Transcriptions for Piano
by George Gershwin (1898-1937)
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(18 Song Hits Arranged by the Composer). By George Gershwin (1898-1937). Edited by Maurice Hinson. For Piano. Piano - Intermediate / Advanced Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Masterwork. Early Advanced. Book. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.27713).
ISBN 9780739045862. Masterwork.
Gershwin created these 18 song transcriptions between 1919 and 1931. He played the pieces at numerous private parties, often with many variations. Gershwin's impromptu performances of these 18 songs served as the basis for the transcriptions. His unique playing style can be detected in these wonderful pieces. Titles: Clap Yo' Hands * Do-Do-Do * Do It Again * Fascinating Rhythm * I Got Rhythm * I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise * Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away) * The Man I Love * My One and Only * Nobody But You * Oh, Lady Be Good * Somebody Loves Me * Strike Up the Band * Swanee * Sweet and Low Down * 'S Wonderful * That Certain Feeling * Who Cares? (So Long As You Care for Me).
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Contents
- Clap Yo' Hands
- Do-Do-Do
- Do It Again
- Fascinating Rhythm
- I Got Rhythm
- I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise
- Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away)
- The Man I Love
- My One And Only
- Nobody But You
- Oh, Lady Be Good
- Somebody Loves Me
- Strike Up The Band
- Swanee
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Connie of Houston, TX writes...
"These pieces are really full and are not cheesy simplified versions. They're a little difficult due to Gershwin's love of jazzy timing and change of key within the measure. ... more "
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Anonymous of New York, NY writes...
"If you are looking for Gershwin arrangements that include introductory verse (as in the great recording that Morris/Bolcom did for Nonesuch years ago), this does not have them. "
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"Be prepared to up-tempo and full-hand reach for these pieces. The satisfaction of playing pure Gershwin sound and Rhythm is a reward. The scores are fully legible with no ... more "
