In Recital With Classical Themes: Volume 1 - Book 6

In Book 6, the late intermediate student will refine their understanding of classical themes with the perfect combination of exceptional classical pieces, creative and pedagogically precise arrangements, as well as interesting insights in 'About the Pieces and Composers.' A complete performance CD is included.

Sight Reading and Rhythm Every Day - Book 6

A straightforward way to develop the ability to sight read with ease, accuracy, and musicality!In the Every Day plan for Book 6, students learn:Sixteenth-note rhythmsDominant seventh chords and their inversionsDiminished and augmented triadsThe inclusion of Rhythm Flashes, Interval Flashes, and Pattern Flashes are guaranteed to teach students how to think and plan quickly!

In Recital with Popular Christmas Music - Book 6

In Recital® with Popular Christmas Music series features fabulous popular Christmas music edited and performed by Helen Marlais. The late intermediate level student will love the arrangements created for Book 6. Carol of the Bells, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, Home for the Holidays, I'll be Home for Christmas, and It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, are just a few of the titles that students will enjoy throughout the Christmas season. Includes a CD with special listening activities as well as background information about the pieces and composers.

Luis Milan: 6 Pavanas

Originally composed for the vihuela - a small, double-course forerunner of the modern guitar - these Pavanas, by Spanish-born, Renaissance composer Luis Milán, serve as superb studies in developing technical control.With these pieces it is important for the guitarist to develop an awareness of all the voices that comprise the Pavanas in order to develop legato playing within the individual voices.

In Recital - Throughout The Year (With Performance Strategies): Volume Two - Book 6

In Recital ? Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire, with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable, which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material, these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students, with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies.The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year, including pieces for Halloween and Christmas, as well as arrangements of famous classical themes, with original solos and duets.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book, allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills.Volume Two ? Book 6 is suitable for Late Intermediate pianists and covers many basic principles, including:Rhythmic patterns of dotted eighth notes, sixteenth notes, and triplet sixteenth notesPieces in simple, compound, and mixed metersMore challenging passage work, scales in tenths, octaves, glissandos, and hand-over-hand configurationsAn introduction to the rhythms and style of Spanish musicPieces with changes of tempo, character and articulationsPieces in which the melody and the accompaniment are found within the same handSyncopated rhythms, jazz chords, and all kinds of arpeggiated and broken chord patternsSimple ornamentation such as grace notes and trillsPieces reinforce the following musical terms: espressivo, semplice, più animato, appassionato, più mosso, meno mosso, con passione controllata, accelerando, rallentando along with basic musical terminology found in books 1-5.A mixture of major and minor keys strengthen the student?s command of the piano.

In Recital - Throughout The Year (With Performance Strategies): Volume One - Book 6

In Recital ? Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire, with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable, which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material, these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students, with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies.The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year, including pieces for Halloween and Christmas, as well as arrangements of famous classical themes, with original solos and duets.The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book, allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills.Volume One ? Book 6 is suitable for Late Intermediate pianists and covers many basic principles, including:Rhythmic patterns of dotted eighth notes, sixteenth notes, and triplet sixteenth notesPieces in simple, compound, and mixed metersMore challenging passage work, scales in tenths, octaves, glissandos, and hand-over-hand configurationsOne piece introduces an impressionistic style with parallel chords, colour chords, and the use of the middle sostenuto pedalPieces with changes of tempo, character and articulationsPieces in which the melody and the accompaniment are found within the same handSyncopated rhythms, jazz chords, and all kinds of arpeggiated and broken chord patterns appearSimple ornamentation such as grace notes and trillsPieces reinforce the following musical terms: espressivo, cantando, melancolico, teneramente, accelerando, rallentando, più mosso, meno mosso, along with basic musical terminology found in books 1-5.A mixture of major and minor keys strengthen the student?s command of the piano.

In Recital - Duets: Volume One - Book 6

The In Recital: Duets range offers a terrific collection of some of the most musically engaging duets by leading composers and arrangers. The selection is diverse too and you will find original duets as well as duet arrangements of classical themes and popular songs. The purpose of the series is to focus on this fabulous repertoire with the intention of motivating students with entertaining pieces and outstanding arrangements. Comprising six levels that feature a comprehensively levelled curriculum, with gentle transitions between each stage, In Recital: Duets has something for all students, even those who work ahead at their own pace! This is Volume One - Book Six, which contains material suitable for Late Intermediate Pianists, with wonderful pieces such as Scott Joplin?s Easy Winners and Mozart's Rondo Alla Turca, addressing a wide variety of different musical and technical abilities as well as different genres. The enclosed companion CD is a superb teaching and learning tool which help to get the best from students. Listen to the demonstration recording as a reference to hear the personality of each track and then Play-along with the performance tracks. As a further aid, the series provides practice tips, rehearsal suggestions, and duet performance strategies to help students be even more successful!

