Warm, lyrical, cantabile melodies and rich harmonic structures are found in this expressive series.

Warm, lyrical, cantabile melodies and rich harmonic structures are found in this expressive series.

Warm, lyrical, cantabile melodies and rich harmonic structures are found in this expressive series.

The solos in Romantic Sketches, Book 1, will delight pianists who favor the Romantic style. Playing with musical expression is an important skill used in making music and is much more than just playing the notes on the printed page. Music written in the Romantic style is the perfect choice for developing this skill. These short, musical sketches will encourage students to play with nuance and sensitivity. Titles: * A Fond Farewell * Little Song * Medieval Festival * Morning Light * The Perfect Rose * Promises * Shadow Dance * Special Moments * Starlight Prelude * A Story from Long Ago * Summertime Waltz * Sun Showers

Musical Impressions was written to provide pianists with the experience of playing in a variety of styles. Capturing the essence of different styles is an important aspect of pianistic development. Jazz styles, romantic ballads, mysterious sounds, and more are found in this series, providing pianists of any age with pieces in many moods. Titles: * Brassy Rag * Burmese Temple Bells * Celtic Jig * Cool Strut * Crackerjack Jazz * Enchilada Festival * Fireball Rag * Gentle Ocean Waves * Silver Moonbeams * Skateboard Boogie * Starry Night Dreams

Classical melodies from piano, opera and orchestral literature are revisited in this unique series. The arrangements feature jazz styles including ragtime and blues. Students who are familiar with some of these gems will enjoy their new settings while those playing them for the first time will become familiar with these wonderful melodies. Titles: * Austrian Jazz Dance * Blue Rhapsody * Bluesy Etude * Cool Etude * The Jazzy Mountain King * Parisian Jazz * Ragtime in Baroque Style * Ragtime Symphony * Rockin' Russian Song * Russian Blues

Jazz, Rags & Blues, Book 1 contains original solos for late elementary to early intermediate-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music.