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User Manual: Yamaha Song Book for PSR-E363/PSR-EW300/YPT-360
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Contents Before Playing..., Reading the Score 4 Learn to Play 6 Song No. Title page Learn to Play Song No. Title page 031 Santa Lucia 129 032 If You’re Happy and You Know It 129 033 Beautiful Dreamer 129 034 Greensleeves 130 035 Kalinka 131 004 Für Elise Basic 11 036 Holdilia Cook 131 005 Für Elise Advanced 11 037 Ring de Banjo 132 006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic 27 038 La Cucaracha 133 007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced 27 039 Funiculi Funicula 133 008 Turkish March Basic 39 040 Largo (from the New World) 135 009 Turkish March Advanced 39 041 Brahms’ Lullaby 135 010 Ode to Joy Basic 53 042 Liebesträume Nr.3 136 011 Ode to Joy Advanced 53 043 Pomp and Circumstance 137 012 The Entertainer Basic 67 044 Chanson du Toreador 137 013 The Entertainer Advanced 67 045 Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity 138 014 Londonderry Air Basic 83 046 The Polovetsian Dances 138 015 Londonderry Air Advanced 83 047 Die Moldau 139 016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic 97 048 Salut d’Amour op.12 140 017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced 97 049 Humoresques 140 018 Amazing Grace Basic 111 050 Symphony No.9 (from the New World - 4th movement) 141 019 Amazing Grace Advanced 111 Favorite Favorite with Style 051 O du lieber Augustin 143 020 Frère Jacques 123 052 Mary Had a Little Lamb 143 021 Der Froschgesang 123 053 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 143 022 Aura Lee 124 054 Little Brown Jug 144 023 London Bridge 124 055 Ten Little Indians 145 024 Sur le pont d’Avignon 124 056 On Top of Old Smoky 145 025 Nedelka 125 057 My Darling Clementine 146 026 Aloha Oe 125 058 Oh! Susanna 147 027 Sippin’ Cider Through a Straw 126 059 Red River Valley 147 028 Old Folks at Home 127 060 Turkey in the Straw 148 029 Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie 127 061 Muffin Man 148 030 Cielito Lindo 128 062 Pop Goes the Weasel 149 Song No. Title page Song No. Title page 063 Grandfather’s Clock 149 084 My Old Kentucky Home 168 064 Camptown Races 150 085 Loch Lomond 169 065 When the Saints Go Marching In 151 086 Silent Night 170 066 Yankee Doodle 151 087 Deck the Halls 171 067 Battle Hymn of the Republic 152 088 O Christmas Tree 172 068 I’ve Been Working on the Railroad 153 089 Sonata Pathétique 2nd Adagio Cantabile 172 069 American Patrol 154 090 Ave Maria/J. S. Bach - Gounod 173 070 Down by the Riverside 155 091 Jesus bleibet meine Freude 175 092 Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop” 176 093 Nocturne op.9-2 177 Instrument Master 071 Sicilienne/Fauré 157 094 Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de L’adieu” 179 072 Swan Lake 157 095 Romanze (Serenade K.525) 180 073 Grand March (Aida) 158 096 Arabesque 181 074 Serenade for Strings in C major, op.48 159 097 La Chevaleresque 182 075 Pizzicato Polka 159 098 Für Elise 184 076 Romance de Amor 160 099 Turkish March 186 077 Menuett BWV. Anh.114 160 100 24 Preludes op.28-7 189 078 Ave Verum Corpus 162 101 Annie Laurie 190 079 Radetzky Marsch 163 102 Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair 191 Special Appendix Piano Repertoire 192 080 Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär 164 103-112 Touch Tutor 01-10 081 Die Lorelei 165 113-124 Chord Study 01-12 194-202 082 Home Sweet Home 166 125-154 Chord Progression 01-30 203-210 083 Scarborough Fair 167 No scores are provided for the demo songs (Song no. 001 ~ 003). Some sections of the scores provided may differ from the original versions. In some cases the score time signature and metronome timing used may differ, but this has been done to make practice as easy as possible. markings on the score indicate Phrase Repeat function divisions, and markings are Keys to Success step numbers. On-bass chord markings such as (onC) shown on the scores do not appear on the instrument’s display. Due to display limitations, “ ” and “ ” notes may not appear exactly the same as they do on the score. In sections other than “Learn to Play,” songs have an additional finishing step in which you will practice all the way thorough the Lesson Song you have selected. Before Playing... Sit Correctly Finger Numbering 3 4 2 3 2 4 5 5 1 1 Left Right Sit near the middle of the keyboard. Reading the Score The Keyboard, Staff Lines, and Clef 1 octave 2 black keys C D E 3 black keys F G A B C D E F G A B M i d d l e C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C Treble clef Time signature Notes and Rests Whole note w Dotted half note hk Half note Accidentals # b n Dotted quarter note (Sharp) Raise a semitone (Flat) Lower a semitone (Natural) Return to normal pitch Quarter note Eighth note Sixteenth note Time Signatures and Counting Time 1 2 3 4 Whole note rest Dotted half note rest h Half note rest hk Dotted quarter note rest Q Key signature Clef Q Bass clef Quarter note rest e Eighth note rest x Sixteenth note rest 4/4 time 2/2 time 2/4 time 3/4 time 6/8 time 9/8 time ∑ Ók Ó Œk Œ ‰ ≈ Tempo Markings Example: a=120 indicates a tempo of 120 quarter notes per minute. Largo Lento Adagio Andante Andantino Moderato Slower Allegretto Allegro Faster “Normal” tempo accelerando (accel.) Gradually faster a tempo Return to normal tempo ritardanto (rit.) Gradually slower tempo primo ( Tempo I ) Return to original tempo ritenuto (riten.) Immediately slower Dynamic Markings π Soft p P F f ƒ Pianissimo Piano Mezzo Piano Mezzo Forte Forte Fortissimo Very soft Soft Moderately soft Moderately loud Loud Very Loud > Accent v S Z Sforzato Forzato Loud Emphasize Emphasize strongly cresc. Crescendo Diminuendo dim. decresc. Decrescendo Gradually louder Gradually softer Phrasing and Performance Markings Other Markings π legato Connect the notes smoothly Slur staccato (stacc.) Pause sempre Always simile Continue in the same way Play short, detached notes Repeat previous measure tenuto (ten.) Play an octave higher Hold the notes for their full length Swing (play with a triplet feel) Press, release pedal Repeats 1 & 2 : 3 4 : Play 1-2-3-2-3-4 & 1 2 1. 3 4 3 4 : 2. 5 6 5 6 Play 1-2-3-4-1-2-5-6 & 1 2 Play 1-2-3-4-5-6-1-2-3-4 D.C. (Go back to the beginning) Fine (End) & 1 % 2 Play 1-2-3-4-2-3-5-6 D.S.(Go back to the % mark) to 3 to fi fi (Jump to the fi Coda) Fine D.C. fi Coda 4 D.S. & 5 6 The easy, fun way to learn to play! Learn to Play Welcome to “Learn to Play”! If you’ve ever wished you could play your favorite songs on the piano, “Learn to Play” will make learning how easy and enjoyable. “Basic” and “Advanced” sections are provided for each song. When you find a song you want to learn, refer to the Master Guide below and get started right away! You’ll have fun mastering each song step by step. Learn to Play Master Guide Steps Individual steps make it easy to learn and understand the song’s most important points. Step Titles The step titles give you an idea of what each step is all about, and may even provide hints for All songs have a finishing effectively mastering the steps. step in which you can practice playing all the way through the selected lesson song. When you complete all the steps given for the selected song, three stars will appear on the instrument’s LCD display. Try to get those three stars! Which song should you choose? If this is the first time you’ve played a keyboard, we recommend the basic version of an easy song such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” or “Ode to Joy”. If you only have a little experience on the keyboard, the Basic sections are the best place to start. The Basic section provides many hints that will make the Advanced section easier. Going through the steps in numerous songs is a great way to become familiar with the keyboard. If you find a step you really enjoy and learn to like the song as a result, you’re well on your way to mastery! Learn to Play Before beginning each step, listen to the performance while reading the complete score. Doing this will give you a good mental “image” of the song’s structure and flow. When you have an overall feel for the song, press the [ KEYS TO SUCCESS] button and start practicing the steps. Step Map This lets you know where you are in the practice program. It functions as a “map” that indicates what you’re practicing in each step. Keyboard diagr ams make it easy to position your hands on the ke yboard. This indicates whether you’ll use your left, right, or both hands. Important practice points! Be sure to read these. Learn to Play Short Break There will be a short break before you need to play the next note. But it might not be too long be ready! Musical Glossary Special terms are explained in the Musical Glossary on pages 9 ~ 10. Try to learn them all. Number of Repeats Lead-ins (“...three, four!” etc.) Wherever you see a lead-in like this you will hear a cue to start playing, so don’t miss it! The number of repeats might be different for each step. Repeated practice is the key to improvement! A score of 60 or higher means you pass! Your reward is a round of applause... or a rousing ovation for an even higher score! Step Practice Hints Some of these hints are useful at any time... If playing with both hands is difficult, it’s OK to practice one hand at a time. Sometimes it’s the fastest way to learn. Note names are written on the score in some steps. If you encounter notes you’re not familiar with elsewhere, feel free to write in the note names yourself. Listen to the lead-in carefully so you’ll know when to start playing. If you’d like to practice at a slower tempo, simply press the [TEMPO/TAP] button and use the [-] button to reduce the tempo until it is easy to follow. Depending on the selected step the metronome may be initially be ON or OFF. You can also switch it ON or OFF yourself. The Waiting function makes it easy to find the notes to be played on the keyboard. This can be a great way to prepare for a lesson. You can use the [PAUSE] button to take a break during longer steps. You’ll still get the appropriate number of points when you finish the step. Use the “Song Volume” function to reduce the accompaniment volume, or the “M.Volume” function to increase the keyboard volume to hear what you’re playing more clearly. Play Along with the Learn to Play Orchestra! During normal Song Mode playback you can use the PART buttons to mute the orchestra parts. When you’ve mastered a song and earned your three stars, select the Song mode and have fun playing along with the orchestra. Learn to Play Musical Glossary Monophony Single notes played independently. Polyphony Multiple notes of different pitch played simultaneously. Polyphonic Performance The act of playing multiple notes simultaneously. Semitone and Whole Tones Regardless of whether the keys are white or black, the pitch interval between adjacent keys is a semitone. Two semitones make up a whole tone. Interval The difference in pitch between two notes is known as an “interval.” A “third” is the interval between three whole tones. In the C diatonic scale (that’s the scale without sharps or flats: C-D-E-F-G-A-B) the interval between C and E is a third, as is the interval between E and G. A “sixth” is the interval between six notes of the diatonic scale. An “octave” is an interval of eight diatonic notes. “Playing octaves” is a performance technique in which notes an octave apart are played simultaneously. Third Sixth Octave Playing Octaves Phrase Phrases are sections of a melody that naturally stand on their own, much like sentences in a paragraph. No specific length is defined. Obbligato A separate melody that has a similar contour to the main melody. Counterpoint A separate melody that is harmonically related to the main melody, but has independent contour and rhythm. Thumb Under, Finger Over, Finger Ready, and Finger Change Piano-specific fingering techniques that make keyboard fingering as smooth and easy as possible. Thumb Under The thumb (finger 1) moves under another finger that is playing a note. Finger Ready While one finger is playing a note, another finger moves into position to play the next note. Finger Change A finger that is playing a note is replaced by another finger. Finger Over A finger moves over the thumb (finger 1) while the thumb is playing a note. Learn to Play Staccato Play short, disconnected notes. Indicated by dots above or below the notes the score. œ. Legato Play