Succeeding With The Masters: The Festival Collection - Book 6

The Festival Collection is a series of eight books designed to give students and teachers a great variety of fabulous repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th/21st Centuries. The series is carefully levelled from elementary through advanced repertoire. These pieces are true crowd pleasers and will showcase students' technical and musical abilities. Each level covers the gamut of your repertoire needs, from works that showcase power and bravura, to pieces that develop a students' sense of control and finesse. Having a wide selection of works with pedagogically-correct levelling will help make your repertoire selections easier and your students' performances more successful. Each book includes a CD recording of all the corresponding works to guide students in their interpretation. The editing in the scores reflects these CD performances. While the CD performances are consistent with the editing in the books, and vice-versa, they also demonstrate an appropriate degree of interpretive license. This will help to instill an appreciation for accurate performances, while nurturing a sense for stylistically appropriate interpretive license. The Festival Collection is a companion to the Succeeding with the Masters series - a series which provides the student with practice strategies and valuable information about the musical characteristics of each era. The Festival Collection expands the repertoire selection with numerous additional top-drawer pedagogical works in a wide array of styles, and with different musical and technical demands. There is no duplication of repertoire between these two series and all the pieces presented in both series are motivational and exciting for students to learn, as well as for teachers to teach!

Faber/Weisman: Achievement Skill Sheet No. 6, Two-Octave Minor Scales & Arpeggios

My First Piano Adventure For The Young Beginner: Writing Book A - Pre-Reading

Written for ages 5 and 6, My First Piano Adventure captures the child's playful spirit with fun-filled songs, rhythm games and technique activities designed to develop beginning keyboard skills.Packed with colourful characters and delightful illustrations, this book offers a gentle introduction to written music, including basic dynamics, first note types, five-finger scales and much more.

My First Piano Adventure For The Young Beginner: Writing Book A - Pre-Reading

Written for ages 5 and 6, My First Piano Adventure captures the child's playful spirit with fun-filled songs, rhythm games and technique activities designed to develop beginning keyboard skills. Packed with colourful characters and delightful illustrations, this book offers a gentle introduction to written music, including basic dynamics, first note types, five-finger scales and much more.

Helen Marlais: The FJH Pianist's Curriculum - Best Of In Recital Solos (Book 6: Late Intermediate)

This is another fantastic book of eclectic pieces that will keep your high school students practicing. Jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, Latin, and lyrical compositions make up this interesting collection. Composers Timothy Brown, Edwin McLean, Lee Evans, David Karp, Melody Bober, Martín Cuéllar, Robert Schultz, Kevin Olson, and Christopher Goldston offer some of their finest writing. The complimentary downloads provide interpretive examples and inspire students to learn all of the pieces in this dynamic collection.

Johannes Brahms: Academic Festival Overture, Opus 80

This arrangement offers exciting opportunities for more mature players. A combination of juxtaposed and interlocking double-stops are used to maintain the sonorous depth of Brahms?s original work. Several edits have been made to bring this to a more appropriate length for concert and festival performances. Although this is ideal for large string orchestras, also consider using it for a chamber group of your finest musicians! (6:00)

Mary Leaf: Celebration at Dunvegan Castle

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Mary Leaf's Celebration at Dunvegan Castle is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. This festive solo in 6/8 time for the early intermediate student is written in the tradition of the music used for a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering. Students will enjoy playing this spirited piece that will make everyone want to get up and dance!

Mary Leaf: Above the Stars

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Mary Leaf's Above the Stars is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. Written in 6/8 time and in the key of G minor, this late intermediate solo accurately depicts the mood of being suspended 'Above the Stars'. Its tender and floating effect is created through special melodic and harmonic qualities. This piece offers the intermediate level student several sixteenth-note passages that create the overall dreamy mood.

In Recital For The Advancing Pianist - Classical Themes

This collection presents artistic classical themes arranged for the early advanced level. Pianist will enjoy playing many of the finest themes by some of the greatest composers.Pieces such as: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata No. 147 (Bach); Flower Duet from Lakmé (Delibes); Shepard's Song from Symphony No. 6, Movement Five (Beethoven); and The Swan Lake Ballet, Opus 20, Finale, (Tchaikovsky), are among the many pieces representing the classical themes from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic Eras.This collection provides a wide variety of repertoire for pianists to enjoy day after day!

