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.:Music by Karen Ann Krieger:.
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“Learn from the Legends:
Blues Keyboard”. You can stop simply dreaming about playing like a star and
learn to play like one of the greats. Now you can learn from legendary
performers who describe, in their own words, the early years of their paths
to stardom. Included are Blues pieces and licks in the style of Reese Wynans
(Double Trouble), Chuck Leavell (Allman Brothers & Rolling Stones), Dr.
John (New Orleans style), and Al Kooper (B3-organ). A music theory review is
included. 96pages plus CD (includes
piano and band on separate channels). Late intermediate–
advanced level price = 9.95 for book,
19.95 for book and CD To order: call Alfred
Publishing at 1-800 292-6122 |
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“Learn from the Legends:
Rock Keyboard”. This book makes a great sight-reading book for adults and/or kids that are
at the intermediate plus level. It can also help save the student who’s
wanting to quit piano. You’ll be playing licks in the style of Billy Joel,
Bruce Hornsby, Michael McDonald, Felix Cavaliere and Steve Winwood. Included
are tips on music theory and how to play B3 rock organ, too. 94 pages plus CD (includes
piano and band on separate channels).
price = 9.95 for book,
19.95 for book and CD To order: call Alfred Publishing at 1-800
292-6122
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“Down ‘n’ Up Blues”. This
fun-sounding piece teaches students to play two-note slurs (wrist motion is
flexible moving down then up) while learning the 12-bar blues form. Late-elementary – early
intermediate level (C major & quarter
notes). 2 pages price = 1.95 as of
last listing To order: call Alfred Publishing at 1-800 292-6122 |
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“Goofy Ghost”. This piece
includes lyrics that describe a friendly & silly ghost who sings out of
tune! The piece reviews a few sharps while teaching students to play and
sing! Late-elementary level (A
minor with accidentals). To order: call Alfred Publishing at 1-800 292-6122 |
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“Misty Morning”. Adults,
college-age students, and young students enjoy this easy yet “misty” sounding
piece. “Misty Morning” is in C and F five-finger positions and uses various
registers of the piano. Elementary level (uses C
& F 5-finger positions) 2 pages price = 2.50 as of
last listing To order: call Alfred Publishing at 1-800 292-6122 |
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“Rain Dance”. This piece
sounds much harder than it is! It was written to encourage student’s with
“slow” fingers to play faster. The metronome marking ranges from 96-140 and
sounds successful at any marking. This piece is an excellent study of
syncopation and endurance. Late-elementary level
(Dorian sound in Dm & FM 5-finger positions. Lots of LH 5ths to be played
from the wrist). To order: call Alfred Publishing at 1-800 292-6122 |
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“A Quiet Place”. It’s an
excellent study in broken chords. Late-elementary level
(white keys and quarter & half notes). To order: call Alfred Publishing at 1-800 292-6122 |
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“Snow Shadows”. Students
of all ages love this minor melody. The piece reviews various 5-finger
positions, including sharps and flats. The slow tempo makes this piece an
excellent pedal study. Early-intermediate level
(E minor & includes eighth notes). 2 pages price = 1.95 as of
last listing To order: call Alfred
Publishing at 1-800 292-6122 |
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“Rain Ripples”. Adults,
college-age, and young students enjoy the calming “ripple” effect of this
piece. The piece is an excellent study of long flowing phrases. Intermediate level (C
major with some accidentals. Includes a cadenza that reinforces intervals of
a 3rd and 4th). 3 pages price = 2.50 as of
last listing To order: call FJH Music
Company at 1-800-262-8744 |
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“Butterfly Game”. The
piece’s lyrics make it an excellent practice for learning to sing and
accompany yourself. Students can enjoy “coloring” the butterfly artwork. Early-elementary level
(Middle C position with quarters and half notes). 2 pages price = 2.50 as of
last listing To order: call FJH Music Company at 1-800-262-8744 |
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A Saturday Swing |
“A Satuday Swing”. This
was a popular piece included on the National Federation List. The piece is an excellent
study in cut-time and learning to feel a long phrase, a “swing”. Early-elementary level (G
position with some flats, quarters and half notes in various registers). 2 pages price = 2.50 as of
last listing To order: call Alfred
Publishing at 1-800 292-6122 |
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Celtic Charm Duet (one piano - four hands) |
“Celtic Charm” This duet,
one piano four hands, piece gives the student a taste of the “Celtic” style and sound. Elementary level solo with
a slight more difficult duet part. 3 pages price = 2.95 as of
last listing To order: call FJH Music Company at 1-800-262-8744 |
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Bluegrass Bounce Duet (one piano - four hands) |
“Bluegrass Bounce”. The one
piano, four hands duet, gives the players a sense of the ‘bluegrass” style. Elementary level (Middle C
and Treble G positions with quarters and half notes.) Bb introduced. 2 1/2 pages price = 2.95
as of last listing To order: call FJH Music Company at 1-800-262-8744 |
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