Contents Before Playing..., Reading the Score 4 Song No. Learn to Play 6 Song No. Title page Learn to Play page 027 Largo (from the New World) 103 028 Brahms’ Lullaby 103 029 Pomp and Circumstance 104 030 Chanson du Toreador 104 031 Sicilienne/Fauré 105 006 Für Elise Basic 11 032 Swan Lake 105 007 Für Elise Advanced 11 033 Grand March (Aida) 106 008 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic 27 034 Serenade for Strings in C major, op.
alla turka With a Turkish feel marziale With a march feel allargando Gradually slower and louder meno mosso Less movement assai Very molto More cantabile Singing non agitato Calmly commodo Relaxed non troppo Not too much con affetto Lovingly poco A little con moto Animated poco a poco Little by little D dolce Sweetly poco moto With a little more motion E espress. (espressivo) With expression polka Polka (fast 2/4 time) G grazioso Elegantly rall. / rallent.
Before Playing... Sit Correctly Finger Numbering 3 4 2 3 2 4 5 5 1 1 Left Right Sit near the middle of the keyboard.
Tempo Markings Example: a=120 indicates a tempo of 120 quarter notes per minute. Largo Lento Adagio Andante Andantino Moderato Slower Allegretto Allegro Faster “Normal” tempo accelerando (accel.) Gradually faster a tempo Return to normal tempo ritardanto (rit.) Gradually slower tempo primo ( Tempo I ) Return to original tempo ritenuto (riten.
The easy, fun way to learn to play! Learn to Play Welcome to “Learn to Play”! If you’ve ever wished you could play your favorite songs on the piano, “Learn to Play” will make learning how easy and enjoyable. “Basic” and “Advanced” sections are provided for each song. When you find a song you want to learn, refer to the Master Guide below and get started right away! You’ll have fun mastering each song step by step.
Learn to Play Before beginning each step, listen to the performance while reading the complete score. Doing this will give you a good mental “image” of the song’s structure and flow. When you have an overall feel for the song, press the [ KEYS TO SUCCESS] button and start practicing the steps. Step Map This lets you know where you are in the practice program. It functions as a “map” that indicates what you’re practicing in each step.
Learn to Play Short Break There will be a short break before you need to play the next note. But it might not be too long be ready! Musical Glossary Special terms are explained in the Musical Glossary on pages 9 ~ 10. Try to learn them all. Number of Repeats Lead-ins (“...three, four!” etc.) Wherever you see a lead-in like this you will hear a cue to start playing, so don’t miss it! The number of repeats might be different for each step.
Learn to Play Musical Glossary Monophony Single notes played independently. Polyphony Multiple notes of different pitch played simultaneously. Polyphonic Performance The act of playing multiple notes simultaneously. Semitone and Whole Tones Regardless of whether the keys are white or black, the pitch interval between adjacent keys is a semitone. Two semitones make up a whole tone. Interval The difference in pitch between two notes is known as an “interval.
Learn to Play Staccato Legato Play short, disconnected notes. Indicated by dots above or below the notes the score. Play smoothly connected notes. A slur marking , or “staccato (stacc.)” written on indicates the notes to be played legato, or “legato” may be written on the score. Slur The slur marking indicates notes to be played legato. It can also be used to define musical phrases. Tenuto Play notes for their full length. Indicated by short lines above or below the notes the score.
Für Elise L. v. Beethoven Basic Song No.006 Für Elise With Step Map ........................................................................12 Für Elise is an all-time classical favorite. The beautiful, well-known melody is repeated a number of times. In each step you won’t be practicing alone. You have a wonderful orchestra to back you up! First, listen to the example a few times. It won’t be long before you’ll want to start playing it yourself! Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery”.............
Song No.006 Basic Für Elise With Step Map Play with both hands as if gently telling a story. It might help to sing or hum the melody as you play. Similar melody lines and rhythms are repeated in this song, so there aren’t as many sections to practice as you might think. Enjoy learning each section as you build proficiency. From here...
