Art of Finger Dexterity, Op. 740 (Complete)

Rubinstein is considered Liszt's only possible rival on the concert stage while Carreño is the foremost woman pianist of the late 19th century. Together, they discuss "the soul of the piano": the art of piano pedaling...

This is the only complete and up-to-date book containing every major pianist (thousands) and their essential repertoire and recordings. This third edition is completely revised (second edition: 1995 Harvest Books, ISBN# 0-15-600019-9), with hundreds more entries and updated information about existing entries...

The popular two-book set now in one large volume is a guide and reference book for the piano instructor. Covers theoretical, practical and technical matters as well as piano performance and basic keyboard skills for the young or adult beginner...

So many of the great pianists and teachers have come out of Poland and Russia (Rubinstein, Anton as well as Arthur, Leschetizky, Paderewski, the Lhevinnes, Gilels, Richter, and others), yet we know little about their methods of learning and teaching...

Grammy Award winner for Album of the Year! This unique songbook features piano/vocal arrangements of 11 selections from the critically-acclaimed Coen brothers film. The traditional songs for this film were selected by T-Bone Burnett to capture the sound of the early-'30s South, and the movie soundtrack has done much to rekindle interest in the folk/blues/bluegrass/gospel genres...

Enjoy learning to play with this friendly, step-by-step method -- the grown-up approach to playing piano.

The latest release in Cherry Lane's popular Art and Soul series, this songbook/CD pack is a must for John Denver fans, who will not want to miss the large color section featuring his nature and travel photography, concert memorabilia and new interviews about his songwriting craft with the people who knew and worked with him...

Contents: Amo, Amas, I Love a Lass (Arnold) * Anthony Preaches to the Fish (Mahler) * Ballad of the Fat Turkeys (Chabrier) * Church Bell at Night (Barber) * The Classicist (Mussorgsky) * The Cunning Constable (Leveridge) * A Fine Line (Barab) * How Often Have I Prayed (Wolf) * I Love Love (Bizet) * I Was Informed (Wolf) * If You've Only Got a Moustache (Foster) * The Kiss (Beethoven) * My Wife If a Most Knowing Woman (Foster) * The One Way (Ives) * Promiscuity (Barber) * Rumpled, Tumbled and Jumbled (Anon) * The Seminarian (Moussorgsky) * Strong Imagination (Mahler) * The Useless Serenade (Brahms) * Vilanelle of the Little Ducks (Chabrier) * A Warning (Mozart) * Why Should'st Thou Sweare I Am (Charles I).

Everything you need to know to start playing now! Whether you're a beginner with no prior musical training, or you ""used to play"" and are need of a refresher course, Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Piano is the perfect resource to teach yourself piano, even though you have never taken a lesson...