Barbara Kreader: Piano Practice Games Book 1: Piano: Instrumental Tutor

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library-A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition.Piano Practice Games presentimaginative ways to introduce pieces in the Piano Lessons Books by co-ordinating theory technique and creativity with the actual music. Before students read each piece Listen and Respond activities develop rhythmic andtechnical co-ordination and Read and Discover activities reinforce understanding and recognition of musical patterns and symbols. Once students have mastered each piece Imagine and Create activities expand knowledge ofnewly-learned concepts.About this series: When music excites our interest and imagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. The series offers: a variety of styles and moods; natural rhythmic flow singable melodies and lyrics; teacher accompaniments; improvisation; instrumental accompaniments through CD or MIDIfiles; realistic pacing which is challenging without being overwhelming; clear and concise presentation of concepts which allows room for a teacher's individual approach; uncluttered page layout; basic theory and techniquecovered. There are five stages to the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library each of which is associated with a Piano Lessons Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Solos Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Practice GamesBook a Piano Theory Workbook and a set of Music Flash Cards. Practice Record and Teacher's Planner are also available.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library-Piano Practice Games present imaginative ways to introduce pieces in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Piano Lessons books by co-ordinating technique concepts and creativity with the actual music in the lesson book. Thesepreparation activities help focus learning by 'playing with' each lesson piece aurally visually and physically.Listen and Respond activities develop rhythmic and technical co-ordination; Read and Discover activities reinforceunderstanding and recognition of musical patterns and symbols. After each piece is mastered Imagine and Create activities expand knowledge of newly-learned concepts.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library-The Piano Solos series features original performance repertoire from fourteen different composers. These inviting compositions provide ample reinforcement of skills and concepts learned in the corresponding-level Piano Lessons books. The outstanding variety of musical styles makes every solo an important piece in its own right - exciting to both performer and listener. Fully orchestrated accompaniments for every piece are provided on the accompanying CD including both a practice and a performance tempo for each piece.