By Lynn Freeman Olson
Lynn Freeman Olson's music has enchanted several generations of students and teachers. His legacy lives on in this series of books that have been pulled from his most loved sheet music solos. Book 1 spans the early elementary and ele
Collected from several sources, these teaching pieces were published separately in the 18th and 19th centuries as the Twelve Short Preludes and the Six Short Preludes. Students are often introduced to these w
This diversified collection guides students to develop stylistic performances of Bach's keyboard works. Among the 27 selections are numerous menuets, "short" preludes and suite movements. The introductory mat
Hans Bischoff (1852--1889) was a German concert pianist and well-regarded music editor, who continues to be respected for his thorough research, attention to detail, and careful consideration of source materials.
Willard A. Palmer presents here a scholarly reference and working edition of Bach's Fantasia, including photocopies of Bach's own autograph of the work from which this edition is prepared. All editorial addit
Students, teachers, and professional pianists will find this volume invaluable. This historically accurate edition contains a wealth of background information on ornamentation, dotted rhythms in the Baroque s
Hans Bischoff (1852--1889) was a German concert pianist and well-regarded music editor, who continues to be respected for his thorough research, attention to detail, and careful consideration of source materials.
By Johann Sebastian Bached. Willard A. Palmer
perf. Valery Lloyd-Watts
This timeless collection contains selections attributed to J. S. Bach, his son C.P.E. Bach, and others. Generations of students have studied the volume's "Menuet in G Major," "Musette
As with all Alfred masterwork Editions, the 13 selections of this book appear in their original, unsimplified forms. Menuets, marches, musettes and preludes comprise this carefully edited volume for early-int
By Johann Sebastian Bached. Willard A. Palmer
perf. Valery Lloyd-Watts
These frequently taught works are presented in a carefully researched edition thatf includes Bach's own guidelines for ornamentation. Dr. Palmer adds an excellent discussion of how
"Your edition of the Bach Inventions is an excellent, practical edition with a splendid foreword. Students should consider it a 'must' and I look forward to introducing it to mine."---Igor Kipnis.
By Christoph Willibald Gluck / arr. Greg Anderson
"Ballet" from Orfée et Eurydice is an enchanting masterpiece. Composed by early-Classical composer Christoph Willibald Gluck, its haunting melody reflects on the tragic Greek myth of Orpheus and his failed
This unique and dramatic show piece is written for "2 Pianos, 8 Hands, and 12 Balloons." It is in F major, 2/4 time, with each performer adding a different texture to the ensemble sound, and 3 separate "balloon episodes" as part of the performance. Instru
The Barcarolle, Op. 60, is one of the finest works of Frederic Chopin. Its expressive melodies, rich harmonies and formal perfection have been admired by musicians and writers for many generations. This edition, bas
By Béla Bartók / ed. Willard A. Palmer
This volume contains 31 pieces from The First Term at the Piano, For Children, 10 Easy Pieces and 7 Sketches. The informative foreword includes Bartók's specific instructions on wrist and finer action, articulations
By Melody Bober
The bouncy tune in Basketball Star, written in C major and 4/4 meter, perfectly captures the fun of nailing a musical three-pointer! Students can perform this energetic piece alone, or go "one-on-one" by playing the optional duet with a fr
By Wynn-Anne Rossi
This solo is perfect for young fans of baseball! The melody, written in Melody C position, is divided between the hands. Features of the piece include 4/4 meter, root position chords, staccatos, and accents. A few accidentals are used a
Arr. Vicki Hancock Wright
This solo piano book contains eight hymn arrangements with the fresh touch of well-known arranger/composer Vicki Hancock Wright. At just the right length, each arrangement is particularly appropriate for any time a reflective mom
These beautiful early advanced piano arrangements of beloved hymns and spirituals were inspired by universal statements of faith: protect the environment; care for the poor; forgive often; reject racism; fight for the powerless; share earthly and spiritua
Amy Beach (1867-1944) wrote a number of works for solo piano, including Nocturne, Op. 107, in 1924. Following a brief introduction, a syncopated left hand drives the piece through lush harmonies and an expansive melodic line. A restless mi
The "Eroica Variations"---so-called because they were later re-worked for the finale of Beethoven's third ("Eroica") Symphony, Op. 55---occupy a prominent place in piano literature. Its structural grandeur and
Re-engraved, corrected editions by Artur Schnabel, with Schnabel's notes and comments in five languages. Volume One contains Sonatas One through Seventeen and Volume Two contains Sonatas Eighteen through Thirty
Re-engraved, corrected editions by Artur Schnabel, with Schnabel's notes and comments in five languages. Volume One contains Sonatas One through Seventeen and Volume Two contains Sonatas Eighteen through Thirty
By Ludwig van Beethoven / ed. Gayle Kowalchyk and E. L. Lancaster
Composed between 1796 and 1797, Beethoven's Sonata in D Major, Op. 6, for one piano, four hands, is lighthearted and one of his shortest sonatas. A teaching/performing edition, this duet ha
