{"product_id":"connections-for-piano-duet-book-2","title":"Connections for Piano Duet Book 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Christopher Norton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate Duets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Norton’s distinctive contributions to the literature for the piano successfully bridge the gap between traditional piano literature and music in contemporary popular styles. The original series, \u003cem\u003eChristopher Norton Connections for Piano\u003c\/em\u003e contains over 200 newly composed pieces, carefully selected, edited, and sequenced to span ten levels from elementary to advanced. The pieces in\u003cem\u003e Connections for Piano Duet\u003c\/em\u003e cover a wide range of styles—from swing to Latin and from calypso to pop ballad. These pieces present many of the same challenges found in more traditional repertoire. Lyrical pieces demand tonal beauty, excellent balance between melody and accompaniment, natural breathing and phrasing, and pedalling finesse. More rhythmically oriented pieces require coordination, a deep-seated sense of pulse, and awareness of stylistic touches and accentuations. All pieces benefit from a strong connection to mood, movement, or image. Stephen Doughty’s adaptations for duet are full of invention and imagination that give the pieces in this book a life of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe notation in Connections is clear—easily understood by teachers and students accustomed to traditional piano scores. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeighth notes are played “straight” unless swing eighths are specifically indicated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealthough strict time may be assumed in most pieces, rubato is implied in the lyrical pieces, often spelled out through specific indications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs fun and entertaining additions to the performance repertoire of young players, these pieces will prove to be popular selections for recitals, festivals, informal performances, and even examinations. Parents and friends will enjoy them, too, resulting in a positive experience for the performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Pages: 42\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christopher Norton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67901494460594,"sku":"CNR17","price":30.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/2633\/files\/Connectionsduet2inermediatechristophernorton_jpg.webp?v=1793914960","url":"https:\/\/www.granatamusic.com\/fr\/products\/connections-for-piano-duet-book-2","provider":"Granata Music Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}