Willard A. Palmer Knihy

This edition offers detailed insights into Baroque ornamentation and dotted rhythms, along with performance guidelines for piano works. Bach's original writing is clearly distinguished from editorial notes, supported by extensive footnotes referencing various sources. Ideal for students, teachers, and professional pianists, the comb binding allows for easy use during study and performance. Each volume includes a professionally recorded CD to enhance artistic interpretation. The pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts brings her extensive education and experience to this resource.

A level one introduction to the study of piano playing for adults. An explanation of terminology, advice on technique plus sheet music for some beginning performances.

Chopin's profound love for piano music is showcased in a collection featuring over 200 accessible compositions characterized by vivid melodies and lush harmonies. This edition pairs each volume with a professionally recorded CD, enhancing the experience for performers. The collection is curated by Valery Lloyd-Watts, an accomplished pianist with a rich educational background, including studies at prestigious institutions like the Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London.

Designed to coordinate page-by-page with the Complete Level 1 Lesson Book. Contains enjoyable games and quizzes that reinforce the principles presented in the Lesson Books. Students can increase their musical understanding while they are away from the keyboard.

Featuring selections from J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, and others, this collection includes well-known pieces like "Menuet in G Major" and "Prelude in C Major." It offers instrumental settings of chorales and arias, along with a brief biography of the Bach family. Accompanied by a professionally recorded CD, this edition aims to inspire artistic performances. Pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts, with a rich educational background and co-author of a notable text on Suzuki piano, enhances the volume's appeal for students and performers alike.

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 1B begins by reviewing the concepts taught in Lesson Book 1A, then introduces new concepts such as incomplete measures, tempo markings, eighth notes and rests, using the damper pedal, half steps and whole steps. It also introduces the major scale through the concept of tetrachords. The Universal Edition is designed for all English- speaking countries outside of the United States, including Canada, the U. K. and Australia. This edition uses the British system of terminology for rhythmic values such as crotchet for quarter

Featuring teaching pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries, this collection includes the Twelve Short Preludes and the Six Short Preludes, ideal for students before tackling the Two-Part Inventions. It offers realizations of ornaments and guidance on tempos and articulation. Accompanied by a professionally recorded CD, this edition enhances the learning experience and inspires artistic performances. Kim O'Reilly Newman, a talented pianist and brain tumor survivor, brings her expertise to this work, having performed widely and contributed to Alfred Music.

The Adult All-In-One Course combines all of the pages from the Lesson Books and selected pages from Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Theory, Solo and Technic Books (Finger Aerobics) into each of these concise volumes.

Featuring 24 Preludes in every major and minor key, this collection showcases Chopin's brilliance, catering to both intermediate and advanced pianists. Composed in a monastery during the winter of 1839, the preludes are accompanied by a detailed preface that explores pedaling, tempo, ornamentation, and rubato in Chopin's music. Additionally, an exceptional CD recording by acclaimed pianist Idil Biret enhances the experience, highlighting her extensive accolades and contributions to classical music.