​How do you become a better piano player? Like most things in life, it's a simple question but complex answer.
You want to "reverse-engineer" the solution. First, figure out what type of piano player do you want to be. For instance, do you want to be a solo pianist? Collaborative Artist? Accompanist? Jazz pianist? Choir Accompanist? There are many different paths to piano, but once you figure out which road to go down then you can begin to practice the particular skill sets that are necessary for that specific choice. Watch this video to find out. But lastly, two core skills I think you need no matter what is 1. Technique (Mechanics) and 2. Playing by ear (Improvisation, etc.).
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Funtime Piano: Jazz & Blues (Faber Studio Collection) [Early Intermediate Piano Tutorials]7/21/2018
FunTime Piano Jazz & Blues provides an entertaining collection of pieces from the jazz/blues idiom. The book is perfect for the Level 3 student interested in exploring this style. It consists of easy arrangements of jazz and blues standards as well as delightful original compositions that are sure to motivate and entertain any student.
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This collection of well-loved hymns and spirituals is arranged in the keys of C, G, F, and D major, along with D and A minor. It offers excellent supplementary material, perfect for Sunday School and family gatherings. Included are these favorite hymns to sing and enjoy: Amen * America * Christ the Lord Is Risen Today * Every Time I Feel the Spirit * Fairest Lord Jesus * Glory Be to The Father * Go Down, Moses * In the Cross of Christ I Glory * Jesus in the Morning * Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho * Now Thank We All Our God * Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart * Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us * Standin' in the Need of Prayer * Swing Low, Sweet Chariot * Take My Life and Let It Be * While By the Sheep.
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Pianistic arrangements of ever-popular melodies for the early intermediate piano student. Pieces are in the keys of C, G, F, A minor and D minor. Includes: Skaters' Waltz * Scarborough Fair * Chopsticks * Two Guitars * Glow Worm * Greensleeves * Hello, My Baby * I've Been Working on the Railroad * Give My Regards to Broadway * Song of the Volga Boatmen.
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Drawing primarily from symphonic and operatic literature, this level exposes the piano student to the wealth of color and imagination of the classical literature. Contents include: Blue Danube Waltz by J. Strauss, Jr. * Overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini * Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (from the ballet The Nutcracker) by Tchaikovsky * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart * In the Hall of the Mountain King (from Peer Gynt Suite) by Grieg * Light Cavalry Overture by Suppe * Musetta's Song (from the opera La Boheme) * Theme from Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev * Pomp and Circumstance by Elgar * Theme from Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov * Theme from The "Unfinished" Symphony by Schubert * Toreador's Song (from the opera Carmen) by Bizet * Waltz by Brahms.
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Christmas favorites arranged for the Level 3A - 3B student, including both traditional and popular songs which students find especially appealing. Contents include: Angels We Heard on High * Carol of the Bells * Deck the Hall * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * Jingle Bells * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * The Most Wonderful Day of the Year * The Night Before Christmas Song * O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) * O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silent Night * We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
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ChordTime Studio Collection offers a spectacular mix of styles with carefully selected pieces from the ChordTime Piano Supplemental Library. This collection is very appealing to students, while offering special instructional value to teachers. The book is sequenced to emphasize chord recognition and chord practice, particularly of the I, IV, and V7 chords. Songs include: The Entertainer * Do-Re-Mi * Crazy Little Thing Called Love * Yesterday * Pizzicato Polka * Tuxedo Junction * Amazing Grace * Hava Nageela * and more. Students are sure to enjoy the Special Bonus Hit: What Makes You Beautiful.
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The style and rhythmic appeal of these rock and roll favorites make it the perfect motivational material for students. Written with the teacher in mind, the book provides instruction and drill in basic chord patterns in the keys of C, G, and F. Songs include: Chantilly Lace * Come Sail Away * Crazy Little Thing Called Love * Rock Around the Clock * Surfin' Safari * Witch Doctor (Alvin and the Chipmunks) * Yesterday * and more.
