Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes

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Summary: Beginners only
Review: I sympathise with the reviewer who reported the faulty binding. Mine fell apart too... I am a trained pianist and like others, I was disappointed somewhat that the arrangements are never 100% faithful to Tori's versions, a trend obvious in all the Tori albums. This is especially puzzling when often the excised parts are NOT that technically diffcult. But for people with the skill and a good ear, it is possible to improvise your own corrections to make the pieces more faithful - change octaves, maintain accompaniment themes like 'Precious Thing's' famous opening past the intro, as this music *doesn't* do. And what is this thing that publishers *love* to do where they write the melody line into the accompaniment?! It doesn't *exist* in the accompaniment, you *sing* it. This barbaric heresy on performance practice is a sad fact of music publishing, it seems. But overall, it provides good song foundation....but experienced players must be prepared to work around some parts.

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Summary: One of my most prized possessions...
Review: If you like Tori and like to play piano, this book is for you! Some of the songs are pretty hard, but if you really get into them, they will start to dominate your world. Most of the songs are true to the cd versions, with some changes because most of us can't play like Tori. However, you can hear the song you know and love when you play it. Playing the songs helped me understand them on a deeper level. Definitely fun!

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Summary: Great, fun times!
Review: If you like Tori and like to play piano, this book is for you! Some of the songs are pretty hard, but if you really get into them, they will start to dominate your world. Most of the songs are true to the cd versions, with some changes because most of us can't play like Tori. However, you can hear the song you know and love when you play it. Playing the songs helped me understand them on a deeper level. Definitely fun!

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Summary: One of my most prized possessions...
Review: This collection of sheet music, is an absolute godsend. My favorite songs are China and Crucify. When playing, I feel like I am "channeling" Tori. Quite a rush. Anyways, though, the book doesn't stay open unless you rip the pages out. Aside from that, though, it's a great collection of songs.

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Summary: It's a great book.
Review: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR A PIANIST. THE MUSIC IS DIFFICULT TO PLAY, BUT IS GENERALLY TRUE TO THE ORIGINALS. I RECOMMEND IT IF YOU'RE A GOOD PIANO PLAYER AND A HARD CORE TORI FAN.

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Summary: Great book for Tori fans who want to play the main notes
Review: This is a GREAT book for Tori fans who desire to play her beautiful songs in the basic forms; however, it simply cannot transcribe what Tori actually plays, so it is somewhat toned down. This is at no fault of the editors; Tori is simply too talented. :) It is a great way to play the songs however, and I highly recommend it for Tori fans. ALSO - I think Upside Down is worth it alone, as well as Mother, Winter, and Leather. My only complaint is that they cut Mother short... I wanted to play the gorgeous part when she just sings slowly "Oooh ooh, mother...leave the light on..." and so on, but that really isn't on there. BUT!!! I love the book and I think its well worth it. (to address the very first post, some of my pages have started to come out, but I've sort of abused it over the 2 years I've had it). Great book.

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Summary: This is a great way for you to play all of your Tori faves!!
Review: This is a must have for all who enjoy playing music. Because Tori's music is so fascinating and intense, this book is slightly understated. It does fade in areas where Tori would be coming in or going out strong. Nonetheless, it deserves 5 stars for the beauty of the MUSIC.

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Summary: Great book for Tori fans who want to play the main notes
Review: Well, my piano skill is nowhere as good as Tori's but this is an excellent dictation of the songs. Granted (as a previous review stated) some of the improvs are not included...but how could they be? That's what improvs are: spur of the moment!! :) heheh at least with the books you can have a little help in improvizing on your own!! :)

<Songs in the book> All tracks from Little Earthquakes, plus Upside Down and Thoughts (two HEAVENLY bsides)