Lesson: Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner features the proven, pedagogical approach set forth in the original piano method and continues the tradition of learning music through discovery, creativity, and adventure. Book 1 is a condensed and more mature version of the Primer Level and Level One of the basic Piano Adventures series. ideal for students aged 11 and up. (This International Edition uses British terminology)
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Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner features the proven, pedagogical approach set forth in the original piano method and continues the tradition of learning music through discovery, creativity, and adventure. Correlated with the 12 units of the Lesson Book, this International edition provides valuable reinforcement of theory, concepts through writing, sight reading, and ear training activities.(The International Edition uses British terminology)
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Technique & Artistry: Designed for the teenager or transfer student, this technique course combines “Technique Secrets” from both the Primer and Level 1 with new exercises that correlate with Accelerated Piano Adventures Lesson Book One. The integration of technique and artistry gives students the tools for expressive performance. “Technique Secrets” develops a technical foundation, while the “Artistry Magic” page at the end of each unit explores expressive playing.
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This compact disc set contains orchestrated background accompaniments for the pieces in the Accelerated Piano Adventures® Lesson Book 1. Each selection in the book is played twice: first at a slow practice tempo and then at performance tempo. The piano part is included in the slow track. For the performance track, the piano part is omitted or is in the background, allowing the student to be the featured performer.
The Enhanced CDs also include standard MIDI files that can be accessed with a computer. When used with your software, keyboard, or synthesizer, the MIDI files allow you to adjust tempos, isolate track playbacks, and transpose to different keys.
Special bonus: MIDI files for the Accelerated Piano Adventures® Performance Book 1 and the Technique & Artistry Book 1 are also included on this CD.
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Performance: A collection of effective pieces in a variety of styles. Contents include: Allegro • Alouette • Backpacking • Boogie in 3rds • Carousel Melody • Clock Tower Bells • For He's a Jolly GoodFellow • Greensleeves • The Handbell Choir • Horse and S leigh • La Cinquantaine • March of the English Guard • A Merry March • more.
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Outstanding popular repertoire skillfully arranged and correlated with the concepts in Accelerated Lesson Book 1. Contents include: In Dreams • Video • Star Wars • Hedwig's Theme • Fiddler on the Roof • What a Wonderful World • Soak up the Sun • Over the Rainbow • The Lion Sleeps Tonight.
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This highly effective sightreading course is developed specifically for the needs of the older beginner. There are five variations of each piece from the Accelerated Lesson Book 1, one for each day between lessons. Learning activities scattered throughout the book build pattern recognition skills. Concepts include: fundamental rhythms (including eighth notes), all the notes of the grand staff, intervals, and five-finger scale melodies in C and G.
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Christmas:Promote enthusiasm for sight reading through the use of the unique Sightreading Stocking Stuffers. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High Deck the Halls Good King Wenceslas Jingle Bellsl; Joy to the World O Come, All Ye Faithful Silent Night We Three Kings of Orient Are We Wish You a Merry Christmas (4-hand student-student piano duet). Optional teacher accompaniments included.
