Music by DREW LAWRENCE, CHRISTINA PERRI and BARRETT YERETSIAN
Arranged by Dan Coates
© 2010 WB MUSIC CORP., PIGGY DOG MUSIC, MISS PERRI LANE PUBLISHING and PRIMARY WAVE YERETSIAN All Rights on behalf of itself and PIGGY DOG MUSIC Administered by WB MUSIC CORP.
All Rights Reserved
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drift-ing through the wind,
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want - ing to start a - gain?
˙ ˙
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Œœ œ œ œ œ
feel so pa - per thin,
˙n ˙
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like a house of cards,
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one blow from cav - ing in?
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˙ ˙
‰ jœ œ œ œ œ œal - read - y bur - ied deep?
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Œ œ œ œ œ œ œSix feet un - der screams, but
˙ ˙
8
FIREWORK
Words and Music by KATY PERRY, MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, SANDY WILHELM and ESTER DEAN
Arranged by Dan Coates
© 2010 WHEN I’M RICH YOU’LL BE MY BITCH, EMI APRIL MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC., DIPIU SRL (Administered by ULTRA TUNES) and DAT DAMN DEAN MUSIC All Rights for WHEN I’M RICH YOU’LL BE MY BITCH Administered by WB MUSIC CORP.
All Rights Reserved
Book 3
Book 1
Classical Piano Anthology
Following on from the success of the widely acclaimed Romantic Piano Anthology, the Classial Piano Anthology provides a selection of pieces from the period for pianists of all levels.
Each volume provides two grades-worth of progressive repertoire, in line with the standards of all major piano examinations.
The music has been selected and edited by Nils Franke and includes practice notes as well as a CD of performances of each piece.
1
G. H
enle
Ver
lag
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Book 3
Book 1
Classics for the Developing PianistSelected & Edited by Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield & Phyllis Alpert Lehrer
The five books in this series present 100 masterworks ranging from early-intermediate through advanced level that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 pieces selected from the four main style periods as well as additional suggestions for repertoire from the 20th century.
Book 1 (EI)................................................................... 37284 Book 2 (I) ..................................................................... 37285 Book 3 (LI) ................................................................... 37286
Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 4Titles: Bagatelle in E-flat Major, Op. 33, No. 1 (Beethoven) • Fantasie in D Minor, K. 397 (W. A. Mozart) • Golliwog’s Cakewalk (Debussy) • O Polichinelo (Villa-Lobos) • Sonata in A Major, K. 208; L. 238 (D. Scarlatti) • Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI/37; L. 50 (I) (Haydn) • Spanish Dance, Op. 5, No. 1 (Granados) • Waltz in C-sharp Minor, Op. 64, No. 2 (Chopin) • and more.
Book 4 (EA) NEW! .................................................... 37287
Classics for the Developing Pianist, Book 5Titles: Air and Variations (“The Harmonious Blacksmith”) (Handel) • Aufschwung (Soaring), Op. 12, No. 2 (Schumann) • Clair de lune (Debussy) • Consolation No. 3 in D-flat Major, S. 172 (Liszt) • Fantaisie-Impromptu, Op. 66 (Chopin) • Impromptu in A-flat Major, Op. 142, No. 2 (Schubert) • Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118, No. 2 (Brahms) • and more.
Book 5 (A) NEW! ...................................................... 37288
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Consolation No. 3 in D-flat Major
Book 5
Book 4
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Level 1
Masterwork Classics DuetsGayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, & Jane Magrath
These graded collections of piano duets by master composers are among the best literature available at respective levels. Each duet, written by composers who lived in the 18th, 19th and 20th century, has been carefully edited and fingered for performance ease.
Level 1 (E) NEW! ......................................................40836 Level 2 (E/LE) NEW! ................................................40837Level 3 (LE/EI) NEW! ...............................................40838 Level 4 (EI/I) NEW! ..................................................40839
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© 1963 (Renewed) WONDERLAND MUSIC COMPANY, INC.This Arrangement © 2012 WONDERLAND MUSIC COMPANY, INC.
