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Advanced Baba Nyonya Musical Moments


Advanced Baba Nyonya Musical Moments | with AURAL
» 5 Piano Solos for Late Intermediate to Advanced Level (Grade 5-8)
♫ Listen to the Musical Moments on SoundCloud
Editor/Author/Arranger: Helen Yeo
Art: Dr. Grace Choong Ai May [PhD. USM (Fine Arts)]
Category: Repertoire
Publisher: Rhythm MP
Order No.: MPB-1026
Bar Code: 9 789679 856705
ISBN-10: 967-985-670-4
ISBN-13: 978 967985670 5
Total Pages: 20
Weight: 110g
Book Size: 225mm X 300mm
Binding: Staple Bound (2 wire saddle stitch stapler)
Series: Musical Moments
Description: This book is a collection of five keroncong songs, arranged in light jazz and lounge-style, for pianists from late intermediate level to advanced level. Performers' notes and questions are posed at the side, with the intention of guiding pianists towards enhancing their musical awareness, and to make a practical/aural connection.

Contents:
Grace Choong/ Beading Nyonya/ Oil painting/ 60x60cm/ 2012
1. Title page and Copyright page
2. Foreword
3-5. Keroncong Kemayoran
6. Keroncong Kemayoran (Performers' notes and questions)
7. Di Bawah Sinar Bulan Purnama (Performers' notes and questions)
8-9. Di Bawah Sinar Bulan Purnama
10-11. Bengawan Solo
12. Bengawan Solo (Performers' notes and questions)
13. Ole Ole Bandung (Performers' notes and questions)
14-15. Ole Ole Bandung
16-18. Sapu Tangan
19. Sapu Tangan (Performers' notes and questions)
20. Grace Choong/ Three Nyonya Sisters/ Oil painting/ 60x60cm/ 2010
Grace Choong/ Nyonya and Porcelain/ Acrylics/ 60x60cm/ 2013



Forewords

Music is a multi-dimensional art. Music is how a painting sounds like. Instead of colours and canvas, music is shaped on elements such as melodic lines, rhythmic patterns, tonal colours and dynamics to name a few. For the musician, in order to bring music to a higher level, technical work is not the only important factor. The pianist must be aware of the touch and sound. He/she needs to understand the music itself. This is where musical awareness comes in.

This book is a collection of five keroncong songs, arranged for pianists from late intermediate level to advanced level. I have added some performers' notes at the side, and posed questions with the intention of guiding pianists towards enhancing their musical awareness, and to make a practical/aural connection. I would like to encourage the pianist to see each song as a work of art.

These songs are not arranged in the traditional style. I introduced some light jazz and lounge-style elements to these traditional songs to make it more multi-faceted, and to show pianists that they can be adventurous when it comes to music. Like many contemporary paintings, 'mix and match' works wonders. Just reach out with your senses and experiment.

Special thanks to Dr. Grace Choong Ai May [PhD. USM (Fine Arts)] for agreeing to collaborate with me on this book by designing the cover, as well as permitting me to feature some of her paintings here.

Helen Yeo
Music Educator | Editor | Arranger | Composer
Author: The PROUD little note and the Musical Moments series


Practical and theory are not two entirely different, separate concepts. By incorporating theory with practical, the musician is able to develop a further understanding of the music, the ability to improvise or transpose certain passages to suit their style of playing, or to create their very own brand of accompaniment. - Helen Yeo, Musical Moments

By the same author: Helen Yeo, Musical Moments
The PROUD little note » A little note's journey to musical awareness
Creative Musical Moments with THEORY PRE-GRADE 1
Classic Musical Moments 1 with THEORY GRADE 1
Classic Musical Moments 2 with THEORY GRADE 2
Classic Musical Moments 3 with THEORY GRADE 3
Classic Musical Moments 4 with THEORY GRADE 4
Classic Musical Moments 5 with THEORY GRADE 5
Baba Nyonya Musical Moments » theory/practical connection
Advanced Baba Nyonya Musical Moments » practical/aural connection

“Do not straightaway Google song sheets for your favourite songs. Try to DIY. Reach out with your musical sense and play out the melody. Use chord progression to add accompaniment to the melody. Decorate the tune with catchy ornaments. The song will be more meaningful with your own personal touch.” — Helen Yeo, Musical Moments

🎹 Enjoy this Creative Musical journey! — The ART of Teaching (AoT)

♫ Listen to Inspirations (Winners' Musical Moments for Pianists)
A spin-off from Classic Musical Moments Grade 5 • MPB-1027-05
Get Ready for the next submission and best compositions will be chosen for publication!


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Nyonya Kebaya Manuscript Book
Artwork: Kenny Loh of Penang Nyonya Culture
Category: Manuscript Book
Publisher: Rhythm MP
Order No.: MZM-9014
Bar Code: 9 789679 855791
ISBN-10: 967-985-579-1
ISBN-13: 978 967985579 1
Total Pages: 32
Weight: 140g
Book Size: 225mm X 300mm
Binding: Stapled Bound (2 wire saddle stitch stapler)
Format: 12 stave, 10 mm staff height

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♫ Really putting theory into practice
It’s the practical application of music theory that brings music to life. Get to the piano and play Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy — Keep Exploring Music! ‘Hear’ the theory ♫ Facebook.com/MusicJamboree
  1. Rhythm
  2. Pitch
  3. Keys and Scales ♫ TiP (video)
  4. Intervals ♫ TiP
  5. Chords ♫ TiP (video)
  6. Terms, Signs and Instruments ♫ TiP (video)
  7. Music in Context ♫ FAQs
Music is connected in all elements. We cannot isolate a piece to teach without involving any aural awareness, and neither can we teach theory without ‘HEARING’ the theory, (e.g. we have to ‘HEAR’ the pitch of a sharpened note when we teach the accidental - sharp ‘#’). This cohesive organisation of thoughts and actions will make your lessons invaluable and interesting to your students. With it intertwined together, the lessons become ‘alive’ and musically enriching. — The ART of Teaching by Alice Chua

Composing ideas/tips: Composing Made Easy
Games: Primary Chords, Musical Form & Structure
Events: Music Jamboree
The Holistic Development of a Child through Rhythm MAPS Programme
For variations on a song try Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy.
Piano Quartet (1 Piano, 8 Hands) » #1Piano8Hands
The ART of Teaching (AoT) is written specially for teachers who are teaching beginners. It is written in simple instruction and AoT is very much suited to be used alongside all piano tutor books and graded syllabus as teaching music elements are applicable to all piano tutor books. — Pieces, Scales, Sight-Reading, Aural, Theory, Creativity, Composition, Improvisation and Technique Building.

Let’s move on together for a more ‘MUSICAL’ music education for the new generation. They deserve a better music education than ours!
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