Mists, Fairies, and Fireworks - Debussy's Preludes for Piano (2006) Review

this is a very fine DVD, but I was left wanting more.It certainly gave me some new insight into the first book of Debussy preludes and will definitely help anyone that is learning one or more of these works. However, I would have liked more info and examples from each of the preludes and it was very curious why one of the preludes (#11 I think) was left out of the analysis. I can't imagine the same attitude as Richter ("I don't like that one - so I won't play it") so can only put the omission down to time constraints.

While I didn't give this the top rating, this is still recommended for anyone wanting insight into some of the great impressionist piano works.

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Debussy's 24 PrTludes are among the greatest piano music of the 20th century, and even today, nearly 100 years after they were first composed, they present a formidable artistic challenge for pianists and a delight for music lovers. One of the world's for

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Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50 (Schott) [Paperback] Review

Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in A Minor is a gorgeous composition. Having bought this score as a means to follow the music only adds to the enjoyment of it. Great score at a bargain price.

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This charming trio, Tchaikovsky's homage to the great pianist Nikolai Rubinstein, ranks among the best loved of the composer's chamber works. Tchaikovsky set himself the task of creating a fitting tribute to his esteemed friend within the strictures of the chamber style, an undertaking that demanded a piano part appropriate to Rubinstein's genius that also blended well with violin and cello accompaniment. He succeeded brilliantly, creating a work distinctively Russian in character, that commemorates Rubinstein's love of regional folk music and dances, and alternates between moods of triumph and melancholy for a highly evocative effect. Reproduced here from an authoritative early edition, this popular work will enchant all lovers of chamber music. Unabridged republication of an authoritative early edition.
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Swing! Here and Now: Piano [Paperback] Review

I have a full big band that meets at my home once a week to rehearse and occassionally performs in the LA area.We are always looking for material to perform.I bought this entire set of books.

On the whole the arrangements are very good.They have lots of counterparts, and are more modern than much of the traditional swing band repertoire that we play (Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie type arrangements).Our favorites in this collection are I Had the Craziest Dream which has a great trumpet solo, Forty-Second Street, We're in the Money and Jeepers Creepers.Not every arrangement is that much fun to play though, for instance I don't care for the arrangement of "At Last."

This book, which is the score, comes with a CD with the George Roumanis Big Band.Our band has found the CD useful to hear how the songs should be played.However, we are split about the quality of the CD.I feel that the playing on the CD is lackluster and a bit sloppy, but other members of the band think it is great.

I would not recommend this collection for the CD (which is out of print as a standalone product), but I would definitely recommend this set of charts if you are looking for a repertoire for a swing band.

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Twelve fantastic swing dance charts composed by the great American songwriter Harry Warren and superbly arranged by master musician George Roumanis. Each song is recognized as a well-known standard featured in Hollywood musicals and all of the songs were recorded by famous big bands. Included with the conductor's book is a recording of the songs performed by the George Roumanis Big Band. Titles are: Chattanooga Choo Choo * I Had the Craziest Dream * Forty Second Street * The More I See You * Lulu's Back in Town * You'll Never Know * Jeepers Creepers * At Last * September in the Rain * Serenade in Blue * I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo * We're in the Money.

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Peanuts: Piano Play-Along Volume 33 (Hal Leonard Piano Play-Along) [Paperback] Review

I'm giving this product 5 stars because it rocks! The arrangements are great and the CD is fabulous! I wish more music came with CD's. However, as someone who has been playing for several years, this is not an easy book! Wow! My piano teacher who is amazing even thinks Vince's music is very difficult! The CD has been a great help. I don't think I would be able to play any of these pieces without it. Vince is a genius and I can't wait to get my timing down so that I can play each and every one of these pieces, but it's going to be a while! So if you are an advanced beginner or beginning intermediate player and you're looking for some fun music to play around with, keep looking!
By the way, the Peanuts Theme song is actually called Linus and Lucy, or is it Lucy and Linus. It's in this book, but I can't play it...yet!

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Your favorite sheet music will come to life with the innovative Piano Play-Along series! With these book/CD collections, piano and keyboard players will be able to practice and perform with professional-sounding accompaniments. Containing eight cream-of-the-crop songs each, the books feature new engravings, with a separate vocal staff, plus guitar frames, so players and their friends can sing or strum along. The CDs feature two tracks for each tune: a full performance for listening, and a separate backing track that lets players take the lead on keyboard. The high-quality, sound-alike accompaniments exactly match the printed music. 8 songs, including: Blue Charlie Brown * Charlie Brown Theme * The Great Pumpkin Waltz * Joe Cool * Linus and Lucy * Oh, Good Grief * Red Baron * You're in Love, Charlie Brown.

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Contemporary Pop Hits (Big-Note Piano) [Paperback] Review

This is a great collection of songs for an inexperienced player who needs something a little easier.The keys aren't difficult and it's nice and big (hence Big-Note piano!), however, some of the rhythms are a little more difficult.The pop hits included are just that...pop hits...no weird songs that they throw in that no one's ever heard of.It's great and I'm so glad I got it!

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Features big-note arrangements of 14 big-time pop hits! Includes: All My Life * Angel * Colors of the Wind * I Will Remember You * I'll Be * Iris * It's Your Love * Mambo No. 5 * My Father's Eyes * My Heart Will Go On * Reflection * To Love You More * Valentine * You'll Be in My Heart.

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Christmas at the Piano / Level 1 [Paperback] Review

Received the book timely and in good condition.
Excellent response time and shipping, will buy from this seller again.

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Supplementary to the DAVID CARR GLOVER METHOD FOR PIANO. Method-matching levels, arranged by Jay Stewart and charmingly illustrated in the new Glover style. Each book is twenty-four pages in length. The collections of traditional songs and carols include some teacher accompaniment and duet parts.

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Michael Feinstein - Only One Life: The Songs of Jimmy Webb (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) [Paperback] Review

Some of the most beautiful songs ever written, arranged and sung beautifully by Feinstein. The perfect pairing, and one of the most beautiful albums I have EVER heard.Buy this songbook, and you can play and sing them yourself.

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This matching folio to crooner Michael Feinstein's 2003 Concord Records release celebrates the songs of the great Jimmy Webb. It's been hailed as one of Feinstein's finest! Includes 15 tunes: Adios * After All the Loves (MacArthur Park) * All I Know * Belmont Avenue * Didn't We * Louisa Blu * Piano * Skywriter * Time Flies * Up, Up and Away * and more!

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