One Handed Piano Compositions And Injury Awareness

One-Handed Piano Compositions and Injury Awareness: History, Study of Selected Works, and Mindful Practice calls readers to dive into the realm of one-handed piano works so they can enrich their concert repertoire with new and original works and perform beyond the limitations of their injuries if they are in a period of recovery. Zheni Atanasova wrote this book as a guide meant to inspire fellow musicians in their search for unique musical works and help colleagues navigate their professional career in case of an injury so they can thrive in such a challenging period. The author provides solutions for those who aspire to build a career in music performance even when their professional development is hindered by an injury. She offers a single source that holds the answers to a broad spectrum of questions pertaining to piano performance, wellness, and practice.

Originally published in 1997, The Pianist's Bookshelf, was, according to the Library Journal, "a unique and valuable tool." Now rewritten for a modern audience, this second edition expands into the 21st century. A completely revised update, The Pianist's Bookshelf, Second Edition, comes to the rescue of pianists overwhelmed by the abundance of books, videos, and other works about the piano. In this clear, easy-to-use reference book, Maurice Hinson and Wesley Roberts survey hundreds of sources and provide concise, practical annotations for each item, thus saving the reader hours of precious research time. In addition to the main listings of entries, such as "Chamber Music" and "Piano Duet," the book has indexes of authors, composers, and performers. A handy reference from the masters of piano bibliography, The Pianist's Bookshelf, Second Edition, will be an invaluable resource to students, teachers, and musicians.

Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 1 contains six pieces—three for the right hand and three for the left hand—each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: *Jump-Start (RH) *Spooky Sounds (RH) *Irish Celebration (RH) *Secret Mission (LH) *Setting Sun (LH) *Victory Parade (LH) "Irish Celebration" (RH), "Jump-Start" (RH), "Secret Mission" (LH), and "Victory Parade" (LH) are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.

Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 2 contains eight pieces—four for the right hand and four for the left hand—each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: *Circus! (RH) *Medieval Faire (RH) *Twinkling Stars (RH) *Fanfare for Bells (RH) *Lazy Day (LH) *Mystery Novel (LH) *T-Rex Trek (LH) *Snowbird Waltz (LH) "It’s nice to know music has been written for these circumstances!" - Jean Ritter, Progressions "Circus!" (RH), "Lazy Day" (LH), "Medieval Faire" (RH), "Mystery Novel" (LH), "T-Rex Link" (LH), and "Twinkling Stars" (RH) are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.

Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 3 contains eight pieces—four for the right hand and four for the left hand—each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: *Morning Ride (RH) *New Chopsticks? (RH) *Falling Snow (RH) *Mysterious Tale (RH) *Treasure Hunt (LH) *Left-Hand Boogie Stomp (LH) *Blues Beat (LH) *Climbing the Cascades (LH) "Climbing the Cascades" (LH), "Morning Ride" (RH), "Mysterious Tale" (RH), and "Treasure Hunt" (LH) are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.

This guide to the piano literature for the one-handed pianist surveys over 2,100 individual piano pieces which include not only concert literature but pedagogical pieces as well. Following the introduction are four chapters cataloguing original works for the right hand alone, original works for the left hand alone, music arranged or transcribed for one hand alone, and concerted works for one hand in concert with other pianists, instruments, or voices. Each entry assesses the individual composition, its quality, its difficulty, its particular appeal, and its uses with the composer's name, dates, and nationality, where possible. Also included is a selected discography of commercially produced phonodiscs, compact discs, and cassettes. Instructors and pianists alike will appreciate this exhaustive guide to one-handed piano music. To aid further research, a bibliography of books, articles, and theses about the literature is provided along with a chapter that lists the contents of thirty-six anthologies devoted to one-handed piano music. This unique reference also includes an index.

Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 5 contains eight pieces for intermediate students---four for the right hand and four for the left hand---each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: * Ragtime Romp (RH) * Trumpet Call (RH) * Dance at Twilight (RH) * Chaconne in E Minor (RH) * Malagueña Mood (LH) * Whispers in the Wind (LH) * Bassline Bravo! (LH) * Skater's Dream (LH)

Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left hand in a variety of styles, keys, meters, and tempos. Book 6 contains eight pieces for late-intermediate students---four for the right hand and four for the left hand---each one providing the unique opportunity to develop the other hand while still progressing technically and musically. "This collection is perfect for isolating and curing reading and technical weaknesses associated with a particular hand, as well as developing awareness that one hand is capable of voicing and artistic performance." ---Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com Titles: * Wind Rider (RH) * Rosebud Rag (RH) * Jigs and Reels (RH) * Tango Romantico (RH) * Best of Times (LH) * On Stormy Seas (LH) * Moonlit Memory (LH) * Scat Jammin' (LH)