Classics

Author : Nancy Faber,Randall Faber
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781616779153

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Adult Piano Adventures - Classics, Book 1 by Nancy Faber,Randall Faber Pdf

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 1 celebrates great masterworks of Western music, including symphony themes, opera gems, and classical favorites. The melodies of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and other master composers are arranged at just the right level for adult beginners and for those who are returning to the keyboard. Section 1 features piano arrangements with minimal hand position changes, and many selections include an optional duet part. Section 2 introduces the I, IV, and V7 chords in the key of C major, harmonizing themes such as Sibelius's Finlandia, Schubert's The Trout, and Mendelssohn's Spring Song. Section 3 presents the primary chords in the key of G major, with arrangements of Vivaldi's Autumn (from The Four Seasons), Mozart's theme from The Magic Flute, Lizst's Liebestraum, and more.

Author : Nancy Faber,Randall Faber
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781616779191

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Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 2 - Symphony Themes, Opera Gems and Classical Favorites by Nancy Faber,Randall Faber Pdf

(Faber Piano Adventures ). In this inspiring collection, late-elementary to early-intermediate pianists will find appealing arrangements that advance skills while exploring masterworks of Western music. The famous orchestral, keyboard, and operatic repertoire here spans four periods of music history. In the Baroque & Classical section, discover the elegance of Bach, the beauty of Mozart and the passion of Beethoven. Through the pages of the Romantic & Impressionistic section, sample the lyricism of Chopin, the drama of Grieg, and the atmosphere of Debussy. May the melodies of these and many other composers open an enduring world of expression and sound.

Author : Henry Eliot
Publisher : Random House
Page : 1904 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780141990934

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The Penguin Classics Book by Henry Eliot Pdf

**Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year** The Penguin Classics Book is a reader's companion to the largest library of classic literature in the world. Spanning 4,000 years from the legends of Ancient Mesopotamia to the poetry of the First World War, with Greek tragedies, Icelandic sagas, Japanese epics and much more in between, it encompasses 500 authors and 1,200 books, bringing these to life with lively descriptions, literary connections and beautiful cover designs.

Author : Owen Wister,Willa Cather,Zane Grey,Max Brand
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1152 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781684121052

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Classic Westerns by Owen Wister,Willa Cather,Zane Grey,Max Brand Pdf

Discover six classic novels as you follow the footsteps of the trailblazers who settled the American West. As the American West opened up to settlers after the Civil War, people were eager for tales of great adventures, endless possibilities, and the pioneering spirit. Classic Westerns is a collection of six novels that captured this sense of exploration and brought the rugged landscape into the homes of readers everywhere. These novels—The Virginian by Owen Wister, O Pioneers! by Willa Cather, The Lone Star Ranger and The Mysterious Rider by Zane Grey, and Gunman’s Reckoning and The Untamed by Max Brand—tell of life on the open plains, in dusty outposts, and alongside majestic mountain ranges that rose to greet travelers who ventured forth into the unexplored country to find their destinies.

Author : Henry Eliot
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 2282 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780241441619

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The Penguin Modern Classics Book by Henry Eliot Pdf

The essential guide to twentieth-century literature around the world For six decades the Penguin Modern Classics series has been an era-defining, ever-evolving series of books, encompassing works by modernist pioneers, avant-garde iconoclasts, radical visionaries and timeless storytellers. This reader's companion showcases every title published in the series so far, with more than 1,800 books and 600 authors, from Achebe and Adonis to Zamyatin and Zweig. It is the essential guide to twentieth-century literature around the world, and the companion volume to The Penguin Classics Book. Bursting with lively descriptions, surprising reading lists, key literary movements and over two thousand cover images, The Penguin Modern Classics Book is an invitation to dive in and explore the greatest literature of the last hundred years.

Author : John Atkinson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780062747860

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Abridged Classics by John Atkinson Pdf

John Atkinson has illustrated and summarized the books you don’t want to read but nevertheless feel you should. — the Paris Review Turns out you can summarize Proust’s In Search of Lost Time with two pictures. — Lithub This book will appeal to people that read the New Yorker for the cartoons, or enjoy Tom Gauld’s reading-themed cartoons. — ComicsDC “Very funny stuff…There is a lot going on in Atkinson’s deceptively simple cartoons…and the magic is in how he achieves the maximum impact with as little as possible. So, it makes total sense for Atkinson to tackle some of the most celebrated books–with hilarious results.” — Comics Grinder He compiles super-succinct summaries of literary classics in the light-hearted, humorous style that his blog readers have grown to love. — Wordpress John Atkinson, is giving all book lovers a chuckle with his condensed literary classic cartoons, which include abbreviations of famous works of literature. — Buzzfeed

Author : Nancy Faber,Randall Faber
Publisher : Ingram
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001-06
Category : Piano
ISBN : 1569392382

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Adult Piano Adventures by Nancy Faber,Randall Faber Pdf

Adult Piano Adventures is a comprehensive course in reading, playing, and listening to music. With its logical and effective approach to note-reading, Book One gives you the basic skills to play hundreds of melodies by the completion of the book. The enjoyment of familiar songs is a hallmark of Piano Adventures. You will find world-famous classic and popular melodies, as well as folk songs from around the world, jazz and blues favorites, and beloved spirituals. You will learn to play chords and gain an understanding of basic harmony while developing reading skills. - Publisher.

