Classic Musical Moments : Piano Solos with Theory in Practice GRADE 3

Classic Musical Moments : Piano Solos with Theory in Practice GRADE 3

by Helen Yeo

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

Contents:

1. Title page and Copyright page

2-7. Symphony No. 5 in C Minor Op. 67 (Theme from First Movement) by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) (For dynamics diversity & octave chord practice) with theory exercises

8-13. Scene from Swan Lake From the Ballet Swan Lake Op. 20 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) (For tonal balance) with theory exercises

14-19. Adele's Laughing Song From the Operetta Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II (1825-1899) (For rhythmic precision and articulation) with theory exercises

20-25. Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 by Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) (For tonal gradation and balance) with theory exercises

26-31. Rondo alla Turca Final Movement from Sonata No. 11 K331 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) (For articulation and agility) with theory exercises