A wonderful collection of piano stylings of 13 favorite Christmas melodies. The carols are arranged at the intermediate grade level with that special Olson touch.
Originally conceived as a youth concerto for piano and rhythm ensemble, Lynn Freeman Olson offers a two-piano version, which provides an enjoyable and rewarding ensemble experience for pianists at the early-intermediate level. Celebration! is suitable for auditions, rehearsals and recitals.
Lynn Freeman Olson's music has enchanted several generations of students and teachers. His legacy lives on in this series of books that have been pulled from his most loved sheet music solos. Book 1 spans the early elementary and elementary levels, Book 2 is late elementary/early intermediate, Book 3 is intermediate/early advanced.
Lynn Freeman Olson's music has enchanted several generations of students and teachers. His legacy lives on in this series of books that have been pulled from his most loved sheet music solos. Book 1 spans the early elementary and elementary levels, Book 2 is late elementary/early intermediate, Book 3 is intermediate/early advanced.
This concise edition includes 12 pieces selected by editor Lynn Freeman Olson, based on their frequent use with pre-college students. To impart Debussy's compositional intentions to the performer, the editor has kept editorial suggestions to a minimum. However, a glossary of selected French terms provides insight into the vivid nature of these expressive pieces.
This exciting edition contains 100 early intermediate selections in their original form, spanning the Baroque period to present day. The repertoire, which includes several minuets, folk dances, character pieces and much more, has been carefully graded and selected for student appeal by editor Lynn Freeman Olson.
Circus! is fondly dedicated to Richard Barstow, the fabulous showman whose magic touch puts the razzle and dazzle into "The Greatest Show on Earth." For many years he has staged, directed and choreographed the Ringling Brothers-Barnum and Bailey Circus with a stunning flair for lavish spectacle. Lynn Freeman Olson now stages the circus in this musical tribute to some of the most challenging feats in the world of entertainment. Titles: * Brassy Band * Capering Clowns * Ballerina of the Silver Thread * Fancy Flying * Ponderous Pachyderms * Liberty Horses A National Federation Selection.
This is Lynn Freeman Olson's edition of the festive song from Grieg's set of Op. 65 Lyric Pieces. It exhibits a wide range of tempos, emotions and dynamics, using Grieg's beautiful Norwegian folk harmonies, all types of major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords, and extensive scale passages. Nicely spaced and easy to read.
Alexander Tcherepnin's (1899-1977) Bagatelles are among his finest and most popular keyboard works. The 10 miniatures each span only two to four pages, yet are filled with a variety of mildly contemporary techniques. The more brilliant pieces help to develop a rapid finger technique, while the lyrical works are studies in the balance of melody and accompaniment figures. Lynn Freeman Olson's edition is carefully researched and includes helpful study notes.
Many of the greatest "crowd pleasers" are gathered into two volumes, compiled for the budding piano virtuoso. Includes works by Beethoven, Debussy and more! Compact Disc recordings by Valery Lloyd-Watts are also available.
There's always a need for recreational piano solos, and these sparkling collections contain a wide variety of light styles that are guaranteed to delight students and audiences alike. Jazz, pop, Latin, country, blues, ballads -- you name the style, it's here! Grouped in three progressive books.
There's always a need for recreational piano solos, and these sparkling collections contain a wide variety of light styles that are guaranteed to delight students and audiences alike. Jazz, pop, Latin, country, blues, ballads -- you name the style, it's here! Grouped in three progressive books.
A "lively" celebration for the elementary level pianist in C-minor (C Position) with dynamic contrasts, legato and staccato touch, phrasing from one hand to another, and the need to count carefully and observe rests. Correlates to Alfred Level 1A.
Many of the greatest "crowd pleasers" are gathered into two volumes, compiled for the budding piano virtuoso. Includes works by Beethoven, Debussy and more! Compact Disc recordings by Valery Lloyd-Watts are also available.
This is a perfect recital piece for the early beginner who has learned about C and G hand positions. The right hand is required to move several times, but the left hand remains in basic C position, with only 5 notes to remember. The rhythm is basic, quarter and half notes, with no accidentals, and easy dynamic changes. There are slurs, ties and rests, and an option to use the sustain pedal on the last line.
The camel caravan makes its way through this G Position musical expedition, with staccato and legato contrasts, and the minor scale flavor of the Middle East. Correlates to Alfred Level 2.
A simple and bright 8 bar song is followed by a variation that introduces staccato and legato phrases as well as right-hand passages in the higher registers of the keyboard. Accidentals are avoided in this elementary G major piece that alternates between the tonic and dominant chords in the left hand. Correlated to Alfred Level 1B.
Here is a beautiful, contemporary, Debussy-esque tone painting with great opportunities for creative expression from the artist, played "Con moto e poco rubato", with shifting meters, whole-tone sequences, broken 7th chords, and many refreshing compositional surprises. The Fountain also features a "cantabile" section of beautiful melodies which offset the descriptive running and chordal sequences.
Find a partner and play the Christmas music that everyone loves. These fun and simple Christmas duets are enjoyable for both players since the melody moves from one part to another.
As you might expect, this piece has a "bounce" which comes from phrasing left and right hands in a "drop-roll" technique that combines a slur with an ending staccato note. It is written in F Major, with mostly eighth and quarter note rhythms, a "fast" tempo, and with accents and varying dynamics. There is a circus mood to the piece that will make it very fun to play.
The books in the My First series reinforce skills and reading encountered in many first-year methods. The Keyboard Solos are enjoyable pieces for the beginning student in a variety of styles that carry the player from the earliest weeks on through the first level of musical progress.
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