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Songs include: Alexander March • Alexander's Ragtime Band • Astronaut March • Colonel Bogey March • Dalmatian Rag • Raincoat Rag • The Caisson Song • The Entertainer • The Marines' Hymn (Halls of Montezuma) • The Stars and Stripes Forever • The thunderer • You're a Grand Old Flag.
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11 songs that include I-IV-V7 chords in the keys of C, G and F, featuring: Angel of Music * Do-Re-Mi * Heart and Soul * She Loves You * Star Wars * Thinking Out Loud * and more.
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ChordTime Piano Kids' Songs is a collection of popular songs that brings special enjoyment to children.The sense of fantasy and humor of the selections will motivate students to play while they learn basic harmony. Songs include: Catch a Falling Star * Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead * Rubber Duckie * Happy Birthday to You * and more. As the title ChordTime suggests, the emphasis of this book is on the student's mastery of I, IV, and V chords. The pieces are arranged in the keys of C, G, and F with warm-up exercises for each key. Different accompanying styles have been chosen to expand the student's recognition and application of these chords.
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This collection of favorite Hebrew and Yiddish folk songs and traditional melodies is arranged especially for the Level 2B pianist. Offers motivational songs for Jewish holidays celebrated throughout the year. Selections include: My Draydl * Hanukah * Maoz Tzur * Hanukah Candle Blessings * Artza Aleenu * Tumbalalaika * Seeman Tov * Hatikvah * Hinay Mah Tov * Shabbat Shalom * Hayvaynu Shalom A'layhem * Havah Nageela.
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ChordTime Piano Jazz & Blues is a fun-filled collection of jazz standards and appealing blues. The selections motivate students to play while providing valuable practice with rhythm and chords. As the title ChordTime suggests, the emphasis of this book is on the student's mastery of I, IV, and V7 chords. The pieces are arranged in the keys of C, G, and F with valuable warm-up exercises for each key. Songs include: Tea for Two * Baby Face * Tuxedo Junction * Ain't Misbehavin' * and more.
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Favorite hymns arranged for the Level 2B student, including: Give Me Oil in My Lamp * This Is My Father's World * Come Bless the Lord * Hallelujah, Praise the Lord * We Gather Together * He Leadeth Me * Lord, I Want to Be a Christian * Children of The Heavenly Father * Kum Ba Yah * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands * I've Got Peace Like a River * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Praise to the Lord, The Almighty * Amazing Grace * O Worship the King * Jesus Loves the Little Children * This Train * Blest Be the Tie that Binds.
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Favorite folk songs and familiar melodies which provide delightful pieces for recital and group sing-along. The arrangements emphasize the student's mastery of I, IV, and V7 chords. Contents include: Skip to My Lou * The Mexican Clapping Song * Rise and Shine * The Great Meat Pie * Long, Long Ago * The Duke of York * Three Blind Mice * Everybody Loves Saturday Night * Down by the Riverside * Auld Lang Syne * Where Has My Little Dog Gone? * Hot Cross Buns * Turkey in the Straw * America.
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Piano arrangements of some of the great symphonic and operatic masterworks of Western music. Contents include: Aria (from the Peasant Cantata) by J.S. Bach * La Donna e Mobile (from the opera Rigoletto ) by Verdi * Largo (from the opera Die Fliedermaus ) by J. Strauss, Jr. * The Little Man in the Woods (from the opera Hansel and Gretel ) by Humperdinck * March Militaire by Shubert * Overture (from the opera William Tell ) by Rossini * Pizzicato Polka by J. Strauss, Jr. & J. Strauss * Polvetzian Dance No. 17 (from the opera Prince Igor ) by Borodin * Roses from the South by J. Strauss, Jr. * The Rage Over the Lost Penny by Beethoven * Theme from "The Surprise" Symphony by Haydn * Theme from Trumpet Concerto in Eb by Haydn * Trepak (from the ballet The Nutcracker ) by Tchaikovsky.
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Traditional and popular favorites, perfect for Christmas recitals and any other seasonal events. Contents include: Silent Night * Joy to the World * Jingle Bells * When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * The Night Before Christmas Song * A Holly Jolly Christmas * Good King Wenceslas * Away in a Manger * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * Deck the Hall * The Twelve Days of Christmas.
