Alfred s Basic Piano Library Lesson Book

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 3 introduces "overlapping pedal"; new time signatures 3/8 and 6/8; and the primary triads in Major and Minor keys. Concepts include: passing one under two and one under three; playing major scales in contrary motion; the chromatic scale; the minor scale. For reinforcement of each principle as it is introduced, supplementary material is carefully coordinated, page for page, at each level of instruction. Coordinating supplemental books for Level 3 include: Classic Themes * Composition * Duet * Ear Training * Ensemble * Fun * Hymn * Merry Christmas * Merry Christmas Ensemble * Musical Concepts * Notespeller * Patriotic Solo * Recital * Repertoire * Sight Reading * Technic * Theory and Top Hits! Solo, Christmas and Duet Book. Songs Include: Alpine Melody * Casey Jones * A Day in Vienna * Enchanted City * Fandango * Festive March * Go Down, Moses * Goodbye, Old Paint * Greensleeves * Hunting Song * Intermezzo * Light and Blue * The Major and the Minor * Make Up Your Mind! * On Top of Old Smoky * Prelude in 18th Century Style * Raisins and Almonds * La Raspa * Roman Holiday * Scarborough Fair * Scherzo * Village Dance * Waltz Pantomime

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Alfred s Basic All in One Course Book 1

The "All-in-One Course for Children" takes all of the pages from "Alfred's Basic Piano Library," Lesson Books 1A and 1B, plus selected pages from Theory, Recital and Fun Solo Books and combines them into part of a sequential five-book series. At the completion of Book 5, the student will be ready to continue into Level 3 of "Alfred's Basic Piano Library" or "Alfred's Premier Piano Course." This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician.

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Alfred s Basic Piano Library

The Recital Books congratulate students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result, the pieces are quickly mastered. Included in Recital 1A are familiar favorites such as "Lost My Partner" and "Tumbalalaika," and fun originals like "Charlie the Chimp!" and "My Secret Place."

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Alfred s Basic Adult Piano Course Theory

Every concept and principal introduced in the Lesson Books of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course is reinforced in each of the correlated Theory Books. Important tips are included that make learning chord progressions even easier!

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Alfred s Basic Piano Library Piano Course Recital Book Level 5

The Recital Books congratulate students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result, the pieces are quickly mastered. Recital Book Level 5 contains many original pieces of standard literature, including Beethoven's Sonatina in G, Chopin's Prelude in A Major, and originals by Kohler, Gurlitt and Clementi.

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Alfred s Basic All in One Course Book 3

The "All-in-One Course for Children" takes all of the pages from "Alfred's Basic Piano Library," Lesson Books 1A, 1B, and 2, plus selected pages from Theory, Recital and Fun Solo Books and combines them into part of a sequential five-book series. At the completion of Book 5, the student will be ready to continue into Level 3 of "Alfred's Basic Piano Library" or "Alfred's Premier Piano Course."

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Alfred s Basic Piano Course Fun Book Bk 3

The Fun Books provide additional recital pieces designed for students who require more solo material and are especially useful when two students are from the same family (Recital Book for one, Fun Book for the other).

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Alfred s Basic Piano Course Ear Training Bk 1A Universal Edition

Place of publication from publisher's website.

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Alfred s Basic Piano Prep Course Lesson Book

Alfred's Basic Prep Course, Levels A through F, was written to answer a demand for a course of piano study designed especially for students who are five years old and up. This course offers a careful introduction of fundamentals, music that fits comfortably under the young student's normal hand span, plus constant reinforcement--all leading to results beyond those generated by other piano methods. After Lesson Book B, the student may progress to Prep Course, Lesson Book C or choose to go directly into the faster paced Level 1B of Alfred's Basic Piano Library. The complete Prep Course consists of six books (Levels A through F).

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Alfred s Basic Piano Chord Approach Technic

The Technic Books are also coordinated page-by-page with the Lesson Books, and provide reading and rhythm drills perfectly paced with each lesson.

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Alfred s Basic Adult Piano Course

More than 3-million adult students have learned to play the piano using this well-sequenced course. Perfect for beginners who prefer a chord approach, students learn how to play chords in either hand in order to move beyond simply playing single note melodies. The course contains outstanding songs such as "The Entertainer," "Scarborough Fair," "Greensleeves" and "Amazing Grace."

