By Nancy and Randall Faber.
The 2nd Edition Level 2A Lesson Book follows Piano Adventures Level 1. The book opens with a Note Reading Guide and an introduction to eighth note rhythm patterns. Students work with 5-finger transposition, functional harmony, and musical phrases. Exploration of C, G, D and A major and minor 5-finger positions builds on intervallic reading skills that were introduced in the earlier level. Appealing repertoire reinforces key concepts and encourages students to explore musical expression through varied dynamics and tempos. Selections include well-known classics from the great composers and original compositions.
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This compact disc contains orchestrated background accompaniments for the pieces in the Piano Adventure Level 2A Lesson Book. 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 CD also includes 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 Piano Adventures Level 2A Performance Book and the Level 2A Technique & Artistry Book are also included on this CD.
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The 2nd Edition Level 2A Theory Book has thematic tie-in with the Level 2A Lesson Book, inviting students into the pages for deeper understanding. A wide variety of theory activities engage students with eighth notes, phrases, transposition, and 5-finger scales. Composer biographies provide valuable context for Lesson Book pieces while helping students review key concepts.
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This innovative sightreading book for Level 2A builds confident readers through recognition of individual notes and perception of note patterns, both rhythmic and melodic. Entertaining musical art and rhythm road exercises motivate and guide student progress.
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The 2nd Edition Level 2A Technique & Artistry Book features effective “Technique Secret” exercises which train students in firm fingertips, light thumb, fast fingers, hands together coordination, and wrist float-off. An “Artistry Magic” piece at the end of each unit explores expressive playing. A useful reference section presents all twelve major 5-finger scales plus the seven white key minor 5-finger scales, grouped in easy to memorize patterns.
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The 2nd Edition Level 2A Performance Book offers an array of colourful elementary pieces to reinforce the concepts presented in the Lesson Book. The selections range from arrangements of classical compositions to folk songs and imaginative originals. Students and teachers will all enjoy the wide variety of sounds and musical textures in this collection.
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Gold Star Performance: Features new piano solos for the mid-elementary pianist from Nancy and Randall Faber, some with optional teacher duet parts. These pieces present a broad range of styles to enhance the young musician's awareness of classical, jazz, folk, and impressionistic sounds. Repeated listening and play-along with the CD will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities, including a piano sonatina with orchestra.
Contains songs and pieces like: I Love the Mountains • Little Ghost's Recital • Snappin' Harriet • and Grandpa Leprechaun.
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Popular Repertoire Book Contents include: If I Were a Rich Man, from Fiddler on the Roof • (Meet) The Flintstones • Merrily We Roll Along, from Looney Tunes • The Merry Old Land of Oz, from The Wizard of Oz • Splish, Splash • Tiger Rag • Tomorrow, from Annie • Will You Be There (Theme from Free Willie).
1 CD containing the background accompaniments for: (Meet) The Flintstones • Will You Be There • Merrily We Roll Along • Tiger Rag• If I Were a Rich Man • The Merry Old Land of Oz • Tomorrow • Splish, Splash.
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Christmas Book: Contents: The First Noel • Go, Tell It on the Mountain • Jingle Bells • O Christmas Tree • Pat-a-Pan • Silent Night • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • Christmas Music Calendar.