Helen Marlais: Write, Play And Hear Your Theory Every Day - Book 4

Write, Play And Hear Your Theory Every Day - Book 4 introduces new concepts such as: new time signature 6/8; relative minor scales; key signatures for major and minor scales; primary triads and the dominant 7th; subdominant and dominant 7th chords; authentic, plagal, and half cadences; among others. Students are presented with a final test at the end of this book to demonstrate their knowledge of concepts presented in this level. Includes a CD to reinforce every unit, which can be used at home or at the lesson.

Helen Marlais: Succeeding At The Piano - Grade 3 Lesson And Technique (Book Only)

Grade 3 expands on the concepts introduced in earlier levels and teaches new ones, such as: new time signatures of 3/8, 6/8 and cut time; compound meter; triads and inversions; IV chord and I-IV-I cadence; I-IV-I-V7-I in C, G, and F Major; syncopation; intervals of a 7th and an octave; alberti bass; triplets; swing rhythm; chromaticism; and the three forms of the minor scale in the key A and D. Healthy technique resulting in tension-free playing, conventional and intervallic note reading, engaging music by six leading composers establish a passion for playing piano.

Focus on Melody - Volume 2

The second installment of this exceptional piano literature series continues to strengthen a student?s ability to find and project melody. The music represents a variety of keys, tempi, meters, and style. Includes technical exercises for melodic expression, descriptive summaries for each piece, and composer biographies. Contents include: Fantasia in G major Wq. 117:8 (C.P.E. Bach); Concerto in D Minor BWV 974 2nd mvt (J.S. Bach); Gavotte from French Suite #5 (J.S. Bach); Buciumeana from Romanian Dances No. 4 (Bartok); Bagatelle in F Major Op. 33 No. 3 (Beethoven); Sonata in C# Major Op. 27 No. 2 1st mvt (Beethoven); Dream (Bloch); Waltz in G# Minor Op. 39 No. 3 (Brahms); Mazurka in G Minor Op. 67 No. 2 (Chopin); Prelude in C Minor Op. 28 No. 20 (Chopin); Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum (Debussy); The Little Shepherd (Debussy); Sonatina in C Major Op. 151 No. 4 1st mvt (Diabelli); Epilago (Granados); Arietta (Grieg); Etude in E Major Op. 47 No. 16 (Heller); Piano Piece Op. 11 No. 7 (Kodaly); Sung Outside the Prince's Door Op. 4 No. 1 (MacDowell); Venetian Boat Song Op. 30 No. 6 (Mendelssohn); Fantasia in D Minor K. 397 (Mozart); Siciliana (Muffat); Sonata No. 6 in C Minor 3rd mvt (Pescetti); Visions Fugitives Op. 22 No. 16 (Prokofiev); A Ground in Gamut Z. 645 (Purcell); Concerto No. 2 in C Minor Op. 18 Theme (Rachmaninoff); Romance Op. 15 No. 2 (Rimsky-Korsakov); Sonata in E Major K. 380, L. 23 (Scarlatti); Album Leaf in C Major (Wagner).

Helen Marlais: Sight Reading And Rhythm Every Day - Book 5

A straightforward way to develop the ability to sight read with ease, accuracy, and musicality! In the Every Day plan for Book 5, students learn: 6/8 and 3/8 compound meter and cut time. First-inversion and second-inversion chords. Simple counterpoint, first and second endings. Continued comfort with using the entire keyboard and variety of major and minor keys. Music terms: dolce, meno and sempre. The inclusion of Rhythm Flashes!, Interval Flashes!, and Pattern Flashes! guaranteed to teach students how to think and plan quickly! In The Every Day plan for Book 5, students review: Ledger line reading, ostinato patterns, harmonizing, and transposing. Parallel and relative minor keys. Reading intervals from M2 to P8. Plagal and authentic cadances and suspension chords.

