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Piano Technique Concepts Book 1
Fifty Lithuanian Folk Etudes to Develop Technique, Sight-Reading and Musicianship
arranged by Nijole Boguta Dedinas
Cat.#10034
$10.00
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Ms. Dedinas, a native of Lithuania, has arranged these 50 folk etudes which can be used for
many areas of musicianship. The book is divided into the following sections: building hand position, phrasing, thirds,
repeated notes, scale passages, Alberti bass, chords, and syncopation. Each short etude is in AB form that can be easily
analyzed and readily memorized They will strongly impart to the ear the tonic-subdominant-dominant harmonic relationship.
The etudes can be used for sightreading and then transposed. They can be used as a starting point for composition and
improvisation. This book is essential material for transfer students who need work in all of these areas and for the piano
class or piano proficiency class.This text was given one the highest ratings of a new text in Lithuania. “The author is
well-acquainted with the expressive qualities of the piano and understands well the methodology of piano technique.” -
A. Jurgelionis, director of the M.K. Ciurlionis School of the arts, Vilnius, Lithuania.
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• Early intermediate/intermediate
• Excellent for developing sightreading using I-IV-V progressions.
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With Your Own Two Hands
Seymour Bernstein
Cat.#10181
$25.00
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This best-selling book by the nationally acclaimed pianist is a realistic program for conquering
nervousness, sharpening concentration, and enhancing coordination. Bernstein observes that
musicianship requires the same talents used in any activity, and shows how to develop a dedication
to practice that can harmonize the musical and personal self. Sections of the book include:
Practicing-A Key to Integration; Concentration and Sight-reading;Tempo-Rhythm-Pulse; Listening;
technique and choreography; performance and memorizing skills.
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• Excellent for both amateurs and professional pianists
• Useful for any instrumentalist
• Good choice for pedagogy classes
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The Earth Music Series Book I
Warbles and Flutters, An Introduction to the Trill
Seymour Bernstein
Cat.#10165
$9.00
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The Earth Music Series Each of these elementary/early intermediate books focuses on a particular
technical issue for the piano. Most of the pieces are suitable for performance and are not just
exercises. These valuable teaching tools help the student achieve important aspects of playing
such as trills, mordents, appoggiaturas, pedalling, and contemporary idioms. There is an informative
preface in each of the books not only outlining the particular technique, but also providing helpful
practice suggestions and exercises. Books I through III contain historical data and technical
suggestions designed to prepare students for interpreting Baroque ornaments. All five books are highly
recommended as core curriculum material for the piano studio.
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• Elementary to early intermediate
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The Earth Music Series Book II
Out of the Nest : An Introduction to the Mordent
Seymour Bernstein
Cat.#10166
$8.00
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The Earth Music Series Book II
Out of the Nest : An Introduction to the Mordent
Seymour Bernstein
Description:
Each of these elementary/early intermediate books focuses on a particular technical issue for the piano.
Most of the pieces are suitable for performance and are not just exercises. These valuable teaching
tools help the student achieve important aspects of playing such as trills, mordents, appoggiaturas,
pedalling, and contemporary idioms. There is an informative preface in each of the books not only
outlining the particular technique, but also providing helpful practice suggestions and exercises.
Books I through III contain historical data and technical suggestions designed to prepare students for
interpreting Baroque ornaments.
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• Elementary to early intermediate
• Eight charming pieces using mordents
• All five books are highly recommended as core curriculum material for the piano studio.
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The Earth Music Series Book III
Early Birds: An Introduction to the Appoggiatura
Seymour Bernstein
Cat.#10167
$8.00
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Each of these elementary/early intermediate books focuses on a particular
technical issue for the piano. Most of the pieces are suitable for performance and are not just
exercises. These valuable teaching tools help the student achieve important aspects of playing such as
trills, mordents, appoggiaturas, pedalling, and contemporary idioms. There is an informative preface
in each of the books not only outlining the particular technique, but also providing helpful practice
suggestions and exercises. Books I through III contain historical data and technical suggestions
designed to prepare students for interpreting Baroque ornaments. All five books are highly recommended
as core curriculum material for the piano studio.
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• Elementary to early intermediate
• Ten pieces using the appoggiatura
• Core curriculum material for the piano studio.
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The Earth Music Series Book IV
The Pedal
Seymour Bernstein
Cat.#10168
$8.00
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Each of these elementary/early intermediate books focuses on a particular technical issue for the piano.
Most of the pieces are suitable for performance and are not just exercises. These valuable teaching
tools help the student achieve important aspects of playing such as trills, mordents, appoggiaturas,
pedalling, and contemporary idioms. There is an informative preface in each of the books not only
outlining the particular technique, but also providing helpful practice suggestions and exercises.
This book introduces students to the right and left pedals. Beginning with a brief survey of how sound
is produced in the piano, the book continues with sequential exercises in pedalling using a metronome
without playing. The are eight lovely pieces using the pedallings described in the introduction.
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• Elementary to early intermediate
• Eight lovely pieces using various types of pedalling
• Core curriculum material for the piano studio.
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The Earth Music Series Book V
Dragons, the Contemporary Idiom
Seymour Bernstein
Cat.#10169
$8.00
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Each of these elementary/early intermediate books focuses on a particular technical issue for the piano.
Most of the pieces are suitable for performance and are not just exercises. These valuable teaching
tools help the student achieve important aspects of playing such as trills, mordents, appoggiaturas,
pedalling, and contemporary idioms. There is an informative preface in each of the books not only
outlining the particular technique, but also providing helpful practice suggestions and exercises.
Books I through III contain historical data and technical suggestions designed to prepare students for
interpreting Baroque ornaments. All five books are highly recommended as core curriculum material for
the piano studio.
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• Elementary to early intermediate
• Each book focuses on a particular technical issue for the piano.
• Suitable for performance and are not just exercises.
• All five books are highly recommended as core curriculum material for the piano studio.
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