Popular Performer: Gershwin: The Songs of George & Ira Gershwin (Popular Performer Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (504 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B007M5Q9BK |
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| Number of Pages | : | 403 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This volume revisits the best of these songs, which have become favorites of singers, instrumentalists and audiences. These piano solos are perfect for lessons, recitals, or social gatherings.Titles: *Embraceable You*Fascinating Rhythm*I Got Rhythm*I've Got a Crush on You*Let's Call the Whole Thing Off*Love Is Here to Stay*The Man I Love*Nice Work If You Can Get It*Someone to Watch Over Me*Summertime*They Can't Take That Away from Me.. Their unforgettable melodies, exciting rhythms, and clever lyrics are captured in these early advanced arrangements by Melody Bober. George Gershwin and his older brother Ira wrote the music for more than 12 Broadway shows and f
"Very Good Arrangements" according to Tom in Sierra Madre. Popular Performers Gershwin is an excellent book in the Popular Performers Series. These arrangements were written by Melody Bober at an Early Advanced skill level. Melody Bober has written rich, sophisticated arrangements that are still very playable. The Early Advanced skill level is important because these arrangements can be played by a good sight reader without necessarily having to be spot-on in technique or timing (although it helps).I appreciate the interesting arrangements of "Embraceable You", "Love Is Here To Stay" and especially "Summertime". Now I specifically look for books with. a little too easy but OK for learning the songs Not very sophisticated or original versions, though most of them have a more elaborate arrangement to give you some interest. Limited usefulness for performers but very good to let students get exposed to the good stuff.