Scales and arpeggios are the backbone of confident, polished playing. Practicing these two pillars of technique develops dexterity and speed. When combined with essential music theory patterns, the result is “harmony in motion.” Not just...
The 2nd Edition Level 1 Lesson Book introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and...
Level 2A includes C, G, D and A major and minor 5-finger positions. Introduces eighth notes. Transposition and functional harmony skills are presented in highly musical settings. The Level 2A Lesson Book follows Level 1...
Level 2A includes C, G, D and A major and minor 5-finger positions. Introduces eighth notes. Transposition and functional harmony skills are presented in highly musical settings. The Level 2A Lesson Book follows Level 1...
Contents include: Almost Like a Dream • Amarylis • America • Auld Lang Syne • Beach Party • Boom Boom! • Boxcar Rumble • Camptown Races Duet • Canoeing in the Moonlight • Carefree Waltz...
Contents include: Almost Like a Dream • Amarylis • America • Auld Lang Syne • Beach Party • Boom Boom! • Boxcar Rumble • Camptown Races Duet • Canoeing in the Moonlight • Carefree Waltz...
Level 3A introduces 3/8 and 6/8 time signatures and the triplet. Students learn the chromatic scale, the 7th, one-octave arpeggios, and explore the key of D major. Contents include: Amazing Grace • Campbells are Coming...
The 2nd Edition of the Level 3B Lesson Book is a fresh, dynamic update for early-intermediate students. This is the level of contrasts: fast fingerwork contrasted with sonorous tonal colors, and traditional harmonies mingled with...
Level 4 stresses chord inversions, sixteenth notes, and minor keys. Attention to graceful touch and dynamics continues to focus the pianist on expression. Contents include: Bridal Chorus • Burlesca • Chanson • Drummer at the...
Level 5 continues to build musicianship with the circle of 5ths, cadences, flat key signatures, and the three forms of the minor scale. The use of octaves, arpeggios, and dynamic playing across the range of...
The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger...
Intermediate students are ready to explore the challenges of one-octave scales and arpeggios. More than a simple reference to scale fingerings and key signatures, this book presents valuable patterns that engage the ear and give...
The 2nd Edition Performance Book provides a collection of 24 effective pieces in a variety of styles that reinforce the concepts presented in the Level 1 Lesson Book. Discovery questions encourage students to explore the...
This book provides a collection of exciting pieces which effectively reinforce the concepts introduced in this level. Charming lyrics and teacher duets enrich the learning experience. Contents include: Persian Market • Carnival of Venice •...
The 2nd Edition of the 3B Performance Book offers appealing, pianistic pieces that closely correlate with the Lesson Book concepts. Students will enjoy a German Dance by Beethoven and a selection from the Notebook for...
