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Volume 2 | Additional material for piano solo and duet
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- Composer: John Kember
- Instrumentation: Piano
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- Size: 9.3 x 12.0 inches
- Pages: 76
Description
This collection of original tunes is an ideal extension of Piano Sight-Reading 2 (ED 12791), or a continuation of Piano Sight-Reading 1 (ED 12736), which presents 144 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles. Taking an approach based on self-learning, the 7 sections of the book focus on developing different key technical skills as well as introducing the student to a plethora of musical terms.
Each section of the book contains solos, as well as piano duets for practising ensemble sight-reading. Suitable for preliminary, to advanced level students. Part of the comprehensive Sight-Reading series published by Schott and edited by John Kember.
"The books have a classy presentation, with notation nicely engraved and well spaced ... for those looking for an authoritative and well structured approach to learning real-world sight-reading skills, John Kember's ‘Piano Sight-Reading Series' jumps to the top of my list of recommendations." - PIANODAO.COM
Contents:
- Preface
- To the pupil: why sight-reading?
- Short 4 bar pieces for both hands
- No change of hand position-single notes in each hand
- Movement in the right hand
- Movement in the left hand
- Movement in both hands
- 2 note chords in both hands
- 2 and 3 note chords
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
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