Piano Methods

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 • ...

The 2nd Edition Theory Book provides instruction, reinforcement, andcreative applications of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoynote-naming with StoryRhymes, explore improvisation, and engage witheye-training and ear-training activities – all within a fun-filledcontext tied thematically to the Level 1 Lesson Book pieces.

The 2nd Edition Performance Book provides a collection of 24 effectivepieces in a variety of styles that reinforce the concepts presented inthe Level 1 Lesson Book. Discovery questions encourage students toexplore the music in a new light. Selections include: The SpanishGuitar • I'm a Fine Musician • Painting with Pastels • Hill and GullyRider • Rain Dance • Silver Moon Boat • and more.

The 2nd Edition Level 2A Technique & Artistry Book featureseffective “Technique Secret” exercises which train students in firmfingertips, light thumb, fast fingers, hands together coordination, andwrist float-off. An “Artistry Magic” piece at the end of each unitexplores expressive playing. A useful reference section presents alltwelve major 5-finger scales plus the seven white key minor 5-fingerscales, grouped in easy...

The collection of pieces in this book reinforce the concepts and skillsintroduced in Level 3B and offer appealing repertoire for a smoothtransition to the intermediate level. Contents include: Glad Cat Rag •Fascination • Minuet in G • The Tempest • Hava Nagila • Legend of Madrid• Funeral March of a Marionette • All Through the Night • The PianoPlayin' Chocolate Eater's Blues • The Return • Piano C...