Phillip Keveren : Circles - Character Etudes in 24 Keys

Piano Solo – Intermediate

Description:

Circles: Character Etudes in 24 Keys features 24 original character etudes by Phillip Keveren, representing all 12 major and 12 minor keys. These brief solos range widely in emotion and are absolutely delightful to play. The set was inspired by the calendar months from the viewpoint of someone living in the northern hemisphere; for example, the C Major etude is titled 'New Beginnings' while the F Major etude is called 'Sleigh Bells.' This collection, part of The Phillip Keveren Series, is an excellent resource for intermediate pianists who want to explore all key signatures in a musical and engaging way. The pieces may be performed as a complete set, in selected keys, or individually, offering flexibility for lessons and recitals. This book is a National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) 2024-2028 Selection.

Product Features:

• Comprehensive Key Coverage: Includes 24 etudes covering all 12 major and 12 minor keys, providing a complete technical and theoretical study.
• Character Etudes: Each etude is a musical character piece, making scale and key practice enjoyable and expressive rather than purely mechanical.
• NFMC Selection: Recognized by the National Federation of Music Clubs, highlighting its significant pedagogical value.

Performance Tips:

When performing these etudes, focus on capturing the distinct 'character' suggested by each title. For instance, approach 'Thunderstorm Toccata' with percussive energy and dynamic contrast, while playing 'Snowfall Silence' with a light, delicate touch. These pieces are ideal for developing a secure command of all keys; practice transposing the underlying scale and arpeggio patterns to reinforce muscle memory and theoretical understanding. The lyrical sections, such as 'Skater's Serenade,' should be played with a beautiful, singing tone.

About the Composer:

Phillip Keveren is a prolific American pianist, composer, and arranger. His work is characterized by stylish, musically enriching, and accessible arrangements that bridge the gap between popular music and classical technique. His Phillip Keveren Series has made him a household name among piano teachers and students worldwide.

Contents:

• Etude In A-Flat Major (Lessons With Robert)
• Etude In A-Flat Minor (Harvest Moon)
• Etude In A Major (Spring Song)
• Etude In A Minor (Raindrops)
• Etude In B-Flat Major (Giving Thanks)
• Etude In B-Flat Minor (Snowfall Silence)
• Etude In B Major (Doo-Wop)
• Etude In B Minor (Sunset Sail)
• Etude In C Major (New Beginnings)
• Etude In C Minor (Graylight)
• Etude In C-Sharp Minor (Thunderstorm Toccata)
• Etude In D-Flat Major (Footloose)
• Etude In D Major (Jig)
• Etude In D Minor (Kite Dance)
• Etude In E-Flat Major (Falling Leaves)
• Etude In E-Flat Minor (Pizzicato Pumpkin)
• Etude In E Major (Sunflower)
• Etude In E Minor (Firefly Waltz)
• Etude In F Major (Sleigh Bells)
• Etude In F Minor (Afterglow)
• Etude In F-Sharp Major (Fireworks)
• Etude In F-Sharp Minor (Looking Back)
• Etude In G Major (Skater's Serenade)
• Etude In G Minor (Remembering)

Product Details:

• Composer : Phillip Keveren
• Publisher : Hal Leonard
• Series : The Phillip Keveren Series
• Instrumentation : Piano Solo
• Level : Intermediate
• Product Type : Softcover
• Item Number : HL00301857
• ISBN : 9781540064400
• UPC : 888680966140
• Pages : 56 pages

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菲利普·凱文倫 : 圓圈 - 24調性性格練習曲

鋼琴獨奏 – 中級

簡介:

《圓圈：24調性性格練習曲》收錄了菲利普·凱文倫（Phillip Keveren）創作的24首原創性格練習曲，涵蓋了全部12個大調和12個小調。這些簡短的獨奏曲情感範圍廣泛，演奏起來充滿樂趣。這套作品的靈感來自於北半球（凱文倫成長的地方）的日曆月份；因此，C大調的練習曲被命名為「新的開始」（'New Beginnings'），而倒數第二首F大調則被稱為「雪橇鈴」（'Sleigh Bells'）。本曲集屬於The Phillip Keveren Series，是中級鋼琴家以音樂性和引人入勝的方式探索所有調性的絕佳資源。這些曲子可以作為一組完整演奏，或選擇特定調性或單獨演奏，為教學和發表會提供了靈活性。本冊入選為美國全國音樂俱樂部聯盟（NFMC）2024-2028年的指定曲目。

產品特色:

• 全面的調性覆蓋: 包含24首練習曲，涵蓋全部12個大調和12個小調，提供完整的技術和理論研究。
• 性格練習曲: 每首練習曲都是音樂性的性格小品，使音階和調性練習變得富有表現力，而非純粹的機械訓練。
• NFMC選曲: 獲得美國全國音樂俱樂部聯盟的認可，凸顯其重要的教學價值。

演奏提示:

演奏這些練習曲時，應著重於捕捉每個標題所暗示的獨特「性格」。例如，應以敲擊的能量和力度對比來處理「雷暴觸技曲」（'Thunderstorm Toccata'），而「雪落寂靜」（'Snowfall Silence'）則需要輕盈、細膩的觸鍵。這些作品是發展安全掌握所有調性的理想教材；建議練習時對底層的音階和琶音模式進行移調，以強化肌肉記憶和理論理解。抒情的樂段，如「溜冰者的小夜曲」（'Skater's Serenade'），應以優美、如歌般的音色演奏。

作曲家介紹:

菲利普·凱文倫是一位多產的美國鋼琴家、作曲家和編曲家。他的作品以時尚、豐富音樂性且易於上手的改編為特色，成功地在流行音樂與古典技巧之間架起橋樑。他的《The Phillip Keveren Series》使他成為全球鋼琴教師和學生中家喻戶曉的名字。

收錄曲目:

• 降A大調練習曲（Lessons With Robert）
• 降A小調練習曲（Harvest Moon）
• A大調練習曲（Spring Song）
• A小調練習曲（Raindrops）
• 降B大調練習曲（Giving Thanks）
• 降B小調練習曲（Snowfall Silence）
• B大調練習曲（Doo-Wop）
• B小調練習曲（Sunset Sail）
• C大調練習曲（New Beginnings）
• C小調練習曲（Graylight）
• 升C小調練習曲（Thunderstorm Toccata）
• 降D大調練習曲（Footloose）
• D大調練習曲（Jig）
• D小調練習曲（Kite Dance）
• 降E大調練習曲（Falling Leaves）
• 降E小調練習曲（Pizzicato Pumpkin）
• E大調練習曲（Sunflower）
• E小調練習曲（Firefly Waltz）
• F大調練習曲（Sleigh Bells）
• F小調練習曲（Afterglow）
• 升F大調練習曲（Fireworks）
• 升F小調練習曲（Looking Back）
• G大調練習曲（Skater's Serenade）
• G小調練習曲（Remembering）

書籍詳細資料:

• 作曲者 : 菲利普·凱文倫
• 出版社 : Hal Leonard
• 系列 : The Phillip Keveren Series
• 樂器編制 : 鋼琴獨奏
• 程度 : 中級
• 產品類別 : 平裝本
• 商品編號 : HL00301857
• ISBN : 9781540064400
• UPC : 888680966140
• 頁數 : 56頁

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