Christopher Norton Connections for Piano is a collection of pieces in popular styles that is ideal for students and teachers looking for a sound pedagogical supplement or alternative to the study of classical piano literature. The entire Connections! series presents a kaleidoscope of contrasting styles, keys, and tempos. The repertoire in each volume is arranged into four categories: swing, lyrical, latin, and character. A note from the composer: When students play Connections pieces, I often play along on a second piano, “jamming” accompaniments that feel right. Students love this and this book is designed for that very purpose – to provide a play-along part for a teacher orsecond student. But I decided to take the process one stage further – these Teacher Accompaniments also work with the backing tracks. You have the potential for a 3-part ensemble!
Driving Range (Character)
A Walk in the Park (Lyrical)
Whistling Tune (Swing)
Trucking (Latin)
Dots and Dashes (Character)
Full of Confidence (Swing)
Trip to the Bazaar (Character)
Four-Wheel Drive (Character)
Bear Dance (Character)
No Worries (Character)
Lost Toy (Lyrical)
On Stage (Swing)
Rocking Horse (Character)
Creaking Stairs (Character)
Ready for Action (Swing) Pipe Tune (Character)
The Minstrel (Character)
Carol in Canon (Character)
Bell Tower (Lyrical)
Frolics (Latin)
Sea Bird (Character)
Smooth as Silk (Swing)
In the Snow (Lyrical)
Out of the Mist (Latin)
Still at the Center (Character)
Merry-Go-Round (Swing)
Marking Time (Character)
Dance Steps (Latin)
Eastern Song (Lyrical)
Caribbean Song (Latin)
A Walk in the Park (Lyrical)
Whistling Tune (Swing)
Trucking (Latin)
Dots and Dashes (Character)
Full of Confidence (Swing)
Trip to the Bazaar (Character)
Four-Wheel Drive (Character)
Bear Dance (Character)
No Worries (Character)
Lost Toy (Lyrical)
On Stage (Swing)
Rocking Horse (Character)
Creaking Stairs (Character)
Ready for Action (Swing) Pipe Tune (Character)
The Minstrel (Character)
Carol in Canon (Character)
Bell Tower (Lyrical)
Frolics (Latin)
Sea Bird (Character)
Smooth as Silk (Swing)
In the Snow (Lyrical)
Out of the Mist (Latin)
Still at the Center (Character)
Merry-Go-Round (Swing)
Marking Time (Character)
Dance Steps (Latin)
Eastern Song (Lyrical)
Caribbean Song (Latin)
| Arrangement | Piano Duet |
| Genres | Tuition |
| NumberOfPages | 40 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Publisher | 80 Days Publishing |
| Contributors | Norton, Christopher(Composer) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781908500489 |