Lesson & Theory-The Faber Piano Adventures: Level 2B Lesson And Theory Book offers a systematic approach to scales primary chords (I IV V7) and transposition for thekeys of C G and F major.The new 'Scale and Chord Adventures' appendix offers teachers the flexibility to explore major and minor scale and chord patterns in all twelve keys.This edition has been anglicized.

Explore this new and exciting series by Kevin and Julia Olson that presents a modern sequential approach to note reading at the Piano. This book gives the beginning student a solid foundation for note reading and is designed to supplement any Piano method. New notes are introduced and then thoroughly reinforced with plenty of music that is fun to play. Especially designed for the young beginner the busy student students needing extra reinforcement and students at higher levels who want to improve their sight-reading skills. A wonderful way to get Piano students off to The Perfect Start!.

First published in 1954 John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling piano methods in the world. John Thompson’s timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey. This book includes 15 repertoire pieces to complement the Easiest Piano Course helping to reinforce basic technique develop musicality and increase the enjoyment of learning. These simplified arrangements are also ideal sight-reading practice for more advanced pupils. With a great selection of standards including Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) Hit TheRoad Jack I’m Beginning To See The Light and many more there’s something in the First Jazz Songs for every beginner pianist to enjoy!

Improve Your Sight Reading Duets collection of duets gives players a chance to practice their sight-reading with other pianists. As well as providing a fun break from solo sight-reading practice each exercise builds on basic skills to develop sight reading ability. Complete with associated questions to help prepare each piece.  

One of the 21st century's most successful concert pianists Lang Lang has performed with leading Orchestras in Europe the United States and his native China.The Lang Lang Piano Academy: Mastering The Piano series from Faber Music comprises of five progressive books which feature a range of materials for pianists of all levels. Each book gives students the chance to learn from this exceptional talent who has impressed the world.The series contains:8 units that develop key aspects of Piano technique.Specially devised exercises and studies focusing on each technical area.A diverse selection of Pianorepertoire including Lang Lang’s best-loved works.Beautiful arrangements of music from around the world.Inspirational commentary and guidance from Lang Lang himselfStunning photo section of the pianist and examples of art that has inspired his own playing.The first book in the series captures Lang Lang’s passion drive and extraordinary mastery of the instrument.This book covers:Exploring the keyboardFeeling the beatLegato playingDeveloping your Staccato playingDeveloping dexterityPlaying chordsThe left handPlaying with dynamics

This First Chart Toppers songbook is a collection of best selling popular songs arranged for Piano designed to complement the acclaimed John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course.The songs included in John Thompson's First Chart Toppers are presented in simplified arrangements making this an ideal repertoire for pupils working through parts two to four of the Easiest Piano Course. The order of the songs is such that they get progressively more advanced so that as pupils learn more challenging techniques and theory it is put into practice with a familiar song.The 15 songsincluded here should be well-known to most with tunes like Happy by Pharrell Williams Roar by Katy Perry and What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction. The catchy melodies and simple tunes allow pupils to consolidate their learning within a familiar context since the student will know how the songs are supposed to sound. For the complete list of songs see below.Because dynamics and phrasing are not introduced until part three of the course some of the pieces early on in First Chart Toppers do not include this while outline fingering is included throughout which is especially helpful for pupils at this level. For more advanced students this book can provide really useful sight reading practice.So for the perfect complement to the Easiest Piano Course First Chart Toppers will build your musical repertoire by putting today's top hits at your fingertips.

Revised Edition-John Thompson's Modern Course For The Piano is the essential Piano method for beginner students of all ages at Grade 1. This improved 2012 edition has updated diagrams clearer musical notation enhanced overall design and comes with a CD included. Clearly written fun and easy to understand the Modern Course For The Piano is a proven favourite with Piano teachers and students worldwide with millions of copies sold. Coming from John Thompson the author of still the most widely used Piano method in the world you can be sure that quality and consistency will be the numberone feature of this tutorial for beginner Piano players.This First Grade Book provides an excellent start to your studies and includes:50 Easy-to-play piecesA CD containing backing tracks and performances of each pieceHelpful technical exercisesFundamental lessons on scales and music theoryHelping students to both think and feel musically the Modern Course is the most effective and enjoyable way to learn the Piano.

