This is the first of five articles written especially for this blog by renowned composer and educator Christopher Norton. These posts are intended to encourage classical players (and teachers) to explore jazz and pop styles. Deep in Thought is the first featured piece, and you can download it here for free. Chris also offers some…
Tag: Piano Resources
Weekend Competition: The Foundation Pianist & A Piece A Week
Before I jet off to the Far East for a very exciting book tour (more about that in another post), it’s time for a Weekend Competition. Today’s competition features Paul Harris’ latest book, A Piece A Week, and a new series, The Foundation Pianist, written by Karen Marshall and David Blackwell; both published by Faber…
Weekend Competition: At the movies
Wishing you and your family a very HAPPY EASTER! I hope you enjoy a restful weekend wherever you are in the world. The weekend’s competition focuses on music from the movies, thanks to Faber Music’s vibrant, interesting new collections. Film Themes: The Piano Collection consists of thirty film tunes arranged for piano solo; a selection…
AllAboutPiano
The Musicians’ Union (MU) have launched a new website for pianists, piano teachers, students and piano lovers everywhere. AllAboutPiano focuses on all aspects of piano teaching and playing, and has been developed by the MU and publishers 1Hub Media, with support from Faber Music, EPTA UK and a host of other partners. The site will…
Weekend Competition Double Bill
This weekend’s competition features two piano resources which I hope will be of interest. The first is a collection of 12 Tangos, written by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla (1921 – 1992), arranged by Rachel Chapin, and published by Boosey and Hawkes. Each piece contains all the expected tango inflections, incorporated alongside elements of classical music…
Melanie Spanswick 