Piano
"Satisfying to the point of sensuousness." -The New York Times Book Review Like no other instrument, a grand piano melds the magic of engineering with the magic of great music. Alone among the big piano companies, Steinway & Sons still crafts each of its pianos largely by hand, imbuing each one with the promise and burden of its brand. In this captivating narrative, James Barron of The New York Times tells the story of one Steinway piano, from raw lumber to finished instrument. Barron follows that brand-new piano-known by its number, K0862-on its journey through the factory, where time-honored traditions vie with modern-day efficiency. He also explores the art and science of developing a piano's timbre and character before its debut, when the essential question will be answered: Does K0862 live up to the Steinway legend? From start to finish, Piano will charm and enlighten music and book lovers alike.
50 Graded Recorder Studies
50 Graded studies for recorder brings together a broad range of repertoire spanning three centuries. Placing pieces by de Boismortier next to specially composed pieces by Sally Adams. The book is progressive and studies are arranged in order of difficulty spanning from a beginner level to around intermediate standard.
Rhapsody in Blue
Both jazzy and orchestral, Rhapsody in Blue" remains one of the most recognized and popular pieces in the piano repertoire. This arrangement serves as a late intermediate "reduction" of the original. All of Gershwin's themes are included and the result is a highly playable and impressive solo!"
Concert Repertoire for Violin
Concert Repertoire for Violin follows on from First Repertoire and combines imaginative arrangements with original pieces, all of which have been carefully selected and written for players of Intermediate - Advanced (Grade 4-7) standard. The pieces are varied and fun and will help players to improve technically as they move towards tackling the more advanced repertoire found in volumes such as Real Repertoire. Titles: Air from Suite in D BWV 1068 (J. S. Bach) * Badinerie from Suite in B Minor BWV 1067 (J. S. Bach) * Chanson De Matin (Elgar) * Corrente from Sonata Op. 2 No. 4 RV 20 (Vivaldi) * Habanera (Bizet) * Hungarian Dance No. 4 (Brahms) * Serenade (Solo) (Sculthorpe) * Serenade (Tchaikovsky) * Sicilienne (Paradis) * Solveig's Song (Grieg) * Torch Dance (German) * Without Care (Reinecke)
Superstart Cello
Mary Cohen has worked closely with William Bruce to create this brand new cello edition of her successful Superstart series. Superstart Cello is full of exciting music and fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire and stimulate students and teachers. Mary Cohen is one of Britain's leading string teachers and this new edition is a distillation of her many years of teaching and research - a core method in one book. Complete cello technique is introduced from the start, providing a solid foundation and taking the player up to grade one level. Carefully structured, each unit covers a clear technical point through expertly written pieces, providing the student with a true musical experience at each tiny step. Mary takes an imaginative child-orientated approach throughout, encouraging interaction and the exploration of new sound worlds through a superb variety of music. The accompanying CD provides all the piano accompaniments, with unique cue entries to help beginners get started. For extra flexibility, most of the pieces in the violin, viola and cello book are compatible, making this a great resource for individual or group teaching.
Up-grade! Jazz Piano
A fun addition to the popular Up-Grade! series, this book is jam-packed with well-loved hits in cool new arrangements. Specifically selected for the pianist looking for something to bridge the gap between grades, the included repertoire features hip classics such as I Got Rhythm," "The Lady Is a Tramp," "The Bare Necessities," "Pennsylvania 6-5000," "My Favorite Things," and "What a Wonderful World" alongside original jazzy numbers by the inimitable Pam Wedgwood. The varied pieces in this smooth collection are all designed to ease you gently on to the next grade."
The Christmas Carol Kazoo
The kazoo is one of the easiest melodic instruments to play, requiring only the ability to hum. Even you can do that! While this instantly recognizable sound can be very annoying to spouses, parents, friends, and co-workers, you'll find it impossible to resist. Our Christmas carol cards will help you to play along with some of the most popular carols ever written. Go ahead, annoy the neighbors!
Superstart Violin
Superstart is a break-through for beginner violinists, full of exciting music and fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire and stimulate pupils and teachers. Mary Cohen is one of Britain's leading string teachers and this new edition is a distillation of her many years of teaching and research - a core method now in one book. This book of piano accompaniments and violin duet lines is an excellent resource for lesson times or performance enabling teachers or friends and family to accompany students. Playing with accompaniment encourages good ensemble skills and really brings the pieces to life.
