Harmony in Motion (3B and up)-Scales and arpeggios are the backbone of confident polished playing. Practicing these two pillars of technique develops dexterity and speed. When combined with essential music theory patterns the result is harmony in motion. Not just a reference for technical progress Scale and Chord Book 3 encourages a focus on touch and sound especially the feel of the black keys under the hands. Late intermediate and advancing students learn to perform multi-octave scales and arpeggios with fluency. Transposition exercises emphasize understanding of tonic dominant and leading tone. Gestural marks direct the integration of wrist motion. And importantly study of chord progressions providesthe toolset for analysis improvisation and composition. View Helpful Introductory Videos Here
SKU: AP.48701
ISBN 9781470643942. UPC: 038081559780. English.
The three movements of Adventures in Yellowstone present iconic scenes from the park. The first movement, Waiting for Old Faithful, begins with a tremolo, representing the rumbling before the famous geyser erupts, followed by figures that move up and down the keyboard depicting the shooting water. Grand Prismatic Spring is the second movement, a mysterious piece filled with scale-like figures and short motives based on various intervals. The last movement, Wildlife in the Valleys, creates various moods associated with animals found in the region, including wolves, bears, and buffalo. The exciting ending concludes with a glissando and fortissimo chords.