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This Spanish translation of Alfred's Premier Piano Express, Repertoire Book 1 includes motivational music in a variety of styles. Designed to reinforce concepts introduced in Premier Piano Express, Book 1, the music can be used as supplementary repertoire for any method. All music (including two duets) was composed or arranged by Dennis Alexander and Martha Mier.

Premier Piano Express is designed for students who need a fast-paced approach to piano study. Based on the concepts and music from Premier Piano Course, this All-In-One Accelerated Course integrates Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Performance pages. Book 2 continues the steady development of artistry and keyboard skills that began in Book 1. The book is organized into skills-based units that feature clear explanations of important musical conce...

Available for the first time in Spanish and with online media, Premier Piano Express is designed for students who need a faster-paced approach to piano study. Based on the concepts and music from Premier Piano Course, this All-In-One Accelerated Course integrates Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Performance pages. Book 2 continues the steady development of artistry and keyboard skills that began in Book 1, and is organized into skills-based unit...

Available for the first time in Spanish and with online media, Premier Piano Express is designed for students who need a faster-paced approach to piano study. Based on the concepts and music from Premier Piano Course, this All-In-One Accelerated Course integrates Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Performance pages. The book is organized into skills-based units that feature clear explanations of important musical concepts. Worksheets within each u...

These arrangements from Dennis Alexander's Five-Star Solos collections provide young pianists with an opportunity to create exciting and entertaining performances with other players as a digital keyboard orchestra. Each arrangement has five or six separate parts, with each part having an assigned general MIDI sound. The arrangements are presented in score format, with each player's part on a single staff, and parts can be doubled or tripled fo...

These arrangements from Dennis Alexander's Five-Star Solos collections provide young pianists with an opportunity to create exciting and entertaining performances with other players as a digital keyboard orchestra. Each arrangement has five or six separate parts, with each part having an assigned general MIDI sound. The arrangements are presented in score format, with each player's part on a single staff, and parts can be doubled or tripled fo...

These arrangements from Dennis Alexander's Five-Star Solos collections provide young pianists with an opportunity to create exciting and entertaining performances with other players as a digital keyboard orchestra. Each arrangement has five or six separate parts, with each part having an assigned general MIDI sound. The arrangements are presented in score format, with each player's part on a single staff, and parts can be doubled or tripled fo...

Concertino for the Young is a work in three movements that helps elementary students develop skills in balance, technique, and artistry. Beginning with an energetic first movement, followed by a lyrical second movement, and ending with a lively third movement, this piece provides unique technical and listening challenges related to the varied articulations and phrase shaping. Together with the second piano accompaniment to be played by a teach...

The appealing repertoire with charming lyrics further reinforces and enhances the learning of new musical concepts introduced in the Lesson Book. Includes attractive music created by internationally acclaimed composers in a variety of styles, plus tips on how to perform more musically. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

Students in Level 3 will be playing syncopated, dotted and swing rhythms with ease. Up-tempo, original pieces with clever twists smoothly incorporate new concepts such as: pass-under and cross-over scale fingerings, the chromatic scale, IV chords in C, G, F, D, and ledger lines above and below the staff. The all-new music includes jazzy selections, classical adaptations, marches, contemporary pieces and more. The attractive music, complete wit...

Dennis Alexander has taken one of his most-popular solos and arranged it for piano duet. In doing so, he has created a richer harmonic palette in the secondo and the primo parts as well as extending the length. Fans of the original piece will be thrilled with this gorgeous arrangement.

The music is fresh! The lyrics are current and in-tune with today's students! The subject matter is appealing! These accolades have been used to describe the all-new music in Alfred's Premier Piano Course The music in Performance Book 2B includes a variety of styles including boogie, ragtime, jazz, flamenco, contemporary and more--sure to bring smiles to the faces of all students. The attractive music, complete with performance tips, carefully...

Premier Piano Course Level 6 lets students develop their rhythm skills using mixed meter. A special focus is a stylistic introduction to the Romantic and Contemporary masterworks, as well as popular music. Additional pieces range from lyrical ballads and jazz styles to arrangements of familiar classic and folk themes. New concepts introduced include diminished triads, the ii-V7-I chord progression, and additional scales and keys. Each piece on...

The activities in Theory Book 6 continue to develop the theoretical knowledge begun in previous levels of the course. A balanced mix of necessary drills with activities that stimulate creativity, including harmonization and composition, makes theory motivating and fun for students. Written theory is interspersed with activities that foster sight-reading and ear-training skills, while intriguing comments on music history and style reinforce the...

Alfred's Premier Piano Course Level 6 lets students develop their rhythm skills using mixed meter. A special focus is a stylistic introduction to the Romantic and Contemporary masterworks, as well as popular music. Additional pieces range from lyrical ballads and jazz styles to arrangements of familiar classic and folk themes. New concepts introduced include diminished triads, the ii-V7-I chord progression, and additional scales and keys.

Dennis Alexander's The Carolinas is a musical vision of North and South Carolina. The three movements represent distinct characteristics of these states. The suite begins with "Dogwoods in Bloom, " a tribute to the state flower of North Carolina. This colorful movement recreates the sound of the red cardinal (North Carolina's state bird) on the piano, signaling the bloom of the beautiful dogwood blossoms. South Carolina is highlighted in the s...

Technique 2A continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A and 1B. The seven new Technique Tools introduced are: dynamic shaping, crossing over the thumb, solid-sounding chords, two-note slurs, seamless melodies, balance between melody and accompaniment, and damper pedal footwork. Artistic Etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting, and Hands-Together Workshops focus on deve...

Level: Late Intermediate. Written with teenagers in mind, these seven late-intermediate solos will inspire students to learn through imagery and play with feeling. Each piece is aptly named and will stretch students' imaginations to new heights.

Scenes from New Jersey creates musical snapshots of the diverse aspects of the state. The grandeur of The Kittatinny Mountains" is explored in the first movement with sweeping chords that build momentum. The Newark jazz scene is captured next in "Jazzy Jersey." This bluesy movement pays homage to the jazz greats who got their start in Newark. The final movement, "No Left Turn!" is a humorous account of a driver becoming very frustrated over th...

The goal of this series is to introduce students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun! Titles: As September Goes * Jazz Jam * Purple Sage * Rhythmicon * Smooth as Silk * Sneakin' 'Round * Soft-Shoe Blues...