The fresh and appealing music contained in Performance Book 6 expands the technical and harmonic vocabulary of students. An eclectic mix of popular styles?from ballads to rock to ragtime?is balanced with favorite repertoire from the Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Performance tips help the student play musically and stylistically. Each piece on the included CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.
Technique 5 continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A--4. The six new Technique Tools introduced are: Even Sixteenth Notes, Playing Grace Notes, Body Balance, Over and Back, Building Scale Velocity, and Sustained Notes. Artistic Etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting, and Hands-Together Workshops focus on developing the skills necessary for coordinating hands-togethe...
Dennis Alexander's New Mexico: Land of Enchantment is a journey through the state's historic Spanish past, its Native American influences, and one of its most beautiful natural landmarks, the Sandia Mountains. The suite begins with Popé's Rebellion, " a musical depiction of the famous Pueblo Revolt of 1680. It features a majestic introduction followed by a fast and agitated main theme in 7/8 meter. The second movement, "Kokopelli Magic, " uses...
Die Soloklavier-Reihe Just for You war eine der ersten Publikationen von Dennis Alexander bei Alfred und ist nach wie vor einer seiner Bestseller. Just for Two enthält Duettversionen vieler beliebter Titel aus den Büchern der Originalreihe. Mit den Duetten aus dem Buch, die "doppelt so viel Spaß" machen wie die Originale, ist das Zusammenspiel ein reines Vergnügen. Titel: Cool Move * Lullaby for Ryan * Notturno in E-flat Major * Roly-Poly Rag ...
Die Soloklavier-Reihe Just for You war eine der ersten Publikationen von Dennis Alexander bei Alfred und ist nach wie vor einer seiner Bestseller. Just for Two enthält Duettversionen vieler beliebter Titel aus den Büchern der Originalreihe. Mit den Duetten aus dem Buch, die "doppelt so viel Spaß" machen wie die Originale, ist das Zusammenspiel ein reines Vergnügen. Titel: Downright Cute! * Judy's Waltz * Jumpin' the Ivories * Just for You * No...
Familiar motivational pieces for the holiday season using the same concepts introduced in the corresponding Lesson Book. Titles: Fum, Fum, Fum * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * Jingle Bell Rock * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Little Town of Bethlehem * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas. 24 pages.
The contents of this book have been personally selected by Dennis Alexander as some of his all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this book a valuable supplement to most piano methods. This book contains 8 early intermediate to interemediate pieces including: Dizzy Delight * El Zapateado * Mooncrossing * Newport Rock * Nottu...
Alfredas Premier Piano Course Level 5 students develop their rhythm skills using sixteenth notes in 3/8 and 6/8 time. A special focus is a stylistic introduction to the Baroque and Classical masterworks. Additional pieces range from lyrical ballads and jazz styles to arrangements of familiar classic and folk themes. New concepts introduced include augmented triads, grace notes and additional scales and keys.
Familiar motivational pieces for the holiday season using the same concepts introduced in the corresponding Lesson Book. Titles: Away in a Manger * Deck the Halls * The First Noel * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * Joy to the World * O Come, O Come, Emmanuel * Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow * Russian Dance (Tr?pak) (from The Nutcracker) * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Silent Night * Ukrainian Bell Carol. 24 pages.
The technical tools and artistic skills learned in Technique 1A are enhanced and expanded in Technique 1B. Four new technique tools are introduced that relate to smooth legato, crisp staccato, rising wrist and amazing phrasing. Patterned exercises provide repetitions that make technique feel natural and artistic etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting. New to this level are Hands-Together Workshops that focus on ...
The fresh and appealing music contained in Performance Book 5 expands the rhythmic development of students by using sixteenth notes in compound meters. An eclectic mix of popular styles---from ballads to blues to lively showstoppers---is balanced with favorite repertoire from the Baroque and Classical periods. Performance tips help the student play musically and stylistically. Each piece on the included CD was recorded at a performance tempo a...
This series was written for pianists who love the expressive qualities of the piano and the sounds of the romantic style. Warm, lyrical melodies and rich harmonies will inspire pianists to create a beautiful sound and to play with expression, musicality and finesse. The descriptive titles will spark students' imaginations as well. Titles: Arioso in D Major * Boston Blues * Enchanted Moments * Forest Whispers * Impromptu in G Minor * Jazz Roman...
This series was written for pianists who love the expressive qualities of the piano and the sounds of the romantic style. Warm, lyrical melodies and rich harmonies will inspire pianists to create a beautiful sound and to play with expression, musicality and finesse. The descriptive titles will spark students' imaginations as well. Titles: Evocation * Improvisation No. 1 * In a Dancin' Mood * Midnight Meditation * The Promise of Spring * Sereni...
This series was written for pianists who love the expressive qualities of the piano and the sounds of the romantic style. Warm, lyrical melodies and rich harmonies will inspire pianists to create a beautiful sound and to play with expression, musicality and finesse. The descriptive titles will spark students' imaginations as well. Titles: Autumn Mood * Footprints in the Sand * Forgotten Postcards * Gentle Breezes * La Serenata * Lost Romance B...
Vignettes of Hattiesburg, travels to an iconic Mississippi city. Dedicated to the Hattiesburg Music Teachers League, each movement is a snapshot of the city and its surroundings. "Mobile Street Rock!" opens the suite with a steady rock beat, capturing the sound of the entertainment district that once centered around Mobile Street. Hattiesburg is also the home of The University of Southern Mississippi. Its famous rose garden is featured in the ...
Die Soloklavier-Reihe Just for You war eine der ersten Publikationen von Dennis Alexander bei Alfred und ist nach wie vor einer seiner Bestseller. Just for Two enthält Duettversionen vieler beliebter Titel aus den Büchern der Originalreihe. Mit den Duetten aus dem Buch, die "doppelt so viel Spaß" machen wie die Originale, ist das Zusammenspiel ein reines Vergnügen. Titel: Autumn Splendor * Ballad * Bright Red! * Fiesta Fever * The Last Dance *...
Technique 2B continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A, 1B, and 2A. The seven new Technique Tools introduced are: three-note slurs, preparing quickly for hand crossings, feel the downbeat, finger stretches, legato pedal, finger 1 under finger 3, and finger 3 over finger 1. Artistic Etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting, and Hands-Together Workshops focus on developi...
Familiar motivational pieces for the holiday season using the same concepts introduced in the corresponding Lesson Book. Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * Auld Lang Syne * Gesu Bambino (The Infant Jesus) * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * Jingle Bells * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * March (from The Nutcracker) * O Christmas Tree * What Child Is This? 24 pages.