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Für Elise Basic Let’s start with a warm-up exercise using three fingers of the right hand. ise Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery” ed for this us erc ex Finge rs Song No.006 Right We’ll start by ascending and descending the white and black keys. Check out the illustrations until you understand how the fingers are supposed to move, then get started! You’ll find it easier to play if you bend your fingers slightly.
Song No.006 Für Elise Basic Diligent Practice Time Right! Now that we’re warmed up let’s try playing along with the orchestra in 3/4 time. The melody will be built up little by little. Compare each line... notice that many of the shapes formed by the notes are very similar.
Song No.006 Für Elise Basic M i d d l e Left hand Warm-up Exercise - “Basic Accompaniment” And now a warm-up exercise for the left hand. E A E A It’s important to spread your fingers widely from the start. Don’t play the black keys too strongly. Diligent Practice Time Connect the notes smoothly, as if the left hand were passing them to the right hand. You’ll be able to play smoothly if you move the left hand into position for the next phrase as soon as it finishes playing the first phrase.
Song No.006 Für Elise Basic First Half Review You’ve reached the halfway step! Have you learned all the material provided in the preceding steps? Now let’s go back and play through all the first-half exercises. If you find that you’re having trouble playing any of the material, go back and review the steps using the Step Map as a guide. Diligent Practice Time OK, let’s begin the second half! You’ll be able to play the melody nicely if you lift your fingers from the keyboard between the slurs.
Song No.006 Für Elise Basic Jump to the Left hand next E! And again! Warm-up Exercise - “The Jump Competition” The first note has a staccato dot. Spread your fingers wide and jump quickly to the next note! M i d d l e E ngers! se fi You can play t with only the his “EEEEE!” The only note in this step is E! Make the connection between the left and right hands as smooth as possible.
Song No.006 Für Elise Basic “Left! Right! Left! Right!” Play “D# E” repeatedly, alternating the left and right hands. Have the next hand ready in position to play D# so you won’t have to rush. Left Right Second Half Review Try playing all the way through the second half. As we did after the first half, if there are places you can’t play with confidence go back and review the steps. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Song No.007 Advanced Für Elise With Step Map These steps focus on the middle section that wasn’t included in the basic version of the song. The right hand plays quick 16th notes in succession, but if you keep your shoulders and arms relaxed and match the timing to the left-hand notes it shouldn’t be too difficult. The middle section is to be played brightly and moderately loud. Play the other sections in a gentle, flowing manner to add expression to the song overall.
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Song No.007 Für Elise Advanced Dotted Rhythm Practice Dotted rhythms like this might look difficult, but you can make them easier to understand (and fun) if you match the beats up with words. In the example below the circled syllables and words correspond to notes on the score. Play this with a gentle touch.
Song No.007 Für Elise Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “For a Steady Left Hand” To make sure that fingers 1 and 5 of your left hand don’t waver too much, try placing a coin on the back of your left hand. Don’t let the coin fall off while you’re playing! Play the last C and E softly. What’s going to happen? How long can you keep this up? Do your best to complete the exercise.
Song No.007 Advanced Für Elise Diligent Practice Time Play this while counting “one, two, three” in time with the metronome. Next, join the parts! “Suspense Theater” This exercise uses only four notes: B, D , E, and F. Place your fingers on the corresponding keys before you begin, then you’ll be able to play the exercise smoothly. Thump Thump Thump... Short break Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Traditional Basic Song No.008 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map .............................................28 The memorable melody of this song is familiar to just about everyone. We’ve arranged it so it’s easy to play with both hands. Give it a try! The First Step (The first 2 measures)................................................ 29 The Next Step (The next 2 measures)...............................................
Song No.008 Basic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map You know the melody but are afraid that playing with both hands will be difficult? Not at all! We’ve made it easy by dividing it into two-measure segments.
