Piano The Books

I would like to purchase the book but first I want to see how it is done. Is there any copy of the cover and the first 2-3 pages. Actually, I am looking for a BIOGRAPHY of Claude Debussy !!! do you have any in stock?? Please send E-mail

How nice to add a recording to Alfred's nicely formatted edition of these splendid pieces. Maurice Hinson's historical and performance notes are informative and help set the stage for each of these special and wonderful pieces. The level is mid to late intermediate; the set will extend a student both musically and technically, will be highly motivating since the pieces are captivating and will draw the performer into the wonderful palette of harmonies and colors that define Debussy.

This book, containing Suite Bergamasque, Pour le Piano, and Estampes, is an outstanding book for the Debussy-lover. Whether you want to play the dreamy "Clair de Lune" or the furious "Prelude" from Pour le Piano, this is the book for you. Just be prepared to come up with your own fingering, as none is given in this edition.

This book just arrived today and I love it! It is the 4th book I've bought arranged by Dan Coates. I love Dan Coates because he appeals to those in the Alfred level 4 piano range. Which is beyond the boring easy stuff, yet not advanced enough for Concertos. If you like to play and sing at the same time then you will love this book. I also like that these arrangements give something fun for the left hand to do. My favorite pieces to play are Alfred Top Hits level 4 and 5. However, there is not enough out there for the piano student in between easy and advanced. Dan Coates arrangements are perfect for people like me who haven't yet graduated from the highest level of lesson books, but who still can have a whole lot of fun. I have to say though, that my husband who is a professional advanced pianist also plays them because they are piano/vocal pieces. All of Dan Coates books are great selections of songs to play and sing along to. I also recommend Dan Coates, "Best in Movie Sheet Music" and "100 pop hits of the 90's."

Piano parts/vocals/and guitar chords for 22 Def Leppard hits, including 'Hysteria,' 'Tonight,' 'Love Bites,' and 'Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad.' Who says you can't rock out on the piano! The arrangements are for late intermediate to early advanced pianists.

Dick Hyman, one of today's supreme jazz pianists, packs a lifetime of experience into this volume of 187, spiral-bound pages. He gives hints on improvisation and arranging; insights into the art of such jazz giants as Art Tatum, James P. Johnson, and his one-time mentor Teddy Wilson; a transcription of a previously-unknown Bix Beiderbecke piece; samples of his own compositions, including those for Woody Allen movies; and more. Hyman recounts, also, experiences on stage, in clubs, and in studios, describing the problems characteristic of each venue along with his own solutions. Finally, he invites us into his inner world with thoughts, musings, and speculations on musical matters ranging from piano touch and performing Chopin to electronic keyboards and modalism in jazz. It is part how-to, part autobiography, part "what if" and "why not". Highly recommended.

I was immediately attracted to the era Ms. Campbell was portraying in her story. Post World War II romance was something I'd never seen before. This story is beautiful and true to the time it depicts.
Cassie and Scott are real characters and their love story is told with a gentle touch that had me turning page after page. The relationship between Cassie and her mother was a source of both conflict and poignancy. I was extremely impressed with L.K. Campbell's ability to keep the characters true to the time period. She is a talented author with a new fan.
Don't be put off by the fact that this is self published. It is clear that this book was brilliantly crafted and given strict attention to detail.
I loved this book. If you're looking for a sweet romance, this is the one.

Songs included:

Once Upon a Time in the West * Romeo & Juliet * Love Over Gold * Two Young Lovers * Expresso Love * Private Investigations * Sultans of Swing * Tunnel of Love * Telegraph Road * Solid Rock * Going Home - Theme from 'Local Hero'

Part of the Lee Evans Jazz Piano Method Series, 'Discovering Blues Improv' will convince anyone doubtful that yes, they CAN improvise! Throughout the book there are opportunities to compose short pieces, write riffs, and learn by example. The introduction includes the basics of the blues scale, scale modes, rhythmic interpretation, and a very brief history of the blues.

Usually I am not a huge fan of easy piano books. They tend to be watered-down far too much, to the point that the pieces sound nothing like the original. This book, however, is NOT the case. It features a version of "Beauty and the Beast" which I originally had a single piece of sheet music back in the mid-90's, in addition to tons of other great songs as well. The notes are written large on the pages, there's a great variety of both old and new Disney songs, and they're great for kids who are taking piano lessons. The best thing about these renditions is that they sound so much like the original pieces that when one of my students is learning the piece, they want to keep on playing it, causing them to further grow as musicians and most importantly, ENJOY playing music! It's a really great investment!