Christopher Norton - Microballads Book/Cd

Christopher Norton - Microballads Book and CD

 20 New Pieces for the Beginner to Intermediate Pianist

Explore the evocative world of "Microballads," 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.

With 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.

This 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.

Song Titles Include:

• Merida
• Lonesome
• Broxburn lament
• Ballad in five
• Lost love
• A lament
• Old haunts
• The main feature
• Gospel ballad
• Departure lounge
• A clear view
• This is my song
• Plains ballad
• Romantic interlude
• A dream
• Junst me
• Contemplation
• The first time I saw you
• The grand gesture
• Missing you