Patternissimo!, Volume 1: Easy Piano Solos For The Beginning and Intermediate Pianist - Softcover

Mesler, David Paul

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798857475126

Publisher: Independently published, 2023

Synopsis

OVERVIEW

• Especially designed for the beginning and intermediate pianist
• 15 vivid, distinctive and memorable pieces built on patterns
• Level 1 to Level 5 on all white keys
• Hands in parallel pentascale positions
• Simple rhythmic values
• Notated with minimal markings to encourage creativity
• Great for sight reading as well as preparing for concert
• Appeals to both young and old
• Volume 1 of "Patternissimo!," a multi-volume collection by award-winning composer-pianist David Paul Mesler
  
  

ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR

• Early hand coordination
• Early study in simple rhythmic values, ties and syncopation
• Understanding basic hand positions for all music genres
• Understanding basic piano patterns for all music genres
• Brain building and focus building
• Working on a steady pulse
• Developing finger strength and independence as well as wrist flexibility
• Discussing melody and accompaniment
• Discussing pattern, repetition and form
• Developing confidence and speed
• Developing flair and showmanship
  
  

DAVID PAUL MESLER -- THE AUTHOR

David is a classically trained jazz musician and educator known for his 45 albums on ECR, his 15 major Hollywood films, his performances for 1000s of events including for 4 sitting US Presidents, leading the jazz band at Benaroya Hall for 10 years, his 100s of original art songs and chamber works, and his 26 years of teaching at Seattle Central College and North Seattle College. As a pianist, David's film credits include The Blind Side (2009), Warm Bodies (2013), The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005), Battlefield Earth (2000), and The Wrong Guy (1997), as well as the Emmy Award winning television features, Eloise at the Plaza (2003), and Eloise at Christmastime (2003). David himself was nominated for an Emmy in 1992.


© DAVID PAUL MESLER. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
www.davidpaulmesler.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798857475126
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40