Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 2

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 2 PDF Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457419157
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 2

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 2 PDF Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457419157
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Bk 2

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Bk 2 PDF Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9780739030288
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 1

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 1 PDF Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457419140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 60

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Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The 28 late-elementary to early-intermediate pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.

Keys to Artistic Performance, Book 2

Keys to Artistic Performance, Book 2 PDF Author: Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457429323
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 68

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Book Description
This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, and how to move at the piano. Titles: * German Dance, D. 365, No. 12 (Schubert) * Dawn (Bartók) * Idylle, Op. 126, No. 1 (Chaminade).* German Dance, D. 783, No. 14 (Schubert) * Gavotte, Op. 36, No. 2 (Amy Beach) * Cradle Song, Op. 124, No. 6 (Schumann) * Mazurka (Glinka) * Impresiones intimas, No. 2 (Mompou) * Naughty Boy, from For Children, Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 21 (Bartók) * A Little Girl Pleading with Her Mother, Op. 37, No. 1 (Rebikov) * A Little Girl Rocking Her Dolly, Op. 37, No. 7 (Rebikov) * The Bell Tolls (Liszt) * Valse brillante, No. 5 from Valses poético (Granados) * Waltz in A Minor, Op. Posthumous (Chopin) * Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 (Grieg) * Whimsy (Dennis Alexander) * Canon, from For Children, Vol. 2, Sz. 42, No. 31 (Bartók) * Waltz, Op. 39, No. 3 (Brahms) * Venetian Gondola Song, from Songs without Words, Vol. 2, Op. 30, No. 6 (Mendelssohn) * Rapsodia Española** (Dennis Alexander) * Tarentelle, Op. 123, No. 10 (Chaminade) * Galop final (Casella) * Gallactica** (Dennis Alexander). **Federation Festivals 2011-2013 selection

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 3

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 3 PDF Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457420864
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 72

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Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Bk 3

Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Bk 3 PDF Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739034217
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 76

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Book Description
Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.

Especially in Jazzy Style, Book 1

Especially in Jazzy Style, Book 1 PDF Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 1457436981
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 24

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Book Description
The goal of this book is to introduce early intermediate piano students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun! Titles: * As September Goesξ * Jazz Jamξ * Purple Sageξ * Rhythmiconξ * Smooth as Silkξ * Sneakin' 'Roundξ * Soft-Shoe Bluesξ * Soul Searcherξ * Tahitian Nightsξ * A Touch of Rhumbaξ * Valse du jour

Especially for Christmas, Bk 3

Especially for Christmas, Bk 3 PDF Author:
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN: 9780739055786
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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Book Description
The Especially for Christmas series includes arrangements of some of the world's favorite carols as well as familiar Christmas songs. Book 3 features traditional carols such as The Coventry Carol, Joy to the World and O Come, All Ye Faithful as well as popular songs such as (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays, I'll Be Home for Christmas and a boogie version of Jingle Bells. Pianists of all ages will enjoy the sophisticated yet accessible arrangements found in this series. 24 pages.

Just for You, Book 2

Just for You, Book 2 PDF Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457438882
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
A series of books that meet the challenge of providing students with fun music that makes practicing enjoyable as well as being entertaining for the listener. Three volumes of lyrical waltzes, romantic ballads, lively rags and swinging jazz pieces spanning elementary through intermediate grades.

Just for Two, Book 1

Just for Two, Book 1 PDF Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 0739090909
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Book Description
The solo piano series Just for You was one of Dennis Alexander's first publications with Alfred and has remained one of his best-selling series. Just for Two features duet versions of many favorites from each book of the original series. Students will enjoy making music together with these duets that are "twice the fun" as the originals. Titles: * Celebration! * Cinnamon Popcorn! * Dance with Me * Scottish Dance * Sour Lemons! * Strolling Along * Spooks from Mars * Tally-Ho March