By Nancy and Randall Faber.
The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number. Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and colouristic experimentation with the pedal. The book is organized into units which represent the major concepts and skills. As new units are introduced, earlier concepts and skills are constantly reviewed.
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Book & CD: This compact disc contains orchestrated background accompaniments for the pieces in the 2nd Edition Primer Level Lesson Book. Teachers and students will be delighted by newly orchestrated background accompaniments, improvisation opportunities, and the variety of musical textures.
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.
Songs include: The Old Clock • I Hear the Echo • The Escalator • Men from Mars • Sea Story • Best Friends • Mister Bluebird •The Dance Band • Frogs on Logs • Copy Cat • Bells of Great Britain and more.
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 Primer Level Performance Book and the Primer Level Technique & Artistry Book are also included on this CD.
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A leading choice in university programs and music studios around the world this student-centered approach uses analysis, creativity, and expression to develop a musical mind and heart. The delightful, pianistic pieces and creative theory pages, combined with an outstanding technical approach encourage practice and progress with adventure! The 2nd Edition Primer Theory Book provides important reinforcement and creative application of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with Story Rhymes, exploring improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Primer Lesson Book pieces.
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This inventive sightreading course uses sets of exercises based on melodic and rhythmic patterns from the 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book. Students play one exercise a day, completing one set per week. Entertaining musical art helps guide the sightreading process and each page presents a new learning vignette in a spirit of fun.
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Technique & Artistry: The 2nd Edition of this ground-breaking book combines two essential elements of pianism: technical skill and artistic performance. “Technique Secrets” open the book, followed by engaging technical exercises. An “Artistry Magic” piece at the end of each unit promotes expressive, pianistic playing at the earliest level.
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The 2nd Edition Performance Book is a solo collection of 28 effective pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Primer Lesson and Theory Books. Fanciful lyrics, colorful artwork, and sophisticated teacher duets enrich the learning experience.
Contents include: In the Jungle • The Doorbell • The Shepherd's Flute • Hot Cross Buns • Banana Split • Listen to the Drums • Classical March • The Opposite Song • Rex, the Tyrannosaurus • Trumpet Song • and more.
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An exciting collection for the elementary pianist that offers performance pieces “with a challenge.” As the title Gold Star suggests these pieces are especially appropriate for recitals and other special musical events. This long awaited addition to the Piano Adventures series contains songs and pieces like: Pterodactyls, Really Neat, Cartoon Stories, Squinchy-Pinchy Shoes, Roller Skate Ride, and many more. Includes the Gold Star Performance CD for both listening and playing along. Good Fun.
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Popular Repertoire Book Primer Level includes: Catch a Falling Star • I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing • Happy Birthday to You • The Planets • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • “The Lion Sleeps Another Night” • I Got Rhythm• “I Got More Rhythm” • Star Wars (Main Theme) and more. Orchestrations by Edwin McLean.
Popular Repertoire background accompaniments book or accompaniment CD.
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Christmas: Contents include: Stuffing the Stockings (step and skip review) • Jolly Old Saint Nicholas • Good King Wenceslas • Jingle Bells • Away in a Manger • Go Tell It on the Mountain • We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