Song No.008 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic M i d d l e The First Step (The first 2 measures) C E F C G A First locate the keyboard position then try playing slowly. Left Right To begin, relax and find the keyboard position. The keyboard position is the same as for the score above! ...no problem, that’s the first two measures done! The Next Step (The next 2 measures) M i d d l e B C D C D E F As in the last step, begin by locating the keyboard position.
Song No.008 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic The First and Next Steps Together! (Beginning to 4th measure) Now connect Step 01 and Step 02! You’ve played up to here! The Last Step! (That was quick...) M i d d l e B C D E D E F G The left and right hand notes descend one at a time. Left Right And once again... locate the keyboard position. The keyboard position is the same as for the score above... (this is becoming familiar too)! Getting close to completion.
Song No.008 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic Repeat the Last Step! If you can play this pattern you’re almost there! One more time. You should be able to see those twinkling stars by now. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
Song No.009 Advanced Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map The practice steps begin from the second chorus. The right hand plays a polyphonic melody part, and there’s even a left-hand arpeggio.
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Song No.009 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Warm-up Exercise - “Relax Time” Relax, and slowly play these intervals one by one. Short break She hasn’t moved for a while.
Song No.009 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Diligent Practice Time Pay attention to the distance between the notes as you move from one interval to the next. Prepare to play the next notes as soon as possible. the next notes are... the next notes are... the next notes are... the next notes... the next notes... the next... the next notes are... Short break notes...
Song No.009 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “The Fantastic Seesaw” This is a warm-up exercise for Step 05. With finger 2 as a pivot, play 5-1-5... Finger 1! Finger 5! Finger 5! Finger 1! I’ll pretend I’m finger 2. ’ Left hand Diligent Practice Time Arpeggio practice. Play with a relaxed wrist. Short break 36 I’m not moving at all.
Song No.009 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 1 The same “shape” moves down the keyboard. Keep your fingers loosely in the same shape to play these chords. Short break The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 2 The melody is the same as Step 06, but the sound is different! Pay attention to the different shapes as you play this.
Song No.009 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “Sunday at Yamaha” Why don’t we refresh ourselves with a change of pace. Play along with the instrument with a happy, rhythmic feel. Now you’re rockin’! It was worth coming all the way for this! The Cheer Squad Rejoices Diligent Practice Time Now that you’ve had some fun with Step 08, you should be playing easily with your left hand. Pay attention to the chord timing as you play this.
Turkish March W. A. Mozart Basic Song No.010 Turkish March With Step Map ...............................................................40 We’ve arranged this renowned piano piece so that beginning players can enjoy it at a comfortable tempo. The accompaniment features a variety of instruments that appear one after another, sometimes supporting you with rhythm, and sometimes playing the melody line with you. Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine”.............................................
Song No.010 Basic Turkish March With Step Map Both the left and right hands play monophonic lines. If you look at the melody you’ll notice that the same shapes are repeated. The first note is different, but the fingering is the same! Knowing that makes it sound easy, doesn’t it? Listen to the example over and over until you learn the melody, then practice will be easy. From here...
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Song No.010 Turkish March Basic Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine” Eh? This is practice for the Turkish March? Start playing with finger 4, but keep finger 1 close by and ready. That’s the key to playing this part smoothly. Now enjoy a romantic moment with the orchestra! Diligent Practice Time When you’re properly warmed up, it’s time to tackle the melody. Don’t forget the key to playing it smoothly that we just learned. Diligent Practice Time Try playing with both hands.
Song No.010 Turkish March Basic Special Practice - “The Special March” Try playing the Special March melody using the “finger over” (page 9) technique. Enjoy the energy in the second half! Finger... over! Diligent Practice Time Don’t rush the right-hand “G-G” and “E-E” eighth notes. Play the last quarter notes of the left-hand “C-E-G” and “A-C-E” parts with care, releasing them simultaneously with the right-hand notes.
