The Complete Gershwin Keyboard Works (Essential Box Sets) [Paperback] Review

I had to search high and low for Zizzo's edition of the rarer preludes. Here, you have all of the Gershwin keyboard works, including the short preludes I, II and III, as well as those rare preludes "Novelette in Fourths" and "Sleepless Nights." The "I've Got Rhythm" variations are virtuoso--so beware, this book ranges from the playable to the shockingly difficult. But I can't tell you what a pleasure it is to have it all in one book finally. Thank you, Ms. Zizzo. Even if I can't play all of these, it's "S'wonderful" to be able to read the scores.

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Edited by Alicia Zizzo. A definitive edition of all of the Gershwin preludes. Also contains three extremely rare composition. Titles are: Prelude I * Prelude (Melody No. 17) * Prelude (Rubato) * Prelude II (Blue Lullaby) * Prelude (Novelette in Fourths) * Prelude II (Spanish Prelude) * Prelude (Used as 3rd movement of 'Concerto in F' * Prelude (Sleepless Nights.)

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Movie Instrumental Solos: Piano Accompaniment [Paperback] Review

This is a great book.My son, who has just begun playing the trombone, was excited to get it for Christmas.Unfortunately, it is too difficult for him right now.But his private instructor said he could begin using it next year.

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Piano Accompaniment Titles are:Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * Across theStars (from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones) * Duel of the Fates(from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace) * Fawkes the Phoenix (from HarryPotter and the Chamber of Secrets) * Gollum's Song (from The Lord of theRings: The Two Towers) * October Sky (from October Sky) * Soul Bossa Nova* (from Austin Powers) * There You'll Be (from Pearl Harbor) * James Bond Theme (from Die Another Day) * In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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L'Art De Toucher Le Clavecin. The Art of Playing the Harpsichord (French and English Edition) [Paperback] Review

After years of choral and organ training and experience, I'm teaching myself to play the harpsichord (a modern, brand new to the market Roland digital). I began by building a library (mostly free, I hoped initially) via good professor Google. During my research I found a 'true' copy of this Couperin work for free download. The file presented a series of huge obstacles to my understanding...not the least of which was its having been written in French. In addition, the terminology and concepts were Couperin's or from his time and I was clueless as to what he meant. This beautifully edited and produced book by Margery Halford lets Couperin speak to me. French and English text are side by side in a face large enough for these older eyes to read. Musical examples are in bold and gray so one can easily compare what was written with how it likely should be played. There are copious notes and editorial comments. Download the original if you'd just like to have it. But,I'd guess you will use this wonderful book as an important foundation to Couperin and the ideas he brought the world.

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An important 18th-century instruction book, Couperin's The Art of Playing the Harpsichord contains valuable information on technique, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation and keyboard performance style. Halford's scholarly introduction includes a biographical sketch of the composer, a thorough discussion of French Baroque ornamentation and a useful summary of Couperin's style. The eight preludes used by Couperin to illustrate his approach are musical gems rarely found in other collections.

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150 Songs With Just 3 Chords [Paperback] Review

Got this book for my 11-year-old to help him learn some songs and make guitar playing fun. It helped.

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Songs include: Alouette * Amazing Grace * America * Billy Boy * BlackIs the Color * Careless Love * Country Gardens * Hava Nagilah *Home on the Range * In the Sweet Bye and Bye * Minuet * Oh, Rock of Ages * Skip to My Lou * Two Guitars and more.

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The Definitive Blues Collection (Definitive Collections) [Paperback] Review

This is purely a book of blues songs.This books contains well known as well as some more obscure blues pieces.The arrangements range from very basic to very complete. None of the arrangements provide extended"blues solos" or blues riffs"....(this sort of improvisationwill be up to you). The arrangements do however give you complete songs,with key, time-signature, and tempo markings. It also includes chords aswell as single note melodies AND it inclues bass lines.
NOTE:This isNOT a "how to" book.If you want blues theory and/or instructionlook elsewhere.This is a song book.

