This collection contains Melody Bober's best-loved sheet music solos that have been published through the years. Students, teachers, and audiences will enjoy the variety of styles, sounds, and moods of this music. The book contains ten late elementary to early intermediate pieces. Titles: * Basketball Star * Kangaroo Hop * A Pocketful of Memories * Ready for Ragtime * Rodeo Rag * Simply Frightful * Speedway * Story Line * Twilight Reverie * Whirlwind
This collection contains Melody Bober's best-loved sheet music solos that have been published through the years. Students, teachers, and audiences will enjoy the variety of styles, sounds, and moods of this music. The book contains seven intermediate to late intermediate pieces. Titles: * Brisk Winds (from The Great Lakes) * Opening Ceremony * Prairie Sunrise * Rhapsody Brillante * Riverboat Rag (from Minnesota River Valley) * Robotics * Serene Waters (from The Great Lakes)
This collection contains Melody Bober's best-loved sheet music solos that have been published through the years. Students, teachers, and audiences will enjoy the variety of styles, sounds, and moods of this music. The book contains nine early elementary to elementary pieces. Titles: * Boogie Train * Halloween Caper * Halloween Scene * It's a Mystery * Jazzy Cat * Night Sounds * Pillow Fight! * Scary Shadows * Water Slide!
This exciting collection includes some of Melody Bober's best-loved solos for early intermediate to intermediate piano students. Titles: * Black Cat Scherzo * Medieval Kingdom * Music Box Melody * Raspberry Rag * Setting Sail (from A Sailor's Journey) * Summer Romance.
Melody Bober's varied collection provides a wide range of original pieces that will sustain the interest of an intermediate student over many months. Titles: * Crystal Palace Waltz * Daybreak in Dublin * Magnificent Monarch * A Reflection of Love * Rodeo Roundup! * Rusty Rag
This exciting collection includes some of Melody Bober's best-loved solos for early intermediate to intermediate piano students. Titles: * Black Cat Scherzo * Medieval Kingdom * Music Box Melody * Raspberry Rag * Setting Sail (from A Sailor's Journey) * Summer Romance.
Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Bober’s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 1 contains 10 pieces for early elementary pianists with optional duet accompaniments for a teacher, parent or other family member to share in the fun. Titles: * Black Cat Waltz * Blarney Stone Jig * College Hill Cheer * A Frightful Night * Magic Maracas * Sea Song * Sneakin' Around * Snowboard Boogie * Summer Afternoon * Tiptoe in the Dark
The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the late-elementary level, the pieces in this collection require hands-together coordination and movement around the keyboard. All three parts are equal in difficulty. A variety of keys, styles, meters, and tempos are featured. Titles: * Blueberry Blues * Carousel * Midnight Rider * Uno, dos, tres, quatro
Melody Bober's arrangements of both secular and sacred Christmas favorites are sure to delight students of all ages. Book 3 contains 8 arrangements for late-elementary pianists. Students continue to progress musically and technically while enjoying songs of the season. Titles: *Deck the Halls *God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen *Hark! the Herald Angels Sing *The Holly and the Ivy *Joy to the World *O Christmas Tree *O Holy Night *Ukrainian Bell Carol
Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 6 contains eight pieces for late-intermediate students---four for the right hand and four for the left hand---each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: * Wind Rider (RH) * Rosebud Rag (RH) * Jigs and Reels (RH) * Tango Romantico (RH) * Best of Times (LH) * On Stormy Seas (LH) * Moonlit Memory (LH) * Scat Jammin' (LH)
The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the early-intermediate level, the pieces in this collection expand the reading range and technical level. All three parts are equal in difficulty. A variety of keys, styles, meters, and tempos are featured. Titles: * Harvest Time Rag * Irish Circle Dance * Snap, Clap, Boogie * Unsolved Mystery
Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 1 contains six pieces—three for the right hand and three for the left hand—each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: *Jump-Start (RH) *Spooky Sounds (RH) *Irish Celebration (RH) *Secret Mission (LH) *Setting Sun (LH) *Victory Parade (LH) "Irish Celebration" (RH), "Jump-Start" (RH), "Secret Mission" (LH), and "Victory Parade" (LH) are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.
Melody Bober's arrangements of both secular and sacred Christmas favorites are sure to delight students of all ages. Book 2 contains 8 arrangements for elementary pianists, some with an optional duet accompaniment for parent, teacher, or an older student or sibling. Students continue to progress musically and technically while enjoying songs of the season. Titles: *Angels We Have Heard on High *Go Tell It on the Mountain *Jolly Old Saint Nicholas *Silent Night *Up on the Housetop *We Three Kings of Orient Are *We Wish You a Merry Christmas *What Child Is This?
Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 2 contains eight pieces—four for the right hand and four for the left hand—each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: *Circus! (RH) *Medieval Faire (RH) *Twinkling Stars (RH) *Fanfare for Bells (RH) *Lazy Day (LH) *Mystery Novel (LH) *T-Rex Trek (LH) *Snowbird Waltz (LH) "It’s nice to know music has been written for these circumstances!" - Jean Ritter, Progressions "Circus!" (RH), "Lazy Day" (LH), "Medieval Faire" (RH), "Mystery Novel" (LH), "T-Rex Link" (LH), and "Twinkling Stars" (RH) are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.
Melody Bober's arrangements of both secular and sacred Christmas favorites are sure to delight students of all ages. Book 5 contains 8 arrangements for intermediate pianists. Students continue to progress musically and technically while enjoying songs of the season. Titles: * Coventry Carol * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Good Christian Men, Rejoice * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * March of the Kings * O Little Town of Bethlehem * The Twelve Days of Christmas * What Child Is This?
The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the late-intermediate level, the pieces in this collection require playing extended sixteenth-note passages; reading the D major, B-flat major, and E-flat major key signatures; and playing passages that require finger and hand independence. Titles: * Grand Celebration Trio * Prelude in G Major * Tarantella in D Minor * Whisper in the Wind
The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written with the beginning piano student in mind, the pieces in this collection have a limited reading and playing range. All three parts are equal in difficulty and usually stay in one position throughout the piece. The keys of C major and A minor are used, and students play in accessible meters. Titles: * Clapping Tune * Owls at Midnight * Sailing Open Waters * Three O'clock Chimes
Melody Bober's arrangements of both secular and sacred Christmas favorites are sure to delight students of all ages. Book 4 contains 8 arrangements for early intermediate pianists. Students continue to progress musically and technically while enjoying songs of the season. Titles: * Angels from the Realms of Glory * The First Noel * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Pat-a-pan * Silent Night * While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 3 contains eight pieces—four for the right hand and four for the left hand—each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: *Morning Ride (RH) *New Chopsticks? (RH) *Falling Snow (RH) *Mysterious Tale (RH) *Treasure Hunt (LH) *Left-Hand Boogie Stomp (LH) *Blues Beat (LH) *Climbing the Cascades (LH) "Climbing the Cascades" (LH), "Morning Ride" (RH), "Mysterious Tale" (RH), and "Treasure Hunt" (LH) are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.
Melody Bober's arrangements of both secular and sacred Christmas favorites are sure to delight students of all ages. Book 6 contains 8 arrangements for late intermediate pianists. Students continue to progress musically and technically while enjoying songs of the season. Titles: * Angels We Have Heard On High * Deck the Halls * Fum, Fum, Fum * The Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) * Joy to the World * O Christmas Tree * Silent Night * Still, Still, Still
The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written for pianists at the intermediate level, the pieces in this collection require reading notes above and below the grand staff, playing eighth-note scales in parallel motion, and playing in compound meter. Other challenges include eighth-note syncopations and occasional blocked octaves. Titles: * A Chilly Nor'easter * Chromatic Waltz * El Matador * Riverbend Rag
Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 5 contains eight pieces for intermediate students---four for the right hand and four for the left hand---each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: * Ragtime Romp (RH) * Trumpet Call (RH) * Dance at Twilight (RH) * Chaconne in E Minor (RH) * Malagueña Mood (LH) * Whispers in the Wind (LH) * Bassline Bravo! (LH) * Skater's Dream (LH)
The joy of ensemble playing with six hands at the piano is captured in this series of trios by educational music author Melody Bober. Written with the elementary-level piano student in mind, the pieces in this collection have easy movement around the keyboard and simple hands-together coordination. All three parts are equal in difficulty. A variety of keys, styles, and meters are featured. Titles: * Bluesy Tuesday * Fiesta for Three Amigos * In a Haunted Mansion * Victory Day Parade
The thrill of making music with a friend or teacher is captured in this new series of duets. Written with the beginning piano student in mind, the pieces in this collection have a limited reading and playing range. Both primo and secondo parts are equal in difficulty and usually stay in one position throughout the piece. A variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos are featured. Titles: * Back and Forth Waltz * Dance Class * Hometown Celebration * Hot Popcorn! * Listen to the Wind * A Mysterious Adventure * Race Car Boogie * Twilight Tune
Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberäó»s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred Music author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 5 contains 9 pieces for intermediate pianists. Titles: * CarefreeŒæ * Carnival RagŒæ * Lakeside MorningŒæ * Music Box MemoryŒæ * Night ShadowsŒæ * Rush Hour BoogieŒæ * Too CoolŒæ * A Visit to ViennaŒæ * Winter in Whitman County
Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberäó»s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 4 contains 10 pieces for early intermediate pianists. Titles: * Antique Music Box * Boogie Shoes * El Matador * I Spy * Pine Tree Rag * Prelude in F Major * Scary Movie * Stormy Night * Whirling Tarantella * Wild Appaloosa "El Matador" and "Stormy Night" were selected for the Federation Festivals 2011-2013
Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Bober’s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 6 contains 9 pieces for late intermediate pianists. Titles: * 006 Blues * Butterfly * Dragonfly * Evening Snowfall * Flying Leaves * Jazz 'n' Java * The Keepsake * Sweet Memories * Valse Dramatico
Grand Solos for Piano is Melody Boberäó»s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred Music author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." Book 2 contains 10 pieces for elementary pianists, some of which contain optional duet accompaniments for teacher, parents or other family members to share in the fun. Titles: * Bugle CallŒæ * The Clock TowerŒæ * Give Me a ClueŒæ * Kangaroo Kick-BoxŒæ * Night WindŒæ * Ridin' the Texas TrailŒæ * Sneaky SamŒæ * Snow Castle WaltzŒæ * Sunnyside WaltzŒæ * Watching the Stars
A Perfect 10, Book 5, is a collection of solos designed to promote musical excellence for the late intermediate-level pianist. Melody has chosen a favorite teaching piece from the four stylistic periods---Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary---and written six original pieces in jazz, blues, ragtime, Latin, ballad, and showstopper styles. These 10 solos provide students with technical challenges as well as expressive opportunities for musical growth in mood, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, articulation, and dynamics. Students do not have to be an Olympic hopeful to achieve a perfect "10," but they might feel like one as they practice and perform these selections! Titles: *Amazing Journey *Bagatelle (Tcherepnin) *Big Time Blues *Contrary Jazz *Midnight Tango *Rain on the Lake *Showtime Rag *Solfeggio in C Minor (C. P. E. Bach) *Sonatina in C Major, First Movement (Kuhlau) *Waltz in A Minor (Chopin)
Romantic Rhapsodies features lyrical melodies supported by flowing left hand lines. Titles: * Celebration * Daybreak in Dublin * First Romance * Remember Autumn * Stargazer * Treasured Times
A Perfect 10, Book 3, is a collection of piano solos designed to promote musical excellence for the early intermediate-level pianist. Melody has chosen a favorite teaching piece from the four stylistic periods---Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary---and written six original pieces in Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Latin, Ballad, and Showstopper styles. These 10 solos provide students with technical challenges as well as expressive opportunities for musical growth in mood, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, articulation, and dynamics. Students do not have to be an Olympic hopeful to achieve a perfect "10," but they might feel like one as they practice and perform these selections! Titles: * Arabesque * Blue Sky Rag * Cool Cats * Minuet in D Minor * Sassy Samba * Snake Charmer Blues * Sonatina in C Major * Spring Storm * The Village Maidens
A Perfect 10, Book 2, is a collection of piano solos designed to promote musical excellence for the late elementary to early intermediate-level pianist. Melody has chosen a favorite teaching piece from the four stylistic periods---Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary---and written six original pieces in Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Latin, Ballad, and Showstopper styles. These 10 solos provide students with technical challenges as well as expressive opportunities for musical growth in mood, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, articulation, and dynamics. Students do not have to be an Olympic hopeful to achieve a perfect "10," but they might feel like one as they practice and perform these selections! Titles: * The Bear * Classical Dance * In a Blues Mood * Jazzy Saxophone * Menuet in D Minor * One-Two Cha-Cha-Cha * Ragtime on Parade * Royal Fanfare * Sunny Slopes * Waltz with Me
Johnny Mercer is one of the most prolific lyricists in history, having written the words for more than 1,000 songs. He collaborated with many composers, including Harold Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael and Henry Mancini, to name a few. These beautiful arrangements by Melody Bober are perfect piano solos for lessons, recitals, or social gatherings. To show the clever brilliance of Mercer’s craft, the lyrics have been included. Titles: * Blues in the Night * Come Rain or Come Shine * Days of Wine and Roses * The Glow Worm * Hooray for Hollywood * Jeepers Creepers * On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe * Skylark * Summer Wind * You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby.
