(Musicians Institute Press). 50 essential exercises for the beginning to professional pianist, all based on the requisite Hanon studies. The exercises address: stride, ragtime, Broadway, honky-tonk, New Orleans, Harlem stride, 2-beat swing, Fats Waller, Dr. John, Scott Joplin, Willie "The Lion" Smith, Art Tatum, Jelly Roll Morton, and more.
(Musicians Institute Press). Now available with a play-along CD! From the Private Lessons series, this bestselling book is intended as a sequel to Hanon's The Virtuoso Pianist . It is perfect for the beginning to professional pianist, and can even benefit players of other genres, such as jazz or classical. Features 50 patterns in Latin, Cuban, Montuno, Salsa and Cha-Cha styles.
(Musicians Institute Press). We're proud to present MI instructor Peter Deneff's fourth book in the Musicians Institute Hanon series. In this private lesson for beginning to professional blues pianists, Deneff covers: major and minor blues modes; workouts for the right and left hand; building fluency in all 12 keys; suggested fingerings; practice tips; and soul, gospel, boogie woogie, R&B and rock styles. Also available: Guitar Hanon (00695321) Jazz Hanon (00695554) Salsa Hanon (00695226)
(Musicians Institute Press). The sixth book in Peter Deneff's popular Hanon series, Jazz Chord Hanon provides 70 essential exercises in a variety of styles to benefit beginning to professional jazz keyboardists, all based on the requisite Hanon studies. The exercises comping, major and minor progressions, chromatic and diatonic workouts, altered chords, progressively complex voicings, the Circle of Fifths, and more. Doing these exercises is guaranteed to build fluency in all twelve keys! Includes suggested fingerings and practice tips.
Designed for intermediate to advanced pianists, this book enhances keyboard technique through diverse topics such as non-western scales, odd time signatures, and various cultural modes including Greek and Turkish. It offers exercises that can be modified and transposed, promoting dexterity and a broader melodic vocabulary. Ideal for genres like jazz, world music, pop, and film music, it also includes a scale index to aid in practice and warm-up routines, making it a valuable resource for musicians seeking to expand their skills.
Focusing on Latin music styles, this collection features 30 lessons designed to enhance piano playing skills. It covers a variety of genres such as samba, bossa, and salsa, alongside techniques like syncopated rhythms and octave patterns. Ideal for intermediate to advanced pianists, the lessons not only aid in building technique and dexterity but also serve as excellent warm-ups. Additionally, they are beneficial for improvisers and composers looking to expand their repertoire in Latin music.
(Musicians Institute Press). 50 essential Latin patterns for all pianists! Covers styles such as samba, bossa nova, lambada, bahia and partido alto, and artists including Joao Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, Gilberto Gil and others.
(Musicians Institute Press). This one-on-one lesson with Musicians Institute instructor Peter Deneff features 50 exercises for the beginning to intermediate level pianist, covering: bebop lines * chord symbols * chord voicings * melodic and harmonic exercises * musical and useful melodic patterns * swing 8ths * and more. Makes a good warmup!
(Easy Instrumental Duets). This collection features 23 Disney hits arranged for duets among two alto saxes or an alto sax in combination with flute, clarinet, trumpet, or trombone! Songs include: Be Our Guest * Into the Unknown * Reflection * That's How You Know * Try Everything * Under the Sea * You've Got a Friend in Me * and more.
(Easy Instrumental Duets). This collection features 23 Disney hits arranged for duets among two flutes or a flute in combination with clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, or trombone! Songs include: Be Our Guest * Into the Unknown * Reflection * That's How You Know * Try Everything * Under the Sea * You've Got a Friend in Me * and more.