All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Arr. Greg Anderson
Three Waltzes for Two PianosA Medley of Waltzes Made Famous in Disney Films
Three Waltzes for Two Pianos
Tambourin Chinois
Anderson & Roe Duos & Duets
This series is a collection of arrangements created and performed by the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo. The arrangements are designed to highlight the spirit of the original works while also reimagining piano duo choreography, supplementing the duo repertoire, and celebrating the joy of collaboration.
Ballet from Orphée et EurydicePiano Duets (1 Piano, 4 Hands) (A) NEW! ............... 40164
Tambourin ChinoisPiano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) (A) NEW! ................. 40165
St. Matthew Passion Suite for Two PianosPiano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) (A) NEW!................ 401662 copies required for performance.
Three Waltzes for Two PianosA Medley of Waltzes Made Famous in Disney FilmsPiano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) (A) NEW!................ 400852 copies required for performance.
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Ferruccio BusoniDuettino concertanteEd. Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy RoeFerruccio Busoni’s Duettino concertante for two pianos, four hands, is based on Mozart’s Finale of Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K. 459, for piano and orchestra. This work is a brilliant example of Busoni’s prowess as a transcriber as it retains the lightness and clarity of Mozart’s textures while utilising the resources of the modern piano.
Piano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) (A) NEW!...... 393642 copies required for performance.
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSonatas K. 381; K. 358; K. 497; K. 521Ed. Charles TimbrellMozart’s four sonatas for one piano, four hands, are the first important works in the piano duet literature. This carefully researched edition contains historical information, in-depth notes on performing Mozart’s piano music, editorial fingering and metronome marks, as well as realisations of many ornaments.
Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) (A) NEW! ......... 39487
Isaac AlbénizSuite Española, Op. 47Ed. Olga Llano Kuehl-WhiteSuite Española consists of eight pieces composed in the Spanish tradition of dances and songs. In this collection, Albéniz creates “tonal portraits” depicting different geographic areas of Spain.
Piano Solo (A) NEW! ..............................................40571
MasterworksAlfred Masterwork Editions feature clear engravings with valuable editorial suggestions that are easily distinguished from the composer’s original markings.
SuMMEr 2014 CATAlOGuE
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© 1963 (Renewed) WONDERLAND MUSIC COMPANY, INC.This Arrangement © 2012 WONDERLAND MUSIC COMPANY, INC.
All Rights Reserved Used by Permission
Arr. Greg Anderson
Three Waltzes for Two PianosA Medley of Waltzes Made Famous in Disney Films
Three Waltzes for Two Pianos
Tambourin Chinois
Anderson & Roe Duos & Duets
This series is a collection of arrangements created and performed by the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo. The arrangements are designed to highlight the spirit of the original works while also reimagining piano duo choreography, supplementing the duo repertoire, and celebrating the joy of collaboration.
Ballet from Orphée et EurydicePiano Duets (1 Piano, 4 Hands) (A) NEW! ............... 40164
Tambourin ChinoisPiano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) (A) NEW! ................. 40165
St. Matthew Passion Suite for Two PianosPiano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) (A) NEW!................ 401662 copies required for performance.
Three Waltzes for Two PianosA Medley of Waltzes Made Famous in Disney FilmsPiano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) (A) NEW!................ 400852 copies required for performance.
SuMMEr 2014 CATAlOGuE
PIANO PERSPECTIVES 29
Ferruccio BusoniDuettino concertanteEd. Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy RoeFerruccio Busoni’s Duettino concertante for two pianos, four hands, is based on Mozart’s Finale of Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K. 459, for piano and orchestra. This work is a brilliant example of Busoni’s prowess as a transcriber as it retains the lightness and clarity of Mozart’s textures while utilising the resources of the modern piano.
Piano Duo (2 Pianos, 4 Hands) (A) NEW!...... 393642 copies required for performance.