Author : Jane Magrath,Kim O'Reilly
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Music
ISBN : 0739006770

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Masterwork classics by Jane Magrath,Kim O'Reilly Pdf

A progressive repertoire series designed to motivate students while allowing them to progress evenly and smoothly from the earliest classics toward intermediate literature. These pieces are from the standard classical literature, chosen to appeal both to teacher and student. Each volume comes with a corresponding CD. PIanist Kim O'Reilly Newman holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Illinois. She has performed throughout North America and Europe with the Hambro Quartet of Pianos and was an editor and recording pianist for Alfred Music. Kim is a brain tumor survivor and now specializes in performing music for the left hand.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1800221878

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Disney Storytime Collection by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tom Butler-Bowdon
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781473644458

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50 Philosophy Classics by Tom Butler-Bowdon Pdf

For over 2000 years, philosophy has been our best guide to the experience of being human, and the true nature of reality. From Aristotle, Plato, Epicurus, Confucius, Cicero and Heraclitus in ancient times to 17th century rationalists Descartes, Leibniz and Spinoza, from 20th-century greats Jean-Paul Sartre, Jean Baudrillard and Simone de Beauvoir to contemporary thinkers Michael Sandel, Peter Singer and Slavoj Zizek, 50 Philosophy Classics explores key writings that have shaped the discipline and had an impact on the real world. Philosophy can no longer be confined to academia, and 50 Philosophy Classics shows how powerful it can be as a tool for opening our minds and helping us think. Whether you are fascinated or daunted by the big questions of how to think, how to be, how to act and how to see, this is the perfect introduction to some of humanity's greatest minds and their landmark books.

Author : Editors of Canterbury Classics
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781645178941

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Classic Tales of Mystery by Editors of Canterbury Classics Pdf

Eleven classic whodunits starring master sleuths such as Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Father Brown. A superstar lineup of detectives—including Sherlock Holmes, C. Auguste Dupin, and Hercule Poirot—headlines this elegant leather-bound edition of classic mystery stories. Short stories such as Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” and G. K. Chesterton’s “The Blue Cross” are ideal for a cozy evening by the fire, while novels like Agatha Christie’s The Murder on the Links and Jules Verne’s An Antarctic Mystery will keep you engrossed for days. The eleven works in this volume are preceded by a scholarly introduction that explores the origins of the genre, as well as the development of the modern mystery story and the contributions made by each author. Works Included Short stories: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," Edgar Allan Poe "The Adventure of the Creeping Man," Sir Arthur Conan Doyle "The Blue Cross," G. K. Chesterton "The Coin of Dionysius," Ernest Bramah "The Anthropologist at Large," R. Austin Freeman "The Most Dangerous Game," Richard Connell Novels: The Murder on the Links, Agatha Christie Whose Body?, Dorothy Sayers The Thirty-nine Steps, John Buchan An Antarctic Mystery, Jules Verne Room 13, Edgar Wallace

Author : Christine LeGrow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1989417159

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Saltwater Classics from the Island of Newfoundland by Christine LeGrow Pdf

From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, Saltwater Classics will keep you toasty warm with beautiful hand-knitted hats, mitts, gloves, socks and vamps. As their follow-up to the best-selling Saltwater Mittens, Christine LeGrow and Shirley A. Scott have collected and expertly recreated some of Newfoundland's best loved knitwear. Along the way, they've sprinkled in a hefty dose of their own creative flair in presenting stunning patterns you'll never see anywhere else. The dozens of colour photographs will inspire you to make your own bold colour choices. The nuggets of history, and tales of mittens and their knitters, make Saltwater Mittens a book knitters and non-knitters alike can enjoy.

Author : Bergerac,David Dutkanicz
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780486466156

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Big Book of Beginner's Piano Classics by Bergerac,David Dutkanicz Pdf

Eighty-three popular piano classics arranged for the beginning student are accompanied by a short history of each piece and advice on playing each arrangement.5NjBwBT

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791041824441

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The arabian nights by Andrew Lang Pdf

"The Arabian Nights," also known as "One Thousand and One Nights," is a collection of Middle Eastern folktales and stories compiled and translated by various authors over centuries. While Andrew Lang is known for his colorful translations of folklore, he is not the primary translator or compiler of "The Arabian Nights." The collection is derived from various sources and has been translated by many individuals over time. "The Arabian Nights" includes famous tales such as "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp," "Sindbad the Sailor," and many others. These stories are set in the Islamic Golden Age and feature a mix of adventure, fantasy, and romance. They have had a profound influence on world literature and storytelling. Andrew Lang, a Scottish author and folklorist, is better known for his collections of fairy tales, including the "Colored Fairy Books" series. While he contributed to the world of folklore and fairy tales, his work primarily consisted of translations and adaptations rather than being the principal translator or compiler of "The Arabian Nights."

Author : Anthony Grafton
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0472106260

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Commerce with the Classics by Anthony Grafton Pdf

A distinctive history of the traditions of reading and life in the Renaissance library, as seen in the texts of Renaissance intellectuals