Song No.010 Turkish March Basic “Technical Point!” A number of techniques that are unique to the piano such as “finger ready” and “finger change” (page 9) are used in the right-hand melody. Prepare early for the next note to be played, and play each note carefully. Finger, ready! Apparently technique is important in piano playing too. Finger, change! Now connect the parts together... Diligent Practice Time Resist the urge to rush when playing continuous eighth notes.
Song No.010 Turkish March Basic Left hand Special Practice - “Share the Stage with a Pianist” Just a little more and we’ll be done! Try playing this left-hand part along with a pianist. Wait a minute... the intro melody is the Turkish March too? I'm in charge of the intro (check out my “Für Elise” and “Ode to Joy” as well). The song you’re practicing is actually one of mine. Thank you! Beethoven and Mozart...
Song No.011 Advanced Turkish March With Step Map This score includes polyphonic and octave parts that are essential to give the song momentum, and they’re a large part of the song’s appeal too. The distinctive left-hand accompaniment must be played at a steady tempo. Don’t let your shoulders and arms get tense from the 32nd measure, and play with confidence.
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Song No.011 Turkish March Advanced Left hand Diligent Practice Time We’ll start with the left-hand accompaniment. Bend finger 5 slightly and play firmly to sound (and look) great! The orchestra will back you up in a variety of ways in each step. Enjoy the interplay, and have fun! Short break Diligent Practice Time Make a fist with your hand above the keyboard then gently open your fingers and you’re ready! Keep your fingers steady and under control when changing notes.
Song No.011 Turkish March Advanced Left hand Warm-up Exercise - “A Nap by the Stream” is the symbol for “arpeggio.” Before starting the exercise play the A-E-A notes together the check out their sound. If you sort of “strum” the notes in order from bottom to top you’re playing an arpeggio. Play twice then take a short break. Snooze Snooze Snooze Stay relaxed when playing the remaining two times. Left hand “Power March” When you’re done with your nap, it’s time for a lively march.
Song No.011 Turkish March Advanced Diligent Practice Time The right hand plays plenty of black keys in this step. Position your hand toward the back of the keyboard before starting to play. Spread your left hand wide from the start, then “grab” the keyboard with fingers 5 and 1 and you’ll get the hang of it. The left hand is going to get busy, but stay with it! The right-hand part is the same as above.
Song No.011 Turkish March Advanced Special Practice - “Grace Notes” It’s time to practice grace notes. The key is “keep it close!” The grace note should be played softly just before the main note, almost right on top of it. But don’t think too much about it. Just let it happen naturally. Short break Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Ode to Joy L. v. Beethoven Basic Song No.012 Ode to Joy With Step Map .....................................................................54 This is a very simple arrangement of this timeless melody. Play it without hesitation, with a dignified feel. Basic Ascending and Descending..................................................... 55 Dotted Rhythm........................................................................... 55 “And all of a sudden... both hands!”......................................
Song No.012 Basic Ode to Joy With Step Map In this version you play monophonic lines with both hands. No tricky techniques are required. If you know the melody you’ll be fine. Ready? Away we go. From here... ...
Song No.012 M i d d l e G C Ode to Joy Basic You’ll only play the colored-in keys in the first half. C D E F G Position your hands here and begin! Left Right Basic Ascending and Descending The climb from E to G and then the descent from G to D are the basis of the melody. If you can play this well, the rest is easy. Dotted Rhythm This melody line, including a dotted note, follows the melody of Step 01. Sing along with the example to get a feel for the rhythm.
Song No.012 Ode to Joy Basic “CCDE ? – ? ? – ” How did you do in Step 03? Now that you’ve done the basic ascending and descending lines, It’s a pattern we haven’t seen yet... but stay calm here’s another pattern to practice. What’s different from the steps we’ve already practiced? “Change” And now, the second half. This part of the melody signals that a change is about to occur.
Song No.012 Left hand Basic I’ll take on any challenge. “Step On the Black Key” It’s really not such a big deal... This is the left-hand line that goes with the Step 06 right-hand line. M i d d l e The notes ascend in sequence from G, with one black key along the way. Step on the black key along with the orchestra. Ode to Joy G A B C “Play with Both Hands” Now you’re ready to play with both hands. What do you suppose the order of the exercise is? (Hint: check out Step 03). Answer: 1.
