Piano Lessons

Author : Anna Goldsworthy
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781921870293

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Piano Lessons by Anna Goldsworthy Pdf

The award-winning, much-loved memoir of renowned author and musician Anna Goldsworthy about her first steps towards a life in music. In this remarkable story, Anna Goldsworthy recalls her journey from childhood piano lessons with a local jazz muso to a successful career as a concert pianist. As she discovers passion and ambition, and confronts doubt and disappointment, she learns about much more than technique. Piano Lessons captures the hopes and uncertainties of youth, the fear and exhilaration of performing, and the complex bonds between teacher and student. An unforgettable cast of characters joins her: her family; her friends and rivals; and her teacher, Mrs Sivan, who inspires and challenges her in equal measure, and who transforms what seems an impossible dream into something real and sustaining. This is a story of the getting of wisdom, tender and bittersweet. 'I loved this book. Anna Goldsworthy's memoir left me awed, inspired and humbled.' --Alice Pung 'Marvellous. Enlightenment and joy on every page' --Helen Garner 'An expertly spun narrative, told with wry, self-effacing charm, elegant economy and the genuine love of a student for her teacher' The Australian 'A brilliant memoir ... Goldsworthy is a fine writer.' Big Issue Winner of Newcomer of the Year in the 2010 Australian Book Industry Awards Shortlisted for the Melbourne Prize for Best Writing Shortlisted for the Colin Roderick Award Shortlisted in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards

Author : Noah Adams
Publisher : Delta
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997-03-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780385318211

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Piano Lessons by Noah Adams Pdf

Piano Lessons is Noah Adams's delightful and moving chronicle of his fifty-second year--a year already filled with long, fast workdays and too little spare time--as he answers at last a lifelong call: to learn to play the piano. The twelve monthly chapters span from January--when after decades of growing affection for keyboard artists and artisans he finally plunges in and buys a piano--through December, when as a surprise Christmas present for his wife he dresses in a tuxedo and, in flickering candlelight, snow falling outside the windows, he attempts their favorite piece of music, a difficult third-year composition he's been struggling with in secret to get to this very moment. Among the up-tempo triumphs and unexpected setbacks, Noah Adams interweaves the rich history and folklore that surround the piano. And along the way, set between the ragtime rhythms and boogie-woogie beats, there are encounters with--and insights from--masters of the keyboard, from Glenn Gould and Leon Fleisher ("I was a bit embarrassed," he writes; "telling Leon Fleisher about my ambitions for piano lessons is like telling Julia Child about plans to make toast in the morning") to Dr. John and Tori Amos. As a storyteller, Noah Adams has perfect pitch. In the foreground here, like a familiar melody, are the challenges of learning a complex new skill as an adult, when enthusiasm meets the necessary repetition of tedious scales at the end of a twelve-hour workday. Lingering in the background, like a subtle bass line, are the quiet concerns of how we spend our time and how our priorities shift as we proceed through life. For Piano Lessons is really an adventure story filled with obstacles to overcome and grand leaps forward, eccentric geniuses and quiet moments of pre-dawn practice, as Noah Adams travels across country and keyboard, pursuing his dream and keeping the rhythm.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781616777593

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Piano Adventures - Level 1 Lesson Book by Anonim Pdf

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Level 1 Lesson Book introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and recognizing intervals through the 5th. Musicianship is built with the introduction of legato and staccato touches. This level continues the interval orientation to reading across the full range of the Grand Staff. The 5-finger approach is presented here in a fresh, musically appealing way.

Author : Jay Wamsted
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-03
Category : Guitar
ISBN : 1940301556

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Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids Book with Online Video and Audio Access by Jay Wamsted Pdf

The Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids Book with Online Video & Audio access by Jay Wamsted is designed to help the absolute beginning student learn to play the guitar. This step-by-step course is designed for elementary school-aged children (ages 5-11) and quickly teaches the student to play songs they will know and love. This method includes online access to video instruction that will help the child play with proper form and timing. The video shows the guitar, both hands, and the sheet music on-screen at the same time. The audio tracks allow the student to practice and play along with easy songs. The combination of book, video, and audio make this the easiest to understand guitar course for kids available.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0634039466

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Piano Lessons by Anonim Pdf

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.

Author : Talonbooks, Limited
Publisher : Talonbooks
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1772014028

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The Piano Teacher by Talonbooks, Limited Pdf

Author : Nancy Faber,Randall Faber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03
Category : Music theory
ISBN : 1616776307

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Primer Level - Sightreading Book by Nancy Faber,Randall Faber Pdf

(Faber Piano Adventures ). This inventive sightreading course uses sets of exercises based on melodic and rhythmic patterns from the 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book. Students play one exercise a day, completing one set per week. Entertaining musical art helps guide the sightreading process and each page presents a new learning vignette in a spirit of fun.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781616777425

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Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner Theory Book 1 by Anonim Pdf

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Correlated to go along with the 12 units of the Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner Lesson Book, this book provides valuable reinforcement of theory, concepts through writing, sightreading, and ear training activities.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781616778866

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My First Piano Adventure: Lesson Book A with CD by Anonim Pdf

