Expression

Jacob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn - Bartholdy was born February 3, 1809. He grew up in an atmosphere of privileged wealth: what Harold Schonberg refers to as "...almost grim culture." His father, Abraham Mendelssohn, who was the son of the eminent philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, was an influential banker and played an important role in the social, intellectual and artistic city of Berlin. He married Lea Soloman, the granddaughter of one of Berlin's most affluent citizens. Their four children were given the finest education available. The atmosphere of their home was sophisticated, elite and enlightened and as a result they became singleminded and serious.
Many famous musicians, artists, philosophers, and literary figures of the day attended the Mendelssohn family's Sunday evening concerts. During these growing - up years Felix established friendships with Goethe and Hegel. Goethe's emphasis on the dynamic and productive aspects of art and Hegel's belief that "even in instrumental music the composer should devote equal attention to two aspects - musical structure, and the expression of an admittedly indeterminate content, "greatly influenced Mendelssohn's tendency toward the classical period's values of clear ideas and pure form.

Lista utworów:
Six pieces for Children op. 72 (Mendelssohn F.)
Songs without words (Mendelssohn F.)
Confidence op. 19 nr 4 (Mendelssohn F.)
Regrets op. 19 nr 2 (Mendelssohn F.)
Hunting - Song op. 19 nr 3 (Mendelssohn F.)
Venetian Boat - Song No. 1 op. 19 nr 6 (Mendelssohn F.)
Venetian Boat - Song No. 2 op. 30 nr 6 (Mendelssohn F.)
Folksong op. 53 nr 5 (Mendelssohn F.)
Contemplation op. 30 nr 1 (Mendelssohn F.)
May Breezes op. 62 nr 1 (Mendelssohn F.)
Posthumous (Mendelssohn F.)
Consolation op. 30 nr 3 (Mendelssohn F.)
Spring - Song op. 62 nr 6 (Mendelssohn F.)
Tarantella op. 102 nr 3 (Mendelssohn F.)
Spinning - Song op. 67 nr 4 (Mendelssohn F.)
Wedding March (from a Midsummer Night's Dream) (Mendelssohn F.)
Characteristic Piece (with Longing) op. 7 nr 6 (Mendelssohn F.)
Andante (from Fantasie) op. 16 nr 1 (Mendelssohn F.)
Scherzo op. 16 nr 2 (Mendelssohn F.)
Praeludium in E Minor (Mendelssohn F.)
Rondo Capriccioso op. 14 (Mendelssohn F.)

Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, permanent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. The name FrÚdÚric Chopin (1810-1849) is synonymous with the piano. Indeed, every one of his compositions includes the instrument. His Preludes, many of which are of only moderate difficulty, show superb polish and inventive detail. Shaped by the tastes of the Parisian aristocratic salon, these pieces make the most of a pianist's technical ability, both in passages of virtuosity and in the possibilities for emotional expression. Editor & recording artist: Brian Ganz

The material is based on Berklee College of Music's Level 1 and 2 piano provciency requirements and provides a solid foundation for advanced keyboard study. Challenging exercises in twelve keys will help you:
- advance your performance skills and build fluency at the piano
- increase your speed and agility on the kyboard
- internalize common chord patterns
- improve your sight - reading skills
- memorize new material in less time
- improve your tone, dynamic range, and sense of rhythm

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The theme be sounded with simplicity, without insisting on the shading and strictly in time. The 1st variation keeps the same characteras the theme; it has in addition a final phrase of expresive character. The 2nd variation, in the most pianistic character, must be played with great clearness, observing the indicated shading. It is recommended not to exceed the metronome speed indicated. The 3rd variation must be played in the shading pp, with a beautiful sonoristy. The melody at the left hand must be clearly heard without exaggeration. The soft pedal must be held during the whole variation that must be played without expression. The 4th variation of a burlesque character in the style of certain Spanish dances. Great emphasis in the shading and stress. The 5th variation, of a romantic character, must be played with great expression, charm and strength at certain moments. It the 6th variation and the following Dance, keep the Movement and shading as indicated without overdoing the rubato. And always keep in mind that rhythm is the most important feature of Spanish Music.

A dozen contemporary expressions of worship for solo piano: Beautiful One • Enough • Forever • Holy Is the Lord • Shout to the North • You Are My King • more. Includes chord symbols and optional interludes.

Leading to Mastery Of The Instrument.

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Zbiór aż 25 Etiud Stefana Hellera, których głównym zadaniem jest udoskonalenie gry rytmicznej, oraz wytworzenie ekspresji muzycznej nawet podczas gry w szybkim tempie. Dorobek Hellera obejmuje ok. 160 utworów fortepianowych.