Song No.012 Ode to Joy Basic “Zig-Zag Path to E” Before getting into the final four measures, we come across a very distinctive syncopated phrase. Sing this zig-zag “C-D-G, E” line. Syncopation Zig Za g “Right Hand then Left Hand” Here’s the syncopated E from Step 09, and the left-hand note that follows. We’ll also play a little of the ensuing melody in the second half. First, the right and left hands in sequence. Then, right hand, left hand, and right hand again.
Song No.012 Ode to Joy Basic “Right-hand Rehearsal: String Ensemble Version” You’ve done well up to Step 10, so let’s try playing the whole song all the way through. But before we do that, let’s rehearse by playing just the right-hand part with beautiful accompaniment e Le arn Or th ch est A M e ss a g e fr o m If you find it difficult to play along with the orchestra, use the metronome instead. ra C ond ctor u from a string ensemble.
Song No.013 Advanced Ode to Joy With Step Map Play the melody with a stately, grandiose feel. Add some dynamic expression for a more musical performance. If you can play the right hand part from the basic version you’re halfway there. The following steps focus on the left-hand accompaniment and the third and sixth intervals used in the melody line.
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Song No.013 Ode to Joy Advanced Warm-up Exercise - “Left-hand Power” Left hand Let’s do a warm-up exercise for the left hand. Play the phrase that descends in semitones while holding the bass note with finger 5. Enjoy the smooth harmonic transitions that occur when you play along with the orchestra. Diligent Practice Time Left hand Let’s practice the first four measures of the left-hand part. Play the notes for their full duration.
Song No.013 Advanced Ode to Joy “Right-hand Part Practice” It’s a bit lonely without the left hand... At last we come to the right-hand part. In Step 07 we’ll use both the right and left hands to play the harmony parts. But here we’ll just practice the right-hand part. M i d d l e G B C D E F Left hand “Left-hand Part Practice” I feel a bit silly posing like this without the right hand... And this is the part that the left-hand will play.
Song No.013 Advanced Ode to Joy Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man Junior’s Friend’s Aunt: Follow the Leader” Practice playing successive sixth intervals. When the rhythm begins listen to the phrase played by the celesta, then play it yourself. Short break ...and the rest with energy! Miss Koto coming in suddenly like that startled me! The melody was probably similar to something she knew and she just couldn’t keep quiet. Ha ha. What? Yes, I know Marimba Man Jr. very well.
Song No.013 Ode to Joy Advanced Diligent Practice Time If you enjoyed Step 08, this will be no problem. You can play it. Probably. Tee-hee Miss Koto Diligent Practice Time The left hand plays thirds while the right hand plays sixths. This section requires concentration to play well, but it’s also the most impressive sounding section of the song. If you have trouble playing any section, go back to the appropriate steps and practice again.
Song No.013 Ode to Joy Advanced Parallel Thirds - “In Paradise” Now let’s practice playing parallel thirds with the right hand, with beautiful orchestral backing. Start by playing just the top note to get a feel for the line, then after a short break add the note a third below. Short break Diligent Practice Time This is the last key section for the right hand. It starts with the syncopation we first saw in the basic version. Practice through to the end of the melody.
The Entertainer S. Joplin Basic Song No.014 The Entertainer With Step Map .............................................................68 This is one of those songs that aspiring piano players long to master. The characteristic left-hand accompaniment and attractive melody are a bit too tricky for the beginner to play all at once. We’ve made it much easier by creating an arrangement in which the left-hand accompaniment has been reduced to just the essential bass notes. “A Hearing Test?”..............
Song No.014 Basic The Entertainer With Step Map Although the arrangement is simplified, the rhythm of the melody is no less difficult than the original. You can start by listening to the example and learning it by ear, or by practicing the individual steps. Diligence is the only true shortcut. From here...