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Written for ages 5 and 6, My First Piano Adventure captures the child's playful spirit. Fun-filled songs, rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills. Three distinguishing features of the Lesson Book A make it unique and effective for the young 5-6 year old beginner. 1. A strong focus on technique embedded in the book through playful technique games, chants, and carefully-composed pieces that gently lead the child into pianistic motions. 2. An outstanding CD for the young student to listen, sing, tap, and play along with at the piano. The orchestrated songs on the CD feature children singing the lyrics, which has great appeal to the 5-6 year old beginner. The CD becomes a ready-made practice partner that guides the student and parent for all the pieces and activities in the books. 3. The fanciful art features five multi-cultural children who are also learning to play. These friends at the piano introduce basic rhythms, white key names, and a variety of white and black-key songs that span classical, folk, and blues. Young students will listen, sing, create, and play more musically with Nancy and Randall Faber s My First Piano Adventure, Lesson Book A. The Lesson Book introduces directional pre-reading, elementary music theory and technique with engaging songs, games, and creative discovery at the keyboard. Young students will enjoy the multi-cultural "friends at the piano" who introduce white-key names, basic rhythms, and a variety of songs which span classical, folk, and blues. Ear-training and eye-training are also part of the curriculum. The Fabers' instructional theory "ACE" - Analysis, Creativity, and Expression, guides the pedagogy of My First Piano Adventure. Analysis leads to understanding, creativity leads to self-discovery, and expression develops personal artistry. The CD for this book offers a unique listening experience with outstanding orchestrations and vocals. The recordings demonstrate a key principle of the course: when children listen, sing, tap, and move to their piano music, they play more musically. View Helpful Introductory Videos Here

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781616773632

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Piano Adventures - Level 1 by Anonim Pdf

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Contents: The Boogie Woogie March * Fiddler on the Roof * I Taut I Taw a Puddy-Tat * Matchmaker (from Fiddler on the Roof ) * Once Upon a December (from Anastasia ) * Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz ) * Superman (Theme) * This Is It! (Theme from the Bugs Bunny Show) * We're Off to See the Wizard (from The Wizard of Oz ).

Author : James Rhodes
Publisher : The Experiment, LLC
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781615195497

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How to Play the Piano by James Rhodes Pdf

Now you can master Bach’s most beautiful prelude—even if you’ve never sat down at a piano before! Do you have a piano (or keyboard) and forty-five spare minutes every day? Then spend the next six weeks with acclaimed concert pianist James Rhodes. By the end, you’ll be able to perform Bach’s Prelude No. 1 in C major—no prior musical experience required! Rhodes reveals How to Play the Piano step by step—how to read the treble and bass clefs as well as sharp and flat notes, and then how to practice—before teaching the Prelude in easy, bite-size segments. His method is free of tedious drills, and filled with inspiration: “If listening to music is soothing for the soul, then playing music is achieving enlightenment.” Before you know it, not only will you have learned how to play one of Bach’s most beloved masterpieces—you also will have unleashed your creativity, exercising your mind (and fingers) and accomplishing something you never thought possible. Bravo! Includes four instructional videos supported by select e-reader devices.

Author : Damon Ferrante
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-23
Category : Piano
ISBN : 0692926437

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Piano Book for Adult Beginners by Damon Ferrante Pdf

Learn how to read music, play with both hands at the same time, play chords and scales, as well as many more exciting piano techniques!.

Author : Willard A. Palmer,Morton Manus,Amanda Vick Lethco
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1997-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 0739010034

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Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course by Willard A. Palmer,Morton Manus,Amanda Vick Lethco Pdf

This book begins with an extensive review of the chords and keys previously studied, using fresh and interesting material that will provide enjoyment as well as reinforcement. Particularly noteworthy is the systematic presentation of chords in all positions in both hands. Titles: America the Beautiful * Arkansas Traveler * The Battle Hymn of the Republic * Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair * Brahms Lullaby * Canon in D (Pachelbel) * Deep River * Down in the Valley * Farewell to Thee (Aloha Oe) * Fascination * A Festive Rondeau * Frankie and Johnnie * The Hokey-Pokey * The House of the Rising Sun * Introduction and Dance * La Cucaracha * La Donna E Mobile * La Raspa * Light and Blue * Loch Lomond * Lonesome Road * The Marriage of Figaro * Morning Has Broken * Musetta's Waltz * Musette * Night Song * Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen * Polyvetsian Dances * Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 * The Riddle * Rock-a My Soul * Roman Holiday * Sakura * Scherzo * Space Shuttle Blues * Swingin' Sevenths * Theme from Symphony No. 6 (Tchaikovsky) * Tumbalalaika * Village Dance * Waves of the Danube * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * You're in My Heart

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781616773793

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Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner by Anonim Pdf

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Outstanding popular repertoire skillfully arranged and correlated with the concepts in Accelerated Lesson Book 1. Contents include: In Dreams * Video * Star Wars * Hedwig's Theme * Fiddler on the Roof * What a Wonderful World * Soak up the Sun * Over the Rainbow * The Lion Sleeps Tonight.

Author : Barbara Kreader,Fred Kern,Phillip Keveren
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Music
ISBN : 0793562716

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Piano Practice Games by Barbara Kreader,Fred Kern,Phillip Keveren Pdf

Preparation activities for pieces in Piano lessons.