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A massive collection of 96 urban blues classics as well as works by legends Willie Dixon, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and more. Songs include: Baby, Won't You Please Come Home * Basin Street Blues * Everyday (I Have the Blues) * Gloomy Sunday * I'm a Man * (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man * Milk Cow Blues * Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out * The Seventh Son * St. Louis Blues * The Thrill Is Gone * and more.

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ADJUSTRITE Musician's Chair by Vivo USA Review

I play acoustic guitar sitting down and do about 50 gigs a year.It seems like there is never a decent chair in the coffee houses and other venues I play in to use.They're either really uncomfortable or so rickety I think they're going to fall over at any time.I have been looking for something for a long time that is comfortable, portable, and reasonably priced. Stools just don't cut it and everything in a chair I've looked at over the years has been heavy, non collapsible, or so expensive I could practically buy another guitar with what they cost. This thing is great!At $159 it is extremely reasonable.It is also very comfortable and has a lot of adjustability and feels VERY solid.And, it folds up like a simple folding auditorium chair you'd see almost anywhere so it takes up very little space when I'm packing for a gig.It certainly would also work well for cello, violin and other players who sit while playing.I'll probably buy a second one just to have when someone sits in with me. 5 stars!!!!!

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The "ADJUSTRITE" Musician's Chair just may be the greatest musicians chair ever! A cellist designed this innovative chair especially for musicians. The padded back gives you enough support to help you sit correctly, making it very comfortable for those long gigs or practice sessions. At just under 19 lbs, this chair is sturdy and lightweight. And on top of all that, this chair folds up neatly and easily for convenient transport and storage! You can easily adjust the height of the chair, so it will fit both children and adults equally well. Buttons on the legs adjust the leg height in 1" increments, so you can adjust the chair to suit yourself comfortably, whether you prefer a flat seat or a slight downward slope. In its lowest position, the front edge of the seat is 15" high and at its highest position the front edge of the seat is 20" high. This well-designed, comfortable, sturdy, easy-to-use, adjustable folding chair will be a great addition to your music room or studio.

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Yamaha CP300 Stage Piano Review

Good piano sound, plays like a real piano, has good choir sound, the string sounds could be better, especially when blending with the piano. And then there are all the MIDI sounds that I didn't realize came with it, and I still haven't gotten to the bottom of all the features.

I like the way the often-used functions are laid out as buttons, that is a good design and a good implementation.

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Like all fine instruments, the CP 300 simply begs to be played. Sit down with one, and the instrument becomes an extension of your hands and your musical imagination. The authentic piano voices and rich expressiveness come alive at your touch, and the sound is big enough to blast through a full band onstage - yet nuanced enough to work magic in an intimate club.Yamaha's extensive experience in crafting fine acoustic pianos helps us in creating the ultimate digital pianos. Our advanced Graded Hammer Effect (GHE) action gives all keys an authentic resistance that increases from the top register to the lower - just as on an actual acoustic piano. Which means that you can naturally pound out thunderous low notes with your left hand and let the fingers on your right dance and fly with the high notes.In crafting the authentic sound of the CP series, we used meticulously recorded stereo samples of top-quality instruments, taken at various playing strengths, and included subtle elements such as String Resonance, Stereo Sustain, and even Key-Off Samples that capture the felt dampers muting the piano strings - providing the most authentic sounding and finely nuanced acoustic piano voices possible.The CP stage pianos are also master keyboard controllers that give you full command of your gear. Play and control external tone generators. Assign different voices to different keyboard sections and create multi-textured layers of sound. Four instrument Zones on the CP300 with panel sliders, let you easily tweak the level of each instrument as you play. You can also freely reassign the sliders and wheels to control other sonic characteristics of your gear, such as sound attack, decay, brightness and filter cutoff.The CP300 features professional quality balanced XLR output connectors. These give you the cleanest, clearest noise-free signal - both for serious recording in the studio, and playing onstage where long unbalanced cables may compromise your sound.

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Canon in D (Keyboard Ensemble) [Paperback] Review

The music book of Canon in D , created by Johann Paehelbel , the version is Masterpiece Edition.

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For advanced pianists. Completely edited, including fingerings and rehearsal letters, this latest volume in the Popular Piano Duet Series is a must for aspiring pianist.--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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