{"product_id":"9781412233163","title":"Essays for Piano: Original Compositions for Intermediate Contemporary-Classical Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssays for Piano\u003c\/b\u003e consists of 15 original compositions for intermediate contemporary-classical piano. The music provides fresh new material for piano students, teachers, professionals and casual players alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compositions are ideal for use as additional learning material and recital repertoire for intermediate classical piano students. The pieces range in style from baroque and classical minuets and marches - to romantic waltzes, preludes, nocturnes and etudes - to modern monotone, pentatonic and whole tone music. Each piece also provides practice for specific skills important to the development of the intermediate level pianist - such as knowledge of more difficult keys, alternating base-chord patterns, arpeggios, scales, contrary motion, and the tasteful implementation of expression through effective use of legato, rubato, and sostenuto. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA unique combination of enjoyable melodies with technical challenge, \u003cb\u003eEssays for Piano\u003c\/b\u003e provides a valuable addition to the piano repertoire of the intermediate level piano student as well as the casual player. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Trafford Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124391952624,"sku":"9781412233163","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412233163_p0.jpg?v=1763724310","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412233163","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}