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Video:
Piano Students learn music appreciation at the Daily Piano Studio by watching the
following Videos:
"Music is..." Video Set
These fascinating, colorful videos explain the basic elements of music with a breezy style
that makes viewing fun and learning easy. Perfect for classroom use, each 28-minute video
is filled with live musical performances by professional musicians to make the lessons
memorable.
In Celebration of the Piano
This Video features 26 of the world's greatest pianists, filmed live at Carnegie hall to
celebrate the 135th anniversary of the first Steinway. Alfred Brendel, Ruth Laredo, Rudolf
Serkin and others perform Schubert, Liszt, Schumann and much more. Van Cliburn host.
The Joy of Bach
This video is a supremely entertaining combination of dramatized historical vignettes of
Back's life, portrayed by actor Brian Blessed, and contemporary performers of Back's music
by a wide variety of artists. The result is a dramatic portrayal of the composer and his
music, done with brilliance and exhilaration.
"Great Music" Video Set
This set of videos presents highlights from memorable performances of the world's greatest
artists - Leonard Berstien, the Vienna Philharmonic, Luciano Pavarotti and many more! Each
30 minute video is ideal for classroom viewing, as well as home
entertainment....Beautifully filmed in color and recorded in excellent hi-fi stereo.
The Nature of Music
This is a fascinating video exploration of the importance of music in societies around the
world. Journey from Nepal to North America, from Bali to Great Brittain, to see and hear
music incorporated in sacred rituals, in healing, in dancing, and in protest.
Penn and Teller Present the Basics of Music Making
Educational and entertaining, these videos combine animation, special effects and live
performances to teach melody, with composer Alan Toussaint; rhythm, with percussionist Max
Roack; and Texture, with conductor Jo Ann Fallenta. All three videos are hosted by magic
team Penn and Teller.
Perfect Harmony
Young musicians come from all over the world to the hills of Massachusetts to study at the
Tanglewood Music Center. Their goal: to be the best in the world! This unique video brings
you their stories, and the thrilling music that they produce. Features Seiji Ozawa, John
Williams, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Marvin Hamlisch, a Tanglewood graduate,
hosts.
The Video Library of Great Composers
The Lives and times of the world's best-loved composers, told with short dramatic
sequence, feature film clips and orchestral performances of famous works. Of special
interest, these videos show how historic events influence specific works.
A Video Introduction of the Performing Arts!
This unique video collection retells classic children's stories through dance, drama and
classical music. With dazzling costumes and breathtaking sets, these videos will stimulate
a child's imagination while opening the door to the world of the arts.
Pianist's Video Guide to Practicing and Performing
Master piano teacher Daniel Abrams shows how
to practice for results and perform with confidence, as he discusses relaxation,
inspiration, attitude and interpretation, plus more traditional topics such as phrasing,
scales and wrist action, and focuses on how to isolate, practice and master difficult
passages.
"Anatomy of a Piano" Video
Respected piano technician John Serkin takes the viewer close up for a thorough
understanding of the modern grand piano. He literally takes a piano apart to discus all
its inner workings, why it makes the sound it does, and what goes wrong when it doesn't.
"Kids Make Music" Video
Teacher Lynn Kleiner and a puppet friend lead children through a series of songs designed
any child music. Fun for kids because it's full of activities they love to do -- singing,
dancing, rhythm and clapping. The songs arranged for rhythm instruments, and they teach
music by encouraging kids to MAKE music!
"Jazz Time Tale" Video
This animated video feature tells the story of the young Fats Waller. It's filled with
great music and conveys an important lesson -- that dreams are realized through hard work
and practice.
Mr. Rogers "Music and Feelings" Video
With the help of puppets and live action, television's Mr. Rogers helps kids learn how
music is used to express emotions. Includes a trip to a violin factory, and a visit from
cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
A Video Introduction to Great Music
Award-winning puppeteer Jim Gamble presents charming marionette productions of four
enchanting stories, set to the timeless music of Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Seans and
Prokofiev. Each video is full of color, stereo VHS.
"Classical Kids" Cassettes and CD's
This video is designed to introduce children to the excitement, grandeur and humanity of
classical music and great composers. Receive and unexpected visit from J.S. Bach himself;
relive, with the composer, the final days before the premier of Beethoven's Ninth
Symphony; journey through Mozart's Magic Flute, Tour Vivaldi's Venice and travel to
America with Tchaikovsky! Drama, history and music.
Beethoven Lives Upstairs Video
In 19th century Vienna, a young boy's life is turned upside-down -- Ludwig Van Beethoven
has moved in upstairs. at firs shocked by the brilliant, brooding composer, the boy comes
to understand the real Beethoven -- the tragedy of his deafness and the greatness of his
music.
"The House of Musical Sounds" Video
In this captivating video Claudio Abbado, music director of the Berlin Philharmonic,
recounts the journey that led to the realization of his childhood dream to be a conductor.
We also see through animation and excerps from live concerts, how the maestro brings a
musical score to life. The music of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and others, and narration by
actor Raul Julia, make this a video to be treasured.
- Handel's Messiah
- Franze Liszt
- Amadeus
- Oliver
- Sparky's Magic Piano
- Keyboard Theory - Video Series by Carol Wood Herndon
- Silent Night - The Vienna Boys Choir
- Keyboard Instruments
- Let's Make Music - Volume 1 & 2
- Play Piano in One Hour
- The Video Pianist - Piano Basics for the Beginner
Computer Programs:
- Windows 95
- All new MIDI interface with games
- Practical Theory - Sandy Feldstein (6 disks) Alfred
Publishing Co., Inc.
- Alfred's Basic Piano Theory - Level 1-5 (2 disks)
- Alfreds Basic Adult Theory Piano
- Music Achievement Series (3 disks)
- Music Composer Quiz
- Note Speller
- Early Music Skills
Piano Courses Include:
- Suzuki Piano School
- A Dozen A Day
- Noona Basic Piano Series
- Alfred's Prep Course
- Guild Music
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