Play it again: Piano - Book 1
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- Author: Melanie Spanswick
- Instrumentation: Piano
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- Size: 9.0 x 12.0 inches
- Pages: 116
Description
Did you use to play the piano? and would you like to play again?
This is the first of three books of Play it again: Piano. It will reunite you with the keyboard using real pieces from the piano repertoire to teach specific techniques and tips, to get you playing fluently once again. The level of pieces in this first book progresses from around UK grades 1 to 4 (elementary to intermediate).
"I used to play the piano…" Aimed at ‘returning' players who have spent some time away from the keyboard, Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thought you could achieve. Each piece is accompanied by two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips, all designed to get your fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book, so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique.
A refresher course for all abilities Each book is arranged in 4 progressive sections. Dip in and out wherever your level of playing suits: this four-book course starts with simple and elegant miniatures and progresses up to showy preludes by Rachmaninoff! Confident pianists could start with a later book, but there is a wealth of delightful repertoire and valuable practice tips in the Prep Book and Book 1 – it's always useful to go ‘back to basics'.
From Schumann to shuffles Baroque, Classical and Romantic works sit alongside Jazz, Ragtime, contemporary or traditional pieces at every level, so each lesson brings something different and you'll learn to play in a range of styles, some of which may be new to your fingers.
If you often find yourself saying "I used to play the piano…" but wish you still did, then Play it again: Piano is the resource for you!
PLAY IT AGAIN: PIANO BOOK 1 - press reviews
"Spanswick's approachable and methodical tone is appealing and emphasises musicianship." American Music Teacher Journal
"Highlight recommended!" Music Teacher Magazine
"Genuinely brilliant!" Andrew Eales - Pianodao.com
"These books are well-presented and contain plenty of sound and helpful advice for restarters." Pianist Magazine
Contents:
- From the author
- How to use Play it again
- Piano technique
- Practice
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- Elementary:
- H. Purcell: Air in D Minor, ZT 676
- C. Petzold: Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114
- H. Bertini: Andantino, Op. 137, No. 8
- P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Sick Doll, Op. 39, No. 7
- E. Elgar: Salut d'Amour, Op. 12
- J. Kember: Calypso
- E. Cobb: Super Duck
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- Late Elementary:
- J. Clarke: King William's March
- W. A. Mozart: Allegro in B-flat Major, K. 3
- R. Schumann: Soldier's March, Op. 68, No. 2
- C. Gurlitt: Allegro non troppo, Op. 82, No. 65
- L. Schytte: Study No. 25, Op. 108, No. 25
- S. Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag
- T. Richards: Jump Schuffle
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- Early Intermediate:
- J. S. Bach: Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999
- H. Lemoine: Study in F Major, Op. 37, No. 20
- C. Ground: Les Pifferari
- F. Chopin: Prelude in A Major, Op. 28, No. 7
- The Sailor's Hornpipe
- J. Kember: Mississippi Rag
- B. Readdy: Three 'Outasight' Mice
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- Intermediate:
- M. Clementi: Sonatina in G Major, Op. 36, No. 2
- C. Czerny: Study in C Major, Op. 849, No. 29
- J. F. F. Burgmüller: Ballade in C Minor, Op. 100, No. 15
- W. A. Mozart: A Little Night Music, K. 525
- E. Satie: Gymnopédie No. 1
- J. Moser: Fried Chicken
- M. Spanswick: Karma
- Theory
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Full Score
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Hardcover
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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
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Set of Parts
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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
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Wind Set
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With Audio
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Play it again: Piano - Book 1
