Gershwin at the Keyboard : 18 Song Hits Arranged by The Composer for Piano

ISBN: 0769259685

Condition: Used

George Gershwin at the Keyboard is a piano solo sheet music collection featuring eighteen celebrated songs arranged by George Gershwin himself. Written for early advanced pianists at SMP Level 7-8, this edition presents authentic composer-crafted arrangements that highlight Gershwins distinctive fusion of jazz rhythm and classical structure. It is ideal for serious students, advancing players, and performers seeking authoritative American standard repertoire.These piano solo arrangements are presented in standard notation and reflect the harmonic richness, syncopation, and expressive lyricism that define Gershwins style. The selections include intricate rhythms, layered melodic lines, and extended four- and five-note chords spanning more than an octave, offering rewarding technical and musical challenges for developing pianists refining coordination and stylistic nuance.For recital preparation, advanced study, or personal repertoire building, this collection provides musically substantial works that strengthen phrasing, touch control, and rhythmic precision. The dynamic energy of pieces like I Got Rhythm contrasts beautifully with the lyrical warmth of The Man I Love, giving pianists expressive variety within one cohesive volume of composer-arranged classics.Song listClap 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) * My One and Only * Nobody But You * Oh, Lady Be Good! * 'S Wonderful * Somebody Loves Me * Strike Up the Band * Swanee * Sweet and Low-Down * That Certain Feeling * The Man I Love * Who Cares? (So Long as You Care for Me)Bringing together timeless standards in authentic piano solo form, this collection remains a valuable addition to any advancing pianists library and a thoughtful gift for musicians who appreciate classic American songwriting at the keyboard.

• Format: Book | Instrument: Piano | Genre: Masterwork Arrangement; Standard | Category: Piano - Intermediate / Advanced Collection | Contributors: Arranged by George Gershwin