Student Piano Courses

A Simply Classic Christmas AP 17384

CATEGORY: Piano Collection
FORMAT: Book
LEVEL: Elementary
SEASON: Christmas

Similar to Margaret Goldston's Simply Classic

Books 1 and 2, this collection features simplified excerpts of vocal, choral and orchestral Christmas works by the master composers in addition to arrangements of the most well-known Christmas carols. Written especially for first- or second-year students, the book includes impressive teacher duets that give the pieces a richer sound.

A Simply Classic Nutcracker AP 18077

CATEGORY: Piano Collection
FORMAT: Book
LEVEL: Elementary / Late Elementary
SEASON: Christmas

These elementary arrangements of the Nutcracker Suite
display the careful craftsmanship that Margaret Goldston puts into all of her arrangements. Great lengths were taken to maintain the original form of each piece without making the difficulty level increase. Each solo includes an optional duet, which helps to create a full, rich, authentic sound.

Broadway Hits HL 00296650

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Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Popular Songs Series
Series: Educational Piano Library
Medium: Book

Arranger/Editor: Carol Klose

There's something to entice students of every age in this outstanding collection of Broadway songs, new and old. These early-intermediate/intermediate piano solos include lyrics, and were arranged by noted arranger/teacher, Carol Klose. Correlates with HLSPL Levels 4/5.

Song List: Beauty and the Beast • Circle of Life • Do-Re-Mi • It's a Grand Night for Singing • The Music of the Night • Tomorrow • Where Is Love? • You'll Never Walk Alone.

Chasing Rainbows HL 00416522

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Later Elementary Level
Series: Willis
Publisher: Willis Music

Composer: Robert Donahue

An amiable piece with a pleasing melody. Great for interpretive playing as well as teaching balance between the hands.

CZERNY - SELECTIONS FROM THE LITTLE PIANIST, OPUS 823

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Technique Classics Series Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Series: Educational Piano Library
Publisher: G SCHIRMER, INC
Medium: Book

The 29 etudes in this book are taken from Carl Czerny's The Little Pianist, Opus 823. These engaging etudes are comparable to their famous “older brothers,” the studies found in The Art of Finger Dexterity, but are written for students at an earlier stage of study. They encompass a wealth of technical and music instruction from this master teacher of the Classical period, indeed, the world's first great piano pedagogue. The etudes focus on developing both technical and music skills, providing an excellent stylistic and technical resource for the intermediate pianist. Preceding each etude or group of etudes is a worksheet divided into three sections: Practice Tips, Quick Quiz and Creative Corner. These worksheets help students focus on the important technical features in each etude, apply practical music theory to their study of the music, and vary the etudes in creative ways. Czerny – Selections from The Little Pianist, Opus 823 is available in book/CD format (00296363) or as a book alone (00296364). A separate General MIDI accompaniment disk is also available (00296365). CD and GM accompaniments were created by Phillip Keveren.

Also see Hanon for the Developing Pianist in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Technique Classics series.

FREDERIC CHOPIN - PRELUDES HL 00296523

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Schirmer Performance Editions Series
Series: Educational Piano Library
Publisher: G SCHIRMER, INC
Medium: Book & CD Package

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, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists.

The name Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) is synonymous with the piano. Indeed, every one of his compositions includes the instrument. His Preludes, several 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 and musical abilities, both in passages of virtuosity and in the variety of possibilities for emotional expression. Editor & recording artist: Brian Ganz

HANON FOR THE DEVELOPING PIANIST

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Series: Educational Piano Library
Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.

Drawing on the original G. Schirmer edition, this new G. Schirmer edition in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library was created with today's developing pianist in mind. This fresh look at Hanon's popular studies includes innovative student worksheets; 'virtuoso' variation suggestions; informative historical and biographical facts; chromatic–scale exercises, and fully orchestrated accompaniments for each exercise in a variety of styles on CD or GM disk. The CD includes both a practice and a performance tempo for each exercise.

Download a complimentary Virtuoso Variations chart for these Hanon exercises today!

Hummingbird HL 00416553

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Later Elementary Level
Series: Willis
Publisher: Willis Music

Composer: Robert Donahue

This excellent study in steady staccatos promotes even control of both hands.

J. FRIEDRICH BURGMÜLLER - 25 PROGRESSIVE PIECES, OPUS 100 HL 00296465

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Schirmer Performance Editions Series
Series: Educational Piano Library
Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.
Medium: Book & CD Package

Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretative suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists.

Johann Friedrich Burgmüller (1806-1874) was born into a German musical family: both his father and brother were also well-known composers. Settling in Paris after 1832, his light and intimate playing style won popularity in the salons of the day. Originally titled 25 Études faciles et progressives, composées et doigtées expressément pour l'etendue des petites mains, his Opus 100 pieces are perennial favorites among piano students and their teachers. Editor & recording artist: Margaret Otwell

J.S. BACH - TWO-PART INVENTIONS HL 00296463

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Schirmer Performance Editions Series
Series: Educational Piano Library
Publisher: G SCHIRMER, INC
Medium: Book & CD Package

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.