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Alfred s Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Book Bk 3

Begins with a review of the concepts presented in Level 2, then introduces new pieces and lessons in new keys to prepare the student for more advanced studies. Includes a "Just for Fun" section and an "Ambitious" section for the student who will devote a little extra effort toward learning some of the great masterworks that require additional practice. The CD contains a piano performance for each of the 39 songs included in the book.

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Alfred s Basic Adult All in One Course Book 1

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for the beginner looking for a truly complete piano course that includes lesson, theory, technic and popular repertoire in one convenient, all-in-one book. This course has a number of features that make it particularly successful in achieving this goal, among them are smooth progression between concepts, the thorough explanation of chords and outstanding song material. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of music.

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Alfred s Basic Graded Piano Course Lesson Bk 1

This Alfred?'s Basic Graded Piano Course was written in response to many requests from teachers for an Alfred course that will enable students to pass the graded exams that are so much a part of the learning experience throughout the world. The Lesson Book introduces sight-reading and technique as well as preparation for the exam pieces. The correlated Theory Book prepares students for the theory exam at the same time. By including some exam pieces from previous practical syllabuses and also a mock theory paper from the theory exam in the correlated theory books, you, as a teacher, can judge perfectly the appropriate time to enter your pupil for the graded exam. This will make passing a formality but, more importantly, give your pupil the confidence to achieve the merits and distinctions that inspire and reward their hard work.

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Alfred s Basic Piano Library Popular Hits Bk 1b

Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Popular Hits offers Broadway, pop, and movie music arrangements to be used as supplementary pieces for students. Soon after beginning piano study, students can play attractive versions of favorite classics, as well as the best-known popular music of today. This book is correlated page-by-page with Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Lesson Book 1B. When pieces from the Popular Hits book are assigned in conjunction with the material in the Lesson Book, new concepts are reinforced in a fun and motivating way, increasing the student's interest in piano study. Titles: All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor) * Baby (Justin Bieber) * Batman Theme * Believer (American Authors) * Cantina Band (from Star Wars(R) Episode IV: A New Hope) * Clouds (Zach Sobiech) * Everything Is Awesome (from The LEGO(R) Movie) * Let It Go (from Walt Disney's Frozen) * Mamma Mia (from Mamma Mia!) * May the Force Be with You (from Star Wars(R) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back) * Moog City (from Minecraft) * When Can I See You Again? (from Walt Disney's Animated Feature Wreck-It Ralph).

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Alfred s Basic Adult Piano Course Greatest Hits Book 1

This series answers the often-expressed need for a variety of supplementary material in many different popular styles. What could be more fun for an adult than to play the music that everybody knows and loves? When the books in the Greatest Hits series are assigned in conjunction with the Lesson Books, these appealing pieces reinforce new concepts as they are introduced. In addition, the motivation the music provides could not be better. The emotional satisfaction students receive from mastering each popular song increases their enthusiasm to begin the next one. With the popular music available in the Greatest Hits series (Levels 1 and 2), the use of both books will significantly increase every adult's interest in piano study. Two selections from this book are featured on the Royal Conservatory of Music Popular Selection List (2007 Ed.): * The Rainbow Connection * Nadia's Theme

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Alfred s Basic Piano Prep Course Solo Book

Each piece in the Solo Books coordinates page-by-page with the Lesson Books, reinforcing newly learned concepts presented at the lesson. Includes adorable full-color illustrations that enhance each piece.

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Alfred s Basic All in One Course Universal Edition Book 1

The Universal Edition is designed for all English-speaking countries outside of the United States, including Canada, the U. K. and Australia. This edition uses the British system of terminology for rhythmic values such as "crotchet" for quarter note. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician.

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Alfred s Basic Piano Prep Course Theory Bk E

Designed to coordinate page-by-page with the Lesson Books, each Theory Book contains enjoyable games and quizzes that reinforce the principles presented in the Lesson Books. Students can increase their musical understanding while they are away from the keyboard.

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Alfred s Basic Piano Course Patriotic Solo Book

Playing patriotic music is enjoyable for young performers, too, either during practice or when performing for family and friends. These Patriotic Books are correlated with Lesson Books of Alfred's Basic Piano Library. Easy-to-master arrangements of popular and classic patriotic melodies are featured in each volume. Words are also included. "Stars and Stripes" and "Yankee Doodle" are Federation Festivals 2016--2020 selections. Titles: America * America the Beautiful * Battle Hymn of the Republic * The Caisson Song * The Marines' Hymn * Simple Gifts * The Star-Spangled Banner * The Stars and Stripes Forever * Yankee Doodle.

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