"Enthusiastic response from music educators and teachers greeted the publication in 1968 of the first volume in the CLASSICS TO MODERNS series. Since then, as additional titles were added, the series has won widespread praise and universal acceptance by both teachers and students as a valuable and unique library of piano materials. All those interested in the literature for the piano have been well served by Denes Agay's intelligent comp ..."
"Volume contains standard works of the repertoire, and also works of composers rarely encountered within other collections. There are works from the baroque through the modern periods, and each piece is in its original form."
"Description Part of the constantly growing, world-famous Joy Of... series, The Joy Of First-Year Piano is a method with repertory for the beginning pianist by renowned teacher, arranger and musicologist, Denes Agay. This CD edition includes newly-recorded, high-quality performances of the music to be found in the book. These tracks demonstrate how the pieces should sound and, in some cases, provide a piano part with which the student ca ..."
The Joy of First Classics - Book 1(1st Edition) Piano Solo (Joy Of...Series) by DenesAgay Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 1992 by Yorktown Music Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8256-8066-3, ISBN: 0-8256-8066-2
"Nothing can quite compare to the satisfaction, pleasure and joy of learning and playing the finest pieces of classical music and this terrific volume gives you the opportunity to do exactly that Inside there are more than 60 easy pieces and keyboard miniatures by master composers, selected and edited by Dennis Agay. All the pieces are printed in their original form though have had sensible expression marks and fingerings added. There i ..."
The Joy of First Year Piano(1st Edition) (Joy Of...Series) by DenesAgay Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 1992 by Music Sales America ISBN-13: 978-0-8256-8013-7, ISBN: 0-8256-8013-1
"(Yorktown). Designed for use as a method book, this volume allows the teacher to vary the approach according to the needs of the student. The book can also be used as a source of carefully graded pieces, for use with any first-year method."
"A wonderful collection of waltzes, tangos and polkas from Beethoven to Joplin, Alberniz to Agay.Includes these songs:- Countess Dubarry- Eva- SariAdios MuchachosBrazilian Tango (Brejeiro)Chopin MosaicsClarinet PolkaEl ChocloEstudiantinaForbidden Dreams (Tango Continental)Gypsy PolkaHelena PolkaHesitation Waltz From The Red PoppyHurry Up, HarryInvitation To The DanceJalousie (Tango Tzigane)Krakowiak (Polish Polka)La CumparsitaLa RositaLo ..."
"(Yorktown). Baroque music, folk tunes and dances. Composers include Bach, Handel, Telemann, Rameau, Purcell, Scarlatti, and many more. Contents: D'ANGLEBERT: Air Ancien Gavotte * CPE BACH: Capriccio in D min * Sonata in D Maj * JS BACH: Fantasia in C min * French Suite No. 6 * Fugue in C Maj * Inventions: No. 3 * No. 13 * No. 14 * Little Prelude No. 6 * Prelude and Fugue XI (WTC I) * Prelude and Fugue VII (WTC II) * Partita No. 3, Scher ..."
The Joy of Ragtime (Joy Of...Series) by DenesAgay Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 1992 by Yorktown Music Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8256-8016-8, ISBN: 0-8256-8016-6
"Erfahre das Vergnügen und die Zufriedenheit von einigen der feinsten und bounciest Klaviermelodien mit der Freude am Ragtime! Sind hier neunundzwanzig klassische Klavierlappen, durch Scott Joplin, Joseph Lamb, Tom Turpin und andere Ragtimekomponisten. Zahlen umfassen den Entertainer und Schwarzweiss.Beinhaltet diese Lieder:Black And White RagBohemiaCakewalk ParadeCalico RagCotton BollsFrog Legs RagKansas City RagMandy's Broadway StrollM ..."