smoothly connected notes. A slur marking be written on the score. Slur The slur marking indicates notes to be played legato. It can also be used to define musical phrases. Tenuto Play notes for their full length. Indicated by short lines above or below the notes the score. Tie A tie joins two notes of the same pitch to form one long note, the length of which is the sum of the lengths of the joined notes. Fermata Pause briefly, and then carry on. Syncopation Unexpected variation of the normal strong-weak pulse of a rhythm. Auftakt This refers to a melody that starts on the weaker upbeat before the normally accented beat at the beginning of a measure. Arpeggio An arpeggio is essentially a chord played one note at a time, similar to the effect of strumming a harp. Glissando A slide produced by running a finger or the heel of your hand up or down the keyboard. Chord Harmonic structures created by adding intervals of thirds. Harmony The pleasing resonant effect produced by playing multiple notes of differing pitch simultaneously. Ornament A musical flourish that is added to “ornament” the melody line. Grace Note An ornamental note played immediately before the main melody note. Turn A musical ornament that begins one note above the melody note, descends to one note below the melody note, and then returns to the melody note. indicates the notes to be played legato, or “legato” may Expression Directive Notes at the beginning of a score describing how the piece should be played. Ensemble A number of instruments and/or voices performing together is an “ensemble”. S 10 , or “staccato (stacc.)” written on m t r u œ- , or “tenuto (ten.)” written on Für Elise L. v. Beethoven Basic Song No.004 Für Elise With Step Map ........................................................................12 Für Elise is an all-time classical favorite. The beautiful, well-known melody is repeated a number of times. In each step you won’t be practicing alone. You have a wonderful orchestra to back you up! First, listen to the example a few times. It won’t be long before you’ll want to start playing it yourself! Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery”..................................... 14 Diligent Practice Time................................................................. 15 Warm-up Exercise - “Basic Accompaniment”...................................... 16 Diligent Practice Time................................................................. 16 First Half Review ....................................................................... 17 Diligent Practice Time................................................................. 17 Warm-up Exercise - “The Jump Competition”..................................... 18 “EEEEE!”................................................................................. 18 “Left! Right! Left! Right!”............................................................. 19 Second Half Review.................................................................... 19 Play the Whole Song!.................................................................. 19 Advanced Song No.005 Für Elise With Step Map ....................................................................... 20 Take a step up from the basic section with these more dazzling steps. The middle section begins with the “dolce” (sweetly, gently) expression directive, and gradually changes to a bright, lively mood. After enjoying the light, free atmosphere of the middle section, the melody begins once again. The challenge begins... this will be a great addition to your repertoire. Dotted Rhythm Practice ...............................................................24 Dotted Rhythms and Scales...........................................................24 Special Practice - “For a Steady Left Hand”.......................................25 “The Steady Left Hand Meets the Relaxed Right Hand”.........................25 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................26 “Suspense Theater”....................................................................26 Play the Whole Song!..................................................................26 ©2009 Yamaha Corporation 11 Song No.004 Basic Für Elise With Step Map Play with both hands as if gently telling a story. It might help to sing or hum the melody as you play. Similar melody lines and rhythms are repeated in this song, so there aren’t as many sections to practice as you might think. Enjoy learning each section as you build proficiency. From here... 12 Song No.004 ...to here Für Elise Basic From here... ...to here 13 Für Elise Basic Let’s start with a warm-up exercise using three fingers of the right hand. ise Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery” ed for this us erc ex Finge rs Song No.004 Right We’ll start by ascending and descending the white and black keys. Check out the illustrations until you understand how the fingers are supposed to move, then get started! You’ll find it easier to play if you bend your fingers slightly. M i d d l e C M i d d l e E C A E M i d d l e C A B C D Tip-toe Go back to the beginning and play it again. 14 Song No.004 Für Elise Basic Diligent Practice Time Right! Now that we’re warmed up let’s try playing along with the orchestra in 3/4 time. The melody will be built up little by little. Compare each line... notice that many of the shapes formed by the notes are very similar. Short break Almost done e 15 Song No.004 Für Elise Basic M i d d l e Left hand Warm-up Exercise - “Basic Accompaniment” And now a warm-up exercise for the left hand. E A E A It’s important to spread your fingers widely from the start. Don’t play the black keys too strongly. Diligent Practice Time Connect the notes smoothly, as if the left hand were passing them to the right hand. You’ll be able to play smoothly if you move the left hand into position for the next phrase as soon as it finishes playing the first phrase. 16 C Song No.004 Für Elise Basic First Half Review You’ve reached the halfway step! Have you learned all the material provided in the preceding steps? Now let’s go back and play through all the first-half exercises. If you find that you’re having trouble playing any of the material, go back and review the steps using the Step Map as a guide. Diligent Practice Time OK, let’s begin the second half! You’ll be able to play the melody nicely if you lift your fingers from the keyboard between the slurs. It might be easier to grasp the key release timing if you sing along with the melody. Don’t panic and play too strongly where the left hand has to play short notes. Always have left-hand finger 5 ready to play the next note! 17 Song No.004 Für Elise Basic Jump to the Left hand next E! And again! Warm-up Exercise - “The Jump Competition” The first note has a staccato dot. Spread your fingers wide and jump quickly to the next note! M i d d l e E ngers! se fi You can play t with only the his “EEEEE!” The only note in this step is E! Make the connection between the left and right hands as smooth as possible. 18 E C E Song No.004 Für Elise Basic “Left! Right! Left! Right!” # Play “D E” repeatedly, alternating the left and right hands. # Have the next hand ready in position to play D so you won’t have to rush. Left Right Second Half Review Try playing all the way through the second half. As we did after the first half, if there are places you can’t play with confidence go back and review the steps. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 19 Song No.005 Advanced Für Elise With Step Map These steps focus on the middle section that wasn’t included in the basic version of the song. The right hand plays quick 16th notes in succession, but if you keep your shoulders and arms relaxed and match the timing to the left-hand notes it shouldn’t be too difficult. The middle section is to be played brightly and moderately loud. Play the other sections in a gentle, flowing manner to add expression to the song overall. 20 Song No.005 Für Elise Advanced 21 Song No.005 22 Für Elise Advanced Song No.005 Für Elise Advanced 23 Song No.005 Für Elise Advanced Dotted Rhythm Practice Dotted rhythms like this might look difficult, but you can make them easier to understand (and fun) if you match the beats up with words. In the example below the circled syllables and words correspond to notes on the score. Play this with a gentle touch. No need to pound the keys! The birds in the tree~s With voi-ces that plea~se A day in the su~n And we’ll have some fu~n Dotted Rhythms and Scales If you sing along while playing scales you’ll be more prepared to play each note and will be able to play smoother. Keep your fingers under control! 24 Song No.005 Für Elise Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “For a Steady Left Hand” To make sure that fingers 1 and 5 of your left hand don’t waver too much, try placing a coin on the back of your left hand. Don’t let the coin fall off while you’re playing! Play the last C and E softly. What’s going to happen? How long can you keep this up? Do your best to complete the exercise. The trick is to keep it steady! “The Steady Left Hand Meets the Relaxed Right Hand” Let’s try adding the right hand to the left-hand part you practiced in Step 03. If you got through the last exercise without giving up, this will be easy! Is that coin still on the back of your left hand, even after adding the right hand? 25 Song No.005 Advanced Für Elise Diligent Practice Time Play this while counting “one, two, three” in time with the metronome. Next, join the parts! “Suspense Theater” This exercise uses only four notes: B, D , E, and F. Place your fingers on the corresponding keys before you begin, then you’ll be able to play the exercise smoothly. Thump Thump Thump... Short break Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 26 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Traditional Basic Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map .............................................28 The memorable melody of this song is familiar to just about everyone. We’ve arranged it so it’s easy to play with both hands. Give it a try! The First Step (The first 2 measures)................................................ 29 The Next Step (The next 2 measures)............................................... 29 The First and Next Steps Together! (Beginning to 4th measure)................ 30 The Last Step! (That was quick...)................................................... 30 Repeat the Last Step!.................................................................. 31 Play the Whole song!.................................................................. 31 Bonus Event: The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Special! ........................... 31 Advanced Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map .............................................32 This is a more “mature” arrangement of the song. It gets a bit difficult from the second chorus, but you should be able to enjoy the contrast between this and the basic version while learning to play it with luxurious style. Warm-up Exercise - “Relax Time”...................................................34 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................35 Musical Building Blocks...............................................................35 Special Practice - “The Fantastic Seesaw”........................................36 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................36 The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 1..............................................37 The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 2..............................................37 Special Practice - “Sunday at Yamaha”............................................38 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................38 Play the Whole song!..................................................................38 ©2009 Yamaha Corporation 27 Song No.006 Basic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map You know the melody but are afraid that playing with both hands will be difficult? Not at all! We’ve made it easy by dividing it into two-measure segments. Just learn the three patterns used and you’ll be able to play the whole song! 28 Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic M i d d l e The First Step (The first 2 measures) C E F C G A First locate the keyboard position then try playing slowly. Left Right To begin, relax and find the keyboard position. The keyboard position is the same as for the score above! ...no problem, that’s the first two measures done! The Next Step (The next 2 measures) M i d d l e B C D C D E F As in the last step, begin by locating the keyboard position. Left Right Find the keyboard position just like you did for the first step. The keyboard position is the same as for the score above! And that’s the next 2 measures done! 29 Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic The First and Next Steps Together! (Beginning to 4th measure) Now connect Step 01 and Step 02! You’ve played up to here! The Last Step! (That was quick...) M i d d l e B C D E D E F G The left and right hand notes descend one at a time. Left Right And once again... locate the keyboard position. The keyboard position is the same as for the score above... (this is becoming familiar too)! Getting close to completion. 