Classic Musical Moments : Piano Solos with Theory in Practice GRADE 1

Classic Musical Moments : Piano Solos with Theory in Practice GRADE 1

by Helen Yeo

This book is a compilation of timeless classics, simplified and aimed to build the skills, agility and tonal control of elementary pianists, in order to assist the transition into late elementary level. Theory exercises are included after each song, for the pianist to make a practical/theory connection. Creative activities are introduced as an early step into improvisation.

Contents:

1. Title page and Copyright page

2-7. Canon in D From Canon and Gigue in D Major (for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo) T337 by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) (For a smooth and even touch) with theory exercises

8-13. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy From The Nutcracker Ballet Op. 71 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) (For playing with accidentals and agile fingers) with theory exercises

14-19. The Swan From The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) (For broken-chords accompaniment and a legato touch) with theory exercises

20-25. Theme from Andante From Surprise Symphony H. 1/94 by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) (For articulation and a light touch) with theory exercises

26-31. Sunrise From the Tone Poem Also Sprach Zarathustra Op. 30 by Richard Strauss (1864-1949) (For tonal control and technical practice) with theory exercises