A great way to celebrate summer is to zip down a refreshing and fun waterslide! Now, you can relive that moment through this late-elementary piano solo. In the key of C major, slippery descending and ascending runs give the impression of shooting up, down, and all around a twisting slide. Alternating hands and glissandi provide an extra fun challenge for students. Look out below, and enjoy Water Slide!
The bouncy tune in Basketball Star, written in C major and 4/4 meter, perfectly captures the fun of nailing a musical three-pointer! Students can perform this energetic piece alone, or go "one-on-one" by playing the optional duet with a friend or teacher. Practice of accidentals and dynamic changes will help create an effortless-sounding performance. Smooth slurs followed by light staccatos showcase the student's ability to maneuver across the keyboard as well as the court!
In Play Hymns, Book 4, pianists young and old will find accessible arrangements of beloved hymns, which are a continuous source of inspiration and an important part of worship services. Titles: * All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name * Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound * Beneath the Cross of Jesus * I've Got Peace like a River * Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee * Just As I Am * Kum Ba Yah * Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me * Simple Gifts * Sweet Hour of Prayer * To God Be the Glory
This piano method is designed for teens who still enjoy music and want to continue their study but have limited practice time. Each book includes solo pieces in varied styles, a Hanon study to develop technical skills and a duet that students can play with a friend. A Study Guide for each piece helps the student practice efficiently. The guide contains four sections: 1-Minute FYI, 5-Minute Warm-Up, 15-Minute Practice Plan and 5-Minute Finishing Touches. Titles: * The Bear (Rebikov) * Bobcat Boogie (Bober) * Caribbean Festival (Bober) * County Cork Jig (Bober) * The Easy Winners (Joplin, arr. Bober) * Exercise No. 1, from The Virtuoso Pianist (Hanon) * Infamous Agent "M" (Bober) * March Slav (Tchaikovsky, arr. Bober) * Minuet in F Major (Leopold Mozart) * On a Clear Night (Bober) * Saxophone Blues (Bober) * Sonatina in C Major (Duncombe) * Study in G Major (Schytte)
These first books in Alfred’s Lesson Enhancement Series introduce students to all major and minor five finger patterns in all 12 keys. The pentascales are divided into similar groups to promote ease in learning. Book 1 includes the Group 1 Keys (C, G, F major and minor) and the Group 2 Keys (D, A, E major and minor). Book 2 includes the Group 3 Keys (D-flat, A-flat, E-flat major and minor) and the Group 4 Keys (B-flat, B, G-flat or F-sharp major and minor). In each book, technical exercises are provided in each key with an interesting teacher accompaniment. A short solo is included for each key, in addition to an optional teacher duet accompaniment. Two or three of these solos can be grouped together for variety in performance.
Following in the tradition of Bach, Chopin, and other composers, Melody Bober has written the In All Keys series, which includes original piano solos in all major and minor keys. Each book in the series contains 16 pieces and follows the circle of fifths, with pieces in major keys followed by pieces in relative minor keys. Book 1 features one piece in C major, one piece in A minor, and the seven major "sharp" keys (G, D, A, E, B, F-sharp, and C-sharp major) and their relative minors (E, B, F-sharp, C-sharp, G-sharp, D-sharp, and A-sharp minor). These pieces help develop reading skills, and they reinforce the study of scales, arpeggios, and chords. Titles: * Classical March (C Major) * Jammin' Jazz (A Minor) * Charming Cha-Cha (G Major) * Intrepid Mission (E Minor) * Seafaring Adventure (D Major) * A Winter Wind (B Minor) * My Heart Belongs to You (A Major) * Rushing River Rapids (F-sharp Minor) * American Ragtime Band (E Major) * Energetic Escape (C-sharp Minor) * Beach Boogie (B Major) * Sands of the Sahara (G-sharp Minor) * Reflections in the Stream (F-sharp Major) * A Night in Cordoba (D-sharp Minor) * Enchantment Waltz (C-sharp Major) * Ancient Anthem (A-sharp Minor)
Ten favorite hymns, which vary from quiet meditation to exuberant exultation, include approximate performance times making them easy to incorporate into services. Titles: * All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name * Blessed Assurance * Brethren, We Have Met to Worship * Fairest Lord Jesus * Holiness Medley (Jesus, I Come; Whiter Than Snow; Take Time to Be Holy) * Holy, Holy, Holy * Lead On, O King Eternal * Love Divine, All Loves Excelling/Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee * O Worship the King * Our Great Savior
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