Alfred Music, 2010. — 24 p. 8 Stylized solos for intermediate pianists. The goal of this series is to introduce students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles...
Alfred Music. — 32 p. A Perfect 10, Book 4, is a collection of solos designed to promote musical excellence for the intermediate-level pianist. Melody has chosen a favorite teaching piece from the four stylistic periods---Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary---and written six original pieces in jazz, blues, ragtime, Latin, ballad, and showstopper styles. These 10...
Alfred Music; SMPH. — 24 p. Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Bober's first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists...
The FJH Music Company. — 4 p. Intermediate piano. Dance of the Wind is a dramatic piece that offers many valuable pedagogical elements. Written in the key of G minor and in 4/4, this piece provides a wonderful opportunity for teaching L.H. over R.H. melodic voicing, (where the L.H. plays a quarter-note melody over the R.H. which is playing a sixteenth-note accompaniment.) The...
The FJH Music Company Inc., 2001. — 25 p. Lyrical piano solos that focus on melody and cantabile playing. This collection is filled with rich, expressive compositions representing many musical styles. Includes: The Magic Fountain, Portrait of Remembrance, Autumn Song, The Rosewood Guitar, Valse Under the Stars, and more.
The FJH Music Company, 2014. — 24 p. Students experience the lyrical qualities and stylistic aspects of music of the Romantic period in this pedagogical collection. Most importantly teachers will find that these intermediate-level preludes offer a valuable preparation to more advanced literature. Prelude No. 1 in D Minor Prelude No. 2 in F-sharp Minor Prelude No. 3 in A Major...
