Connections 8

Connections for Piano is a collection of pieces in popular styles that is ideal for students and teachers looking for a sound pedagogical supplement or alternative to the study of classical piano lierature.

Esteemed composer Christopher Norton has created over 180 original new pieces especially for Connections that correspond by level to many of the world’s examination boards so that students from many countries can enjoy and benefit from the books. Each book in the series showcases a variety of appealing styles such as jazz, rock, blues, Latin, swing, country, funk, and reggae. And with play-along recordings available to purchase too, students can feel what it’s like to play a style with their own band. The eighth book contains 22 pieces all of which have backing tracks at practice and performance tempo available to purchase. The recorded accompaniments created for Connections by professional studio musicians reinforce the styles and double as useful backgrounds for improvising and jamming. The Level 8 audio download contains 88 play-along studio recording tracks featuring all songs - with and without your part:

• at a practice tempo, without piano
• up to speed, without piano
• at a practice tempo, with piano
• up to speed, with piano

Connections resonates with students of all ages by giving them relevant, modern music that they will want to play.