J.S. Bach (1685-1750) composed the Two-Part Inventions for his son Wilhelm Friedemann. While giving the player a superb example of musical construction, they also teach the basics of articulation, rhythm, phrasing, fingering, ornamentation, and the development of a singing tone. These short masterpieces are essential repertoire for every pianist. Editor & recording artist: Christopher Taylor

Jambalaya HL 00296654

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Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Composer Showcase
Series: Educational Piano Library
Medium: Book

Composer: Eugénie Rocherolle

This portrait of old New Orleans captures the lively and beautiful moods of this great, city in its most elegant light. Eugenie's touching tribute to the city of her childhood is especially meaningful in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. The engaging duo for two pianos-eight hands alternates between a jazzy, upbeat style and lyrical warmth, with a celebratory reference to “Oh When The Saints Come Marching In” for a final flourish. This masterful ensemble piece paints a truly memorable portrait of New Orleans and is also stunning recital fare. HLSPL Level 5 Intermediate piano ensemble (2 pnos/8 hands); Score contains Piano I & Piano II duo parts. Two scores are needed for rehearsal. Songlist: Jambalaya - A Portrait Of Old New Orleans

Musical Moments, Book 1 AP CHBK09979A

CATEGORY: Piano Collection
FORMAT: Book
LEVEL: Early Elementary

Jon George provides piano students with pleasing melodies, fun titles, and great sounds with no hand position changes. Several of the pieces include duet accompaniments for the teacher or an older student. A variety of five-finger hand positions are used making this an ideal collection for helping the beginning student to work on developing note reading facility while simultaneously enhancing sight-reading skills. This valuable addition to teaching literature is found on many state MTA lists.

Musical Moments, Book 2 AP CHBK09980A

CATEGORY: Piano Collection
FORMAT: Book
LEVEL: Elementary

Jon George provides piano students with pleasing melodies, fun titles, and great sounds with no hand position changes. Several of the pieces include duet accompaniments for the teacher or an older student. A variety of five-finger hand positions are used making this an ideal collection for helping the beginning student to work on developing note reading facility while simultaneously enhancing sight-reading skills. This valuable addition to teaching literature is found on many state MTA lists.

MUZIO CLEMENTI - SONATINAS, OPUS 36 HL 00296466

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Series: Educational Piano Library
Publisher: G SCHIRMER, INC
Medium: Book & CD Package

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.

Muzio Clementi (1752-1832), a renowned piano teacher in his own day, is today best-known for this set of six Sonatinas, Opus 36. It is a tribute to their inherent musical appeal that, after two centuries, almost anyone who has studied piano knows one or more of these small gems. In these short, sparkling works, all attention is directed to the most basic pianistic concepts: precise phrasing, evenness of touch, and dynamic control. Editor & recording artist: Jennifer Linn

Pets HL 00416685

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Early Elementary Level Piano Solo
Series: Willis
Publisher: Willis Music

Composer: Al Rita

Sheet Music.

PIANO LESSONS BOOK 1

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Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Series: Educational Piano Library

Composer: Barbara Kreader
Composer: Fred Kern
Composer: Mona Rejino
Composer: Phillip Keveren

From the very first lessons in Book 1, students are making music as they explore the piano keyboard through fun improvisation pieces called My Own Song. The beginning of the book introduces finger numbers, the black-key and white-key groups, and basic rhythm patterns.

Directional reading is taught first by finger number, then by note name, and then by interval (stop, skip, and repeat). Once the students are introduced to the staff, they learn reading guides Bass F and Treble G and read by interval in several different hand positions. This package includes a Piano Lessons Book and CD featuring wonderful tracks to accompany the student during practice or performance.

PIANO LESSONS BOOK 1 - FRENCH EDITION

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Series: Educational Piano Library
Arranger: Phillip Keveren

This compact disc correlates directly to pieces in Piano Lessons Book 1. All track numbers for use with the compact disc are clearly indicated in the book, and are listed on the actual CD as well. Each piece has two tracks. The first track is at a practice tempo with the solo piano part, and the second track is at a performance tempo without the piano solo part. These fully-orchestrated accompaniments by Hal Leonard Student Piano Library method author Phillip Keveren are a delightful way to enhance students' lessons, and are a sure way to guarantee practice success!

The Piano Lessons CD can also be used with the Piano Practice Games Book 1 activities.

PIANO LESSONS BOOK 2

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Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Series: Educational Piano Library

Composer: Barbara Kreader
Composer: Fred Kern
Composer: Mona Rejino
Composer: Phillip Keveren

Book 2 opens with a new My Own Song improvisation on CDEFG. Unit 1 introduces phrasing and legato touch, and also presents harmonic 2nds and 3rds with staccato touch. The following two units are dedicated to the introduction of 4ths and 5ths.

Also in Unit 3, sharps are introduced in a diatonic setting starting on D, and flats are introduced as blues notes. Most pieces in the second half of Book 2 coordinate hands playing together. This book works very well for transfer students.

PIANO LESSONS BOOK 3

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Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Series: Educational Piano Library

Author: Barbara Kreader
Author: Fred Kern
Author: Phillip Keveren

Unit 1 of Book 3 opens with eighth notes first in 4/4 time, then in 2/4 time. Swing eighths are also presented in the first half of the book. Folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary selections provide students with an interesting variety of repertoire.

In the second half of Book 3, five-finger patterns and triads in C Major, and F Major are presented, as well as their relative minors – A Minor, E Minor, and D Minor.

PIANO LESSONS BOOK 4

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Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Series: Educational Piano Library

Author: Barbara Kreader
Author: Fred Kern
Author: Phillip Keveren

Book 4 expands on the related five-finger patterns learned in Book 3 to introduce the scales of C Major, A Minor, G Major, and E Minor. Chord progressions in close position are also presented in each of these keys.

Syncopated rhythms, syncopated pedaling and opposing articulations between the hands create performances with style, color, and texture.