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This is the
easiest selection of music, written for real beginners. Each piece is just one
page long. The first three pieces are limited to only whole notes (semibreves),
half notes (minims) and quarter notes (crotchets). The ten pieces explore
river-related themes and while the note values are kept pretty simple, there
are opportunities to develop playing melodies in the left hand. Only in the
last couple of pieces do eighth notes (quavers) appear. So then, this is a
collection for real beginners, child or adult. Even my dog can play some of
these. Fingerings are provided for all the pieces.
Songs
and Dances from Another Time
In terms of
technical ability, this collection continues from where "River at the End of
Day" finishes. Each piece is one page long. Eighth notes
(quavers) appear in all of the twelve piano pieces along with dotted quarter
notes (crotchets). Note values smaller than eighth notes are not used. Time
signatures are standard and only one piece uses a 6/8 time signature.
All these pieces are
short - none more than one page. The first few pieces in this collection are
really quite simple and about the same standard as "Songs and Dances from Another Time".
Any student who can manage that suite should have no problems with this one.
The last few pieces in the suite are intended as a challenge for the elementary
player. These pieces could also be useful as sight-reading material for
intermediate players.
The
pieces in this collection are perhaps the most advanced in this series. Even
so, they are all very short - none more than one page. The pieces are more
suitable for the intermediate pianist and are about UK Associated Board Grade 3
to 4 standard. The keyboard range is still quite small making the pieces very
suitable for the talented younger player.
Music for Piano Duet
Airs
from the Island of Light (piano duets)
All musicians recognise
the value of playing in an ensemble for it creates additional musical
challenges for the players, not least of which is listening to each other. Many
young pianists do not get the opportunity to play in an ensemble because they
have individial lessons and practise alone. I have always thought that piano
teachers should create ensemble opportunies whenever appropriate. This suite is
written for beginner pianists to offer the opportunity of playing together.
Fingering is provided in nearly all the pieces.
Dances
of Atlantis (piano duets)
In terms of
technical ability, "Dances
of Atlantis" carry on from where "Island of Light" left off.
Eighth notes (quavers) appear in all of the twelve piano pieces along with
dotted quarter notes (crotchets). Note values smaller than eighth notes are not
used.
Music for Cello (or Viola) and Piano
This is a collection of ten very easy pieces for cello (or viola)
and piano consisting of a limited range of note-values. The first two pieces
use only open strings. As the pieces progress additional fingers are added.
There is no need to study these pieces in numerical order. The piano parts have
also been kept very simple in the hope that they can be played by another
student. There are also MP3 files of the piano accompaniments, so that in the
absence of a pianist, the soloist could play along with them. These recorded
piano parts could be copied to a CD, which could of course be played on a
portable CD player. Much easier than humping a piano around. Click here for viola version
Songs
and Dances from Another Time
These are arrangements for cello (or viola) and piano of the
suite, Songs and
Dances from Another Time, originally written for solo piano. Each
piece is one page long. Time signatures are standard. In these new
arrangements, the piano parts have also been kept fairly simple and are
avalable on MP3 files which can be used as accompaniments if a pianist is not
available. Viola version will be here in a short time.
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