Expressive Etudes - Book Three

Book Three of the Expressive Etudes expands this comprehensive program for technical development to include early intermediate repertoire, which can be introduced after the third level of any piano method. Contents include: Allegro Deciso (Bartok); Round Dance (Bartok); Etude Op. 89 No. 4 (Berens); Etude Op. 777 No. 18 (Czerny); Etude Op. 823 No. 19 (Czerny); Etude Op. 599 No. 50 (Czerny); Study Op. 176 No. 24 and No. 21 (Duvernoy); The Trumpeter (Gurlitt); Etude Op. 82 No. 52 (Gurlitt); Etude Op. 17 No. 12 (Le Couppey); Staccato (Reinecke); Study Op. 13 No. 8 (Rowley); Ecossaise (Schubert); Melody Op. 68 No. 1 (Schumann); Distant Bells Op. 63 No. 6 (Streabbog); By the Seaside (Op. 63 No. 7 (Streabbog); The Orphan Op. 64 No. 4 (Streabbog).

Helen Marlais: Succeeding At The Piano - Grade 3 Lesson And Technique (Book/CD)

Grade 3 expands on the concepts introduced in earlier levels and teaches new ones, such as: new time signatures of 3/8, 6/8 and cut time; compound meter; triads and inversions; IV chord and I-IV-I cadence; I-IV-I-V7-I in C, G, and F Major; syncopation; intervals of a 7th and an octave; alberti bass; triplets; swing rhythm; chromaticism; and the three forms of the minor scale in the key A and D. Healthy technique resulting in tension-free playing, conventional and intervallic note reading, engaging music by six leading composers establish a passion for playing piano.The CD has a practice and performance track with a short verbal pedagogical comment in between that reinforces correct practice habits. The CD provides an opportunity to play with a string quartet accompaniment for some of the pieces.

Helen Marlais: Succeeding At The Piano - Grade 3 Merry Christmas Book

Grade 3 expands on the concepts introduced in earlier levels and teaches new ones, such as: new time signatures of 3/8, 6/8 and cut time; compound meter; triads and inversions; IV chord and I-IV-I cadence; I-IV-I-V7-I in C, G, and F Major; syncopation; intervals of a 7th and an octave; alberti bass; triplets; swing rhythm; chromaticism; and the three forms of the minor scale in the key A and D. Healthy technique resulting in tension-free playing, conventional and intervallic note reading, engaging music by six leading composers establish a passion for playing piano. Following the colorful activity pages that reinforce the concepts of Grade 3, are nine attractive arrangements that celebrate the holiday season. Short intros and lyrics are included. These perfect performance pieces can be played at home, church or recitals.

Suzanne W. Guy: Expressive Etudes, Book 2

Book 2 of this comprehensive series of piano etudes includes late-elementary pieces which can be introduced during the second level of any piano method. They provide an excellent resource for students who need additional reinforcement in technique. Suitable for all pianists, these etudes can serve equally well as performance repertoire. Contents include: Minuet (Bartok); Village Dance (Beethoven); Etude Op. 101 No. 60 (Beyer); Etude Op. 599 No. 19 (Czerny); Etude Op. 777 No. 8 and No. 22 (Czerny); Bagatelle (Diabelli); Study Op. 176 No. 3 (Duvernoy); The Chase Op. 117 No. 15 (Gurlitt); Etude Op. 82 No. 39 and No. 65 (Gurlitt); Etude Op. 218 No. 34 (Kohler); Etude Op. 17 No. 18 (Le Couppey); Impatience Op. 13 No. 6 (Rowley); Little Piece Op. 68 No. 5 (Schumann); Etude Op. 108 No. 12 and No. 5 (Schytte); A Pleasant Morning Op. 63 No. 1 (Streabbog).

Suzanne W. Guy: Expressive Etudes - Book 1

Compiled to provide students with a progressive program for technical development, this first book contains 21 classic elementary studies carefully chosen for their pedagogical merit as well as their lyrical beauty. A choice series for both teacher and student libraries. Contents include: Andante (J.C. Bach); Legato Study (Bartok); Dialogue (Bartok); Etude Op. 70 No. 9 and No. 16 (Berens); Etude Op. 166 No. 6 (Bertini); Etude Op. 101 No. 68 (Beyer); Etude Op. 823 No. 11 (Czerny); Etude Op. 777 No. 3 (Czerny); Melody (Diabelli); Etude Op. 82 No. 17 (Gurlitt); Vivace Op. 117 No. 8 (Gurlitt); Quadrille (Haydn); Etude Op. 190 No. 31 (Kohler); Etude Op. 163 No. 1 and No. 3 (Kohler); Etude Op. 17 No. 5 (LeCouppey); Study in C Op. 13 No. 3 (Rowley); The Little Stream Op. 13 No. 4 (Rowley); Etude in E Minor (Schytte); Etude in C Major (Schytte).