How to Connect a iPad to a MIDI Keyboard
By: George Litterst & Paul Sheftel
CyberConservatory
Author:George F. Litterst
Give Me Just 0.23 Percent Of Your Time, And I’ll Teach You How To Play The Piano
December 2, 2018
(This article first appeared in the “Random Access” column of the December/January 2016/2017 issue of American Music Teacher.) One of the most contentious issues in American society today is our educational system. The general assumption is that we’re not doing enough to educate our kids or...
Scherzo for Piano Four Hands by Paul Sheftel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (or 2 People) by Joseph Rollino & Paul Sheftel
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 I by Paul Sheftel
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...