In this collection, playing legato versus staccato, emphasizing melody in the left hand, exploring broken chords and extensions, balancing melody between the hands, and studying pieces with whole-tone patterns guide students and teachers through an etude series focused on musicianship and technical development. Each piece can supplement skills emphasized in lessons, or serve as an independent piece for repertoire or performance.
Book 3 features pianistic etudes that sound fresh and interesting. Not only are these pedagogical pieces attractive---all could be programmed for auditions or performances. Most of the 14 etudes are two pages and include these concepts: minor scale patterns, L.H. legato study, two and three note slurs, broken chords, staccato playing, contrary motion, chord inversions, ostinato, repeated notes and more.
Timothy Brown brings a fresh approach to etudes with these 22 studies. 14 are one page long, the rest are two pages. Some of the specific technical skills are: learning staccato with both hands, R.H. rotation of 3rds, 4ths, and 5ths, developing loose wrists, playing 6ths, and many more. Interesting, fun and pedagogical---your students will enjoy playing these.
The first book in the New Etudes series begins with 20 small works that present a special technical aspect. Students feel a relaxed freedom" when they realize the work is focused on exploration rather than performance. The specific goals are listed under each title and include: bouncing both hands with a loose wrist, right hand broken chords, three note slurs, left-hand crossovers and many more. These original etudes range from eight measures...
Students experience the lyrical qualities and stylistic aspects of music of the Romantic period in this pedagogical collection. Most importantly teachers will find that these intermediate-level preludes offer a valuable preparation to more advanced literature.
This winning collection of nine original solos features Timothy Brown at his best! The various styles range from a swing to a lyrical waltz to a fiery toccata. All of these titles could be programmed on a recital, and are good preparatory pieces to the late-intermediate literature.
This late elementary collection contains 12 winning original solos by Timothy Brown. These pieces provide a wonderful supplement to any curriculum, perfect for recitals or just for fun!
The works included in In Style! Book 4 were inspired by 20th century composers including Prokofiev, Granados, Villa-Lobos, and Bartok, among others. Each piece is written to convey the unique characteristics of the composer who inspired the work.
This elementary collection contains 10 winning original solos that provide a wonderful supplement to any curriculum. These pieces are perfect for recitals and contain fun music for students to play. Some of the pieces include a teacher accompaniment part, and one piece, Children at Play, is written in a three-movement format.
This collection for the late elementary to early intermediate levels features some of the most popular solo piano selections by leading FJH composers. This book serves as a perfect supplement to any method, and provides a simple way to have fun, educational, and appropriately leveled solos right at your fingertips! Perfect for recitals, lessons or just for fun.
Children love to imagine and explore the world of butterflies, with their variety of colors and fluttering wings. This collection provides a host of images through music and lyrics that can be used at the earliest primer level. Instruction begins with pre-reading pieces on both black and white keys, and then moves on to the staff. Contains teacher accompaniments.
In Style! Book 2 celebrates the lyric romantic tradition through these outstanding original piano solos written for the intermediate to late intermediate level pianist. These artistic pieces capture the great tradition of Romanticism through music that is programmatic, portraying the musician as the expressive virtuoso.
This is the first book in a new series that offers original compositions each centered around a specific theme. These compositions are guaranteed to capture the interest and imagination of developing students. Celtic music was the inspiration behind this collection of original solo pieces for the intermediate level student. Commissioned by the Music Teachers League of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in honor of their Composer Festival.
The Best of Timothy Brown series contains many of the composer's best-loved and most-requested music for solo piano. Teachers and students alike will appreciate the variety of styles represented in these selections as they discover the endless possibiliti
From the stately March of the Monarch to the Latin feel of Mariposa, composer Timothy Brown has musically captured the vivid colors and magical beauty of the butterfly. Most pieces are in Middle C Position (butterfly position") and include teacher accompaniments.
Book 2 continues to explore the imagination by suggested images for students to build upon. The pieces may be used as starting points to discuss aspects such as mood, style, and texture.
Contents include: The Magic Fountain, Portrait of Remembrance, Song for Elise, Autumn Song, Sunshine and Meadows, The Rosewood Guitar, Bluebird, Valse Under the Stars.
