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Experience the haunting and unforgettable music of Michael Nyman with The Piano: Original Compositions for Solo Piano. This advanced piano sheet music songbook features six original works from Jane Campions award-winning 1992 film The Piano, one of the most iconic film scores of modern cinema. English composer Michael Nyman has become one of the most influential voices in contemporary film music, and this collection captures his most recognized and celebrated work. The pieces reflect the films atmospheric tones, blending beauty, melancholy, and intensity into a powerful solo piano experience. Arranged for advanced pianists, the collection includes standard notation, fingerings, black and white film photos, composers notes, and a short biography to enrich both practice and performance. With 32 pages of clear layout, the book provides a rewarding study resource for pianists and a moving addition to any sheet music library. Songs Included: Big My Secret Deep Sleep Playing The Mood That Passes Through You The Attraction of the Pedalling Ankle The Heart Asks Pleasure First the Promise/the Sacrifice Silver Fingered Fling. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Music Sales America


Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 1993


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0711933227


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 24


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.12 x 12 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #637,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #585 in Musicals & Film Songbooks #2,991 in Piano Songbooks #5,127 in Performing Arts (Books)


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  • Great intermediate level sheet music
Format: Paperback
I purchased this to get the sheet music to “the heart seeks pleasure first” and that piece alone. I generally play by ear unless it’s classical but I could not get the intricacies of this piece down, this helped immensely. Glancing through the other pieces, I’d say that this whole book is great for an intermediate level pianist or student. If you’re advanced, you should be able to play these with little to no problem. For intermediate players it may require some work but it’s fantastic (especially The Heart Seeks Pleasure First) for learning to bring out the melody within using both hands and pinky - identifying it and bringing it out in an expressive way, apart from the rest, which can be difficult but is an important skill. The book is great altogether. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024 by Jenna M. Jenna M.

  • If you play piano, you should listen to the music from the movie, and if you like the music, you should buy the scores!
Format: Paperback
A beautiful score to let you play some beautiful music. My wife is a classical pianist who loves Michael Nyman's work. After seeing the movie "The Piano" (which I found sad, by the way), my wife wanted the score. This book contains Nyman's six original compositions for the film. My wife says that they are intermediate level in terms of difficulty. If you play piano, you should listen to the music from the movie, and if you like the music, you should buy the scores! The price is super-low ($9.88 is what we paid) and you simply can't go wrong. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2015 by Alan Z

  • Beautiful and Interesting Scores
Format: Paperback
Not the easiest to play for intermediate player, but so interesting, and enjoyed by others. Some of my favorite music to play.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022 by S. Caffery

  • Great print quality
Format: Paperback
Very nice and relatively easy pieces to learn for a late beginner, music theory required and supervision from a teacher (in my case!). I love the pieces from the movie, and the print is great for reading, and I highly recommend if you want to learn to play some of the popular pieces from the movie.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2013 by Sincerely Yours

  • difficult but worth effort
Format: Paperback
I find Nyman's works to be very difficult for me but worth the hours of plunking. I grow excited when I can recognize what I am playing with the actual piece. These scores are not for the novice such as myself. But if you have patience, determination and time, it is worth the effort. Nyman is a genius and this music is brilliant. Highly recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2009 by dubba

  • Four Stars
Format: Paperback
Beautiful music. I always wanted to play it.it is for intermediate piano skills
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017 by BCF

  • Exactly what I was looking for!
Format: Paperback
I wanted the sheet music for The Heart Asks Pleasure First for the longest time and I am more than pleased with purchasing the whole book. It is exactly the intermediate level I was looking for and despite being a seasoned pianist, I enjoy how fun, intricate and challenging Nyman's songs are. No regrets with this purchase at all! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2011 by Christine M.

  • Great music
Format: Paperback
What I like about this book is that it seems to be exactly the pieces played in the movie--not simplified versions. I would recommend this to an experienced player. I took lessons for over ten years and have been playing casually since, and some of the pieces are a challenge. They're beautiful, haunting pieces. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2012 by K K S

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