Keys to Artistic Performance, Book 1 - Piano

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, and how to move at the piano.

Table of Contents:

• Bartok, Bela - Children's Song, Sz. 42, No. 3
• Glinka, M. I. - Polka
• Schubert, Franz - Ecossaise in G Major, D. 145, No. 4
• Streabbog, J. L. - Distant Bells, Op. 63, No. 6
• Bartok, Bela - Childre's Game, Sz. 42, No. 8
• Tchaikovsky, P. I. - Old French Song, Op. 39, No. 16
• Gurlitt, Cornelius - In the Garden, Op. 140, No. 4
• Tchaikovsky, P. I. - Morning Prayer, Op. 39, No. 1
• Gurlitt, Cornelius - The Festive Dance, Op. 140, No. 7
• Streabbog, J. L. - A Sad Story, Op. 63, No. 10
• Tchaikovsky, P. I. - Italian Song, Op. 39, No. 15
• Reinecke, Carl - Peasant Dance, Op. 107, No. 20
• Schumann, Robert - First Loss, Op. 68, No. 16
• Beach, Amy - Waltz, Op. 36, No. 3
• Schubert, Franz - Landler, D. 679, No. 2
• Schubert, Franz - Waltz in b minor, Op. 18, No. 6
• Alexander, Dennis - March Breve
• Casella, Alfredo - Siciliana, Op. 35, No. 6
• Streabbog, J. L. - Butterflies, Op. 63, No. 11
• Alexander, Dennis - Elizabeth's Lullaby
• Alexander, Dennis - Toccata Robusto
• Alexander, Dennis - The Mysterious Nile
• Gurlitt, Cornelius - Murmuring Brook, Op. 140, No. 5
• Alexander, Dennis - Scherzino

Publisher:	Alfred
Composer/Author:	Various
Arranger/Editor:	Alexander/Clarfield
Catalog Number:	00-29991
Pages:	56