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartSonatas K. 381; K. 358; K. 497; K. 521Ed. Charles TimbrellMozart’s four sonatas for one piano, four hands, are the first important works in the piano duet literature. This carefully researched edition contains historical information, in-depth notes on performing Mozart’s piano music, editorial fingering and metronome marks, as well as realisations of many ornaments.
Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) (A) NEW! ......... 39487
Isaac AlbénizSuite Española, Op. 47Ed. Olga Llano Kuehl-WhiteSuite Española consists of eight pieces composed in the Spanish tradition of dances and songs. In this collection, Albéniz creates “tonal portraits” depicting different geographic areas of Spain.
Piano Solo (A) NEW! ..............................................40571
MasterworksAlfred Masterwork Editions feature clear engravings with valuable editorial suggestions that are easily distinguished from the composer’s original markings.
SuMMEr 2014 CATAlOGuE
30 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
SUMMER 2014 CATALOGUE
30 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
January & February ServicesArr. Carol TornquistTitles: Come, Now Is the Time to Worship • Forever • God of Wonders • Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) • How Deep the Father’s Love for Us • How Great Is Our God • In Christ Alone • Majesty (Here I Am) • The Wonderful Cross • You Are My All in All.
Book 1 (LI/EA) ................................ 38782
March & April ServicesArr. Carol TornquistTitles: Amazed • Beautiful One • Everlasting God • Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing) • He Knows My Name • Indescribable • Jesus Messiah • Mighty to Save • The Power of the Cross (Oh, to See the Dawn) • The Risen Christ.
Book 2 (LI/EA) ................................ 38783
What Praise Can I Play on Sunday? Arr. Carol Tornquist
January & February ServicesArr. Robert D. VandallTitles: Amazing Grace • Fairest Lord Jesus • Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross • Let Us Break Bread Together • Morning Has Broken • What Wondrous Love Is This.
Book 1 (LI) .............................................. 38788
March & April ServicesArr. Robert D. VandallTitles: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today • Draw Me Nearer • Hosanna, Loud Hosanna • Jesus Paid It All • To God Be the Glory • Were You There?
Book 2 (LI) .............................................. 38789
What Can We Play on Sunday? Arr. Robert D. Vandall
This series of worship favourites are designed for busy church pianists who require accessible arrangements. Each book contains selections for holidays and holy days that occur during a specific two-month period, as well as general praise songs.
Each duet book in this series features hymns, spirituals, and folk tunes appropriate for Sundays that fall within two consecutive months of the church year, making planning music around scriptures and sermon topics easier.
May & June ServicesArr. Carol TornquistTitles: Ancient of Days • Blessings • The Family Prayer Song • Holy Is the Lord • Holy Spirit, Rain Down • Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer • Open the Eyes of My Heart • Revelation Song • There Is a Redeemer • A Thousand Little Things.
Book 3 (LI/EA) NEW!.................... 38784
July & August ServicesArr. Carol TornquistTitles: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) • Ancient Words • Blessed Be Your Name • Come to the Table • Enough • I Can Only Imagine • Let Freedom Ring • Let It Rise • Shout to the North, with My Country ‘Tis of Thee • You Are My King.
Book 4 (LI/EA) NEW!.................... 38785
May & June Services Arr. Robert D. VandallTitles: Breathe on Me, Breath of God • Children of the Heavenly Father • Come, Thou Almighty King • Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing • Faith of Our Fathers • Rejoice, the Lord Is King.
Book 3 (LI) NEW! ................................ 38790
July & August ServicesArr. Robert D. VandallTitles: Battle Hymn of the Republic • Jesus Loves Me • My Country ‘Tis of Thee • Sweet Hour of Prayer / Standing in the Need of Prayer • This Is My Father’s World • This Little Light of Mine.
Book 4 (LI) NEW! .................................38791
SUMMER 2014 CATALOGUE
30 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
SUMMER 2014 CATALOGUE
30 PIANO PERSPECTIVES
January & February ServicesArr. Carol TornquistTitles: Come, Now Is the Time to Worship • Forever • God of Wonders • Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) • How Deep the Father’s Love for Us • How Great Is Our God • In Christ Alone • Majesty (Here I Am) • The Wonderful Cross • You Are My All in All.