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This striking collection of 11 popular songs is arranged to motivate the Level 3 piano student. Enjoy blockbusters, chart-toppers, and award-winners as performed by stars such as Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and more. Songs include: Can't Stop the Feeling (Justin Timberlake) * Feel It Still (Portugal. The Man) * Fight Song (Rachel Platten) * Lost Boy (Ruth B) * Love Yourself (Justin Bieber) * Million Reasons (Lady Gaga) * Photograph (Ed Sheeran) * Radioactive (Imagine Dragons) * Roar (Katy Perry) * A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) * Treat You Better (Shawn Mendes).
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Students in Level 2A will have hours of pianistic fun with this engaging collection from standout pieces in the ShowTime Piano Supplementary Library. The wide variety of genres and musical textures promotes musicality and expressive playing. Songs include: Egyptian Ballet Dance * Give My Regards to Broadway * I Just Can't Wait to Be King * The Merry Widow Waltz * Oh! You Beautiful Doll * Simple Gifts * Tomorrow * Twist and Shout * Yakety Yak. Students are certain to enjoy the Special Bonus Hit: "Cups (When I'm Gone)."
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ShowTime Piano Rock 'n Roll features lively pieces arranged specifically for the Level 2A student to enjoy. The variety of sounds and rhythms in this collection encourage elementary level students to have fun with rock! Songs include: A Groovy Kind of Love * Twist and Shout * Ain't No Mountain High Enough * At the Hop * Yakety Yak * and more.
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Nine perfectly-arranged pieces students will enjoy, including: Happy Birthday to You * It's a Small World * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ) * Olympic Fanfare * Over the Rainbow * and more.
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ShowTime Piano Kids' Songs is a collection of popular songs that brings special joy to children. The variety, humor, and charm of the selections is especially engaging for the elementary pianist. Songs include: Tomorrow * The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything * The Hokey Pokey * and more. The book is graded 2A and is specifically written to provide a smooth transition for the student between Level 1 and Level 2. Pieces are in the keys of C, G, F, A minor, and D minor, and begin gradually moving the hands outside of the 5-finger position. Circled finger numbers help alert the student to a change of hand position. Melodies are harmonized simply, usually with single notes or harmonic intervals.
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ShowTime Piano Jazz & Blues is a spirited collection of jazz and blues pieces arranged for the Level 2A piano student. The student will enjoy creating the sounds of jazz and blues while improving reading and rhythmic skills. The book offers a pleasing variety of sounds, ranging from soulful blues to jazz originals, including: Blue Moon * Bye, Bye Blackbird * The Rainbow Connection * and more.
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These carefully selected hymns and spirituals are especially appropriate for the Level 2A pianist. The book conveys a spirit of joy, celebrating the Christian faith. The arrangements primarily use C position, G position, and middle C position. Contents include: Come into His Presence * Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus * Dona Nobis Pacem * Ezekiel Saw the Wheel * Jesus Tender Shepherd, Hear Me * Little David, Play on Your Harp * Lord, Speak to Me, that I May Speak * Michael, Row the Boat Ashore * Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow * Rock-a My Soul * Send the Light * Simple Gifts * This Is the Day * Wasn't That a Band?
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This delightful collection of 17 favorite folk songs and familiar melodies offers pieces useful for recital performance, family or group sing-along, and as motivational material for the private or group lesson. Arrangements are in the 5-finger hand positions of C, G, F, Dm and Am, and harmony is limited to single notes and harmonic intervals. Includes: L'il Liza Jane * My Ma Gave Me a Nickel * The Three Doughs * Bill Groggin's Goat * Go Tell Aunt Rhody * Peter, Peter * Off to Bed, Now * The Ash Grove * Old King Cole * Irish Washerwoman * Shave and a Haircut * The Old Gray Mare * Boom Boom! * The Centipede and the Frog * Michael Finnegan * Give My Regards to Broadway * Music Alone Shall Live.
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