Alfred 00-29991 Keys to Artistic Performance- Book 1 - Music Book

This unique series teaches skills used by professional pianists to make their performances more expressive and dramatic. Students will explore five keys for achieving performance artistry: color, pedaling, rubato/rhythmic freedom, characterization and choreography. In-depth information helps students understand the concepts of balance, voicing, pedal techniques, playing rubato, and how to move at the piano. Titles: Children’s Song from For Children Vol. 1, Sz. 42, No. 3 * Polka * Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4 * Distant Bells from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 6 * Children’s Game from For Children, Sz. 48, No. 8 * Old French Song from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 16 * In the Garden from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 4 * Morning Prayer from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 1 * The Festive Dance from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 7 * A Sad Story from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 10 * Italian Song from Album for the Young, Op. 39, No. 15 * Peasant Dance, Op. 107, No. 20 * First Loss from Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 16 * Waltz Op. 36, No. 3 * Ländler, D. 679, No. 2 * Waltz in B Minor, Op. 18, D. 145, No. 6 * March Breve * Siciliana from 11 Children’s Pieces, Op. 35, No. 6 * Butterflies from 12 Melodious Pieces, Op. 63, No. 11 * Elizabeth’s Lullaby * Toccata Robusto * The Mysterious Nile * Murmuring Brook from Album for the Young, Op. 140, No. 5 * Scherzino