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Complete Piano Transcriptions For Piano Vol 1

Complete Piano Transcriptions Complete piano transcriptions for piano vol 1 presents the first publication of piano pieces by composer Peter Broderick. Originally released on the Erased Tapes record label, this volume collects 20 works with exclusive recordings and unique notes from the composer. In the 19th century, between the Romantic rediscovery of Bach and the…

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How to Transcribe Piano Music in English

Transcribe Piano Music in English Music transcription is the process of taking written music and converting it to a format suitable for playing on piano. This process may be as simple as writing down the chords to a very simple song or, at the other extreme, attempting to produce a note-for-note transcription of an orchestral…

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‘Wednesday’ review: Jenna Ortega makes Netflix’s Addams Family series look like a snap

CNN  —  Although the main character’s name was inspired by the poetic line “Wednesday’s child is full of woe,” “Wednesday” is generally a delight, thanks almost entirely to Jenna Ortega. Having outgrown her Disney Channel days, Ortega makes the Addams Family’s now-high-school-age daughter the coolest humorless goth sociopath you’ll ever meet, in a Netflix series…

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‘Glass Onion’ sharpens the ‘Knives Out’ formula in a polished Netflix sequel

CNN  —  Rising to the challenge of matching its successful predecessor, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” maintains the razor-sharp formula, with a setup that feels even more conspicuously like an Agatha Christie homage before an extremely clever series of twists kick in. Writer-director Rian Johnson again assembles a solid cast behind Daniel Craig, but…

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Marsai Martin and Omari Hardwick play to win in ‘Fantasy Football’

CNN  —  The new film “Fantasy Football” capitalizes on some of its stars natural talent. Marsai Martin channels lots of girl-boss energy playing Callie Coleman, a tech-savvy young woman whose father’s long career in the NFL lands him with the Atlanta Falcons team. Her production company is behind the family-friendly film. (Martin, 18, set a…

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet almost didn’t to star in ‘Titanic’

CNN  —  James Cameron is sharing some surprising details from the making of his blockbuster hit “Titanic,” which celebrates 25 years of being released next month. In a new video interview with GQ, the iconic director revealed that he almost didn’t end up casting Leonardo DiCaprio or Kate Winslet – his two romantic leads whose…

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‘Love Actually’ cast to reunite for 20th anniversary TV special

Editor’s Note: “Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen” celebrates the most beloved holiday films and television specials. The special airs Sunday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. CNN  —  One of the most beloved modern Christmas classics is turning 20 next year, and to mark the occasion, cast members from the landmark…

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Will Smith, opening up about Oscars slap, tells Trevor Noah ‘hurt people hurt people’

CNN  —  Will Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the now-famous slap at the Oscars in March during an appearance that aired Monday night on “The Daily Show.” While promoting his forthcoming film “Emancipation,” Smith called it “a horrific night” and said he “lost it” when he stormed the stage and slapped presenter Chris…

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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ extends Broadway run due to demand

CNN  —  The music of the night will continue for eight weeks longer than expected. The Broadway musical “The Phantom of the Opera” announced in September that it would be closing in February because of declining ticket sales, but plans have changed. On Tuesday, the show’s producer, Cameron Mackintosh, announced the show will now run…

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