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Scherzo by Paul Sheftel-Cover

Scherzo for Piano Four Hands by Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 2, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Commissioned for the 2001 Goshen College Piano Workshop and dedicated to Marvin and Sara-Faye Blickenstaff, Scherzo is a rollicking duet, full of energy. Composed for early advanced level pianists, the work features interesting chromaticism, surprising accents, and unusual...

Paul’s Practical Piano Pieces by Paul Sheftel-Cover

Paul’s Practical Piano Pieces by Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 2, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]This album consists of 9 inventive compositions that could only have been written by Paul Sheftel! These are amazingly fun and humorous works for aspiring pianists who have reached the intermediate playing level. Model MIDI performances and study...

One Piano One Hand by Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 2, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]At one time or another, all pianists may need a piece for one hand only. Inspired by two late intermediate-level students who temporarily lost the use of right and left hands, respectively, Paul Sheftel composed these pieces so...

Nocturne by Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 2, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a popular student composition that is also published as part of Carl Fischer’s 17-piece album, Interludes by Paul Sheftel. All of the pieces in Interludes are composed as “stepping stones” for late elementary and early intermediate level...

Interludes 2 by Paul Sheftel-Cover

Interludes 2 by Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 1, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Paul has composed 15 intermediate-level compositions as “stepping stone” pieces for aspiring pianists. Enjoy these character pieces as you develop your technical skills. Each piece concentrates on just a few keyboard issues having to do with coordination, dexterity,...

In the Country by Paul Sheftel-Cover

In the Country by Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 1, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Paul has given us 8 imaginative pieces for the early intermediate level pianist that depict weekend life in the country. Each piece focuses on a particular mood or scene, ranging from joyous barbecues to swatting flies. Study notes...

In Perfect Accord by Paul Sheftel-Cover

In Perfect Accord by Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 1, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Enjoy these 11 original compositions for the intermediate level pianist that reveal the world of harmony. Paul presents a fun and unique approach to the study of chords. Practice notes are included. MIDI performances and backing tracks have...

Further Festivities for 4 Hands by Joseph Rollino & Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 1, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]10 contemporary duets for early intermediate level pianists. These pieces are composed of musical patterns that are easy to learn and feature unusual sounds and textures. In addition, fun ensemble challenges have been created by the composers! MIDI performances...

Festivities for 4 Hands by Joseph Rollino & Paul Sheftel-Cover

Festivities for 4 Hands (or 2 People) by Joseph Rollino & Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 1, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]10 sparkling duets for early intermediate level pianists. These pieces are composed of musical patterns that are easy to learn. However, fun ensemble challenges have been created by the composers! This collection encompasses a variety of musical styles including...

Etude 1 by Paul Sheftel-Cover

Etude I by Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 1, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a popular student composition that is also published as part of Carl Fischer’s 17-piece album, Interludes by Paul Sheftel. All of the pieces in Interludes are composed as “stepping stones” for late elementary and early intermediate level...

Declarations of Independence by Paul Sheftel-Cover

Declarations of Independence by Paul Sheftel

By: George F. Litterst December 1, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Paul created these 17 pieces as “stepping stones” for late elementary and early intermediate level pianists, designed to help students overcome some of the early hurdles in the development of independent fingers, hands, and feet. Fun and motivating...

Twenty Eight-Measure Etudes by Carl Czerny-Cover

Twenty Eight-Measure Etudes by Carl Czerny

By: George F. Litterst December 1, 2018

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" text_align="left" background_animation="none" css_animation="" el_id="description-content"][vc_column][vc_column_text]This album consists of 20 short and fun etudes from Carl Czerny’s Op. 821. They have been arranged for 2 pianos with second piano parts of equal difficulty composed by Paul Sheftel. Paul has recorded both parts so...