30 Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic Repeat the Last Step! If you can play this pattern you’re almost there! One more time. You should be able to see those twinkling stars by now. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. Bonus Event: The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Special! Welcome to the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Special! How about a completely different version? Relax, and try not to let the accompaniment affect what you’re playing. There’s a black-key note that we haven’t used before, but you’ll be fine once you learn it. Off you go... enjoy your journey into some new musical territory! 31 Song No.007 Advanced Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map The practice steps begin from the second chorus. The right hand plays a polyphonic melody part, and there’s even a left-hand arpeggio. 32 Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced 33 Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Warm-up Exercise - “Relax Time” Relax, and slowly play these intervals one by one. Short break She hasn’t moved for a while. Looks like she relaxed a little too much and fell asleep! The Mystery Cheer Squad 34 Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Diligent Practice Time Pay attention to the distance between the notes as you move from one interval to the next. Prepare to play the next notes as soon as possible. the next notes are... the next notes are... the next notes are... the next notes... the next notes... the next... the next notes are... Short break notes... Musical Building Blocks This step begins with two notes played together, and then in the second half the melody line is added for a total of three notes. You’ll be playing some black keys too, so pay attention! Short break 35 Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “The Fantastic Seesaw” This is a warm-up exercise for Step 05. With finger 2 as a pivot, play 5-1-5... Finger 1! Finger 5! Finger 5! Finger 1! I’ll pretend I’m finger 2. ’ Left hand Diligent Practice Time Arpeggio practice. Play with a relaxed wrist. Short break 36 I’m not moving at all. Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 1 The same “shape” moves down the keyboard. Keep your fingers loosely in the same shape to play these chords. Short break The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 2 The melody is the same as Step 06, but the sound is different! Pay attention to the different shapes as you play this. Short break 37 Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “Sunday at Yamaha” Why don’t we refresh ourselves with a change of pace. Play along with the instrument with a happy, rhythmic feel. Now you’re rockin’! It was worth coming all the way for this! The Cheer Squad Rejoices Diligent Practice Time Now that you’ve had some fun with Step 08, you should be playing easily with your left hand. Pay attention to the chord timing as you play this. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 38 Turkish March W. A. Mozart Basic Song No.008 Turkish March With Step Map ...............................................................40 We’ve arranged this renowned piano piece so that beginning players can enjoy it at a comfortable tempo. The accompaniment features a variety of instruments that appear one after another, sometimes supporting you with rhythm, and sometimes playing the melody line with you. Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine”............................................. 42 Diligent Practice Time................................................................. 42 Diligent Practice Time................................................................. 42 Special Practice - “The Special March”............................................ 43 Diligent Practice Time................................................................. 43 “Technical Point!”...................................................................... 44 Diligent Practice Time................................................................. 44 Special Practice - “Share the Stage with a Pianist”.............................. 45 Play the Whole Song!.................................................................. 45 Advanced Song No.009 Turkish March With Step Map .............................................................. 46 This song has a large number of repeats, but for the advanced version we’ve arranged a well-known section at a length that is easy to play. It’s even suitable for players with small hands! The song starts with a light mood but gradually increases in dynamic intensity. That is one of the attractions of the song. Be sure to put some life into the piano solo! Diligent Practice Time.................................................................49 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................49 Warm-up Exercise - “A Nap by the Stream”........................................50 “Power March”.........................................................................50 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................51 Special Practice - “Grace Notes”....................................................52 Play the Whole Song!..................................................................52 ©2009 Yamaha Corporation 39 Song No.008 Basic Turkish March With Step Map Both the left and right hands play monophonic lines. If you look at the melody you’ll notice that the same shapes are repeated. The first note is different, but the fingering is the same! Knowing that makes it sound easy, doesn’t it? Listen to the example over and over until you learn the melody, then practice will be easy. From here... 40 Song No.008 Turkish March Basic ...to here 41 Song No.008 Turkish March Basic Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine” Eh? This is practice for the Turkish March? Start playing with finger 4, but keep finger 1 close by and ready. That’s the key to playing this part smoothly. Now enjoy a romantic moment with the orchestra! Diligent Practice Time When you’re properly warmed up, it’s time to tackle the melody. Don’t forget the key to playing it smoothly that we just learned. Diligent Practice Time Try playing with both hands. Play the left-hand eighth notes gently. Release the left-hand and right-hand notes simultaneously for a clean, synchronized sound. 42 Release simultaneously Song No.008 Turkish March Basic Special Practice - “The Special March” Try playing the Special March melody using the “finger over” (page 9) technique. Enjoy the energy in the second half! Finger... over! Diligent Practice Time Don’t rush the right-hand “G-G” and “E-E” eighth notes. Play the last quarter notes of the left-hand “C-E-G” and “A-C-E” parts with care, releasing them simultaneously with the right-hand notes. Release simultaneously 43 Song No.008 Turkish March Basic “Technical Point!” A number of techniques that are unique to the piano such as “finger ready” and “finger change” (page 9) are used in the right-hand melody. Prepare early for the next note to be played, and play each note carefully. Finger, ready! Apparently technique is important in piano playing too. Finger, change! Now connect the parts together... Diligent Practice Time Resist the urge to rush when playing continuous eighth notes. Listen to the orchestra carefully and play along! 44 Song No.008 Turkish March Basic Left hand Special Practice - “Share the Stage with a Pianist” Just a little more and we’ll be done! Try playing this left-hand part along with a pianist. Wait a minute... the intro melody is the Turkish March too? I'm in charge of the intro (check out my “Für Elise” and “Ode to Joy” as well). The song you’re practicing is actually one of mine. Thank you! Beethoven and Mozart... the best of friends Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 45 Song No.009 Advanced Turkish March With Step Map This score includes polyphonic and octave parts that are essential to give the song momentum, and they’re a large part of the song’s appeal too. The distinctive left-hand accompaniment must be played at a steady tempo. Don’t let your shoulders and arms get tense from the 32nd measure, and play with confidence. 46 Song No.009 Turkish March Advanced 47 Song No.009 48 Turkish March Advanced Song No.009 Turkish March Advanced Left hand Diligent Practice Time We’ll start with the left-hand accompaniment. Bend finger 5 slightly and play firmly to sound (and look) great! The orchestra will back you up in a variety of ways in each step. Enjoy the interplay, and have fun! Short break Diligent Practice Time Make a fist with your hand above the keyboard then gently open your fingers and you’re ready! Keep your fingers steady and under control when changing notes. 49 Song No.009 Turkish March Advanced Left hand Warm-up Exercise - “A Nap by the Stream” is the symbol for “arpeggio.” Before starting the exercise play the A-E-A notes together the check out their sound. If you sort of “strum” the notes in order from bottom to top you’re playing an arpeggio. Play twice then take a short break. Snooze Snooze Snooze Stay relaxed when playing the remaining two times. Left hand “Power March” When you’re done with your nap, it’s time for a lively march. 50 Song No.009 Turkish March Advanced Diligent Practice Time The right hand plays plenty of black keys in this step. Position your hand toward the back of the keyboard before starting to play. Spread your left hand wide from the start, then “grab” the keyboard with fingers 5 and 1 and you’ll get the hang of it. The left hand is going to get busy, but stay with it! The right-hand part is the same as above. 51 Song No.009 Turkish March Advanced Special Practice - “Grace Notes” It’s time to practice grace notes. The key is “keep it close!” The grace note should be played softly just before the main note, almost right on top of it. But don’t think too much about it. Just let it happen naturally. Short break Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 52 Ode to Joy L. v. Beethoven Basic Song No.010 Ode to Joy With Step Map .....................................................................54 This is a very simple arrangement of this timeless melody. Play it without hesitation, with a dignified feel. Basic Ascending and Descending..................................................... 55 Dotted Rhythm........................................................................... 55 “And all of a sudden... both hands!”.......................................................... 55 “CCDE ? – ? ? – ”...................................................................... 56 “Change”................................................................................. 56 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................. 56 “Step On the Black Key”................................................................ 57 “Play with Both Hands”................................................................. 57 “Zig-Zag Path to E”...................................................................... 58 “Right Hand then Left Hand”.......................................................... 58 “Right-hand Rehearsal: String Ensemble Version”................................ 59 Play the Whole Song!................................................................... 59 Advanced Song No.011 Ode to Joy With Step Map .................................................................... 