Book 1 (LI/EA) ................................ 38782
March & April ServicesArr. Carol TornquistTitles: Amazed • Beautiful One • Everlasting God • Hallelujah (Your Love Is Amazing) • He Knows My Name • Indescribable • Jesus Messiah • Mighty to Save • The Power of the Cross (Oh, to See the Dawn) • The Risen Christ.
Book 2 (LI/EA) ................................ 38783
What Praise Can I Play on Sunday? Arr. Carol Tornquist
January & February ServicesArr. Robert D. VandallTitles: Amazing Grace • Fairest Lord Jesus • Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross • Let Us Break Bread Together • Morning Has Broken • What Wondrous Love Is This.
Book 1 (LI) .............................................. 38788
March & April ServicesArr. Robert D. VandallTitles: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today • Draw Me Nearer • Hosanna, Loud Hosanna • Jesus Paid It All • To God Be the Glory • Were You There?
Book 2 (LI) .............................................. 38789
What Can We Play on Sunday? Arr. Robert D. Vandall
This series of worship favourites are designed for busy church pianists who require accessible arrangements. Each book contains selections for holidays and holy days that occur during a specific two-month period, as well as general praise songs.
Each duet book in this series features hymns, spirituals, and folk tunes appropriate for Sundays that fall within two consecutive months of the church year, making planning music around scriptures and sermon topics easier.
May & June ServicesArr. Carol TornquistTitles: Ancient of Days • Blessings • The Family Prayer Song • Holy Is the Lord • Holy Spirit, Rain Down • Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer • Open the Eyes of My Heart • Revelation Song • There Is a Redeemer • A Thousand Little Things.
Book 3 (LI/EA) NEW!.................... 38784
July & August ServicesArr. Carol TornquistTitles: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) • Ancient Words • Blessed Be Your Name • Come to the Table • Enough • I Can Only Imagine • Let Freedom Ring • Let It Rise • Shout to the North, with My Country ‘Tis of Thee • You Are My King.
Book 4 (LI/EA) NEW!.................... 38785
May & June Services Arr. Robert D. VandallTitles: Breathe on Me, Breath of God • Children of the Heavenly Father • Come, Thou Almighty King • Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing • Faith of Our Fathers • Rejoice, the Lord Is King.
Book 3 (LI) NEW! ................................ 38790
July & August ServicesArr. Robert D. VandallTitles: Battle Hymn of the Republic • Jesus Loves Me • My Country ‘Tis of Thee • Sweet Hour of Prayer / Standing in the Need of Prayer • This Is My Father’s World • This Little Light of Mine.
Book 4 (LI) NEW! .................................38791
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Sacred Performer Series
Inspirational Hymn Medleys8 Solo Piano Arrangements of Timeless HymnsArr. Mary K. SalleeTitles: Praise to the Lord / Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise • God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending / Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing • A Mighty Fortress Is Our God / My Hope Is Built • Happy the Home When God Is There / Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow • O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing / Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above • Hosanna, Loud Hosanna / Tell Me the Story of Jesus • Walking with Thee (O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee / I Want Jesus to Walk with Me) • Patriotic Medley (Battle Cry of Freedom / Battle Hymn of the Republic).
Book (A) NEW! ........................................................40827
A Jazz-Inspired Wedding8 Sophisticated Solo Piano ArrangementsArr. Craig CurryTitles: Air on the G String (from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major) • Arioso (Sinfonia from Cantata No. 156) • Ave Maria (Schubert) • Bridal Chorus (from the opera Lohengrin) • Canon in D • Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring • Trumpet Voluntary • Wedding March.
