Gershwin At The Keyboard

Piano Arrangements


Composer: George Gershwin
Instrument: Piano
Ensemble: Piano Solo

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Gershwin At The Keyboard (Piano Arrangements) by George Gershwin (1898-1937). For solo piano. Piano - Intermediate / Advanced Collection; Piano Supplemental. Standards and 20th Century. SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced). Collection. Fingerings, introductory text and black & white photos (does not include words to the songs). 48 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.PF0014).

ISBN 0769259685. With fingerings, introductory text and black & white photos (does not include words to the songs). Standards and 20th Century. 9x12 inches.

Eighteen song hits arranged by the composer. Includes: The Man I Love * 'S Wonderful * Who Cares? plus 15 more.

This title has selections that range in difficulty from SMP Level 7-8.

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5 star rating

Judy Marshall

Location: from Aurora, IL

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

October 18, 2008

A+ for Gershwin at the Keyboard

This collection of 18 songs arranged by Gershwin himself is a gem. It has not been adulterated or oversimplified by other editors. The kaleidoscopic harmonies are wonderful -- sometimes bluesy, or impressionistic or chromatic. Some of the chords may be a stretch for a small hand, but well worth the...

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5 star rating

Anonymous

Location: from Brooklyn, New York

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

September 27, 2008

An intriguing collection, well-arranged.

While challenging for my level of ability on the piano, an accomplished intermediate player would find this title in their range. I fumble around, however, and enjoy myself. Good choice of songs, not the predictable "greatest hits" kind of thing. II bought this purely for the music for "sweet and...

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5 star rating

Kay Pea

Location: from New Paltz, NY

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

May 29, 2008

George Gershwin Lives!

I consider this book one of my treasures. The pieces are difficult (for me) but I enjoy the challenge. Each one is a small gem. If I were stranded on a desert island (with a piano) and only one book, this would be the one!

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3 star rating

Anonymous

Location: from

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

May 1, 2008

For Upright Piano Players

I expected fabulous arrangements and I was somewhat disappointed. These arrangements are packed with full octaves and full-octave chords. Such arrangements will help a weak upright piano sound its best, but they are altogether overdone for a better piano such as a grand or a large upright in good shape....

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5 star rating

William Geiler

Location: from San Diego

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

April 23, 2008

Gershwin is great fun!

Happy to find this music. Played Rialto, Swanee, and I'll Build a Stairway... in recital.

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At a Glance

Instruments:

Piano

Ensembles:

Piano Solo

Formats:

Collection / Songbook