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Song No.014 The Entertainer Basic “A Hearing Test?” Let’s learn the first shape that appears in the introduction. The pitch of the starting note changes in the middle. Listen to the cue tone carefully. Beep beep beep beep Diligent Practice Time This is also a section of the intro. The last few notes are different from the shape we learned in the last step. Watch out for the black key! “Semitone Return Trip” Practice going and returning in semitone steps. Finger 1 is the key.
Song No.014 The Entertainer Basic Diligent Practice Time Take care to play the tied notes correctly. Short break “At the End of the Tunnel” The number of notes will increase gradually. Connect them while paying attention to your fingering.
Song No.014 The Entertainer Basic Diligent Practice Time Left hand Place your fingers on the keys you’ll play, and play them in order: 5, 3, 2, 3... M i d d l e C D E F G C Left Put it Together Now play the first half with both hands! It might seem a bit difficult, so practice just the right-hand part first. If there are any sections you’re having trouble with, go back to the corresponding steps using the Step Map as a guide, and practice them again.
Song No.014 The Entertainer Basic “Percussion Joins In” Just keep repeating ECDE-CDC and... hey! Where did those rhythm instruments come from? Diligent Practice Time Left hand Pay attention to your fingering on the black keys. “The Signature Phrase” Have you mastered Step 09 and Step 10? If you have you’re ready to play the song’s signature phrase with both hands. Don’t let either hand pull the other off time. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Song No.015 Advanced The Entertainer With Step Map In this arrangement harmony is added a sixth below the melody line of the basic version for a richer texture. The 16th notes in the middle section look difficult, but if you practice them thoroughly first with the right hand only you’ll get through it with no problem. Practice each hand individually, and then when you have a good feel for the parts put them together.
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Song No.015 The Entertainer Advanced “Sixths Warm-up Exercise” Practice playing sixths until you can do it naturally. You’ll encounter black keys and tempo changes along the way! C3 T h e l o w e s t C T h e h i g h e s t M i d d l e E C E C The second time is a sprint! E C Move your hand up an octave during this short break! Once again from the beginning... after a very short break. Diligent Practice Time This is the same melody segment that we learned in Step 05 of the basic version.
Song No.015 The Entertainer Advanced Left hand “A New Challenge... Part 1” This is a basic exercise for the left hand. First play the three-note chords to learn their positions. Learn the finger positions and they’ll be easy to play. Short break Left hand “A New Challenge... Part 2” Do this in the same way as the last step.
Song No.015 The Entertainer Advanced Put It Together Let’s take what we’ve learned so far and play it all through. It might be a good idea to practice each hand individually first.
Song No.015 The Entertainer Advanced Left hand “A Musical Tour” If the fingering seems difficult, notice which notes in each chord also appear in the next chord. That will be your clue. First, get your fingers ready by playing this twice. Then play this rhythmically as many times as necessary until you feel comfortable with it.
Song No.015 The Entertainer Advanced “In Vintage Fusion Style” The initial rhythm is the key to playing the two-note melody in a cool way. Begin by learning the timing. Short break “One Thing at a Time... Part 1” Most players are intimidated by continuous sequences of 16th notes. If you practice one short section at a time it becomes easy! Stop Stop “One Thing at a Time... Part 2” The rhythm is a little more complex than the last exercise. Learn the individual sections one group of notes at a time.
Song No.015 The Entertainer Advanced Left hand Diligent Practice Time Approach this exercise in the same way as Step 06. When you get comfortable with this, try to read ahead on the score a bit. “The Toughest Challenge!” Practice the climax of the middle section. When you can play this you’re almost done! Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Londonderry Air Traditional Basic Song No.016 Londonderry Air With Step Map .............................................................84 This song has a gentle, expressive melody. Play along with the orchestra with a relaxed, spacious feel. In this easy-to-play arrangement both the left and right hands play single-note lines. The Melody Begins..................................................................... 85 Diligent Practice Time..............................................................