Book & CD (A) NEW! ............................................40852
A Call to Praise10 Arrangements of Contemporary Christian FavoritesArr. Melody BoberTitles: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) • Come, Now Is the Time to Worship • God of Wonders • Here I Am to Worship • How Great Is Our God • I Will Be Here • In Christ Alone • Open the Eyes of My Heart • You Are My King (Amazing Love) • You Deliver Me.
Book (LI/EA) NEW! ...........................................39052
These four editions of the Sunday Morning Organist showcase innovative hymn arrangements, well-known classical repertoire, wedding favourites, and Christmas pieces, all arranged for organ and piano. Whether a timeless hymn, a classic, or an arrangement for a special event, Sunday Morning Organist duos for piano and organ will be a valuable and enjoyable resource for church musicians.
Sunday Morning Organist
Volume 8: Organ & Piano Hymn DuosTitles: All Creatures of Our God and King • America the Beautiful • Fantasia on Thanksgiving Themes • For the Beauty of the Earth • Foundation • Holy Spirit, Light Divine • How Wondrous and Great • I Stand All Amazed • Immortal, Invisible • The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare • A Mighty Fortress Is Our God • My Jesus, I Love Thee • O Love That Will Not Let Me Go • Search Me, O God.
(LI/A) NEW! ............................. 40543 2 copies required for performance.
Volume 9: Organ & Piano Classical DuosTitles: Allegro Gracioso • Clair de lune • How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place • Prelude, Fugue and Variation • Prelude on the Chorale • Rain • Rondeau • Sheep May Safely Graze • The Sunken Cathedral.
(LI/A) NEW! ............................. 40544 2 copies required for performance.
Volume 10: Organ & Piano Wedding DuosTitles: Ave Maria • Bridal Chorus • Canon in D • Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring • Ode to Joy • Sonata, K. 329 • Suite from Water Music • Wedding March.
(LI/A) NEW! ............................. 40545 2 copies required for performance.
Volume 11: Organ & Piano Christmas DuosTitles: And The Glory Of The Lord • Angels We Have Heard On High • Away In A Manger • Folk Carol Suite • Good Christian Men Rejoice • Here We Come A-Wassailing • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Joy To The World • O Come, All Ye Faithful • O Come, O Come, Emmanuel • O Little Town of Bethlehem • Postlude: A Celebration of Glory • Silent Night • The First Noel.
(LI/A) NEW! ............................. 40546 2 copies required for performance.
Volume 1: Solos for Christmas (I/LI) ....................................................................33259Volume 2: Solos for Special Sundays (LI/EA) .............................................. 33260Volume 3: Hymn Accompaniments and Reharmonizations (LI/EA) ....... 34059Volume 4: Introductions to Hymns and Carols (LI/EA).............................. 34060Volume 5: Best of the Saint Cecilia Series (LI/A) ..........................................34061 Volume 6: Voluntaries (with Pedal) (I/EA) ................................................... 38582Volume 7: Voluntaries (without Pedal) (I/EA ............................................... 38583
The dynamic Sacred Performer series offers arrangements in a myriad of styles for the church pianist. Most collections include approximate performance time for each piece to assist in planning.
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2013 Greatest Pop & Movie HitsThis collection of recent chart and movie hits is loaded with great current songs you’ll want to play in 2013! Lyrics and chord symbols are included. Titles: Anything Could Happen (Ellie Goulding) • Blown Away (Carrie Underwood) • Doctor Who • Downton Abbey • Everybody Talks (Neon Trees) • Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys) • Heart Attack (Demi Lovato) • Home (Phillip Phillips) • Misty Mountains and A Very Respectable Hobbit (from The Hobbit) • and more.
