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| Studies in Song - New Standards for Piano (standard edition) | |||
Each piece is introduced by a paragraph discussing the music or the mood, and these can be both humorous and enlightening. Except for a single tune, lyrics aren't provided. Of course, you can create your own lyrics − this can be a fascinating challenge if you have not attempted lyric writing before. If you are a piano teacher, this music can help your students discover important patterns of modern harmony that they might not otherwise learn if lessons focus only on traditional repertoire. Help your students stay motivated by regularly introducing new musical genres! None of the music in this book was written as "pedagogical" material...there is nothing tedious or pedantic here at all, just enjoyable piano literature that your students will thrive on, and that you will look forward to hearing. For a wordy account of how I came to be interested in writing piano songs like these, see my explanation page, which is translated to eleven languages beyond English. Ned Gerhart Publications is listed in the directory of the Music Publisher's Association of the United States. Preview the book's first pages:
Candles In The Moonlight
Large-Print Edition Deluxe Book Art Editon Facsimile Edition
You may notice that the MP3 audio available here sounds just a tad mechanical and lifeless. Amazing but true, all of this audio is computer-generated. To hear this music with a full range of soulful and heart-felt expression, you should click the "order securely online!" button at the top of this page, and order a copy of the book. When you sit down and play it on your own piano, you will enjoy it much more! |
PianoPDF.zip includes all the free samples!
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