Piano and Keyboard Music, Methods and DVD/Video

Lesson Book Level 1A begins by teaching basic keyboard topography and fluent recognition of white key names in relation to black keys. It focuses on simple rhythms and prepares students for intervallic reading with entertaining songs that focus on "same," "stepping up" and "stepping down." It then introduces lines and space notes in treble and bass clefs, melodic and harmonic intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5ths, a...

The 2nd Edition Level 1 Lesson Book introduces all the notes of thegrand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic anddominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing readingskills and recognizing intervals through the 5th. Musicianship is builtwith the introduction of legato and staccato touches. This levelcontinues the interval orientation to reading across the full range ofthe Grand Staff. The 5-finger approach is...

The 2nd Edition Level 2A Lesson Book follows Piano Adventures Level 1.The book opens with a Note Reading Guide and an introduction to eighthnote rhythm patterns. Students work with 5-finger transposition,functional harmony, and musical phrases. Exploration of C, G, D and Amajor and minor 5-finger positions builds on intervallic reading skillsthat were introduced in the earlier level. Appealing repertoirereinforces key concepts and encourages stud...

The 2nd Edition Level 2A Performance Book offers an array of colorfulelementary pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the LessonBook. The selections range from arrangements of classical compositionsto American folk songs and imaginative originals. Students and teacherswill enjoy the wide variety of sounds and musical textures in thiscollection.

The use of connected pedal and variety of styles in this collection keepthe students musically engaged as they explore the I, IV, and V7chords. An ideal supplement with other piano methods. Contents include:The Time Machine • The Dragon Hunt • Pagoda Tree • A Day at the Carnival• Sunburst Waltz • Theme by Haydn • Minuet • Music Box Waltz •Everybody Loves Saturday Night • Fur Elise • Kum Ba Yah &bu...

The “Technique Secret” exercises presented in this book develop atechnical foundation, training the student in arm weight, slur gesture,light thumb, and connected pedaling. The “Artistry Magic” page focusesthe student on forward motion, balance between the melody and harmony,articulation, pedal effects, and “musical color.” Includes an appendixof elementary cadences.

Level 3A introduces 3/8 and 6/8 time signatures and the triplet.Students learn the chromatic scale, the 7th, one-octave arpeggios, andexplore the key of D major. Contents include: Amazing Grace • Campbellsare Coming • Cool Walkin' Bass • Cossak Ride • Echoes of the Harp • EineKleine Nachtmusik • Ice Dancing • Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho •Land of the Silver Birch • Looking-Glass River • Lun...

Book B of the Fabers' method for the young beginner moves the studentinto staff-reading. Music notation is explored through stepwisedirectional reading, pattern recognition, and changing hand positions,all in the context of engaging songs, games and creative exploration atthe piano. Maintaining the child-centered philosophy of the series, the“friends at the piano” from the A Books introduce students to the musicof two new composer fri...

The 2nd Edition Level 2A Theory Book has thematic tie-in with the Level2A Lesson Book, inviting students into the pages for deeperunderstanding. A wide variety of theory activities engage students witheighth notes, phrases, transposition, and 5-finger scales. Composerbiographies provide valuable context for Lesson Book pieces whilehelping students review key concepts.

This book provides a collection of exciting pieces which effectivelyreinforce the concepts introduced in this level. Charming lyrics andteacher duets enrich the learning experience. Contents include: PersianMarket • Carnival of Venice • Allegretto • Vivace • Morning Has Broken •Hot Summer Blues • Funiculi, Funicula • Malaguena • America, theBeautiful • The Erie Canal • The Great Wall of China &bul...

Level 3B continues to build musicianship with challenging and motivatingpieces. Concepts include the octave, A minor and D minor scales(natural and harmonic minor), motive and sequence, all 12 major andminor triads, triad inversions, syncopation, and introduction tosixteenth notes. Contents include: Andante • Drummer at the Keyboard •Fiesta Espana • Gavotte • Highland Jig • House of the Rising Sun •Humoresque • ...

Hard cover book, spiral-bound to last a family lifetime. More than 250 pages, large easy-to-see print for piano/vocal/organ/guitar. A notations on the history of some songs, illustrations, and an all-encompassing collection of seasonal songs. Lyric booklet included. Length: 99 pages