Repertoire Raps (RR) are my free Facebook Live video recordings where I demonstrate great new (and old) contemporary sheet music for piano teachers.
Save yourself the trouble of buying heaps of books only to find they don't really appeal - check out my regular RR's and learn about the music that I know works in studios today.
You can find out more about when I go live by clicking "Like" on my Facebook Page. You'll also be able to access previous recordings on my FB Page. You can also see the posts and comments in my main blog: timtopham.com/blog.
Please find links to the sheet music mentioned in each show below.
THU 9 FEB 2017 - Pop Repertoire
Click here to watch the first RR and check out the comments.
Essential Pop Collection
This book features a variety of appealing pieces at intermediate level
Pop piano hits - various
Approachable, simple arrangements that still sound good! Variety of books available.
noviscore.COM
Noviscore has a huge catalogue of music arranged at multiple levels by pianists and teachers. Download the level of music that's right for your student. You can also find arrangements with note names, finger numbers, etc.
THU 23 FEB 2017 - Film/New Age (Teens/Adults)
Finding music that's appealing to teens and adults can be a real challenge. Often, they love those flowing film-type scores but finding them can be a challenge. I'll be showing you what I use in this episode. Watch the replay recording and leave a comment here.
RIVER FLOWS IN YOU AND OTHER...
GREATEST PIANO THEMES FROM THE MOVIES
COMPTINE - EASY VERSION FROM NOVISCORE
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PIANO ANTHOLOGY VOL 1 & 2
Click here for purchase from Hal Leonard in Australia. Use Code: repertoire rap for a 15% discount off Vol 1 and 2.
If overseas, please check your local retailer.​
GLASSWORKS - PHILLIP GLASS
COLDPLAY FOR CLASSICAL PIANO
THU 9 MAR 2017 - TEACHING POP WITH NO MUSIC
Today's Rap is a little different. I'll be showing you how to teach a pop song with no music. This happens all the time in my studio: student comes into lesson and talks about a song they'd like to learn.
Sometimes they've already tried playing by ear or using a YouTube tutorial, other times they just know they'd like to try it out.
Wherever they're up to, let me show you how musical you can make this experience. Watch the full recording and read the transcript here.
THU 23 MAR 2017 - COOL LATE BEGINNER MUSIC PART 1
The last Rap of March sums up a productive month of Planning Curriculum. Here, I share some of my favourite fun, cool and exciting music for beginners who are almost ready to progress to that next level.
SUPERSONICS PIANO
Daniel's music has immense appeal, is all studio licensed and most come with backing tracks.
UPGRADE! GRADES 0-1
Pamela Wedgwood is a master of the appealing, simple piano piece for the beginner.
MORE UPGRADE! GRADES 0-1
A continuation of the Upgrade! series - the More Upgrade have even more great ideas for beginners.
CELEBRATED VIRTUOSIC SOLOS BOOK 1
Robert Vandall's work is some of my favourite for students. I don't know why this series isn't better known!
MY KIND OF MUSIC BOOK 1
Another series that's lesser-known but full of gems. Kevin Olson's writing is engaging and lyrical, making it perfect for beginners.
MY KIND OF MUSIC BOOK 2
Book 2 in this series continues Olson's great work for students. In fact, it's worth getting this whole series!
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THU 6 APRIL 2017 - COOL LATE BEGINNER MUSIC PART 2
​There is so much fantastic music out there for late beginners. Here is Part 2 of my Cool Late Beginner Music raps. Check out the replay of the video and transcript by clicking here.
MICROBALLADS - NORTON
Daniel's music has immense appeal, is all studio licensed and most come with backing tracks.
MICROROCK - NORTON
Pamela Wedgwood is a master of the appealing, simple piano piece for the beginner.
VERY EASY LITTLE PEPPERS - MILNE
A continuation of the Upgrade! series - the More Upgrade have even more great ideas for beginners.
PIANO FOR FUN - WEDGWOOD
Pamela Wedgwood is a master of the appealing, simple piano piece for the beginner.
ACCENT ON SOLOS COMPLETE - GILLOCK
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WED 3 MAY 2017 - CATCHY CLASSICS KIDS CRAVE #RR6
​Today's Rap is all about great classical themes that kids love.
Do you want to try some fun arrangements of piano classics? Here are some examples of pieces my students really enjoy. Read the full transcript and watch the replay here.
more piano time classics - hall
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pianoworks collection 2 - bullard
it's never too late to play classics - wedgwood
FAMOUS AND FUN CLASSICS (SERIES) - CAROL MATZ
BEETHOVEN GOLD - EASY PIANO
FREE CLASSICAL MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS
GMajorMusicTheory - awesome selection of easy arrangements of famous tunes. Kids will love them. All out of copyright and free.​
