{"product_id":"microballads-bk-cd","title":"Christopher Norton - Microballads Book\/Cd","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 106, 46);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Norton - Microballads Book and CD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 20 New Pieces for the Beginner to Intermediate Pianist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative world of \"\u003cem\u003eMicroballads\u003c\/em\u003e,\" the latest piano collection from the acclaimed composer Christopher Norton. This book features 20 new works, each accompanied by a CD that includes both backing tracks and demonstration performances to enrich your playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith themes of love and heartbreak, \"Microballads\" traverses the emotional landscape of ballads through the ages—from the sentimental tunes of the 1930s and '40s, to the doo-wop sounds of the 1950s, and touching on iconic Beatles songs like 'Yesterday' and 'Here, There and Everywhere', up to the heartfelt strains of Bryan Adams' 'Everything I Do'. Norton's compositions begin at a very easy level (pre-Grade 1) and progressively advance in difficulty, though never surpassing Grade 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection not only spans a variety of classic ballad styles including gentle bossa novas, Scottish and country ballads, and big heart-on-sleeve rock ballads but also provides warm, sympathetic backing tracks that encourage players to truly \"play your heart out.\" Perfect for pianists looking to expand their repertoire with emotionally charged pieces, \"Microballads\" offers 42 pages of inspiring music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 101, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSong Titles Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"o-list o-list--bulleted\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonesome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroxburn lament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallad in five\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld haunts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGospel ballad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeparture lounge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is my song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlains ballad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic interlude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunst me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemplation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first time I saw you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe grand gesture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMissing you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Encore Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41834698178619,"sku":"M060122767","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9275\/6027\/files\/Untitled-2024-09-19T013705.287.png?v=1726673839","url":"https:\/\/www.music2u.com.au\/zh\/products\/microballads-bk-cd","provider":"Music2u.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}