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Take an imaginary trip to faraway lands! This set of four suites for elementary/late elementary students is fun to play and reflects the inherent flavor of each land you visit. Troika was inspired by Russian fairy tales; pentatonic melodies and open harmonies take you on A Trip to China; African Adventure leads you on a safari through the African plains; and Cat Tales shows you just what life is like in the land that is ruled by everyday cats.

This brand new collection of early intermediate original jazz solos by Kevin Olson and Edwin McLean is sure to open the door for students to discover a new avenue of self-expression and originality! Through these creative new pieces students are encouraged to explore the variety of styles within the jazz idiom and experiment with their own unique improvisatory ideas!

Book 2, for the intermediate piano student, takes jazz expression to an entirely new level! This new collection of original jazz solos by Kevin Olson and Edwin McLean incorporates a wide range of expression. From the relaxed and easy-going Swingin It, to the Latin-flavored En Calle Ocho, to the driving originality of Whazzitooyah?, your students will relish playing in the key of jazz.

This beautiful Christmas Book starts students with pre-reading pieces so even the youngest students get a chance to play favorite Christmas music. Students play pieces on the black keys, Middle C, and almost" Middle C position. The charming and colorful activities presented throughout not only visually enhance this very special Christmas book, but also reinforce the concepts learned in the Lesson and Technique Book. Contents include: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Up On the Housetop; Go, Tell It On the Mountain; Good King Wenceslas; We Thee Kings of Orient Are; Deck the Halls; Jingle Bells"

In Book 5 of the Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day(R) series, students learn about compound meters and cut time, chords and their inversions, and new music terms including dolce, meno, and sempre. Also, Book 5 incorporates Rhythm Flashes!, Interval Flashes!, and Pattern Flashes!, which are designed to help students think and plan quickly for excellent sight reading! Original pieces and teacher/student duets along with a carefully sequenced curriculum make learning to sight read an engaging activity for developing students.

Arranged especially for the upper elementary-level pianist, these arrangements may be played and enjoyed by anyone interested in exploring Hebrew music. Contains teacher accompaniments and a special guide to aid in the pronunciation of the Hebrew words in this collection.

This collection of short piano images for children and adults is suitable for pianists from intermediate to early advanced levels. The pieces show poetic hints of Schumann and Chopin along with references to Latin American folk music.

Concerto Bravo is a late-intermediate piece that students will love to tackle. Imaginative and invigorating, this piece challenges students to step up to the plate, play their best, and put what they've learned in lessons to practice in this creative addition to late intermediate repertoire.

My Kind of Music, Book 1 contains 10 imaginative early elementary to elementary original solos. Each of the solos is an expression of the unique idea stated at the beginning of the piece. These short explanations offer students quick points to focus on in order to creatively interpret the piece. Pieces such as Making Faces," "Spider vs. Fly," and "Tiger Tracks" are just a few of the descriptive titles to become favorites for your elementary student!"

In Style! Book 2 celebrates the lyric romantic tradition through these outstanding original piano solos written for the intermediate to late intermediate level pianist. These artistic pieces capture the great tradition of Romanticism through music that is programmatic, portraying the musician as the expressive virtuoso.

Cultivate your student's imagination with this descriptive collection of 10 elementary piano solos. Titles such as Call of the Horn," "Monkeys in the Trees," "Antique Music Box," and "Whispers in the Dark" plus many more give your students the inspiration to create their own musical story through the music."

The importance of the technical and intellectual proficiency of scales is a key element for a student's overall musical success. Scale practice is often avoided because it is considered tedious and boring. Get Ready for One-Octave Scale Duets! tackles this problem by pairing each major and minor scale with a tuneful teacher duet that motivates students to prepare their scale assignments. Also included in this book are music games for review, practice flashcards to keep scale practice fresh, and a One-Octave Scale Expert certificate.

The repertoire in The Festival Collection Book 8 was selected for its superior artistic and pedagogical merit, encompassing the finest pieces from the Baroque to Contemporary eras for the advancing pianist.

In the Every Day plan for Book 3A, students learn and practice different rhythmic activities with accent markings, focusing on the dotted quarter note rhythm followed by eighth notes. Tonic and dominant chords are explored, as well as melodic and harmonic intervals of major and minor 2nds and 3rds, and perfect 4ths and 5ths. Extending the usual five-finger pattern by crossing the second finger over the thumb is taught, as well as learning transposition of up to a fifth interval. Students will develop important skills such as eye, ear, and hand coordination through carefully crafted exercises, and will help turn your students into young artists.