60 The advanced version is arranged as a more sophisticated ballad. With backing from the Learn to Play Pops Orchestra, play this version with a luxurious, sometimes grandiose feel. Warm-up Exercise - “Left-hand Power”..............................................62 Diligent Practice Time..................................................................62 Diligent Practice Time..................................................................62 Pallarel Thirds - “Gently Flowing”................................................... 62 “Right-hand Part Practice”............................................................63 “Left-hand Part Practice”..............................................................63 “Both Hands Together”.................................................................63 Special Practice “Meet Marimba Man Junior’s Friend’s Aunt: Follow the Leader”................64 Diligent Practice Time..................................................................65 Diligent Practice Time..................................................................65 Pallarel Thirds - “In Paradise”....................................................... 66 Diligent Practice Time..................................................................66 Play the Whole Song!...................................................................66 ©2009 Yamaha Corporation 53 Song No.010 Basic Ode to Joy With Step Map In this version you play monophonic lines with both hands. No tricky techniques are required. If you know the melody you’ll be fine. Ready? Away we go. From here... ...to here 54 Song No.010 M i d d l e G C Ode to Joy Basic You’ll only play the colored-in keys in the first half. C D E F G Position your hands here and begin! Left Right Basic Ascending and Descending The climb from E to G and then the descent from G to D are the basis of the melody. If you can play this well, the rest is easy. Dotted Rhythm This melody line, including a dotted note, follows the melody of Step 01. Sing along with the example to get a feel for the rhythm. La la la la la - la la - “And all of a sudden... both hands!” OK. So lets play with both hands. Do the exercise in this order: 1. Connect Step 01 and Step 02, practicing with the right hand only. 2. Add the left-hand C-G-C-G line. That’s all there is to it. It might be easier to grasp the timing if you circle the notes that are played together on the score. 55 Song No.010 Ode to Joy Basic “CCDE ? – ? ? – ” How did you do in Step 03? Now that you’ve done the basic ascending and descending lines, It’s a pattern we haven’t seen yet... but stay calm here’s another pattern to practice. What’s different from the steps we’ve already practiced? “Change” And now, the second half. This part of the melody signals that a change is about to occur. Doesn’t it give you the feeling that a new chapter of the story is about to begin? Diligent Practice Time This melody line follows the one we learned in Step 05. Don’t try to rush when you get to the last G. Have finger 1 in position and ready a little early. 56 Song No.010 Left hand Basic I’ll take on any challenge. “Step On the Black Key” It’s really not such a big deal... This is the left-hand line that goes with the Step 06 right-hand line. M i d d l e The notes ascend in sequence from G, with one black key along the way. Step on the black key along with the orchestra. Ode to Joy G A B C “Play with Both Hands” Now you’re ready to play with both hands. What do you suppose the order of the exercise is? (Hint: check out Step 03). Answer: 1. Connect Step 05 and Step 06, practicing with the right hand only. 2. Add the left-hand G-G-G-G -A-B line. 57 Song No.010 Ode to Joy Basic “Zig-Zag Path to E” Before getting into the final four measures, we come across a very distinctive syncopated phrase. Sing this zig-zag “C-D-G, E” line. Syncopation Zig Za g “Right Hand then Left Hand” Here’s the syncopated E from Step 09, and the left-hand note that follows. We’ll also play a little of the ensuing melody in the second half. First, the right and left hands in sequence. Then, right hand, left hand, and right hand again. 58 Song No.010 Ode to Joy Basic “Right-hand Rehearsal: String Ensemble Version” You’ve done well up to Step 10, so let’s try playing the whole song all the way through. But before we do that, let’s rehearse by playing just the right-hand part with beautiful accompaniment e Le arn Or th ch est A M e ss a g e fr o m If you find it difficult to play along with the orchestra, use the metronome instead. ra C ond ctor u from a string ensemble. t o Pla y Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 59 Song No.011 Advanced Ode to Joy With Step Map Play the melody with a stately, grandiose feel. Add some dynamic expression for a more musical performance. If you can play the right hand part from the basic version you’re halfway there. The following steps focus on the left-hand accompaniment and the third and sixth intervals used in the melody line. 60 Song No.011 Ode to Joy Advanced ・ 61 Song No.011 Ode to Joy Advanced Warm-up Exercise - “Left-hand Power” Left hand Let’s do a warm-up exercise for the left hand. Play the phrase that descends in semitones while holding the bass note with finger 5. Enjoy the smooth harmonic transitions that occur when you play along with the orchestra. Diligent Practice Time Left hand Let’s practice the first four measures of the left-hand part. Play the notes for their full duration. Diligent Practice Time Left hand These are the four measures that follow the part practiced in Step 02. The movement is a little more complex, but the warm-up exercise we did above should make it easy. Parallel Thirds - “Gently Flowing” Left hand A number of third intervals appear in sequence in the left-hand part of the melody middle section. Connect them as smoothly as possible. 62 Song No.011 Advanced Ode to Joy “Right-hand Part Practice” It’s a bit lonely without the left hand... At last we come to the right-hand part. In Step 07 we’ll use both the right and left hands to play the harmony parts. But here we’ll just practice the right-hand part. M i d d l e G B C D E F Left hand “Left-hand Part Practice” I feel a bit silly posing like this without the right hand... And this is the part that the left-hand will play. Hah! M i d d l e A B F Together C A as one Happy “Both Hands Together” Now let’s play both parts together. The left and right hands cooperate to create powerful harmony! M i d d l e A B F G A B C D E F 63 Song No.011 Advanced Ode to Joy Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man Junior’s Friend’s Aunt: Follow the Leader” Practice playing successive sixth intervals. When the rhythm begins listen to the phrase played by the celesta, then play it yourself. Short break ...and the rest with energy! Miss Koto coming in suddenly like that startled me! The melody was probably similar to something she knew and she just couldn’t keep quiet. Ha ha. What? Yes, I know Marimba Man Jr. very well. He’s a good friend of my nephew. Oh? You haven’t met Marimba Man Jr. yet? I’m sure you’ll run into him somewhere. Tee-hee. His father is Marimba Man, an excellent marimba player. And he’s a fine person too! Oh yes, speaking of marimbas... r Chatte nt nd ’ s ri m Talk Talk Au Ma Celesta ’s M other nd ie F ri e r ’s J r. n You might meet someone in another song too! 64 ri e F r n i o r ’s F r ’s ba M a n J u nio nd e rs im Ju n d fr o m O v e M ar a n J u nio n M Ma n a ba Ma mb ri m M ari m b a M a ri a a im ba M M M ar Miss Koto F rie e n J u n i o r ’s F r i t ’s Ma as ba r tte a Ch n d ’s A u n Song No.011 Ode to Joy Advanced Diligent Practice Time If you enjoyed Step 08, this will be no problem. You can play it. Probably. Tee-hee Miss Koto Diligent Practice Time The left hand plays thirds while the right hand plays sixths. This section requires concentration to play well, but it’s also the most impressive sounding section of the song. If you have trouble playing any section, go back to the appropriate steps and practice again. I remember practicing this with Marimba Man Junior’s Friend’s Aunt. Gently flowing... 65 Song No.011 Ode to Joy Advanced Parallel Thirds - “In Paradise” Now let’s practice playing parallel thirds with the right hand, with beautiful orchestral backing. Start by playing just the top note to get a feel for the line, then after a short break add the note a third below. Short break Diligent Practice Time This is the last key section for the right hand. It starts with the syncopation we first saw in the basic version. Practice through to the end of the melody. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 66 The Entertainer S. Joplin Basic Song No.012 The Entertainer With Step Map .............................................................68 This is one of those songs that aspiring piano players long to master. The characteristic left-hand accompaniment and attractive melody are a bit too tricky for the beginner to play all at once. We’ve made it much easier by creating an arrangement in which the left-hand accompaniment has been reduced to just the essential bass notes. “A Hearing Test?”....................................................................... 70 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................. 70 “Semitone Return Trip”............................................................................ 70 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................. 70 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................. 71 “At the End of the Tunnel”.............................................................. 71 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................. 72 Put it Together............................................................................ 72 “Percussion Joins In”................................................................... 73 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................. 73 “The Signature Phrase”................................................................ 73 Play the Whole Song!................................................................... 73 Advanced Song No.013 The Entertainer With Step Map ............................................................ 74 Compared to the basic version, this arrangement is much closer to the original. It will be a challenge both in length and the number of notes that must be played. The difficult “stride” left-hand accompaniment and the parallel-sixth melody line are real attention getters. It’s definitely worthwhile taking the time to master this one! “Sixths Warm-up Exercise”............................................................77 Diligent Practice Time..................................................................77 “A New Challenge... Part 1”...........................................................78 “A New Challenge... Part 2”...........................................................78 Put It Together............................................................................79 “A Musical Tour”........................................................................80 Diligent Practice Time..................................................................80 “In Vintage Fusion Style”..............................................................81 “One Thing at a Time... Part 1”.......................................................81 “One Thing at a Time... Part 2”.......................................................81 Diligent Practice Time..................................................................82 “The Toughest Challenge!”............................................................82 Play the Whole Song!...................................................................82 ©2009 Yamaha Corporation 67 Song No.012 Basic The Entertainer With Step Map Although the arrangement is simplified, the rhythm of the melody is no less difficult than the original. You can start by listening to the example and learning it by ear, or by practicing the individual steps. Diligence is the only true shortcut. From here... 68 Song No.012 The Entertainer Basic ...to here From here... ...to here 69 Song No.012 The Entertainer Basic “A Hearing Test?” Let’s learn the first shape that appears in the introduction. The pitch of the starting note changes in the middle. Listen to the cue tone carefully. Beep beep beep beep Diligent Practice Time This is also a section of the intro. The last few notes are different from the shape we learned in the last step. Watch out for the black key! “Semitone Return Trip” Practice going and returning in semitone steps. Finger 1 is the key. Diligent Practice Time The rhythm of the E and C notes is important. Play this again and again until you learn it by “muscle memory.” Short break 70 Song No.012 The Entertainer Basic Diligent Practice Time Take care to play the tied notes correctly. Short break “At the End of the Tunnel” The number of notes will increase gradually. Connect them while paying attention to your fingering. 