Succeeding at the Piano, Theory and Activity Book Preparatory

Theory And Activity Book: Preparatory-Helen Marlais’ Succeeding At The Piano: Theory And Activity Book - Preparatory is filled with short exercises and captivating artwork. The writing playing rhythmic and composing activities in this book will lead students along the path of musical discovery. Ear Training assists students in recognizing rhythm and note patterns and Time to Compose encourages students to create their own pieces based on the concepts learned.

Theory And Activity Book-In Grade 4 of Succeeding at the Piano students continue to cultivate musicianship and a passion for playing piano! New concepts are: triads and inversions; two octave scales; the circle of fifths; dominant seventh chords in root position; the trill; the key of B flat Major; 3 forms of E minor and G minor; diminished triads; refined pedal technique; sixteenth notes and sixteenth notes variants. Bach?s Prelude in C BWV 846 and classical themes by Brahms Liszt Mozart Beethoven and Grieg are interspersed with folk tunes and original solos by leading FJH composers. By reviewing the concepts of transposing musical forms intervals and technical tips Grade 4 supports the pedagogical foundation laid down in previous grades. The writing exercises are short and varied yet very useful and informative. The attractive format includes: fill in the blank; drawing; matching; and ?Time to Create;? and a new icon introduced in Grade 4 called ?Quick Analysis.? The concepts reinforced are: triads in root position and inversions; key signatures; intervals; dominant seventh chords; three forms of minor scales; cadences; the circle of fifths; sixteenth notes and more!

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.

Theory-Imaginative and motivational note-reading and writing activities provide an educational and fun way for students to reinforce note reading at the very beginning levels of piano study. Slowly paced and logical students can easily learn each new note on the staff with confidence. Students learn how to read in an ideal way by combining a traditional note reading approach with an intervallic approach. This is the surest way to quickly succeed with music reading right from the very beginning!

Preparatory Book A-Helen Marlais' The All-In-One Approach To Succeeding At The Piano is designed for the busy student who enjoys Piano and wants to achieve success. This series teaches the essentials of Piano playing: reading theory rhythm musicianship technique composition and composer information — all in one book.The terrific motivational music by multiple composers uses a traditional reading approach that focuses on steps skips and repeated notes in the beginning levels. Interesting and fun activities teach strong theory rhythm ear training and creativity skills.Basic technique is taught in an easy manner and reinforced through visualicons helping students develop excellent technique from the very beginning. Students learn how to listen with the help of visual icons and follow-up 'student-centered' questions. They also learn how to practice through specific practice steps before each piece.The play-along CD includes practice tracks and orchestral background accompaniments that provide the perfect way for students to enjoy their practice at home. Perfect for a 30-minute lesson.

Succeeding At The Piano-Students love to be rewarded for a successful week of practicing. These stickers were created to motivate students with each and every piece they play during their first year of study! The stickers come from the artwork in the four correlating books of Succeeding at the Piano™ Preparatory level Lesson and Technique Book Recital Book Theory and Activity Book and the Merry Christmas Book. What a great way to motivate a young child to continue their wonderful experience in piano playing!'A very enlightened approach which is certainly worth considering for very young pianists.' - European Piano Teacher?s AssociationJournal'The goal of my studio is to instill a life-long love of music and I choose methods that will help me attain that goal. SATP achieves this on several levels: the colorful graphics really appeal to students; the generous use of classical themes makes them feel that they are playing ?important music?; the short pieces are easily mastered with 100 percent accuracy within one week; students develop smart practice habits; and above all students develop a love for music.' - Gail Lew Clavier Companion