By Nancy and Randall Faber.

Level 5 Lesson 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 keyboard develops pianistic skills. Contents include: Autumn Ballad • Ballade • Blue Etude • Carillon Fantasia • The Chase • Coral Reef Etude • Fanfare on America ; Hot Pursuit • Jazz Reflection • Pomp and Circumstance • Rhythm Flight • Risoluto • Rolling River Etude • and more.

 

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Theory Book: Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in Level 5, this book reinforces theory concepts through writing, sightreading, and ear-training activities.

 

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Performance Book: This book provides a collection of effective pieces to be used in conjunction with the Lesson Book. However, teachers will find that the creative, appealing pieces in this book make an ideal supplement with many other piano methods as well. Contents include: Allegro in A major • Appalachian Trail • Bearcat Boogie • Come Back to Sorrento • The Danube Waves • Gypsy Prayer • Mazurka in G Minor • Poetic Theme and Variations • Simple Gifts • St. Anthony's Chorale • The Swan • and more.

 

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The Popular Repertoire Book combines popular hits with imaginative “Activity Pages” that explore rhythm, note reading, and theory fundamentals. Level 5 includes: Butterfly Kisses • Candle in the Wind• Hedwig's Theme, from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone • Over the Rainbow • Summertime • Take Five • Tears in Heaven • There You'll Be, from Pearl Harbor • Viewer Mail Theme, from The Late Show with David Letterman • Wind Beneath My Wings.