Keys to Stylistic Mastery teaches the basic principles of the five stylistic periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist and Contemporary) to piano students. The pieces were chosen to provide a helpful transition from method books to the classics. Composer Dennis Alexander has written at least one piece in the style of each period. Information about each style period, listing selected composers, keyboard instruments and typical forms, precedes the music from that period. Brief biographies of all composers represented are included.
Contents
Aborigine
Air
Allegro
Arietta in B-Flat Major
Bagatelle
Bourree in D Minor
Children’s Game
Farewell
Fuga
Le Reve Interrompu
Les Nuits Mystiques
Little Flower
Longing
Menuett
Minuet in A Major
Prelude
Rondo in G Major
Scherzo
Shepherd Playing on His Pipe
Sonatina in C Major
Spanish Dance
Teratornis
The Prince of Denmark’s March
Valsette
Waltz in E-Flat Major
