Heller thought of an etude as a character piece---an artistic miniature designed to develop overall musicianship, focusing on "expression, grace, and elegance."? Fourteen of the easier pieces from Opp. 45, 46, and 47 are sel
By Maurice Ravel / ed. Maurice Hinson
Ravel was classicist with Romantic tendencies who was greatly influenced by Liszt. His pianistic tecture is filled with tapestry-like beauty that is oftern characterized by his preference for Hispanic elements as well
By Franz Liszt / ed. Maurice Hinson
Composed by one whose music is usually associated with transcendent difficulty, these works portray Liszt as a poetic miniaturist. The works chosen include the familiar Schumann/Liszt "Dedication" and Schubert/Liszt "Se
By Stephen Heller / ed. Lynn Freeman Olson
This collection of 19 etudes begins with some of the easiest intermediate Heller studies (e.g., Curious Story and The Avalanche and moves through the upper-intermediate works (Opp. 45-47 and Op. 81). Heller wrote
Editor: Keith Snell
This edition provides an excellent introduction to music by master composers and is an ideal supplement to any piano method. Your students will find many favorites by Biehl, Latour, Beethoven, Spindler, Lynes, Haydn, Clementi, and othe
Editor: Keith Snell
No music library is complete without this volume of favorite sonatinas. Based upon practical teaching experience, the editorial suggestions convey musical ideas ensuring a successful musical performance by your students. Carefully sele
Editor: Keith Snell
An ideal collection offering a variety of sonatinas for continued progress in developing musicianship, technique, and style. Teachers and students will appreciate the practical fingerings. Arranged in chronological order, this collecti
An impressive solo for recital and adjudication, this rich, expressive composition will improve voicing in the right hand as well as control of rubato.
Eight brief lyrical solos, each with a short poem to assist with interpretation. All the pieces are written in easy-to-memorize ternary (ABA) form which make them ideal for a first recital! Titles: Changing Leaves • Full of
These great miniatures offer contrasting, evocative moods that encourage expressive playing, from a pensive autumn walk in Adieu a' l'automne to a hip Perry Mason detective feel in The Super Sleuth. All the white minor keys are
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 Robert D. Vandall
Adventure and fun abound in this thrilling, fast-paced solo! Shadow Chase provides the opportunity for students to scale the keyboard through contrasting legato, and staccato arpeggios. The quick 4/4 meter and the shifts in tonality b
arr. Beatrice A. Miller
This lively early intermediate trio based on the folk song is fun to play, as the melody is passed from one part to the next. In the key of C and 4/4 meter, the simple rhythms and catchy tune make this a favorite of students. A Fed
5 fun to play equal part duets for two students at one piano: Amazing Grace • Jazzicle (Wesley Schaum) • Mexican Clap-Hands Dance (folk song) • Song of Joy (Beethoven) • Yankee Doodle.
5 fun to play equal part duets for two students at one piano: Caissons Go Rolling Along (Edmund L. Gruber) • My Heart Ever Faithful (J.S. Bach) • Romanze (Beethoven) • Skip to My Lou (American folk song) • Swingin' Great (We
4 fun to play equal part duets for two students at one piano: Little Boogie Dog (Wesley Schaum) • Scarborough Fair (English folk song) • Stars and Stripes Forever (Sousa) • Viennese Waltz (Brahms).
Arr. Jeff Schaum
Short & Sweet Duets, Primer Level is the latest edition to the versatile and economical series from Schaum. Students will have fun playing these easy pieces which are ideal for recitals. The smart choices and short length of each book cre