"The first book in this new edition of Denes Agay's famous Piano tutor series for children Introduces easy piano technique and music theory in an accessible and imaginative way, inspiring students to learn and practice. Included are attractive illustrations and colourful stickers. Topics include: Accidentals Basic Chords Basics of MusicTheory Five-finger Piano Intervals Learning the Notes Middle C Note Values Tempo Time Signatures Rememb ..."
"A words-and-music cavalcade of popular melodies from 'Yankee Doodle" to "The Impossible Dream." Easy piano arrangements, guitar chords, and historical notes for nearly 200 ballads, spirituals, folk and show tunes."
"(Yorktown). A great book introducing boogie, jazz and blues. Includes boogie patterns and: Skip to My Boogie * Five Finger Stomp * Lazy Afternoon * and more."
"The Joy of Jazz (Yorktown). A hot and funky selection of piano solos tracing the changing face of jazz through a wide range of styles and sounds, all suitable for the early-intermediate performer. From the ragtime two-step of Scott Joplin to the bebop innovations of Monk and Charlie Parker, this unique set of pieces provides a valuable early taste of the rigours and joys of playing great jazz!"
"(Music Sales America). Complementing Book 1 of Denes Agay's Learning to Play Piano , this book makes music theory fun to learn! Using games and puzzles, it illustrates the music theory lessons from Book 1 making them much more enjoyable for children to learn. Puzzles include a Crossword, "Odd-one-out", "Matching Pairs" and many other simple but intriguing games and brainteasers that teach while they entertain. By explaining the abstract ..."
From Bach to Bartok Original Pieces by the Masters (The Young Pianist's Library) by DenesAgay, Arr. DenesAgay Paperback, 24 Pages, Published 1995 by Alfred Music ISBN-13: 978-0-7692-3436-6, ISBN: 0-7692-3436-4
"Bach had a large family, and at least four of his sons became well-known
composers on ... For his wife's own use, Bach selected a number of his pieces,
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The Joy of Romantic Piano - Book 1 Early to Intermediate Grades (The Joy Books) by DenesAgay Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 1992 by Yorktown ISBN-13: 978-0-7119-0136-0, ISBN: 0-7119-0136-8
"Eine Sammlung romantische Klaviersoli einschließlich viele seltenen Arbeiten von der 19. und früh - 20 Thjahrhunderte von den Komponisten wie Bartok, Greig und Rimsky-Korsakov.Beinhaltet diese Lieder:A Little Story (Volkmann)Album Leaf (Gade)Bagatelle Hongroise (Chovan)Barcarolle [Gedike, Alexander]Bear Dance (Schumann)Brave Knight (Vogel)Canzonetta (Diabelli)Capriccietto (Bator)Catch Me (Kirchner)Chansonette (Lachner)Christmas Present ..."
"Acres Of Clams All The Pretty Little Horses Arkansas Traveler A-roving Aupres De Ma Blonde Black Is The Colour Of My True Love's Hair Blow The Man Down Blow Ye Winds In The Morning Buffalo Gals Careless Love Cherry Blossoms Cindy Cockles And Mussels Come All Ye Fair And Tender Ladies Cripple Creek Deep River Down In The Valley Drill Ye Tarriers Drill Every Night The Sun Goes In Finnish Polka Git Along Little Doggies Go Down Moses Go 'Wa ..."
Anthology Of Piano Music Volume 3(1st Edition) Romantic Period (Anthology of Piano Music, Vol 3) by DenesAgay, Hal Leonard Corp. Paperback, 248 Pages, Published 1992 by Music Sales America ISBN-13: 978-0-8256-8043-4, ISBN: 0-8256-8043-3
"An introduction to the jazz idiom, this is a fine collection of 31 imaginative piano solos, special original compositions inspired by and built on the elements of jazz. The Cottage Mill Blues, House Of The Rising Sun, Sailor’s Boogie, Honky Tonky, and many others."
"(Yorktown). This volume contains some of Chopin's most popular and technically most accessible works, ranging from intermediate to advanced grades. The selections based on authentic texts, are presented in an approximate order of difficulty."