71 Song No.012 The Entertainer Basic Diligent Practice Time Left hand Place your fingers on the keys you’ll play, and play them in order: 5, 3, 2, 3... M i d d l e C D E F G C Left Put it Together Now play the first half with both hands! It might seem a bit difficult, so practice just the right-hand part first. If there are any sections you’re having trouble with, go back to the corresponding steps using the Step Map as a guide, and practice them again. 72 Song No.012 The Entertainer Basic “Percussion Joins In” Just keep repeating ECDE-CDC and... hey! Where did those rhythm instruments come from? Diligent Practice Time Left hand Pay attention to your fingering on the black keys. “The Signature Phrase” Have you mastered Step 09 and Step 10? If you have you’re ready to play the song’s signature phrase with both hands. Don’t let either hand pull the other off time. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 73 Song No.013 Advanced The Entertainer With Step Map In this arrangement harmony is added a sixth below the melody line of the basic version for a richer texture. The 16th notes in the middle section look difficult, but if you practice them thoroughly first with the right hand only you’ll get through it with no problem. Practice each hand individually, and then when you have a good feel for the parts put them together. When playing with both hands it’s very important to keep up a steady tempo with the left hand. From here... 74 Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced ...to here From here... ...to here 75 Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced From here... ...to here 76 Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced “Sixths Warm-up Exercise” Practice playing sixths until you can do it naturally. You’ll encounter black keys and tempo changes along the way! C3 T h e l o w e s t C T h e h i g h e s t M i d d l e E C E C The second time is a sprint! E C Move your hand up an octave during this short break! Once again from the beginning... after a very short break. Diligent Practice Time This is the same melody segment that we learned in Step 05 of the basic version. This time we’ll play it in sixths. Short break 77 Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced Left hand “A New Challenge... Part 1” This is a basic exercise for the left hand. First play the three-note chords to learn their positions. Learn the finger positions and they’ll be easy to play. Short break Left hand “A New Challenge... Part 2” Do this in the same way as the last step. There are a couple of black keys and it’s a little more complex, but you can do it! Short break 78 Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced Put It Together Let’s take what we’ve learned so far and play it all through. It might be a good idea to practice each hand individually first. 79 Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced Left hand “A Musical Tour” If the fingering seems difficult, notice which notes in each chord also appear in the next chord. That will be your clue. First, get your fingers ready by playing this twice. Then play this rhythmically as many times as necessary until you feel comfortable with it. Diligent Practice Time Is it tough to play this with both hands? You really need to master this, because it will sound great! 80 Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced “In Vintage Fusion Style” The initial rhythm is the key to playing the two-note melody in a cool way. Begin by learning the timing. Short break “One Thing at a Time... Part 1” Most players are intimidated by continuous sequences of 16th notes. If you practice one short section at a time it becomes easy! Stop Stop “One Thing at a Time... Part 2” The rhythm is a little more complex than the last exercise. Learn the individual sections one group of notes at a time. 81 Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced Left hand Diligent Practice Time Approach this exercise in the same way as Step 06. When you get comfortable with this, try to read ahead on the score a bit. “The Toughest Challenge!” Practice the climax of the middle section. When you can play this you’re almost done! Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 82 Londonderry Air Traditional Basic Song No.014 Londonderry Air With Step Map .............................................................84 This song has a gentle, expressive melody. Play along with the orchestra with a relaxed, spacious feel. In this easy-to-play arrangement both the left and right hands play single-note lines. The Melody Begins..................................................................... 85 Diligent Practice Time................................................................. 85 Diligent Practice Time............................................................................. 86 Play with Both Hands................................................................... 86 Special Practice: Rhythm Combinations - “Meet Marimba Man Jr.”........... 87 Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 1.......................................................... 88 Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 2.......................................................... 88 Diligent Practice Time................................................................. 89 Special Practice - “Finishing Up in Style”.......................................... 89 Play the Whole Song!.................................................................. 89 Advanced Song No.015 Londonderry Air With Step Map ............................................................ 90 In the second chorus the left hand takes over the melody for an interesting change in atmosphere. Obbligato and arpeggio elements are included for added variety. Playing this arrangement with the orchestra will be an enjoyable experience. Special Practice: Arpeggio, R&B Version - “Follow the Harp!”.................92 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................93 Special Practice - “Bossa Mood”....................................................93 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................93 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................94 Diligent Practice Time.................................................................94 Special Practice: Arpeggio, Ragtime Version - “Follow the Honky-Tonk Piano!”......95 A Beautiful Ending......................................................................96 Play the Whole Song!..................................................................96 ©2009 Yamaha Corporation 83 Song No.014 Basic Londonderry Air With Step Map The melody begins with an auftakt, and the same rhythm is repeated a number of times. The left hand plays accompaniment in the first half, then counterpoint in the second half for different effects. Play the 8th notes smoothly and gently, with expression. From here... ...to here 84 Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic The starting note for Steps 01 through 03. M i d d l e C C B E When you’ve located the keyboard position it’s time to start practicing. The Melody Begins The melody begins with an auftakt. The first note is played with finger 1, and should not be played too strongly. Play a little stronger as the notes get higher to build up the mood. Diligent Practice Time The “finger ready” and “finger over” (page 9) techniques are used here. Prepare for the next note a little early to make playing easier. Don’t rush the 8th notes. Take it slow and easy. finger ready Short break finger over This is the first-half melody 85 Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic Left hand Diligent Practice Time This is practice for the left-hand accompaniment for the first half. Consider each measure as a group of notes. It will be easier to play if you keep the image of the keys you’ll play in each group in your mind before playing the first note. Play with Both Hands It’s time to play with the left and right hands together. Play the left-hand part carefully while listening to the metronome. That will allow you to play the right-hand part with a relaxed feel. Synchronize 86 Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic Special Practice: Rhythm Combinations - “Meet Marimba Man Jr.” The right hand plays eighth notes while the left hand plays a quarter note, then the right hand plays a quarter note while the left hand plays eighth notes...what’s this exercise for? Play this a number of times after the lead-in. Have fun trying not to get pulled off time by the melody playing in the background. I can’t see the point of this exercise! Shake Shake M i d d l e G Ma C G ri m b a M a n J r. Why can’t we just have fun? M ar an Junior! Stop fooling around! im ba M ...I have to admit I was enjoying playing this myself... 87 Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic Steps 06 and 07 begin on these notes. Ready? left hand G C right hand left hand E G Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 1 Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 2 Try to connect the right and left hand eighth notes The F played by the left hand is a black key. Before smoothly. Don’t play the left hand finger 1 notes too playing the exercise, play the G, A, and F keys together loudly. to get a feel for the finger positions. This should be easy if you’ve done Step 05. This should be easy if you’ve done Step 05! The number of notes increases from top to bottom. Treble clef for the left hand too! 88 M i d d l e # The number of notes increases from top to bottom. Bass clef for the left hand here! # Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic Diligent Practice Time Practice repeating the G note. You’ll get a nice uniform sound even if you change fingers if you play in about the same position. Special Practice - “Finishing Up in Style” The melody closes with a series of 8th notes. Learn this section by dividing into to short segments that you can practice individually. When you’re ready, play then entire section. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 89 Song No.015 Advanced Londonderry Air With Step Map This arrangement covers a wide range from the lowest to highest notes that will allow you to enjoy the full sound and resonance of the piano as you play. Also try to observe the detailed dynamics markings. Listen to the orchestra carefully and create a rich atmosphere. 90 Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced 91 Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced Special Practice: Arpeggio, R&B Version - “Follow the Harp!” This is an arpeggio exercise. The G, B, and E notes will be played in a variety of ways. Listen to the rhythms the harp plays, then play them yourself. Follow me! One, Two, Three, Four, “A little out of sync” is about right. One, Two, Three, Four, Your arpeggios 92 were beautiful... Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced Diligent Practice Time Let’s practice the “finger over” (page 9) technique. It’s easier if you bend your fingers slightly. The notes played with fingers 4 and 5 are the melody, so don’t release them while you’re playing the other notes. Finger over Don’t lift your finger... Special Practice - “Bossa Mood” Left hand Let’s do some left-hand practice with a lively Bossa Nova rhythm. This type of harmony appears frequently, so you should try to remember it. Diligent Practice Time Let’s practice the accompanying line to the left-hand melody. The French horn will start the melody. Listen carefully and learn the timing. Play gently and briefly with finger 5 93 Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced Diligent Practice Time And now we’ll play the left-hand melody and the accompanying right-hand notes together. Play the left-hand part moderately loud, and the right-hand part a little softer. Left hand Diligent Practice Time This type of left-hand accompaniment is often heard in piano pieces. Keep your wrist relaxed and prepare early for the next note. Don’t cut the last note of the phrase short. Short break 94 Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced Special Practice: Arpeggio, Ragtime Version - “Follow the Honky-Tonk Piano!” Welcome to the 1-octave arpeggio challenge! Follow the honky-tonk piano, copying its nuances as closely as you can. It doesn’t matter if you fall a bit behind the orchestra, but whatever you do don’t rush! Play whatever I play! Don’t worry about getting it exactly right. Just enjoy the ride! Short break I’m what they call a “Honky-Tonk Piano.” Like my unique sound? 