Ikeda Naoko. Celestial Dreams

Willis Music, 2022. — 32 p. — ISBN-10 1705158218 The Japanese word "aya" translates into shimmering colors, evoking beautiful shades and hues. This collection features 10 piano solos inspired by "aya" as well as the composer's love of nature and Japanese traditions. Titles: Cho (The Butterfly) * Elegy * Fujin (Soul of the Wind) * Romance No. 1 (Moon) * Romance No. 2 (Ocean) *...

The Willis Music Co. 2006 - 15 p. Soaring on Air is a unique set of original, Early to Mid-intermediate solos written by Naoko Ikeda. Each solo has a special poem that coincides with it to help the performer understand the inspiration from which the piece was written. These pieces should inspire peaceful emotions and tranquility. Overall, this is a beautiful collection that...

The FJH Music Company, 2014. — 49 p. Piano solo. Beginning. Book 1 features 13 pieces: eight original solos, three folk tunes, and two classical arrangements. There is a wide-range of styles: lyrical pieces from Melody Bober, Mary Leaf, and Elizabeth Greenleaf; a rag from Jason Sifford; a jazz piece from Christopher Goldston; and a gospel number from Edwin McLean. Some have...

The FJH Music Company, 2014. — 49 p. Piano solo. Beginning. Book 2 includes 12 sensational selections--oeten original pieces including blues, rags, and Latin styles by Kevin Olson, Edwin McLean, and Robert Schultz. Original pieces by Christopher Goldston, Mary Leaf, and Elizabeth Greenleaf also add to the mix. There is even one folk song and one classical piece. New musical...

The FJH Music Company, 2014. — 45 p. The 13 solos in this book feature a variety of tempos and moods — from cool swing to expressive lyricism to energetic toccatas (including a jazz toccata). This is a great collection for students who need a break from the traditional Baroque - Contemporary literature. Composers Melody Bober, Timothy Brown, Valerie Roth Roubos, Martin Cuellar,...

The FJH Music Company Inc, 2013. — 40 p. Helen Marlais ' Succeeding At The Piano - Recital Book: Grade 5 contains a wonderful repertoire that correlates with the Lesson and Technique Book, making this volume very inviting. The useful 'before playing' and 'after playing' points will help students to develop musicianship, good practice habits and listening skills. Serenade -...