Succeeding at the Piano, Lesson & Technique Book - Grade 2A (2nd Edition)

SKU: FJ.FJH2334

UPC: 241444410936. English.

The perfect method for building a solid foundation in pianistic skill and love of music that will keep students playing for years to come. This exciting new method series by Helen Marlais focuses on giving students more opportunities to play repertoire, while supplemental texts in the series can be used to focus on technique. Teachers can now tailor lesson materials to fit each individual student in their studio. Succeeding at the Piano methods are a proven guide for students of all ages. With colorful pages, and artistic pieces, students will have access to extensive resources in the method books and supplemental materials.

SKU: FJ.FJH2335

UPC: 241444411094. English.

The perfect method for building a solid foundation in pianistic skill and love of music that will keep students playing for years to come. This exciting new method series by Helen Marlais focuses on giving students more opportunities to play repertoire, while supplemental texts in the series can be used to focus on technique. Teachers can now tailor lesson materials to fit each individual student in their studio. Succeeding at the Piano methods are a proven guide for students of all ages. With colorful pages, and artistic pieces, students will have access to extensive resources in the method books and supplemental materials.

SKU: FJ.FJH2337

UPC: 241444411230. English.

The perfect method for building a solid foundation in pianistic skill and love of music that will keep students playing for years to come. This exciting new method series by Helen Marlais focuses on giving students more opportunities to play repertoire, while supplemental texts in the series can be used to focus on technique. Teachers can now tailor lesson materials to fit each individual student in their studio. Succeeding at the Piano methods are a proven guide for students of all ages. With colorful pages, and artistic pieces, students will have access to extensive resources in the method books and supplemental materials.

SKU: FJ.FJH2336

UPC: 241444411162. English.

The perfect method for building a solid foundation in pianistic skill and love of music that will keep students playing for years to come. This exciting new method series by Helen Marlais focuses on giving students more opportunities to play repertoire, while supplemental texts in the series can be used to focus on technique. Teachers can now tailor lesson materials to fit each individual student in their studio. Succeeding at the Piano methods are a proven guide for students of all ages. With colorful pages, and artistic pieces, students will have access to extensive resources in the method books and supplemental materials.

SKU: FJ.FJH2338

UPC: 241444411308. English.

The perfect method for building a solid foundation in pianistic skill and love of music that will keep students playing for years to come. This exciting new method series by Helen Marlais focuses on giving students more opportunities to play repertoire, while supplemental texts in the series can be used to focus on technique. Teachers can now tailor lesson materials to fit each individual student in their studio. Succeeding at the Piano methods are a proven guide for students of all ages. With colorful pages, and artistic pieces, students will have access to extensive resources in the method books and supplemental materials.

SKU: FJ.FJH2275

ISBN 9781619282438. UPC: 241444395332. English.

Grade 2A presents new concepts such as: natural sign; eighth notes; note B below Middle C; musical form; balance between the hands; half and whole steps; damper pedal; major five-finger patterns in D and A major; minor five-finger patterns in C, G, F and D; and major and minor cross-hand arpeggios. The recordings offer three tracks for each piece: practice speed, performance speed, and performance speed with orchestral accompaniments. With free downloadable recordings.

SKU: FJ.FJH2285

UPC: 241444369074. English.

A set of 108 color flash cards with topics in four categories: Pre-Reading (identification of piano key names, step direction, etc.), Notes on the Staff (identifying and naming notes), Music Symbols and Technique Reminders (dynamics, basic note values, corresponding lesson terms, etc.), and Rhythm (basic rhythm exercises). Each card is numbered so they can be kept in sequence with the corresponding Lesson and Technique Book pages in this series. All answers are printed on the reverse side of each individual flashcard. These cards can be used in lessons, or at home to drill and reinforce new concepts as they are introduced.

SKU: FJ.FJH2277

ISBN 9781619282278. UPC: 241444392812. English.

This book is full of creative activities that reinforce theoretical concepts. There are matching games, drawing and identifying intervals and notes, ear training, composing opportunities, and much more. Exercises are short and varied, and can easily be done at home and quickly checked at the lesson.

SKU: FJ.FJH2287

ISBN 9781619282421. UPC: 241444395198. English.

Flashcards are great for reinforcing concepts learned at the lesson. This set comes with 108 cards in four colors. Yellow cards are for note reading; Blue cards are intervals; White cards are terms and symbols and technique reminders; and finally, Green cards are rhythm patterns. The answers are on the back so parents, siblings, or friends can quickly quiz students with them. A perfect supplement to build a strong foundation!

SKU: BR.EB-8118

ISBN 9790004175019. 9 x 12 inches.

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) is rightly considered as the 19th-century music dramatist whose formal and harmonic originality, for example in Tristan and Isolde, provided a significant impetus to the development of 20th-century music. Despite Wagner's fame, his reuvre for piano remains practically unknown. Tobe sure, these primarily early works and occasional compositions hardly even hint at the outstanding characteristics of the later works such as leit-motifs, flowing transitions or original forms. Nonetheless, whoever is acquainted with Wagner's later music dramas will undoubtedly not fail to be impressed by the individual melodic and harmonic traits of his piano works. The Sonata in B-flat Major Op. 1 is of special interest to us today since it is Wagner's first published work, composed in 1831 and printed in 1832 by Breitkopf & Hartel. At that time, Wagner was studying counterpoint with Theodor Weinlig, the choral master and music director of the Thomasschule in Leipzig. Weinlig, however, only agreed to give Wagner lessons if he promised to refrain from composing for half a year. In the course of his studies, Wagner was allowed to compose the piano sonata in B-flat Major as a kind of journeyman-work. His teacher Weinlig succeeded in having the work published by Breitkopf & Hartel. Hence the dedication of this piece to Weinlig is not surprising, since the 18-year-old Wagner would otherwise have had great difficulty finding a publisher. This Sonata in B-flat Major, which has long been out of print, is a reproduction of the first edition by Breitkopf & Hartel (plate number 10433). For this reprint, obvious typographical errors have been corrected (missing or wrong accidentals and dynamic indications). The work presents a four-movement classical sonata form and is stylistically reminiscent of Mozart and Beethoven. Shortly before composing this sonata, Wagner wrote a piano reduction of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, which was easily playable and yet gratifying to hear. This helps explain the octave-doublings typical of piano reductions. Wiesbaden, Fall 1980

Respectfully dedicated to Theodor Weinlig, the choral master and music director of the Thomasschule in Leipzig.

SKU: MN.56-0096

UPC: 688670221071. Latin.

Originally conceived for the ensemble Enchanted Voices, these carols for SSA voices and organ (or piano) represent the composer’s desire for the tunes and texts to be heard in a new and fresh way. Largely contemplative, sometimes set against a gently-undulating foundation, these work well for concert and church use. Sometimes ethereal, sometimes other-worldly, the pieces succeed in bringing together the ancient purity of the medieval past and the here and now. Duration 4:06.

SKU: MN.56-0090

UPC: 688670220128. Latin.

Originally conceived for the ensemble Enchanted Voices, these carols for SSA voices and organ (or piano) represent the composer’s desire for the tunes and texts to be heard in a new and fresh way. Largely contemplative, sometimes set against a gently-undulating foundation, these work well for concert and church use. Sometimes ethereal, sometimes other-worldly, the pieces succeed in bringing together the ancient purity of the medieval past and the here and now. Duration 2:23.