Arr. Dan Coates(EP) NEW! .................................................41009
Arr. Carol Matz(BN) NEW! ................................................ 41010
Pop
ALFRED PIANO LEVELING AND METHOD CORRELATIONSkill Level Pop Level Alfred’s Basic
Prep CourseAlfred’s Basic Piano Library
Alfred’s Premier Piano Course
Early Elementary (EE) Levels A and B Level 1A Level 1A
Elementary (E) FF = 5 Finger (E/LE) Levels C and D Level 1B Level 1B
Late Elementary (LE) BN = Big Note (LE/EI) Levels E and F Level 2 Level 2A and 2B
Early Intermediate (EI) Level 3 Level 3
Intermediate (I) EP = Easy Piano (I/LI) Levels 4 and 5 Levels 4 and 5
Late Intermediate (LI) Levels 5 and 6 Level 6
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyComposed by Howard ShoreFor The Hobbit, Howard Shore masterfully expands upon the musical palette of Middle-earth, blending familiar motifs from The Lord of the Rings trilogy with an exciting array of memorable new themes. In addition to the piano arrangements, this beautifully produced souvenir folio features an array of colourful photos from the film. Arr. Dan Coates(EP) NEW! ......................................................40315Arr. Carol Matz(BN) NEW! .....................................................40316
Song of the Lonely Mountain (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey)Arr. Dan Coates(EP) NEW! ..................................................... 40851
Dreaming of Bag End (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey)Composed by Howard Shore(A) NEW! .......................................................40835Arr. Dan Coates(EP) NEW! .....................................................40850
2013 Greatest Christian HitsTitles: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) (Matt Redman) • Jesus, Friend of Sinners (Casting Crowns) • Need You Now (How Many Times) (Plumb) • Redeemed (Big Daddy Weave) • plus 12 more.
Piano/Vocal/Guitar NEW! ................... 41001
Downton Abbey: The SuiteComposed by John Lunn / arr. Dan CoatesThis 10-page Easy Piano rendition of John Lunn’s haunting theme to the British TV show makes a great piano solo. This arrangement by Dan Coates makes it easier to play than the separately published Piano Solo version, while retaining its full sound.
Easy Piano (EP) NEW! .........................41392
Stage & ScreenNew Super Mario Bros.™ WiiComposed by Koji Kondo, Shiho Fujii, Ryo Nagamatsu, and Kenta NagataThe soundtrack to Nintendo’s New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii is packed with melodic, syncopated themes that sound great on the piano! Titles: Title Theme • Ground Theme • Underground Theme • Underwater Theme • Desert Theme • Castle Theme • and more!
(I/A) NEW! .....................................................38604(EP) NEW! ..................................................... 39429
Super Mario™ Jazz Piano ArrangementsComposed by Koji Kondo, Asuka Ohta, Soyo Oka, Ryo Nagamatsu, and Kenta Nagata The globally beloved musical themes of Nintendo’s Super Mario™ video games sound great when they’re played on the piano, and these new jazzy renditions make them more fun than ever!
(I/A) NEW! .....................................................38603
Also Available:Super Mario™ Series for Piano (I/A) ......38600
Super Mario™ Series for Easy Piano (EP) 38633
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2013 Greatest Pop & Movie HitsThis collection of recent chart and movie hits is loaded with great current songs you’ll want to play in 2013! Lyrics and chord symbols are included. Titles: Anything Could Happen (Ellie Goulding) • Blown Away (Carrie Underwood) • Doctor Who • Downton Abbey • Everybody Talks (Neon Trees) • Girl on Fire (Alicia Keys) • Heart Attack (Demi Lovato) • Home (Phillip Phillips) • Misty Mountains and A Very Respectable Hobbit (from The Hobbit) • and more.