Best-Loved Hymns I is an extensive collection of 75 hymns not limited to one denomination or tradition. These hymns are arranged to fit into a variety of performance situations from piano solo, organ solo, piano-organ duet, and guitar and bass for contemporary praise and worship. Includes background information on each hymn and an index of topics, seasons, and occasions with suggested hymns that apply. This collection contains a wealth of theology waiting to be confirmed in the hearts of God's people through His wonderful gift of music --- a must for any worship leader, church musician or layman.

Book 3 contains eleven pieces chosen from Melody's solo and ensemble sheets. These pieces incorporate an array of musical styles that will suit the diverse needs of the intermediate level student.

This delightful elementary level collection of solo piano pieces provides students with a sense of different musical styles through imitating the sounds of a variety of critters! Students will experience crossovers, varying dynamics and articulations, octave changes, and a little interesting fun fact about a critter represented in each song title. Each selection contains an optional teacher duet part that enhances the overall style and mood of each piece.

Book 2 contains 11 pieces in a variety of styles carefully chosen from several of Melody's late elementary / early intermediate solo and ensemble sheets, including: Just for Fun, Book 1; A Patriotic Celebration, Book 2; and Creepy Critters

Church musicians will be delighted with this collection of well-known hymns and spirituals. The fresh-sounding arrangements, written for the early advanced pianist, are perfect for preludes, offertories, and special music throughout the worship service. Extensive and well-researched program notes are included for use in both church bulletins and recital programs. Titles include: I Need Thee Every Hour, and Poor Wayfaring Stranger. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

In the Every Day plan for Book 2B, students learn triads and begin to play pieces with both hands together on two staffs. Attention is given to different articulations and dynamics, and students are asked to transpose short pieces to the nearest keys. In addition, students learn to plan" for note and rhythmic accuracy, correct articulations, and a good sound. Helpful suggestions guide students to think before they play, and not to stop once they have started. Students are also asked to count rhythmic examples out loud and clap, tap, point, snap their fingers, and march. Developing these important skills lays the proper foundation for music making and fosters stellar piano playing."

In Recital(R) with Christmas Favorites, Book Five is designed to help teachers motivate students while also providing a perfect holiday treat. Triplet and sixteenth-note patterns as well as dotted rhythmic patterns and syncopated rhythms are used. Reinforces concepts like rubato, chords and their inversions, octave scale passages, arpeggios, blocked octaves, simple ornamentation, and playing two voices within the same hand. Contains beautiful arrangements of classics like: The Holly and the Ivy; Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Parade of the Wooden Soldiers; and more.

If you've ever imagined taking an elephant ride, traveling by rickshaw, or soaring high above on a magic carpet, then Travel Tunes is the book for you. The music uses combinations of legato and staccato, with melodies that often weave in between both hands. This late elementary book features a boogie, a toccata, and a waltz.

Following in the success of Just for Fun, Book 1, this late elementary/early intermediate book provides students with artistic and original compositions. The pieces are written in a variety of styles. From a jig to a waltz, to a piece titled Night Ride, which utilizes chromatic passages in the RH, students will have a wide variety of music to choose from in their recitals or just for fun!

The School of Velocity is firmly established as the standard scholarly collection of technical exercises used by piano pedagogues for nearly two centuries. This volume is made up of four books of technical exercises, each book consisting of ten studies. Editor Gary Busch's careful and thorough research is reflected in this edition through his insightful commentary about Carl Czerny's life, his style and technique, and a unique guide to the individual exercises.

Book 5 of In Recital(R) Vol. Two offers tips on recital preparation, a Calendar for Success" practice guide to set goals, performance strategies for before and the day of the recital, and "Practicing with the Metronome," as part of a continuing discussion on the art of performance. Triplets, one- and two-octave scale passages, rolled chords, double thirds, simple ornamentation and playing two voices within the same hand are introduced and explored in the teaching pages. Contents include classical themes: Tchaikovsky (arr. Olson), Miniature Overture from The Nutcracker Suite, and an equal part duet arrangement of Rossini's The Barber of Seville Overture (arr. Brown), plus original solos, and an equal part duet."

Book 4 of In Recital(R) Vol. Two offers tips on recital preparation, a Preparing for Success" practice guide, a "Creating a Story" feature, and "During and After the Recital," as part of a progressive discussion on the art of performance. New elements include: sixteenth note patterns, compound meters, inversions of major, minor, and diminished I, IV, and V chords, hand-over-hand arpeggios, some L.H. melodic passages, and more intricate accompaniments. Contents include solos and arrangements, plus classical and patriotic themes: An equal part duet version of Bizet's Habanera (arr. Olson), and a solo arrangement of Battle Hymn of the Republic (arr. Bober)."