Revised Edition-John Thompson's modern course for the Piano is the essential Piano method for beginner students of all ages. Clearly written fun and easy to understand the Modern Course is a proven favourite with Piano teachers and students worldwide with millions of copies sold. This updated 2012 edition has updated diagrams clearer musical notation and improved overall design.Following directly on from the First Grade book this second grade book provides: Over 50 arrangements of classical pieces and folk songs A CD containing backing tracks and performances of each piece Helpful technical exercises andstudies Fundamental lessons on scales and music theoryHelping students to both think and feel musically the Modern Course is the most effective and enjoyable way to learn the Piano.

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.

A Logical Method For Enhancing Your Jazzabilities-Book 1 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible manner primarily through short progressive exercises. Ideal for traditional lessons as well as for anyone wishing to expand their “jazzabilities”. May also be especially useful for those interested in participating in a school jazz program. The online audio tracks are indispensable to the series in particular the fun yet practical Q&A improv exercises.Concepts covered include:• Improvisation• Swing rhythms• Common jazz chords and scales• Accompaniment techniques•12-bar blues and much more!

Technical Exercises-Pre-practice technical exercises for the piano.The purpose of this book is to help develop strong hands and flexible fingers. The idea is to learn two or three exercises at a time which should be played each day before practising. Only when these are mastered should you add another. When all in the first group are mastered the next group may be introduced. Many of these exercises may be transposed to different keys.

Spanish Edition - Edición Española-Piano Adventures® es el método de ensenanza preferido de profesores de todo el mundo tanto en su práctica privada como en las universidades más destacadas. Centrado en el estudiante su enfoque usa el análisis la creatividad y la expresividad para desarrollar la 'musicalidad en la mente y el corazón.' Las piezas cautivadoras y pian sticas combinadas con ingeniosas secciones de teor a y un extraordinario enfoque técnico estimulan el estudio y el progreso con aventuras!

Theory And Activity Book-Creative and diverse activities such as writing playing ear training and ?Time to Compose? keep students motivated as concepts are reinforced. Counting exercises guide students to internalize rhythms and understand them easily. Short games such as matching or fill in the blank reinforce terms and symbols. All of these activities promote a well-rounded musician.

Lesson & Theory - Anglicised Edition-Piano Adventures is an exciting comprehensive Piano method that teaches children analysis creativity and musical expression. This Level 2A Lesson And Theory Book provides a step-by-step approach to the 8th-note rhythm patterns major and minor 5-finger scales and chords the phrase and transposition. It covers a wide range of musical styles from jazz to classical including melodies of Beethoven Brahms Haydn and Vivaldi. Expressive pieces are featured with teacher duets that build articulation and phrasing. Discovery questions creative activities and theory pages help to develop the student's 'musical mind'. A CD isincluded featuring imaginative orchestrated accompaniments which encourage expressive playing rhythmic accuracy and practice time. This version is the new Anglicised edition.

Part of the constantly growing world-famous Joy Of... series The Joy Of First-Year Piano is a method with repertory for the beginning pianist by renowned teacher arranger and musicologist Denes Agay.This CD edition includes newly-recorded high-quality performances of the music to be found in the book. These tracks demonstrate how the pieces should sound and in some cases provide a piano part with which the student can play along. Under the editorial guidance established by Denes Agay The Joy Of... series covers a wide variety of musical genres including the classics folk jazz blues ragtime and children’smusic.Students and teachers all over the world have welcomed books for their imaginative choice of material consistent settings and accessible large-format style. New titles are constantly being added to an already extensive range ensuring that the series continues as a vital growing treasury of the world’s best music.