Arr. Dan Coates(EP) NEW! .................................................41009
Arr. Carol Matz(BN) NEW! ................................................ 41010
Pop
ALFRED PIANO LEVELING AND METHOD CORRELATIONSkill Level Pop Level Alfred’s Basic
Prep CourseAlfred’s Basic Piano Library
Alfred’s Premier Piano Course
Early Elementary (EE) Levels A and B Level 1A Level 1A
Elementary (E) FF = 5 Finger (E/LE) Levels C and D Level 1B Level 1B
Late Elementary (LE) BN = Big Note (LE/EI) Levels E and F Level 2 Level 2A and 2B
Early Intermediate (EI) Level 3 Level 3
Intermediate (I) EP = Easy Piano (I/LI) Levels 4 and 5 Levels 4 and 5
Late Intermediate (LI) Levels 5 and 6 Level 6
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyComposed by Howard ShoreFor The Hobbit, Howard Shore masterfully expands upon the musical palette of Middle-earth, blending familiar motifs from The Lord of the Rings trilogy with an exciting array of memorable new themes. In addition to the piano arrangements, this beautifully produced souvenir folio features an array of colourful photos from the film. Arr. Dan Coates(EP) NEW! ......................................................40315Arr. Carol Matz(BN) NEW! .....................................................40316
Song of the Lonely Mountain (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey)Arr. Dan Coates(EP) NEW! ..................................................... 40851
Dreaming of Bag End (from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey)Composed by Howard Shore(A) NEW! .......................................................40835Arr. Dan Coates(EP) NEW! .....................................................40850
2013 Greatest Christian HitsTitles: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) (Matt Redman) • Jesus, Friend of Sinners (Casting Crowns) • Need You Now (How Many Times) (Plumb) • Redeemed (Big Daddy Weave) • plus 12 more.
Piano/Vocal/Guitar NEW! ................... 41001
Downton Abbey: The SuiteComposed by John Lunn / arr. Dan CoatesThis 10-page Easy Piano rendition of John Lunn’s haunting theme to the British TV show makes a great piano solo. This arrangement by Dan Coates makes it easier to play than the separately published Piano Solo version, while retaining its full sound.
Easy Piano (EP) NEW! .........................41392
Stage & ScreenNew Super Mario Bros.™ WiiComposed by Koji Kondo, Shiho Fujii, Ryo Nagamatsu, and Kenta NagataThe soundtrack to Nintendo’s New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii is packed with melodic, syncopated themes that sound great on the piano! Titles: Title Theme • Ground Theme • Underground Theme • Underwater Theme • Desert Theme • Castle Theme • and more!
(I/A) NEW! .....................................................38604(EP) NEW! ..................................................... 39429
Super Mario™ Jazz Piano ArrangementsComposed by Koji Kondo, Asuka Ohta, Soyo Oka, Ryo Nagamatsu, and Kenta Nagata The globally beloved musical themes of Nintendo’s Super Mario™ video games sound great when they’re played on the piano, and these new jazzy renditions make them more fun than ever!
(I/A) NEW! .....................................................38603
Also Available:Super Mario™ Series for Piano (I/A) ......38600
Super Mario™ Series for Easy Piano (EP) 38633
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A Piano Course to Bring Out the Music in Every Young Child, Ages 4, 5, and 6By Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster
alfred.com/connectVisit musicforlittlemozarts.com today!Questions? Email [email protected] • Call 02 8707 3612 (Aust)
Music for Little MozartsMusic for Little Mozarts
And if you haven’t already used Music for Little Mozarts … Meet the Music Friends!This recruitment course introduces music and the piano to four- and five-year olds. The Curriculum Book contains five complete lesson plans for a classroom lesson of 45-60 minutes that include singing, listening, movement, rhythm activities, and beginning activities at the keyboard. The Music Workbook features pages for children to col our, rhythms to clap, and keyboard activities to use in the lesson. After completing the five lessons, students begin with Level 1 of the Music for Little Mozarts piano course.
Curriculum Book & CD (37545)Music Workbook (37548)
Christine H. Barden
Gayle Kowalchyk
E. L. Lancaster
Level 1Music Lesson Book (14577)Music Workbook (14580)Music Recital (19724)
Level 2Music Lesson Book (14581)Music Workbook (14584)Music Recital (19725)
Level 3Music Lesson Book (17180)Music Workbook (17181)Music Recital (19726)
Level 4Music Lesson Book (17186)Music Workbook (17187)Music Recital (19727)
To see other materials in the Music for Little Mozarts series, visit musicforlittlemozarts.com
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