95 Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced A Beautiful Ending The right hand passes the melody line to the left hand, leading to a slow, serene ending. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the orchestra too! Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 96 The Last Rose of Summer Traditional Basic Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map ............................................. 98 You’ll never want to stop playing this beautiful melody. The orchestra provides elegant support with harp, glockenspiel, celesta, and more. In the second half there’s a place where the tempo gets gradually slower. Listen to the example carefully to get a good feel for the overall mood. Play as if singing softly. Warm-up Exercise - “Under and Stretch”....................................... 99 Diligent Practice Time............................................................... 99 Syncopated Melody................................................................... 100 Diligent Practice Time............................................................... 100 Timing Both Hands................................................................... 101 Diligent Practice Time............................................................... 101 Special Practice - “Find a Cue!”................................................... 102 Diligent Practice Time............................................................... 102 Play the Whole Song!................................................................ 102 Advanced Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map ............................................103 This arrangement offers lots of variation with ornaments and polyphony by the right hand, and interesting changes in the left-hand accompaniment. Play at a leisurely tempo, and focus on the simple beauty of this song. Special Practice - “The Starting Rhythm”....................................... 106 Diligent Practice Time.............................................................. 106 Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man: Follow Me!”......................... 107 Diligent Practice Time.............................................................. 107 Turn Practice......................................................................... 108 Diligent Practice Time.............................................................. 108 Special Practice - “Repeating Shapes”.......................................... 109 Diligent Practice Time.............................................................. 109 Diligent Practice Time.............................................................. 110 Diligent Practice Time.............................................................. 110 One More Diligent Practice Session.............................................. 110 Play the Whole Song!............................................................... 110 ©2009 Yamaha Corporation 97 Song No.016 Basic The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map The melody for this song begins on an auftakt. The melody features repetitions and similar phrases, so if you can play the first 4 measures the rest will be easy. The left-hand rhythm in the first 2 measures repeats throughout the song. Match the feel of the left and right hands at the end of each phrase for a refined performance. 98 Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic Warm-up Exercise - “Under and Stretch” Auftakt and “finger under” (page 9) practice. Stretch your fingers a little more each time you play this exercise, while limbering up your mood as well. thumb under Diligent Practice Time A phrase that uses “finger change” (page 9) fingering follows the Step 01 phrase, and the line becomes more melodic. Try not to become tense at the beginning, and start with a pure, sincere feel. Stay calm, and don’t rush the C-B-A-G notes. finger change 99 Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic Syncopated Melody Here we’ll learn a syncopated section of the melody. Try not to lift your fingers from the keyboard. Listen the glockenspiel in the backing orchestra, it will provide the timing guide you need. Diligent Practice Time Here a dotted rhythm and auftakt are added to Step 03. Play non-syncopated notes slightly softer to bring out the beauty of the melody. 100 Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic Timing Both Hands Now we’ll bring in the left hand for a two-handed performance. It’s important to synchronize the left and right hands at the points marked Here . Play the ends of the phrases gently. Here Diligent Practice Time The way you hold your fingers is essential to playing the left-hand polyphony well. Don’t hold your fingers straight. Keep them slightly bent. Keep the harmony notes synchronized so they sound as one. 101 Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic Special Practice - “Find a Cue!” When playing with the Learn to Play Orchestra, listen to the harp for your cue to exit from the fermata Practice listening for the right cue (!) so you can play in tight ensemble with the orchestra. U. e Le arn Or th ch est A M e ss a g e fr o m ra C ond ctor u Some of our members are a bit mischievous... (ahem). t o Pla y Diligent Practice Time The left hand also plays a black key. This will go smoothly if you position your left hand a little toward the rear of the keyboard before playing the first A. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 102 Song No.017 Advanced The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map Overall the 8th notes should be played softly to make the song flow smoothly. Even difficult phrases become easier if you sing the melody as you play. Always be aware of the mood you’re creating with the left-hand accompaniment. 103 Song No.017 104 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced 105 Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Special Practice - “The Starting Rhythm” This is a collection of auftakt melodies. Try singing “La~di da~” while playing the dotted rhythms. Diligent Practice Time Play C-B-A-G beautifully, just softly touching the keys. Play smoothly, without letting the notes cut off too soon. 106 Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man: Follow Me!” Let’s practice the basic left-hand accompaniment pattern. When you hear the rhythm, follow Marimba Man and copy each phrase he plays. There will be a number of variations, so listen carefully. I’m going to keep the phrases that come after this a secret. Try to follow me as best you can. Is Marimba Man a teacher to be respected, or merely a trickster? M ari a m ba M n Diligent Practice Time Don’t play too heavily with the right hand. And try to keep the volume of the left-hand 8th notes consistent. 107 Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Turn Practice Next we’ll practice an ornamental turn. The melody line consists only of A, B, and C. The key is to bend your fingers slightly and play near the rear of the keyboard. Don’t rush. Play each end every note as distinctly as you can. Conceptually, a turn might look something like this. Diligent Practice Time Match the left-hand line to the right-hand line as closely as possible. When both hands are playing 8th notes, synchronize the timing carefully. If you hear beautiful harmony you’re getting it right! 108 Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “Repeating Shapes” Compared to the first half, the range of notes used in the second half accompaniment is wider. The notes played by finger 5 will change, but let’s make it so that the same shape repeats no matter where you start. Prepare for the next note as early as possible. M i d d l e G A C D C the next note... the next note... the next note... the next note... Diligent Practice Time Keep playing smoothly during the polyphonic section. 109 Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Diligent Practice Time This exercise includes grace notes, dotted rhythms, and polyphony. Listen to the orchestra carefully, and play while singing the melody. Diligent Practice Time It’s Marimba Man! Synchronize both hands from the first left-hand note. The left-hand line will go smoothly if you start with your fingers spread as if to play C, G, and E all at once. One More Diligent Practice Session The right hand phrase should be played without hesitation. The second left-hand C-G-E-C-F should also be begun at a leisurely pace. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 110 Amazing Grace Traditional Basic Song No.018 Amazing Grace With Step Map ............................................................112 The melody to this song is composed of only five notes: F, G, A, C, and D. Play this nostalgic melody with a gentle, singing feel. The Opening Melody................................................................. 113 The Second Melody.................................................................. 113 Warm-up Exercise - “The Chinese Princess”...........................................113 Diligent Practice Time............................................................... 113 Warm-up Exercise - “Left and Right in Sync”.................................... 114 Diligent Practice Time............................................................... 114 “Before a Chord Change”........................................................... 114 Diligent Practice Time............................................................... 115 “A Serene Ending”................................................................... 115 Play the Whole Song!................................................................ 115 Advanced Song No.019 Amazing Grace With Step Map ............................................................116 For a dramatic change of mood, let’s try playing this with a jazz organ sound. Grace notes and glissandos are commonly used on the jazz organ, so this is a great chance to try them out! Enjoy the contrast with the basic version. Diligent Practice Time...............................................................118 Diligent Practice Time...............................................................118 Diligent Practice Time...............................................................118 Special Practice: Grace Notes - “Follow the Guitarist!”........................119 Diligent Practice Time...............................................................120 “Shh, ta ta ta~”.......................................................................120 “Triplets!”.............................................................................121 “Glissandos Everywhere”...........................................................121 Play the Whole Song!................................................................121 ©2009 Yamaha Corporation 111 Song No.018 Basic Amazing Grace With Step Map The melody includes triplets, so stay calm and play them without rushing. The left hand holds the bass notes on the first beat. Get comfortable, relax, and start practicing! 112 Song No.018 Amazing Grace Basic The Opening Melody The Second Melody Once you’ve learned the overall flow, try playing the The same applies here. Grasp the overall flow then fill in melody while following the finger numbers. the blanks. Warm-up Exercise - “The Chinese Princess” Left hand It’s time to warm up the left hand! Be sure to hold the bottom bass notes for their full duration. Don’t cut off the note too soon... Diligent Practice Time Hold for the full duration... Left hand Put the warm-up exercise to use and try this. Counting “one, two, three,” out loud while playing will make it easier to learn the rhythm. 