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PIANO ARRANGEMENTS

The piano arrangements by Dr. Cesar de la Cerda are a didactic, complementary companion to the "Arranging for the Piano" methodology. You will find in these piano albums: classical compositions, songs of Latin-American cultural significance, as well as beautiful songs of international renown. The performer will find contained within these arrangements, helpful re-harmonization ideas alongside their Roman numeral figures. An essential guide located in the appendix section of the book, called: THE SYMBOL INTERPRETATION GUIDE", which assists the performer in realization of the figures, as well as in the development of their ideas.

The purpose of these piano arrangements is not only to illustrate to those performers of piano who seek practical applications of techniques contained within the book, "Arranging for the Piano"; but also after some study to approach the compositions in an entirely new and creative way. But first and foremost, the ultimate goal is the aesthetic enjoyment of a modern and creative daily practice that will show you how modern tonal harmony works and also discover your own musical creativity.

**Individual sheet music can be purchased through digital download, as well as the entire album containing (15) songs of contrasting styles. There are 12 volumes in all.

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LIST OF MELODIES

SINGLE SHEET MUSIC

 
MODERN TONAL HARMONY

Index 1. The Chord: chord Structure; Classification Of Chords Into Qualities; The Sixth Chord.
1. Tonality: the Seven Chords Of Tonality; Chord Alterations.
2. Harmonizing Melodies: the Three Basic Progressions; Progression In A Circle Of Fifths.
3. The Diatonic And Chromatic Progressions: the Diatonic Progressions; The Chromatic Progression; Alternative Use Of Progression; Harmonic Analysis.
4. Problems In Practicing Harmony: harmonic Synthesis; Method; Errors And “weak” Harmonizations.
5. Dynamic Interaction Of The Two Poles Of The Key: the Bipolar Relationship I-v; Replacement Of Chord Vi In The Progression I Vi Ii V; Importance Of The Tonal Center.
6. Expressive Alterations Of The Chords: suspension Of The Minor Chord; Variants Of The Dominant Chord.
7. Sustitution Of The Dominant Chord.
8. Replacement Of The Dominant Chord: exceptional Resolutions In The I Chord; Dominant Chord Without Preparation.
9. Stationary Chords And Parallel Chords.
10. Synonymous Chords And Inversions.
11. Reharmonizing Harmonized Melodies: conversion; Correction.
12. Minor Keys: relative Keys; The Triple Minor Scale; The Seven Chords Of A Minor Key.
13. Modulation: tonal Changes In The Course Of A Melody; Deliberete Tonal Changes.
14. Chord Extensions: interval Analysis; Basic Structure And Extensions; Limitations In The Use Of The Extensions.
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ARRANGING FOR THE PIANO

Index
The Simple Bass Technique: Procedure; Variations For The Application Of The Simple Bass Technique; Application Problems; Execution; Practice.
Broken Chord: Broken Tenth; Broken Bass (forms A, B, And C); Application Problems; Practice.
Melody Treatment: Playing In Octaves; Reinforcement; Ornamentation; Paraphrases; Piano Fills.
“cross Hand” Arpeggio: Procedure; Variations; Execution; Practice.
Chords In Axis Position: Procedure; Variations; Practice.
Block Chords: Procedure; Inversions And Deviations; Practical Considerations; Execution; Practice.
Artificial Chords: Procedure; Practical Application; Practice.
Point Chords: Procedure; Practice.
Free Voicings: Procedure; Practice.
Chord Superimposition: Procedure; Practice.
Fourth Chords: Transformation Of Chords Into Fourths (qualities), Parallel Fourths; Practice.
Harmonic Distortion: Harmonic Distortion Forms; Practice.
Walking Bass Line: Procedure; Practical Considerations; Practice.
Arrangement Structure And Scope: Procedure; Practical Considerations; Practice.
Appendix I: Chord Scales.
Appendix Ii: Table Of “cross Hand” Arpeggios.
Symbol Interpretation Guide.
Table Of Chords.
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PIANO IMPROVISATION

Indice
The Elements: Notes Of The Chords; Scales Associated To The Chords.
The Model.
Improvisation Program And Practice: Program; Practice; Acknowledgment; Routine; Improvisation.
Increasing The Alternatives: Whole Tone Scale; Artificial Chords; The Blues Scale; Block Chords.
Appendix – Exercises To Practice The Scales Diatonic Modes Artificial Scales
Guide For The Interpretation Of Symbols
Table Of Chords
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MODERN TONAL HARMONY

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