Song No.016 Basic Londonderry Air With Step Map The melody begins with an auftakt, and the same rhythm is repeated a number of times. The left hand plays accompaniment in the first half, then counterpoint in the second half for different effects. Play the 8th notes smoothly and gently, with expression. From here... ...
Song No.016 Londonderry Air Basic The starting note for Steps 01 through 03. M i d d l e C C B E When you’ve located the keyboard position it’s time to start practicing. The Melody Begins The melody begins with an auftakt. The first note is played with finger 1, and should not be played too strongly. Play a little stronger as the notes get higher to build up the mood. Diligent Practice Time The “finger ready” and “finger over” (page 9) techniques are used here.
Song No.016 Londonderry Air Basic Left hand Diligent Practice Time This is practice for the left-hand accompaniment for the first half. Consider each measure as a group of notes. It will be easier to play if you keep the image of the keys you’ll play in each group in your mind before playing the first note. Play with Both Hands It’s time to play with the left and right hands together. Play the left-hand part carefully while listening to the metronome.
Song No.016 Londonderry Air Basic Special Practice: Rhythm Combinations - “Meet Marimba Man Jr.” The right hand plays eighth notes while the left hand plays a quarter note, then the right hand plays a quarter note while the left hand plays eighth notes...what’s this exercise for? Play this a number of times after the lead-in. Have fun trying not to get pulled off time by the melody playing in the background.
Song No.016 Londonderry Air Basic Steps 06 and 07 begin on these notes. Ready? left hand G C right hand left hand E G Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 1 Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 2 Try to connect the right and left hand eighth notes The F# played by the left hand is a black key. Before smoothly. Don’t play the left hand finger 1 notes too playing the exercise, play the G, A, and F# keys together loudly. to get a feel for the finger positions. This should be easy if you’ve done Step 05.
Song No.016 Londonderry Air Basic Diligent Practice Time Practice repeating the G note. You’ll get a nice uniform sound even if you change fingers if you play in about the same position. Special Practice - “Finishing Up in Style” The melody closes with a series of 8th notes. Learn this section by dividing into to short segments that you can practice individually. When you’re ready, play then entire section. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Song No.017 Advanced Londonderry Air With Step Map This arrangement covers a wide range from the lowest to highest notes that will allow you to enjoy the full sound and resonance of the piano as you play. Also try to observe the detailed dynamics markings. Listen to the orchestra carefully and create a rich atmosphere.
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Song No.017 Londonderry Air Advanced Special Practice: Arpeggio, R&B Version - “Follow the Harp!” This is an arpeggio exercise. The G, B, and E notes will be played in a variety of ways. Listen to the rhythms the harp plays, then play them yourself. Follow me! One, Two, Three, Four, “A little out of sync” is about right. One, Two, Three, Four, Your arpeggios 92 were beautiful...
Song No.017 Londonderry Air Advanced Diligent Practice Time Let’s practice the “finger over” (page 9) technique. It’s easier if you bend your fingers slightly. The notes played with fingers 4 and 5 are the melody, so don’t release them while you’re playing the other notes. Finger over Don’t lift your finger... Special Practice - “Bossa Mood” Left hand Let’s do some left-hand practice with a lively Bossa Nova rhythm. This type of harmony appears frequently, so you should try to remember it.
Song No.017 Londonderry Air Advanced Diligent Practice Time And now we’ll play the left-hand melody and the accompanying right-hand notes together. Play the left-hand part moderately loud, and the right-hand part a little softer. Left hand Diligent Practice Time This type of left-hand accompaniment is often heard in piano pieces. Keep your wrist relaxed and prepare early for the next note. Don’t cut the last note of the phrase short.
Song No.017 Londonderry Air Advanced Special Practice: Arpeggio, Ragtime Version - “Follow the Honky-Tonk Piano!” Welcome to the 1-octave arpeggio challenge! Follow the honky-tonk piano, copying its nuances as closely as you can. It doesn’t matter if you fall a bit behind the orchestra, but whatever you do don’t rush! Play whatever I play! Don’t worry about getting it exactly right. Just enjoy the ride! Short break I’m what they call a “Honky-Tonk Piano.
