Piano Discoveries Piano Book 1A

Theory Book 1 International Edition-Accelerated Piano Adventures® for the Older Beginner is a piano method based on discovery creativity and adventure through music making. This book is divided into twelve units correlating with the twelve units of the lesson book. Each unit provides valuable reinforcement of basic theory concepts through writing sight-reading and ear-training activities. Although the theory book is designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in the Accelerated Piano Adventures® series teachers will find that the creative effective approach of this book will enhance instruction with many other piano methods as well.

2nd Edition-Piano Adventures is a piano method based on discovery creativity and adventure through music making.The Performance Book provides a collection of effective pieces in a variety of styles and are to be used in conjunction with the Lesson and Theory books in the Piano Adventures series. However teachers will find that the creative appealing pieces in this book make an ideal supplement with many other methods as well.A superb collection of pieces to enrich your studentâ??s repertoire and to help them to progress and advance to the next level.

Piano Adventures?-The Piano Adventures?: Gold Star Performance Level 1 is an adventurous collection for the late-elementary pianist featuring changing moods keys and hand positions. The series offers performance pieces ???with a challenge.??? This collection may also be used as a graduation book to improve artistic technical and rhythmic skills before advancing to the next level.As the title Gold Star suggests these pieces are especially appropriate for recitals and other musical events. A broad range of styles are presented to enhance the young musician???s awareness of classical jazz folk and impressionistic sounds. Pieces need not necessarily be taught in theorder presented.The Gold Star Performance CD is a discovery in sound for both listening and play-along. Repeated listening with and without the score will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities an ancient Chinese folk song ???bullfrog??? blues or a sonatina accompanied with orchestra.The educational recordings provide more than student demonstration they provide settings in harmony style and rhythm which explore the expressive and dramatic qualities of the piano. Solo piano performances superlatively performed by Randall and Nancy Faber are included at the end of the CD.Gold Star characteristics of each piece are listed in the table of contents and a Gold Star music dictionary and certificate conclude the book.G-O-L-D Star Performance: a Guide Offering Lyricism and Drama at the Keyboard!

Théorie 2A-Conceived for Piano beginners ?Piano Discoveries Theory - Niveau 2A (Exploring Theory)?is very progressive and includes many illustrations which enable children to get familiar with music theory only. The third in a series of eight it completes the Piano method. Le Voyage magique is the translation and adaptation by St?phane Blet of the American series Piano Discoveries by Janet Vogt and Leon Bates. The pedagogy of this book has been studied to be quite close to the language of children in order to develop their interest and concentration. Janet Vogt is anAmerican pianist and professor at the College-Conservatory of Music. She also composed pieces for Keyboards for Choirs and some pop music. Leon Bates (born 1949) is a renowned American pianist who performed with the New York Symphony the Cleveland Symphony and many others. He is also a professor and participated in the conception of this method. St?phane Blet is an international solo pianist who decided to focus on the composition of pieces and on teaching. He is currently professor in the ?cole Normale de Musique “Alfred Cortot”.

Cahier 1 Piano (avec portées)-Conceived for Piano beginners Le Voyage Magique - Niveau 1 D?couvreur with staves (equivalent to the 1B) is really progressive and includes nice illustrations which enable children to get familiar with the instrument and with the theory. The second of a series of eight it introduces the reading of musical sheets and the positioning of the notes on the staves. Le Voyage Magique is the translation and adaptation by St?phane Blet of the American series Piano Discoveries by Janet Vogt and Leon Bates. The pedagogy of this book has been studied to be quite close to the language ofchildren in order to develop their interest and concentration. A CD is provided to accompany the player while learning with Le Voyage Magique offering some small melodic pieces to develop a musical ear. Janet Vogt is an American pianist professor at the College-Conservatory of Music. She also composed pieces for Keyboards for Choirs and some pop music. <>br Leon Bates (born 1949) is a renowned American pianist who performed with the New York Symphony the Cleveland Symphony and many others. He is also a professor and participated to the conception of this method. St?phane Blet is an international solo pianist who decided to focus on the composition of pieces and on teaching. He is currently professor in the ?cole Normale de Musique “Alfred Cortot”.

Written for ages 5 and 6 My First Piano Adventure captures the child's playful spirit. Fun-filled songs rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills. Three distinguishing features of the Lesson Book A make it unique and effective for the young 5-6 year old beginner. 1. A strong focus on technique embedded in the book through playful technique games chants and carefully-composed pieces that gently lead the child into pianistic motions. 2. An outstanding CD for the young student to listen sing tap and play along with at the piano. The orchestrated songs on the CD feature children singing the lyrics which has great appeal to the 5-6 year old beginner. The CD becomes a ready-made practice partner that guides the student and parent for all the pieces and activities in the books. 3. The fanciful art features five multi-cultural children who are also learning to play. These friends at the piano introduce basic rhythms white key names and a variety of white and black-key songs that span classical folk and blues. Young students will listen sing create and play more musically with Nancy and Randall Faber's My First Piano Adventure Lesson Book A. The Lesson Book introduces directional pre-reading elementary music theory and technique with engaging songs games and creative discovery at the keyboard. Young students will enjoy the multi-cultural ?friends at the piano? who introduce white-key names basic rhythms and a variety of songs which span classical folk and blues. Ear-training and eye-training are also part of the curriculum. The Fabers' instructional theory ?ACE? - Analysis Creativity and Expression guides the pedagogy of My First Piano Adventure.Analysis leads to understanding creativity leads to self-discovery and expression develops personal artistry. The CD for this book offers a unique listening experience with outstanding orchestrations and vocals. The recordings demonstrate a key principle of the