113 Song No.018 Amazing Grace Basic Warm-up Exercise - “Left and Right in Sync” This exercise will help you to synchronize the left and right hands. First, concentrate on synchronizing the first beat in each measure. Diligent Practice Time Here we’ll play a left-hand bass line along with the right-hand melody. The left-hand part changes to the actual accompaniment pattern in the second half. Carefully match the timing of the notes on the first beat of each measure throughout. “Before a Chord Change” Left hand Prepare to play the next chord ahead of time. Prepare Short break 114 Prepare Prepare Song No.018 Amazing Grace Basic Diligent Practice Time This is the last right-hand practice step. Start with the overall flow then fill in the blanks. “A Serene Ending” This is the song’s ending. First check the finger numbers and the notes they play. The rhythm changes towards the end. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 115 Song No.019 Advanced Amazing Grace With Step Map The rhythm gets a bit tricky from the second chorus. Keep playing along with the accompaniment until you get a feel for it. Practice the grace notes and glissandos until you can play them naturally. 116 Song No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced 117 Song No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced Diligent Practice Time Begin with the right hand. Play while feeling the resonance of each chord and interval, and keep it up when the melody comes in the second half. Diligent Practice Time Left hand Next try out the left-hand notes. Diligent Practice Time And finally, we’re ready to play with both hands. Make the chord changes in each measure as smooth and synchronized as possible. 118 Song No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced Special Practice: Grace Notes - “Follow the Guitarist!” And now for some special grace note training. Copy whatever the guitarist plays. Now that was a cool jam session! 119 Song No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced Diligent Practice Time Note that the left-hand and right-hand lines move in parallel. Play so that the descent to each successive note is clear. Let’s descend together, one step at a time... Left Right M i d d l e C F G Left A C D Right Both of you are doing great! “Shh, ta ta ta~” Listen for the drum cue and play “shh, ta ta ta~.” Of course you won’t actually play or hear “shh” (it’s a rest), but you should be able to feel it. Shh Shh 120 Shh Shh Song No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced “Triplets!” Play this tightly with the band and you’ll really impress the crowd. Play with a moderately heavy touch, and try saying “da~ da!” while playing the triplets. Last one! Cool man! “Glissandos Everywhere” Whistle! Awesome! Glissandos can be fun too! Let’s learn their timing. Try to keep the intervals clean. This looks like fun too... Yeah! Play with the right hand Play with the left hand It seems that I should do this with the palm of my hand... Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song. 121 To everyone who played the Learn to Play songs, Did you enjoy our Learn to Play section? Learning to play... even little by little... is a great feeling, isn’t it? The Learn to Play Orchestra is always waiting for you. Come and play with us anytime you like. The following pages also include a number of great songs arranged so they can be played easily. Hope you find some you like! From the Learn to Play Orchestra Come back and play with us again! Tee-hee 122 Giggle! Favorites This is a collection of popular folk songs and classical pieces from around the world. Join in by playing the right-hand melody. Song No. 020 Tempo a =94 Frère Jacques Melody Voice Glockenspiel Traditional Song No. 021 Tempo a =120 Der Froschgesang Melody Voice Square Lead Traditional 123 Song No. 022 Tempo a =88 Aura Lee Melody Voice Soprano Sax Traditional Song No. 023 Tempo a =110 London Bridge Melody Voice Musette Accordion Traditional Song No. 024 Tempo a =112 Sur le pont d’Avignon Traditional 124 Melody Voice Musette Accordion Song No. 025 Tempo a =102 Nedelka Melody Voice Musette Accordion Traditional Song No. 026 Tempo a =96 Aloha Oe Melody Voice Vibraphone Q. Liliuokalani 125 Song No. 027 Tempo a =106 Sippin’ Cider Through a Straw Traditional 126 Melody Voice Analogon Song No. 028 Tempo a =90 Old Folks at Home Melody Voice Harmonica S. C. Foster Song No. 029 Tempo a =94 Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie Melody Voice Harmonica Traditional 127 Song No. 030 Tempo a =166 Cielito Lindo Traditional 128 Melody Voice Yang Qin Song No. 031 Tempo a =92 Santa Lucia Melody Voice Classical Guitar A. Longo Song No. 032 Tempo a =120 If You're Happy and You Know It Traditional Song No. 033 Tempo a =69 Beautiful Dreamer Melody Voice Analogon Fargo Melody Voice Clarinet S. C. Foster 129 Song No. 034 Tempo d=126 Greensleeves Traditional 130 Melody Voice Oboe Song No. 035 Tempo a =120 Kalinka Melody Voice Clarinet Traditional Song No. 036 Tempo a =110 Holdilia Cook Melody Voice Clarinet Traditional 131 Song No. 037 Tempo a =114 Ring de Banjo S. C. Foster 132 Melody Voice Trumpet Song No. 038 Tempo a =130 La Cucaracha Melody Voice Trumpet Traditional Song No. 039 Tempo ah=132 Funiculi Funicula Melody Voice Trumpet L. Denza 133 134 Song No. 040 Tempo a =72 Largo (from the New World) Melody Voice English Horn A. Dvorák Song No. 041 Tempo a =72 Brahms’ Lullaby Melody Voice Flute J. Brahms 135 Song No. 042 Tempo a =120 Liebesträume Nr.3 F. Liszt 136 Melody Voice Clarinet Strings Song No. 043 Tempo a =78 Pomp and Circumstance Melody Voice Strings E. Elgar Song No. 044 Tempo a =108 Chanson du Toreador Melody Voice Chamber Strings G. Bizet 137 Song No. 045 Tempo a =72 Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity Melody Voice Strings G. Holst Song No. 046 Tempo e =64 The Polovetsian Dances A. Borodin 138 Melody Voice Oboe Strings Song No. 047 Tempo d=184 Die Moldau Melody Voice Strings B. Smetana 139 Song No. 048 Tempo a =80 Salut d’Amour op.12 Melody Voice Strings E. Elgar Song No. 049 Tempo a =98 Humoresques A. Dvorák 140 Melody Voice Strings Song No. 050 Tempo a =133 Melody Voice Symphony No.9 (from the New World - 4th movement) Trombone Section A. Dvorák Chamber Strings 141 Favorites with Style In this section we’ll enjoy playing with a variety of auto accompaniment styles. When you can play the melody all the way through, try the left-hand step! All you have to do is play the root key to play along with richly orchestrated accompaniment.* Fun with the Left Hand Step C G E C Chord name Chord Detection Range A number of notes played above the root form a chord T h C# e l Db o w e s t Root (C) D# F# G# A# C# D# F# Eb Gb Ab Bb Db Eb Gb C D E F G A B C D E F Play the root We only need to play the notes at the beginning of the chord names. Hey! This is easy! The goal is to play with both hands! Don’t forget the last step. “Favorites with Style” looked like so much fun that these people came all the way over from the “Learn to Play” section. 142 * Only with the Keys to Success left-hand steps. In the Waiting lessons you’ll need to play full left-hand chords. Refer to the owner’s manual for chord fingerings. Song No. 051 Tempo a =164 O du lieber Augustin Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Musette Accordion Style OberWalzer Song No. 052 Tempo a =85 Mary Had a Little Lamb Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Clarinet Style Learning2/4 Song No. 053 Tempo a =108 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling E. R. Ball Melody Voice Melody Voice Musette Accordion Style EnglishWaltz 143 Song No. 054 Tempo a =140 Little Brown Jug Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Vibraphone Style BigBandFast * *In Keys to Success Step 07 and Timing, Waiting lessons, begin playing with the left hand from the second chorus. 144 Song No. 055 Tempo a =92 Ten Little Indians Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Celesta Style Learning2/4 Song No. 056 Tempo a =170 On Top of Old Smoky Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Harmonica Style CountryWaltz 145 Song No. 057 Tempo a =104 My Darling Clementine Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Harmonica Style SwingWaltz 146 Song No. 058 Tempo a =108 Oh! Susanna S. C. Foster Melody Voice Melody Voice Violin Style Bluegrass Song No. 059 Tempo a =148 Red River Valley Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Harmonica Style CountrySwing 147 Song No. 060 Tempo a =168 Turkey in the Straw Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Clarinet Style CountrySwing Song No. 061 Tempo a =112 Muffin Man R. A. King Melody Voice Melody 60's CleanVoice Guitar Style Bluegrass 148 Song No. 062 Tempo a =116 Pop Goes the Weasel Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Piccolo Style 6/8PianoMarch Song No. 063 Tempo a =86 Grandfather’s Clock H. C. Work Melody Voice Melody Voice Clarinet Style Learning4/4 149 Song No. 064 Tempo a =120 Camptown Races S. C. Foster Melody Voice Melody Voice Harmonica Style Bluegrass 150 Song No. 065 Tempo a =196 When the Saints Go Marching In Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Trumpet Style Dixieland Song No. 066 Tempo a =108 Yankee Doodle Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Piccolo Style USMarch 151 Song No. 067 Tempo a =120 Battle Hymn of the Republic Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Trumpet Style 6/8March 152 Song No. 068 Tempo a =124 I’ve Been Working on the Railroad Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Trumpet Style 6/8March 153 Song No. 069 Tempo a =116 American Patrol F. W. Meacham Melody Voice Melody Voice Clarinet Style USMarch 154 Song No. 070 Tempo a =198 Down by the Riverside Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Trumpet Style Dixieland 155 alla turka With a Turkish feel marziale With a march feel allargando Gradually slower and louder meno mosso Less movement assai Very molto More cantabile Singing non agitato Calmly commodo Relaxed non troppo Not too much con affetto Lovingly poco A little con moto Animated poco a poco Little by little D dolce Sweetly poco moto With a little more motion E espress. (espressivo) With expression polka Polka (fast 2/4 time) G grazioso Elegantly rall. / rallent. (rallentando) Gradually slower I in tempo Strict tempo religioso Religiously, with devotion L leggiero Lightly resoluto Resolutely, with conviction M ma non troppo But not too much scherzando Playfully maestoso With majesty smorz. (smorzando) Gradually slower and softer marcato Play each note distinctly sostenuto Sustain notes marsch March sub. (subito) Immediately A C 156 N P R S Instrument Master This is a collection of songs that feature instruments other than piano. Enjoy the sound of the various instruments with orchestra backing. Song No. 071 Tempo d=146 Sicilienne/Fauré Melody Voice Flute G. Fauré Song No. 072 Tempo a =78 Swan Lake Melody Voice Oboe P. I. Tchaikovsky 157 Song No. 073 Tempo a =116 Grand March (Aida) G. Verdi 158 Melody Voice Brass Section Song No. 074 Tempo d=108 Serenade for Strings in C major, op.48 Melody Voice Strings P. I. Tchaikovsky Song No. 075 Tempo a =79 Pizzicato Polka Melody Voice Pizzicato Strings J. Strauss II 159 Song No. 076 Tempo a =88 Romance de Amor Melody Voice Classical Guitar Traditional Song No. 077 Tempo a =116 Menuett BWV. Anh.114 J. S. Bach 160 Melody Voice Harpsichord 161 Song No. 078 Tempo a =76 Ave Verum Corpus W. A. Mozart 162 Melody Voice Chapel Song No. 079 Tempo e =110 Melody Voice Radetzky Marsch Symphony Kit J. Strauss I Enjoy the atmosphere of a live concert by clapping along with the orchestra using the key. Begin softly after the introduction, and then clap harder as the intensity of the orchestra increases. After a break in the middle, clap energetically in time with the orchestra for the big finale! A variety of percussion instruments can be played via the other keys. Try them all out! 163 Piano Repertoire Here's a collection of well-known and well-loved piano pieces from around the world. Immerse yourself in the beautiful sound of the piano, either with orchestra backing or solo. Song No. 080 Tempo a =100 Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär Traditional 164 Melody Voice Grand Piano Song No. 081 Tempo a =106 Die Lorelei Melody Voice Grand Piano F. Silcher 165 Song No. 082 Tempo a =79 Home Sweet Home H. R. Bishop 166 Melody Voice Grand Piano Song No. 083 Tempo a =104 Scarborough Fair Melody Voice Grand Piano Traditional 167 Song No. 084 Tempo a =66 My Old Kentucky Home Traditional 168 Melody Voice Grand Piano Song No. 085 Tempo a =72 Loch Lomond Melody Voice Grand Piano Traditional 169 Song No. 086 Tempo a =92 Silent Night F. Gruber 170 Melody Voice Grand Piano Song No. 087 