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30 Easy Piano Studies in Classical, Jazz and Popular Styles.(Brief article)(Book review)
30 Easy Piano Studies in Classical, Jazz and Popular Styles, by Mike Cornich. Theodore Presser Co., (588 N. Gulph Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406), 2005. 47 pp. Elementary to intermediate.
It's difficult to find supplementary material that truly supplements musical concepts taught in a method book series; however, 30 Easy Piano Studies in Classical, Jazz and Popular Styles is a refreshing change. Looking at the table of contents alone, it is clear composer/author Mike Cornick values a structured approach to concept teaching. The table of contents includes not only title and page, but is organized by key signature and rhythm structure. Pieces are also categorized for teaching purposes: "Scales and Keys," "Legato and Staccato" and "Exploring Style." Creating this pedagogy trail is a thoughtful new addition to supplementary texts.
A simple score study of each piece reinforces chord structure, scale patterns, form, technique and interpretation and also reveals the playability ...
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