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Interpretations for Piano - Deluxe Edition
There are 7 reviews so far.
Wonderful collection
"These arrangments are absolutely terrific! Rich, beautiful, full chord progressions. Don't be turned off by the SMP 8 difficulty level. These are playable with a little effort. At first glance, many of the compositions appeared to be not too difficult for an intermediate player. Most are in easy keys, but the shear number of accidentals can be initially overwhelming. An advanced intermediate player can master many of these selections in just a few days or so. Others are more difficult and I haven't yet had the courage to try them. But I've had a great time learning them and I'm proud to be able to play these for my friends or when we have company over. They really make you sound like a professional. Somewhere Over The Rainbow is simply awesome! I had never heard this arrangment before and I'm amazed at how good it is. This is the best song collection I've ever owned and I recommend it highly. "
— Anonymous from Atlanta, GA. on August 16, 2009
old standards
"the standard arrangements were somewhat easy to learn but others too difficult."
— Anonymous from san antonio texas on February 28, 2009
great arrangements
"very good arrangements.. good addition to anyone's sheet music library,"
— Anonymous from San Diego, California on October 18, 2008
Shearing Classics
"I had known most of these Shearing arrangements of standards for 'jazz" piano since I was in high school (more than 50 years ago). I had owned books with many of Shearing's arrangements but wanted as many as possible "in one place" and ordered this collection. I was not disappointed. The arrangements in the main are very inventive --even the "block chord" classic Shearing style material -- and some of the arrangements are downright beautiful and/or inventive. I have been playing "Laura," "Once in a While" and "over the Rainbow" in variations of these versions for years, and never grow tired of them. They are fairly easy to play -- at least at my skill level, and I know I will return to them again and again. I think that for the money, this was an excellent purchase."
— Mike Scott from Boston, MA on September 5, 2008
More Difficult Than Expected
"This book has some good arrangements, but it is more difficult than I expected in looking at it on-line. I am advanced beginner."
— Anonymous from Connecticut on March 7, 2008
First Rate Collection
"I've owned this collection for a number of years and keep coming back to it to give it more attention. Shearing's arrangements are very approachable for the intermediate player and don't contain a lot of unreachable chords or impossible fingerings. That doesn't mean they're simple, though. Most keep a majority of your fingers occupied throughout. He has a way of dressing up, but not overdressing the arrangements of even the most familiar melodies."
— Anonymous from Upstate South Carolina on January 19, 2008
A Challenge and Pure Joy!
"Although my training was classical, I also love playing ragtime, blues, swing, and jazz. And I love a challenge. These wonderful arrangements by George Shearing fit the bill. Challenging chords, familiar melodies, great arrangements, and just plain fun to play! "
— Mary Ann from PA on April 12, 2005
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