Ebony Music
Traditional Songs for piano
These collections of traditional songs arranged for piano by Esther Cohen are extremely popular. Children feel that they are performing "real" music and work with great enthusiasm.
Every book is accompanied by an audio CD recording of the entire book as an aid to effective and rewarding practice. All early and middle grade pieces are performed on two tracks; the first is at a performance tempo, and the second is significantly slower.
To hear audio clips or view sample pages, go to the webpage for each book listed below (opens in a new window) and click on the appropriate link. Audio files are mp3 and pages are pdf (requires Adobe Reader).
For ease of navigation, right click on the 'Sample page' link, then Open link in new tab or window.
Hebrew songs, first book
Seven well-known songs in simple melody-only versions. Pre-grade 1.
Price including audio CD: £6.90
Hebrew songs, second book
Seven well-known songs in arrangements for piano. Pre-grade 1–grade 2.
Price including audio CD: £6.90
Children's songs
Thirteen well-known songs in very simple arrangements for beginners.
Price including audio CD: £6.90
Folk songs
Fourteen well-known traditional songs in arrangements for piano. Grade 1–3.
Price including audio CD: £7.40
Scots songs book 1
Fourteen well-known Scots songs in melody-only versions for beginners.
Price including audio CD: £7.40
Scots songs book 2
Eight well-known Scottish folksongs in arrangements for piano. Grades 3–5.
Price including audio CD: £6.90
Christmas piano Book1
18 well-known carols in melody-only versions for beginners at the piano. Pre-grade 1
Price including audio CD: £8.40
Christmas piano Book 2
14 well-known carols in easy arrangements for piano
Price including audio CD: £7.40
Christmas piano Book 3
10 well-known carols in less easy arrangements for piano
Price including audio CD: £6.90
