by William Petterson
This
book presents short pieces for the solo piano that sparkle with creativity
and are a pleasure to play and to hear. Written by the former Director of
Music and accompanist for the Washington Ballet, this collection is taken
from the many pieces Mr. Petterson wrote for accompanying ballet classes.| WP90 | (Int.) | $3.45 |
by Rebecca A. Pulju
This collection of well-written
pieces encompasses a wide variety of styles, tempos, keys, and meters. From
the lyrical Where Wishes Come True in 3/4 time, to the bluesy Takin'
It Easy, there's something fun for every student.Table of Contents
Fresh
Air Tick-Tock
Rag Keepin'
Cool| WP584 | (Int.) | $4.95 |
by Jeanine Yeager
The
simplicity of Jeanine Yeager’s style allows students more time to focus
on the expressive qualities of the music which range from “Very gently”
to “Strongly resonant.”| WP177 | (Int.) | $3.95 |
JAZZ PIANO SOLOS
Transcribed by Riccardo Scivales
These
note-by-note transcriptions, taken from the late Dick Wellstood’s recordings,
will make students sound like masters at stride piano improvisation. The
valuable preface material on early jazz in the United States provides an
analysis of form and harmonization plus interesting historical information
about these unusual stride arrangements by a master of the early jazz and
stride styles. Old-time favorites are rejuvenated in these creative renditions
of The Entertainer; Washington & Lee Swing; Bill Bailey; Hello, My
Baby; and others.| WP332 | (Adv.) | $8.95 |
by Eugénie R. Rocherolle
Six
solo pieces for late elementary-early intermediate levels that are remarkably
picturesque with simple rhythms and key signatures, very few chords, and
some melodic 7ths. Ideal for improving use of staccato/phrasing and dynamics.| GP361 | (E. Int.) | $3.95 |
by John Robert Poe
Eleven
bright and lively compositions written in largely stationary positions with
a wide variety of keys.| WP390 | (El.) | $3.95 |