The Music Tree Christmas
The Music Tree: Christmas is a new addition to the revolutionary Music Tree series. Designed to develop solid reading from the beginning, these Christmas collections contain many of the most-requested carols, in addition to some not readily available for beginners. The duets are impressive and add rich sonority to each student part. Titles: O Come, All Ye Faithful * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * We Three Kings of Orient Are * Good King Wenceslas * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * Toyland * Jolly Old St. Nicholas
The Piano Owner's Home Companion
A quality piano is one of the most expensive investments you will ever make. Yet most people know little about it. Have you ever wondered: . Why does a piano go out of tune? . How do I clean my piano? . How do I fix a sticky key? . How do I protect my piano from moths, humidity, and climate changes? A piano technician with over thirty-five years experience now unveils the mystery of the piano and shares his secrets with you. In this simple guide and reference, you will discover how to protect your investment and save money by doing simple repairs yourself. There are easy to follow step-by-step instructions for piano maintenance and twenty-one easily understood illustrations drawn with the layman in mind. A MUST for every piano owner, to be kept and used for generations. Steven Snyder has tuned, repaired, rebuilt, and refurbished pianos for over thirty-five years. He began working on pianos as a child, helping his father, a qualified piano technician. Steven financed his college education tuning pianos and after graduating from Boston University moved to New York City where he became one of the top technicians at Steinway & Sons Piano Company. In addition to concert work, he continued to perform piano service for many concert artists and Manhattan recording studios including CBS, Town Hall, and Carnegie Hall, as well as Lincoln Center. During this time, Snyder was contracted by recording artist Stevie Wonder as his exclusive piano tuner-technician and when Mr. Wonder moved his recording studios from midtown Manhattan to Los Angeles in 1977, Steven relocated to Los Angeles and continued working with Mr. Wonder for the next ten years. During this time, Snyder also tuned, voiced, regulated, and reconditioned pianos for hundreds of professional clients including Bob Dylan, Dave Brubeck, Burt Bacharach, Garrick Ohlsson, and Mehli Mehta, conductor of the UCLA Youth Symphony Orchestra. Concert work spanned the Hollywood Bowl, the Mark Taper Forum, and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Studio work covered Paramount Studios, Universal Studios, and 20th Century Fox Music, as well as many other concert venues across the country
Clapton's Guitar
New York Times bestselling author Allen St. John started off looking for the world's greatest guitar, but what he found instead was the world's greatest guitar builder.Living and working in Rugby, Virginia (population 7), retired rural mail carrier Wayne Henderson is a true American original, making America's finest instruments using little more than a pile of good wood and a sharp whittling knife. There's a 10-year waiting list for Henderson's heirloom acoustic guitars--and even a musical legend like Eric Clapton must wait his turn. Partly out of self-interest, St. John prods Henderson into finally building Clapton's guitar, and soon we get to pull up a dusty stool and watch this Stradivari in glue-stained blue jeans work his magic. The story that ensues will captivate you with its portrait of a world where craftsmanship counts more than commerce, and time is measured by old jokes, old-time music, and homemade lemon pies shared by good friends.
Team Brass
The Team Series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the very early stages. Team Brass is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner brass players and can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book. Imaginative piano accompaniments have been provided to add variety in performance.
DeBussy
This collection of Debussy's popular intermediate pieces includes Clair de lune," "Reverie," "Le petit n癡gre," the complete "Children's Corner Suite" and other works. The introductory pages discuss symbolist poetry, French Impressionist painters and Debussy's musical style. A variety of photographs taken throughout the composer's life are also included. The Alfred Masterwork Library CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances. 64 pages. Pianist Scott Price is the chair of the Piano Department at the University of South Carolina and holds a doctorate in piano performance from the University of Oklahoma. He has given master classes and recitals throughout the United States and Southeast Asia. His recordings are featured in Alfred's Premier Piano Course."
An Early Start in Music
An Early Start in Music is a fun collection of 22 wonderful songs for babies, toddlers and infants aged 0-5 years with lyrics and movement suggestions. The accompanying CD provides a demonstration of each song and a backing track to sing along to. The songs explore topics that are appropriate for this age group, such as the body, animals, the seasons and the daily routine. The songs and actions have been carefully designed to stimulate language development, coordination, memory and rhythmic responses. The An Early Start in Music book also includes additional music notation (easy piano and guitar chords) laid out to play-along with. Also suitable for use by parents at home.
