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Especially for Adults, Book 1 and Book 2.

[??] Especially for Adults, Book 1 and Book 2, by Dennis Dennis is a male first name derived from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius meaning "servant of Dionysus", the Thracian god of wine, which is ultimately derived from the Greek Dios (Διος, "of Zeus") combined with Nysos or Nysa (Νυσα), where the  Alexander. Alfred Publishing Alfred Publishing is a US sheet music publisher specializing in educational music.

It is one of the largest US publishers, second only to Hal Leonard. It is the largest educational music publisher in the world.
 Co., Inc. (www.alfredpublishing.com), 2007. 23pp. $6.95 each. Book 1: Early Intermediate, Book 2: Intermediate.

Each of these books feature 11 pieces in contrasting styles that offer a variety of enjoyable supplementary music. Book 1 includes original Broadway Broadway, famous thoroughfare in New York City. It extends from Bowling Green near the foot of Manhattan island N to 262d St. in the Bronx. Throughout its length Broadway is chiefly a commercial street. , Latin, ragtime ragtime: see jazz.
ragtime

U.S. popular music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries distinguished by its heavily syncopated rhythm. Ragtime found its characteristic expression in formally structured piano compositions, the accented left-hand
, romantic and blues pieces, as well as three simplified classical arrangements. Each piece is enjoyable to play and offers musical motivation within the "early intermediate" level.

Book 2 original compositions feature similar genres at a slightly more challenging level. The arrangements of classical and folk themes are level appropriate but musically satisfying. The attractive harmonies, beautiful melodies, achievable rhythms and effective use of patterns should provide a successful musical experience for adult students of all ages.--Reviewed by Debra Perez, McAllen, Texas

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Author:Perez, Debra
Publication:American Music Teacher
Date:Oct 1, 2007
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