Keys to Artistic Performance, Book 1 [Piano]

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This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, playing rubato, and how to move at the piano. Titles: Bartók, Béla Children’s Song, from For Children Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 3 * Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich Polka * Schubert, Franz Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4 * Streabbog, J. L. Distant Bells, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 6 * Bartók, Béla Children’s Game, from For Children, Sz. 48, No. 8 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Old French Song, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 16 * Gurlitt, Cornelius In the Garden, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 4 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich. Morning Prayer, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 1 * Gurlitt, Cornelius The Festive Dance, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 7 * Streabbog, J. L A Sad Story, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 10 * Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich Italian Song, from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 15 * Reineke, Carl Peasant Dance, Op. 107, No. 20 * Schumann, Robert First Loss, from Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 16 * Beach, Amy Waltz, Op. 36, No. 3 * Schubert, Franz Ländler, D. 679, No. 2 * Schubert, Franz Waltz in B Minor, Op. 18, D. 145, No. 6 * Alexander, Dennis March Breve * Casella, Alfredo Siciliana, from 11 Children’s Pieces, Op. 35, No. 6 * Streabbog, J. L Butterflies, from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 11 * Alexander, Dennis Elizabeth’s Lullaby Alexander, Dennis Toccata Robusto Alexander, Dennis The Mysterious Nile * Gurlitt, Cornelius Murmuring Brook, from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 5 * Alexander, Dennis Scherzino.

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Catalog:	00-29991
Publisher:	ALFRED
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Pages:	56