2nd Edition-Piano Adventures is a Piano method based on discovery creativity and adventure. This book the Performance Book Level 1 is the solo collection to be used in conjunction with the Lesson Book.Also included in this book is a selection of delightful illustrations lyrics and teacher duets all to enrich the learning experience.

Level 1. PlayTime Piano Music from China is a musical journey featuring energetic dances, quiet folk melodies, and original Chinese pieces. The book is arranged especially for the early elementary student and correlates with Level 1 in the Piano Adventures method. At this level, five-finger positions reinforce tonalities and intervals. Teacher duets provide a full, rich background. Along the way, students meet LeLe the musical panda, their whimsical guide to exploring the Chinese sound through discovery questions, improvisation, and composition activities. A picture tour of China, unique at each level of the series, introduces highlights of history and culture. Songs include: Fengyang Flower-Drum · Frog Dance · Let's Sing · Pouch Embroidering · Song of the Newsboy · Tune from Xinjiang · What Is the Most Beautiful.

This exclusive folio presents 20 of Ludovico Einaudi\'s most popular piano works in special arrangements matched to the grade criteria of the major examination boards. Designed as a progressivecourse for intermediate players Einaudi\'s pieces have been adapted to make them accessible to students while retaining their unique beauty. Each piece is preceded by companion exercises which focuson specific techniques or musical ideas and this book is further augmented by SoundCheck* software which provides digital support accessible on any device to enhance your practice. With a specially written Preface by thecomposer this inspirational collection brings the joy of playing Einaudi\'s music to pianists of Grade 3-5 level. *SoundCheck is powered by Match My Sound

All-in-two edition-Piano Adventures is an exciting comprehensive piano method that teaches children analysis creativity and musical expression. This Lesson and Theory Book provides an integrated step-by-step approach to music reading which includes expressive appealing pieces with teacher duets musical styles from jazz to classical pianistic fingerings to build technique and movement discovery questions creative activities and theory pages.

Théorie 1 (avec portées)-Conceived for Piano beginners Piano Discoveries Theory - Niveau 1 Discovery with staves (equivalent to volume 1B) is progressive and includes many illustrations which enable children to become familiar with music theory only. The second in a series of eight it completes the Piano method. Le Voyage magique is the translation and adaptation by St?phane Blet of the American series Piano Discoveries by Janet Vogt and Leon Bates. The pedagogy of this book has been studied to be quite close to the language of children in order to develop their interest and concentration. Janet Vogt is an American pianist professor at the College-Conservatory of Music. She also composed pieces for Keyboards for Choirs and some pop music. <>br Leon Bates (born 1949) is a renowned American pianist who performed with the New York Symphony the Cleveland Symphony and many others. He is also a professor and participated in the conception of this method. St?phane Blet is an international solo pianist who decided to focus on the composition of pieces and on teaching. He is currently professor in the ?cole Normale de Musique “Alfred Cortot”.

This delightful collection from Valerie Roth Roubos will transport you to a whole new world of musical discoveries. There are pieces that promote both hands playing across the keyboard with the LH playing in the treble clef and the RH playing in the bass clef. Students will find pieces that promote musical awareness by playing a variety of tempos within a piece. Roubos' pieces that have the melody switching between the LH and RH will encourage students to develop hand and finger independence. Songs include: Ghost Ship; A Night in Madrid; Postcard from Mars; and more.

Time To Begin, the cornerstone of the Music Tree series, is a unique and highly effective approach to beginning piano instruction. Starting with off-staff notation, it leads the student to reading direction and intervals, and climaxes with the discovery of the Grand Staff. Also included is a carefully designed program of rhythm, technic and creative work. The cassette features electronic renditions of the music: it offers the accompaniment alone, or both the student's and teacher's parts. The Teacher's Handbook is an invaluable tool. This volume contains essays regarding how students learn, on technic, and how rhythm is presented. Teaching aspects are discussed, and suggestions are offered for each unit of the book.

Lesson & Theory - Anglicised Edition-Piano Adventures is an exciting comprehensive piano method that teaches children analysis creativity and musical expression. Piano Adventures: Lesson And Theory Book - Level 2A provides an integrated step-by-step approach to music reading. With a wide range of musical styles from jazz to classical pianistic fingerings to build technique and movement across the keyboard expressive appealing pieces with teacher duets this is an ideal book for anyone learning Piano. Piano Adventures: Lesson And Theory Book - Level 2A includes discovery questions creative activities and theory pages to reinforceconcepts. This version is the new anglicised edition.