139 pages.
8.5 x 11 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1717025753
Playing Duets
Do you remember the first time you played a duet?
If you have never played a duet, you have something to look forward to.
It is rare for a player not to be able to recall where, when, and with whom, they first played a duet.
For people who spend countless hours alone in a practice room with only a piano for company; or freezing in the organ loft of a church in the winter, while dreading the overpowering heat in summers; not to say anything about the terrors of walking through a church in total darkness after a late-night practice; the opportunity to play duets with another, live person, is an amazing experience.
Those who may suffer stagefright at the thought of playing alone in recital (or even in lessons) may find themselves reveling in the joy of playing alongside someone who knows exactly what it is like to be a musician, playing the same instrument.
And unlike being in competition with someone on your same level, playing duets can successfully and joyfully be played by people of different levels of ability. In many cases, the weaker player becomes stronger, challenged in a good way, to practice more diligently through the inspiration of seeing and hearing “how it’s done” and wanting to be able to reach that higher level.
Why is this such a great experience?
Because these pieces have been arranged for two or more players, you are suddenly able to play and hear music that may be beyond your current playing level.
This book contains beautiful music of Bach, all suitable for recital or playing during church services.