Pentascale Pro, Book 1

An Introduction to Major and Minor 5-Finger Patterns-The books in Alfred's Lesson Enhancement Series introduce students to all major and minor five finger patterns in all 12 keys. The pentascales are divided into similar groups to promote ease in learning.In each book technical exercises are provided in each key with an interesting teacher accompaniment. A short solo is included for each key in addition to an optional teacher duet accompaniment. Two or three of thesesolos can be grouped together for variety in performance.Book 1 includes the Group 1 Keys (C G F major and minor) and the Group 2 Keys (D A E major and minor). Clickhere to go to the listing for book 2.

Mastery of the time-honored standard patterns of scales arpeggios chords and cadences continues to be a necessary part of every pianist's training. The FJH Classic First Scale Book is designed for the beginning pianist to develop these basic foundation skills and it serves as an essential bridge to the more advanced techniques encountered in The FJH Classic Scale Book FJHFF1132.The FJH Classic First Scale Book offers the following in an easy-to-read carefully fingered format:Pentascales cross-hand arpeggios tonic chords (blocked and broken) and authentic cadences in all major and minor keys)Easy one-octave major and minorscales along with related arpeggios chord inversions and cadences (I-IV-I I-IV-V(7)-I)The chromatic scaleInstructional pages explaining all of the concepts covered in this bookPractice guidesProgress charts.Written by Victoria McArthur and Edwin McLean this book provides essential materials for preparing students for auditions contests and other events as well as building a basic pianistic vocabulary used in performing sight-reading and improvising at the piano.

Becoming proficient with five-finger patterns in all keys increases fluency in note reading technique theory and sight reading. By playing pentascales in each major and minor key students integrate improvisation transposition ear training and other musical skills including composing their own original music. This book proceeds in order of ascending sharps and flats. In each unit one new key is explored and a previous one reviewed. Features two puzzles speed drills and extra pattern practice in the back of the book. Can be useful for all ages private or group students.