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- Herausgeber: Faber Music Limited
- Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
- Sprache: Englisch
The full eBook version of The Rusty Pianist in fixed-layout format Rediscover the piano with this exciting collection of easy-to-learn piano solos. The Rusty Pianist combines beautiful arrangements of well-known piano favourites with exciting pieces by best-selling composer Pam Wedgwood, sure to get all rusty pianists playing again with ease. The pieces progress from late-elementary to intermediate level, ideal for returning players. With Pam's unique commentary alongside each piece, her specially recorded demonstration tracks, and a handy Rusty Reminders insert to refer to whenever you play, you'll have everything you need to get straight back into playing.
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PAM WEDGWOOD
For online demonstration tracks as recorded by the composer
scan the QR code or go to fabermusic.com/audio
© 2021 by Faber Music Ltd
This edition first published in 2021
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Cover design by Adam Hay Studio
Page design by Helen Tabor
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CONTENTS
Opening night
4
‘Raindrop’ prelude
5
Dreaming
6
Bossa nova baby!
7
Ave Maria
8
Blues for Mabel
10
Memory lane
12
Down by the Salley Gardens
14
The old mill
16
Theme from ‘Adagio for strings’
18
Storm in a teacup
20
Scarborough fair
22
Past times
24
Moonlight romance
26
Danny boy
28
Salut d’amour
30
Skylarks
32
Au fond du temple saint
34
Shenandoah
36
Serenade
38
The bay at sunset
40
Dedicated to all who want to rekindle
their love for playing the piano
INTRODUCTION
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard someone say:
“Oh I do wish I had carried on learning
the piano”
. Unfortunately for lots of us, through no fault of our own, life gets in the way and we
have to change our leisure activities to make space for family or work. It could also be that you
had a bad experience with the wrong teacher, or maybe you didn’t enjoy the type of music you
were given. There are probably many reasons why you stopped playing – but now is the time to
think about opening the piano lid and making a fresh start.
I am fortunate enough to teach a lovely bunch of adult pianists, and I can see how much joy and
reward playing the piano has given them. All of them had played in their former years and now,
having picked up the challenge again, are enjoying hours at the piano.
In this book, I have tried to encourage returning pianists to enjoy playing in many different
styles: Classical, Latin, Romantic as well as ballads and blues. I hope there will be something for
everyone, with helpful hints on how to play and understand each piece along the way.
Making the decision to regain your love for the piano will establish an enjoyable skill to use for
the rest of your life. Think of it as a little piece of personal well-being and calm in this challenging
world. That can’t be bad!
Pam Wedgwood
Tips for using this book
Rusty Reminders
There is a pull-out
Rusty Reminders
insert included for you to use as part of your practice,
together with the tips and comments given. For each piece, there is a key detailing the
relevant
Rusty Reminders
to refer to, focusing only on the more challenging musical
elements to tackle. Try the workouts as warm-ups to get you going or to remind yourself
of a specific term or technique used in the piece. Many of the reminders will be helpful
when learning other pieces beyond those in this book too, and it is designed as a handy
reference to be used whenever you play.
What else can I try?
For each piece, there is a suggestion of additional repertoire to try if you wish. (Take a
look also at page 4 of the
Rusty Reminders
insert for more inspiration.) Listening to other
pieces in the same style is always helpful, too.
Demonstration tracks
Each piece has a demonstration track available to download, all played by the composer.
You may like to listen to the track before you start learning the piece, to give you an idea
of the style and character. The tempo of the pieces on the recordings is slightly slower
than you might choose to play; they are designed as a guide to performance. Scan the QR
code or go to fabermusic.com/audio to download the tracks.
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Opening night
This is a lively rhythmic piece with the flavour of a musical overture! Are you familiar with the key of
G major? Be sure to play the staccato notes with a good bounce. The left hand has the melody at the
start: lean on the notes to make the melody sing!
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
What else can I try?
‘Back to the wall’ or ‘Take it from here’ from
Jazzin’ About Piano/Keyboard
Pam Wedgwood
Rusty Reminders
• Rhythm control 1
• D.C. al Coda
• accents
• accel.
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