Helen Marlais
Pianist, Pedagogue, Pedagogical author.
The In Recital® Duets series contains first-rate duet repertoire carefully leveled into six categories: Early Elementary, Elementary, Late Elementary, Early Intermediate, Intermediate, and Late Intermediate. There are original duets, duet arrangements of popular pieces, and duet arrangements of classical themes written as equal-part as well as unequal-part duets. Recordings are included with every book to...
Book 2 contains wonderful arrangements for the elementary student to further the exploration of duet playing. This level carefully increases in difficulty, adding more musical concepts to the primo and secondo parts, enhancing the overall sound of the duet. Features arrangements of When the Saints Go Marching In; Blue Danube Waltz; Skip to My Lou;...
In Book 3, students will get to experience duets written using eighth notes, five-finger patterns, cut time, patterns that extend from a five-finger position, and many more new musical concepts. This book serves as an excellent cross over to the Early Intermediate level duets. Features arrangements of Simple Gifts; Sleeping Beauty Waltz; Cielito Lindo and...
This Early Intermediate level book utilizes dotted-quarter notes followed by eighth notes and sixteenth notes, one-octave arpeggios in one hand, and an introduction to the blues style. This book is a perfect stepping-stone to Intermediate level duet repertoire. Features arrangements of Hava Nagila; Eine Kleine Nachtmusik; St. Louis Blues; Canon in D and more, plus...
Book 5 offers students an introduction to syncopation, Ragtime, Latin rhythms, more compound meters, and more complex sixteenth-note patterns. This book will surely showcase your duet performers! Features arrangements of Clair de Lune; Schubert’s Serenade; Maple Leaf Rag and more, plus originals. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Clair de Lune Greensleeves Serenade Carnivale Swing Low, Sweet Chariot...
In Recital® Duets, Book 6 takes every thing up a notch by adding more complicated sixteenth and triplet figures, and tackles the more advanced ensemble issues in regard to pedaling and modulation. Features arrangements of Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2; Funiculì Funiculà ; Irving Berlin’s – I Love a Piano; Rondo alla Turca and many more,...
In Recital® for the Advancing Pianist, Christmas presents classic Christmas repertoire in a decidedly un-classic way! Christmas favorites such as Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, Away in a Manger, and more, are arranged with lush harmonies and new rhythmic twists that will bring a smile to everyone’s faces. Arranged for the early advanced student,...
This collection presents artistic classical themes arranged for the early advanced level. Pianist will enjoy playing many of the finest themes by some of the greatest composers. Pieces such as: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring from Cantata No. 147 (Bach); Flower Duet from Lakmé (Delibes); Shepard’s Song from Symphony No. 6, Movement Five (Beethoven); and...
Pianists will enjoy these artistic duets by leading FJH composers and arrangers in a mix of styles including traditional favorites, folk songs, ragtime, classical themes, and more. Beautiful and flashy duets are ideal for every recital situation, and are the perfect companion for early advanced duet players! TABLE OF CONTENTS: Golliwogg’s Cake-Walk The St. James...
Continuing the ever popular six book In Recital® series, this book showcases Jazz and Blues works for the early advanced pianist expertly arranged by Edwin McLean and Kevin Olson. Students will experience walking bass figures, swing, bebop, boogie-woogie, traditional blues, stride bass, as well as Latin jazz and jazz ballads. The works are true crowd...
