The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — Sheet Music Selections from the Motion Picture

Subtitle: Music composed by Howard Shore / arr. Carol Matz

Introduction:
Now pianists in their early years of study can immerse themselves in the magical world of Middle-earth with this Big Note Piano collection featuring music from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. This book includes eight simplified arrangements from Howard Shore’s stunning film score, brilliantly adapted by Carol Matz. Blending iconic motifs from The Lord of the Rings with new, captivating themes, this collection is both a musical and visual treasure, featuring vibrant film stills throughout.

Performance Tips:
The Big Note format is ideal for late beginner pianists, using large notation, simplified rhythms, and accessible hand positions. Players will enjoy the mix of lyrical and dramatic pieces such as “Song of the Lonely Mountain” and “An Unexpected Party,” while learning musical storytelling, phrasing, and dynamic contrast.

About the Composer:
Howard Shore is an acclaimed film composer whose music has become synonymous with the world of Middle-earth. His scores for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies are known for their depth, grandeur, and thematic richness, earning him multiple Academy Awards and a lasting legacy in cinematic music.

About the Arranger:
Carol Matz is an experienced arranger and music educator, known for her pedagogically sound adaptations that allow young pianists to enjoy playing music from beloved films. Her Big Note arrangements make complex orchestral works accessible while preserving their emotional essence.

Contents:

• An Unexpected Party

• Misty Mountains

• The Adventure Begins

• Song of the Lonely Mountain

• Dreaming of Bag End

• A Very Respectable Hobbit

• Erebor

• The Dwarf Lords

Book Details:
Publisher: Alfred Music
Series: From the Motion Picture
Instrument: Piano (Big Note)
Language: English
Format: Book
Level: Big Note
Item Number: 00-40316
ISBN: 978-0-7390-9354-2
UPC: 038081451800
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 36

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哈比人：意外的旅程 — 電影配樂鋼琴選輯（大音符版）

副標題： 作曲：Howard Shore／改編：Carol Matz

簡介：
本書特別為鋼琴初學者設計，收錄電影《哈比人：意外的旅程》中八首經典配樂的大音符鋼琴改編版，讓學習者也能輕鬆進入中土世界的音樂魅力。由奧斯卡獎得主Howard Shore創作、Carol Matz精心改編，曲風融合了《魔戒》系列熟悉的主題與全新旋律。書中還附有多張精彩的電影劇照，是一本兼具視覺與音樂享受的收藏選集。

演奏提示：
本書使用大音符格式，字體清晰，節奏簡單，適合初階學生使用。內容涵蓋抒情與戲劇性樂曲，如〈孤山之歌〉與〈意外的聚會〉，有助於學習者培養音樂敘事力、樂句表達與動態控制能力。

作曲者介紹：
Howard Shore 是世界知名的電影配樂大師，其作品《魔戒》與《哈比人》三部曲深受影迷與音樂界肯定，以磅礡的交響風格與細膩的主題發展著稱。其音樂已成為中土世界最具代表性的聲音。

改編介紹：
Carol Matz 是專業鋼琴教材編寫者，擅長將複雜的電影配樂轉化為適合初學者彈奏的簡化版本。她的大音符編曲兼具音樂性與實用性，深受師生喜愛，讓學習者在彈奏中也能體會原作的情感深度。

目錄 (曲目)：

• An Unexpected Party — 意外的聚會

• Misty Mountains — 迷霧山脈

• The Adventure Begins — 冒險開始

• Song of the Lonely Mountain — 孤山之歌

• Dreaming of Bag End — 夢想中的袋底洞

• A Very Respectable Hobbit — 非常體面的哈比人

• Erebor — 艾瑞波

• The Dwarf Lords — 矮人領主

書籍詳細資料：
出版社： Alfred Music
系列： From the Motion Picture
樂器別： 鋼琴獨奏（大音符版）
語言： 英文
產品屬性： 書籍
難易程度： 大音符初階程度
Item Number： 00-40316
ISBN： 978-0-7390-9354-2
ISMN： 無
UPC： 038081451800
裝訂： 平裝
頁數： 36

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