"Obrazki wyczarowane dźwiękami" przeznaczone są dla pianistów - uczniów szkół muzycznych I stopnia. Zbiór, złożony pierwotnie z osiemnastu utworów, został napisany jako op. 51 w 1996 roku i dedykowany przez kompozytora dwóm zaprzyjaźnionym nauczycielkom fortepianu z Ogólnokształcącej Szkoły Muzycznej I stopnia im. I. J. Paderewskiego w Krakowie - Jadwidze i Marii Wyroba. Utwory charakteryzują się melodyjnością, współcześnie brzmiącą harmonią, zastosowaniem nowoczesnych środków wyrazu (np. klasterów), umożliwiając rozwijanie zarówno techniki, jak i wrażliwości młodego wykonawcy. Cztery ostatnie utwory: "Menuet", "Preludium", "W Tatrach" i "Inwencja" zostały pomyślane jako pastisze - utwory naśladujące innych kompozytorów (Mozarta, Chopina, Szymanowskiego i Bacha). Z pewnością więc każdy pianista z tej różnorodności nastrojów i stylów "wyczaruje dźwiękami" swoje ulubione "obrazki". Książka wzbogacona jest kolorowymi ilustracjami.

Sonata nr 1 na fortepian Davida Mavesa (ur. 1937 w Salem) została skomponowana w 1973 roku. Maves uczęszczał na Uniwersytet w Oregonie, gdzie studiował kompozycję u Homera Keller. Później uczył się w Graduate School na Uniwersytecie Michigan, gdzie był uczniem Ross Lee Finney i Leslie Bassett. Jest laureatem wielu prestiżowych nagród kompozytorskich. Zawarta w niniejszej publikacji Sonata jest utworem współczesnym składającym się z części: I - Tessitura (Adagio), II - Tremolo, III - Attacca (Presto), IV - Fioriture (Adagio), V - Pianissimo, VI - Finale (Prestissimo). Każda część posiada odrębny charakter i technikę wykonawczą. Na początku publikacji zawarte zostały wszelkie informacje dotyczące wykonawstwa i problematyki kompozycji.

This book, combined with "Reading and writing" presents a balanced musical diet for the young piano beginner. From the outset, the student learns to transfer his newly acquired knowledge to many slighty different but related situations. Sequential organization of materials enables the student to understand what he is learning and to communicate this to his peers in good group instruction. As each new concept or idea is explored, the student can actually teach it to himself and his partners in the group interaction. Individuality and creative expression are crucial components of this learning experience.

Lista utworów:
Donkey Song, The
Mary Had A Little Lamb (Buddy Guy, Garth Brooks, Paul McCartney)
Old Woman, The (Hungarian)

Our matching folio to the first best-of compilation from Aussie gospel artist Rebecca St. James includes 16 previously recorded songs, plus two new tracks, spanning her releases since her 1994 debut. Includes: Breathe Ě God Ě Here I Am Ě I Thank You Ě Lamb of God Ě Mirror Ě Pray Ě Psalm 139 Ě Reborn Ě Song of Love Ě Speak to Me Ě Stand Ě Wait for Me Ě and more.

Original band members were Allan Kobel on vocals (Renamed Chad Allen), Jim Kale on bass, Brian Ashley on piano, Garry Peterson on drums, and Randy Bachman on guitar. The band was called chad and the reflections, and released two singles on Canadian - American Records. In 1965 the band, now named Chad Allen and the Expressions, left their name off the single, "Shakin All Over", because at that time it was difficult for a Canadian Band to get airplay. With no name on the label the band name naturally became the Guess Who.

Lista utworów:
Albert Flasher (The Guess Who)
American Woman (The Guess Who)
Clap For The Wolfman (The Guess Who)
Dancin' Fool (The Guess Who)
Follow Your Daughter Home (The Guess Who)
Glamour Boy (The Guess Who)
Hand Me Down World (The Guess Who)
Laughing (The Guess Who)
No Sugar Tonight / New Mother Nature (The Guess Who)
No Time (The Guess Who)
Rain Dance (The Guess Who)
Runnin' Back To Saskatoon (The Guess Who)
Share The Land (The Guess Who)
Star Baby (The Guess Who)
These Eyes (The Guess Who)
Undun (The Guess Who)

Creative Music I Revised contains materials both for sight reading, transposition, and for improvisation which are closely related to those presented in Music for Piano I Revised. Here the learners reapply in slightly altered fashion the basic musical ideas just encountered. The goal is for students to be able to read and understand music at the level of their current technical advancement and to be able to apply the appropriate concepts to each new example.
This book provides a wide variety of related musical materials to diversify each person's learning experiences. Students should transpose as much as time permits and create literally an infinite variety of musical examples of their own. The nurturing of individual productivity and appreciation of quality performance are crucial components of the growth motivation that will stimulate for further learning.
Students should improvise many examples before notating one and should do that as quickly as possible. Teachers should focus on the learning processes so that students will be able to achieve better, more interesting products.

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