Start off your daily practice routine right with this fun collection of new and classic keyboard exercises. This versatile book includes warm-ups; chord exercises; single-note exercises; scales and more. You will gain the strength and dexterity necessary to meet the physical demands needed to play piano; organ; or any other keyboard instrument. Dont let another day go by without this perfect addition to your library.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Very Good Overview of Classical MusicBy Bruce J BlanchardMost books in the arena of Classical Music; though very good in their own respects; usually cover a little of the pre-Baroque era through the musical compositions of say Stravinsky (Rites of Spring) and Aaron Copland (Appalachian Spring). They tend to deal with the greats; such as Bach; Mozart; Beethoven; Brahms; Chopin; Lizst and so many others. In this; they would be right. The first thing that strikes me about Stoves book is he takes it into the modern era with names that took the Classical efforts into new and strange orchestral compositions. Another element within the confines of the book we get to know their personalities making them human; despite the fact they dealt with grander visions of imagination than most of us will ever know. The writing is not pedantic. It does not take the time to list each and every work of the composer; other books will attempt to do just that. It leads you along in a readable way and gives the reader a very nice overview of the composers; their eras; the influences; and their humanity. The book takes the iconic; along with the essential technical aspects of music; and presents the material into a format that you can understand and appreciate. I like this work and would highly recommend it for all who lose themselves with the strains of music that transcend and go beyond the inanities of our normal lives. If you have always been curious about Classical Music and why the rest of us appear to be so lost in the past; this is your chance to understand the grandeur and glory of Orchestral Music.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great introductory music history book!By Gail NelsonI really enjoyed the abbreviated history; its a great overview without too much detail and an enjoyable read.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. MeagerBy Olivier GoessensI guess a real newbie to musical history could use this introduction; but most people with the interest of buying it will already know half its content; or more.