I am really excited about this book and hope to be able to purchase it soon. I love being able to look through and listen to the music in my spare minutes at home. I can be sure what I’m getting is a good fit. Thanks JE and CC!
In particular, I think Firelight Dreams is going to be a favorite. At the Edge and Far from Home are beautiful too. Amanda has included several warm, contemporary lyrical pieces great for teens and adult students, like Silver Lining.
Then for a change of pace, Set Sail and High Speed Chase are upbeat and fun. I can tell already, everyone is going to love Crocodile Tears. The Knights Quest is another great one for those inspired by videogame-esque music. Really there isn’t a song here I don’t like. I see these as being motivating “reach” pieces for those just getting to this level.
(And… hopefully this one will make hardcover someday because this cover is perfect.)
Set Sail - Songbook by Amanda W. Smith
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Style: Contemporary Showcase Solos
Page count: 44
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Correlates to Piano Pronto method books: Movement 5 & up
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Level: Intermediates & up
Tonal center: Various
Teaching Concepts: Syncopated rhythms; phrasing; lyrical expressivity; pedaling
Additional Details
SKU: PPASM1006Composer: Amanda W, Smith
Tonal Center: Various
Genre(s): Contemporary Lyrical, Showcase Solos
Instrumentation: Piano Solo
ISBN: 978-1-942751-97-7
Level: Intermediate
Medium: Hardcopy, Songbook
Method Book Match: Movement 4, Movement 5, Finale