Tempo e =94 Deck the Halls Melody Voice Grand Piano Traditional 171 Song No. 088 Tempo a =72 O Christmas Tree Melody Voice Grand Piano Traditional Song No. 089 Tempo a =60 Sonata Pathétique 2nd Adagio Cantabile L. v. Beethoven 172 Melody Voice Grand Piano Song No. 090 Tempo a =70 Ave Maria/J. S. Bach - Gounod Melody Voice Grand Piano J. S. Bach/C. F. Gounod 173 174 Song No. 091 Tempo a =62 Jesus bleibet meine Freude Melody Voice Grand Piano J. S. Bach 175 Song No. 092 Tempo a =66 Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop” F. Chopin 176 Melody Voice Grand Piano Song No. 093 Tempo a =100 Nocturne op.9-2 Melody Voice Grand Piano F. Chopin 177 178 Song No. 094 Tempo a =56 Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de L’adieu” Melody Voice Grand Piano F. Chopin 179 Song No. 095 Tempo a =70 Romanze (Serenade K.525) W. A. Mozart 180 Melody Voice Grand Piano Song No. 096 Tempo a =121 Arabesque Melody Voice Grand Piano J. F. Burgmüller 181 Song No. 097 Tempo a =122 La Chevaleresque J. F. Burgmüller 182 Melody Voice Grand Piano 183 Song No. 098 Tempo d=142 Für Elise L. v. Beethoven 184 Melody Voice Grand Piano 185 Song No. 099 Tempo a =128 Turkish March W. A. Mozart 186 Melody Voice Grand Piano 187 188 Song No. 100 Tempo a =69 24 Preludes op.28-7 Melody Voice Grand Piano F. Chopin 189 Song No. 101 Tempo a =69 Annie Laurie Traditional 190 Melody Voice Grand Piano Song No. 102 Tempo a =72 Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair Melody Voice Grand Piano S. C. Foster 191 Special Appendix Touch Tutor Musical expression is the result of an effective use of dynamics, tempo, and phrasing. In this category, how hard or soft you play the keys is referred to as “Touch” and can be used to express dynamics. Using “Touch” freely widens the power of expression in your playing. Give it a try. * Refer the strength level displayed in the LCD and use “touch”. To play with the same voice that is used in the performance data, select voice number “000” (Song OTS Mode). Song No. LCD Display Title 103 TTutor01 Touch Tutor 01 104 TTutor02 Touch Tutor 02 105 TTutor03 Touch Tutor 03 106 TTutor04 Touch Tutor 04 107 TTutor05 Touch Tutor 05 108 TTutor06 Touch Tutor 06 109 TTutor07 Touch Tutor 07 110 TTutor08 Touch Tutor 08 111 TTutor09 Touch Tutor 09 112 TTutor10 Touch Tutor 10 Chord Studies 192 Song No. LCD Display 113 ChdStd01 Chord Study 01 194 114 ChdStd02 Chord Study 02 195 115 ChdStd03 Chord Study 03 195 116 ChdStd04 Chord Study 04 196 117 ChdStd05 Chord Study 05 197 118 ChdStd06 Chord Study 06 198 119 ChdStd07 Chord Study 07 198 120 ChdStd08 Chord Study 08 199 121 ChdStd09 Chord Study 09 200 122 ChdStd10 Chord Study 10 201 123 ChdStd11 Chord Study 11 202 124 ChdStd12 Chord Study 12 202 Title page Chord Progressions Song No. LCD Display 125 Maj1234 Chord Progression 01 Maj I IIm IIIm IV 205 126 Maj1245 Chord Progression 02 Maj I IIm IV V7 205 127 Maj1265 Chord Progression 03 Maj I IIm VIm V 205 128 Maj1264 Chord Progression 04 Maj I IIm VIm IV 205 129 Maj1254 Chord Progression 05 Maj I IIm7 V IV 205 130 Maj1364 Chord Progression 06 Maj I IIIm7 VIm IV 206 131 Maj1345 Chord Progression 07 Maj I IIIm7 IV V 206 132 Maj1325 Chord Progression 08 Maj I IIIm IIm V7 206 133 Maj1454 Chord Progression 09 Maj I IV V IV 206 134 Maj1425 Chord Progression 10 Maj I IV IIm7 V 206 135 Maj1465 Chord Progression 11 Maj I IV VIm7 V7 207 136 Maj1564 Chord Progression 12 Maj I V VIm7 IV 207 137 Maj1524 Chord Progression 13 Maj I V IIm7 IV 207 138 Maj1545 Chord Progression 14 Maj I V IV V 207 139 Maj157b4 Chord Progression 15 Maj I V VIIb IV 207 140 Maj1625 Chord Progression 16 Maj I VIm7 IIm7 V7 208 141 Maj1645 Chord Progression 17 Maj I VIm7 IV V7 208 142 Maj1654 Chord Progression 18 Maj I VIm7 V7 IV 208 143 Maj17b45 Chord Progression 19 Maj I VIIb IV V7 208 144 Mj17b47b Chord Progression 20 Maj I VIIb IV VIIb 208 145 min1346 Chord Progression 21 min Im III IVm VI 209 146 min1345 Chord Progression 22 min Im III IVm7 V 209 147 min134M5 Chord Progression 23 min Im III IV V 209 148 min1345s Chord Progression 24 min Im III IVm Vsus4-V 209 149 min1347 Chord Progression 25 min Im III IVm7 VII 209 150 min1367 Chord Progression 26 min Im III VI VII7 210 151 min1465 Chord Progression 27 min Im IVm VI V7 210 152 min1467 Chord Progression 28 min Im IVm VI VII 210 153 min1457 Chord Progression 29 min Im IVm Vm7 VII 210 154 min1476 Chord Progression 30 min Im IVm7 VII VI 210 Title Song Pettern page 193 Chord Studies 12 Songs—an Introduction to Chords l What are Chords? A chord is a group of notes, usually three or more, that produce harmony when sounded together. Developing an understanding of chords lets you play a wider variety of songs on instruments equipped with the style function. l Lets Try Some Chords Rather than try to explain how chords work, its better to have an understanding of what the different chords sound like. Chord studies 01–07 show how to finger some of the more common chord types and give you a chance to hear what they sound like. Chord studies 08–12 show how to play some basic chord progressions. The more you play through the progressions the smoother your playing will get, so repeat often. l How Did You Do? We hope you found these chords and chord progressions interesting. Take this opportunity to play a variety of chords and hear what they sound like. Song No. 113 Chord Study 01 Play the C chord. Play in time with the rhythm. 194 Song No. 114 Chord Study 02 Play the Dm chord. Playing the notes one by one with a strong feel creates a hard rock feel. Song No. 115 Chord Study 03 Play the Em chord. Play along with this relaxing Bossa Nova rhythm. 195 Song No. 116 Chord Study 04 Play the F chord. Take note of and play along with the rhythmic cymbals that enter in the middle of the tune. 196 Song No. 117 Chord Study 05 Play the G chord. Playing the notes a little shorter in the last half of the tune creates a march like feel. 197 Song No. 118 Chord Study 06 Play the Am chord. This three beat rhythm creates a nice waltz feel. Song No. 119 Chord Study 07 Play the Bm chord. Listen closely to the drum pattern and play the notes firmly matching the timing of each note with the drum rhythm. 198 Song No. 120 Chord Study 08 This exercise uses major chords to familiarize yourself with playing chord progressions. 199 Song No. 121 Chord Study 09 This exercise uses minor chords to familiarize yourself with playing chord progressions. 200 Song No. 122 Chord Study 10 This song is in G minor. Try playing the chord progression along with this Tango rhythm. 201 Song No. 123 Chord Study 11 This song is in A major. Practice this common chord progression set to a nice waltz feel. Song No. 124 Chord Study 12 This song is in G minor. Play along with its nice Jazz feel. 202 Chord Progressions The chords that were introduced in the “Chord Studies” category can be combined in a series to create a song. This series of chords is called a chord progression. Musical styles all have their own standard chord progressions, but first let’s try playing some basic chords. Notes can be combined in a number of different ways to make chords, but the most basic combination is three notes stacked in thirds forming a triad. StackFifth ing notes on top of the root makes a chord based on the root note. Stacking three notes separated by thirds is called a triad. The tones are named “root” upon which the chord is based, “third” which is a third above the root, and “fifth” which is another third up. Third Use the Chord Progression Category to gain experience using chords. The Root root is marked as “ ” for easy reference. Diatonic Triads of a C Major Scale Major Chord Diminished Chord Minor Chord Major Chord Major Chord Minor Chord Minor Chord Major Chord Let’s see how this works using a C major scale. Using each note of the C scale as a root, two notes are stacked vertically onto each root to form the corresponding chord. These chords are marked with Roman numerals to indicate the scale degree on which each chord is built. So starting with C, it is labeled as I for the 1st degree, D is labeled II for the 2nd degree, E is III for the 3rd degree and so on up to B which is labeled VII for the 7th degree. * The same chords are shown in the bass clef below. * “Maj1245” that appears in the LCD indicates Maj=Major and 1245= I, II, IV, V. min = minor. * Due to the instrument’s limitations, some chord names are displayed by their enharmonic chord name. ex. Score “Db” g displayed “C#” 203 Basic Rules Song #126 example: • 1Note: Play the root note of the chord • 2Notes: Play the root + the 3rd interval • 3Notes: Play the root + the 3rd + the 5th interval • ALL: Play all the notes that make up the chord. Because notes played outside of the keyboard’s default chord detection range are not detected, chord inversions are used. You can make a chord inversion by changing the order in which the notes of a chord are stacked. Press the [PHRASE REPEAT] button and, if nothing has been previously set, “C 1Note” is shown in the LCD. Press the [PLAY] button and each note in the “1Note” score above plays twice, after which the entire exercise repeats. With the song stopped, press the [+,-] button to select “1Note, 2Notes, 3Notes, ALL” to set how you want to play the chords. Let’s start with the “1Note” setting and use only the root notes. Once you get accustomed to playing the root, it’s a good idea to increase the number of notes you need to play by choosing “2Notes, 3Notes…” * You can set the key for each song. If the setting is not changed, the default key is C for major songs and A minor for minor songs. * The chord progression score is only available with the “ALL” setting. Knowing how to play chords makes playing the instrument that much more enjoyable. Chord playing skills can also help you widen your musical repertoire with commercial sheet music or scores found in the keyboard’s “Favorite with Style” categories. Use the Style (Auto Accompaniment) function to play chords with your left hand and the melody with your right hand. Play the chord with your left hand Play the melody with your right hand 204 Little Brown Jug Chord Progression 01 Song No. 125 Song No. 126 Song No. 127 Song No. 128 Song No. 129 Maj I IIm IIIm IV Chord Progression 02 Maj I IIm IV V7 Chord Progression 03 Maj I IIm VIm V Chord Progression 04 Maj I IIm VIm IV Chord Progression 05 Maj I IIm7 V IV LCD Display Maj1234 LCD Display Maj1245 LCD Display Maj1265 LCD Display Maj1264 LCD Display Maj1254 205 Chord Progression 06 Song No. 130 Song No. 131 Song No. 132 Song No. 133 Song No. 134 Maj I IIIm7 VIm IV Chord Progression 07 Maj I IIIm7 IV V Chord Progression 08 Maj I IIIm IIm V7 Chord Progression 09 Maj I IV V IV Chord Progression 10 206 Maj I IV IIm7 V LCD Display Maj1364 LCD Display Maj1345 LCD Display Maj1325 LCD Display Maj1454 LCD Display Maj1425 Chord Progression 11 Song No. 135 Song No. 136 Song No. 137 Song No. 138 Song No. 139 Maj I IV VIm7 V7 Chord Progression 12 Maj I V VIm7 IV Chord Progression 13 Maj I V IIm7 IV Chord Progression 14 Maj I V IV V Chord Progression 15 Maj I V VIIb IV LCD Display Maj1465 LCD Display Maj1564 LCD Display Maj1524 LCD Display Maj1545 LCD Display Maj157b4 207 Chord Progression 16 Song No. 140 Song No. 141 Song No. 142 Song No. 143 Song No. 144 Maj I VIm7 IIm7 V7 Chord Progression 17 Maj I VIm7 IV V7 Chord Progression 18 Maj I VIm7 V7 IV Chord Progression 19 Maj I VIIb IV V7 Chord Progression 20 208 Maj I VIIb IV VIIb LCD Display Maj1625 LCD Display Maj1645 LCD Display Maj1654 LCD Display Maj17b45 LCD Display Mj17b47b Chord Progression 21 Song No. 145 Song No. 146 Song No. 147 Song No. 148 Song No. 149 min Im III IVm VI Chord Progression 22 min Im III IVm7 V Chord Progression 23 min Im III IV V Chord Progression 24 min Im III IVm Vsus4-V Chord Progression 25 min Im III IVm7 VII LCD Display min1346 LCD Display min1345 LCD Display min134M5 LCD Display min1345s LCD Display min1347 209 Chord Progression 26 Song No. 150 Song No. 151 Song No. 152 Song No. 153 Song No. 154 min Im III VI VII7 Chord Progression 27 min Im IVm VI V7 Chord Progression 28 min Im IVm VI VII Chord Progression 29 min Im IVm Vm7 VII Chord Progression 30 210 min Im IVm7 VII VI LCD Display min1367 LCD Display min1465 LCD Display min1467 LCD Display min1457 LCD Display min1476 Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ * Arrangement rights for all scores in this document are the property of Yamaha Corporation. © 2017 Yamaha Corporation
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