Song No.017 Londonderry Air Advanced A Beautiful Ending The right hand passes the melody line to the left hand, leading to a slow, serene ending. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the orchestra too! Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
To everyone who played the Learn to Play songs, Did you enjoy our Learn to Play section? Learning to play... even little by little... is a great feeling, isn’t it? The Learn to Play Orchestra is always waiting for you. Come and play with us anytime you like. The following pages also include a number of great songs arranged so they can be played easily.
Favorites This is a collection of popular folk songs and classical pieces from around the world. Join in by playing the right-hand melody. Song No. 018 Tempo a =94 Frère Jacques Melody Voice Glockenspiel Traditional Song No.
Song No. 020 Tempo a =88 Aura Lee Melody Voice Soprano Sax Traditional Song No.
Song No. 022 Tempo a =112 Sur le pont d’Avignon Melody Voice Musette Accordion Traditional Song No.
Song No. 025 Tempo a =120 If You're Happy and You Know It Traditional Song No. 026 Tempo a =69 Beautiful Dreamer S. C.
Song No. 027 Tempo a =72 Largo (from the New World) Melody Voice English Horn A. Dvorák Song No. 028 Tempo a =72 Brahms’ Lullaby Melody Voice Flute J. Brahms dolce m P.
Song No. 029 Tempo a =78 Pomp and Circumstance Melody Voice String Ensemble E. Elgar Maestoso, allargando m P.3 Song No. 030 Tempo a =108 Chanson du Toreador G. Bizet 104 Resoluto m P.
Song No. 031 Tempo d=146 Sicilienne/Fauré Melody Voice Flute G. Fauré molto, dolce m P.3 Song No. 032 Tempo a =78 Swan Lake Melody Voice Oboe P. I. Tchaikovsky espress. (espressivo) m P.
Song No. 033 Tempo a =116 Grand March (Aida) Melody Voice Brass Section G. Verdi Maestoso m P.3 Song No. 034 Tempo d=108 Serenade for Strings in C major, op.48 P. I. Tchaikovsky non troppo, marcato m P.
Song No. 035 Tempo a =79 Pizzicato Polka Melody Voice Pizzicato Strings J. Strauss II Polka m P.3 Song No.
Piano Repertoire Here's a collection of well-known and well-loved piano pieces from around the world. Immerse yourself in the beautiful sound of the piano, either with orchestra backing or solo. Song No.
Song No. 038 Tempo a =106 Die Lorelei Melody Voice Grand Piano F.
Song No. 039 Tempo a =79 Home Sweet Home H. R.
Song No. 040 Tempo a =72 Loch Lomond Melody Voice Grand Piano Traditional meno mosso, poco m P.
Song No. 041 Tempo a =66 Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop” F. Chopin Sostenuto m P.
Song No. 042 Tempo a =100 Nocturne op.9-2 Melody Voice Grand Piano F. Chopin dolce, espress. (espressivo) m P.
poco a poco m P.
Song No. 043 Tempo a =56 Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de L’adieu” Melody Voice Grand Piano F. Chopin ma non troppo, rall. (rallentando), smorz. (smorzando) m P.
Song No. 044 Tempo a =70 Romanze (Serenade K.525) W. A.
Song No. 045 Tempo a =121 Arabesque Melody Voice Grand Piano J. F. Burgmüller scherzando, leggiero, rall. (rallentando), in tempo, risoluto m P.
Song No. 046 Tempo a =122 La Chevaleresque J. F. Burgmüller marziale m P.
assai m P.
Song No. 047 Tempo d=142 Für Elise L. v. Beethoven Poco moto m P.
Song No. 048 Tempo a =128 Turkish March W. A. Mozart Alla turca m P.
Song No. 049 Tempo a =69 24 Preludes op.28-7 Melody Voice Grand Piano F. Chopin dolce m P.
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