Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Country Songbook, Book 1

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Country Songbook, Book 1
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 36
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457422928

A wide variety of country tunes are included with lessons that teach the stylistic elements of country music, such as the addition of grace notes, certain styles of bass playing, and the use of parallel thirds and sixths.

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Lesson Book 3

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Lesson Book 3
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457421216

This method begins with a review of the concepts presented in Level 2, then introduces new pieces and lessons in new keys to prepare the student for more advanced studies. Includes a "Just for Fun" section and an "Ambitious" section for the student who will devote a little extra effort toward learning some of the great masterworks that require additional practice.

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1997-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739010037

This book begins with an extensive review of the chords and keys previously studied, using fresh and interesting material that will provide enjoyment as well as reinforcement. Particularly noteworthy is the systematic presentation of chords in all positions in both hands. Titles: America the Beautiful * Arkansas Traveler * The Battle Hymn of the Republic * Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair * Brahms Lullaby * Canon in D (Pachelbel) * Deep River * Down in the Valley * Farewell to Thee (Aloha Oe) * Fascination * A Festive Rondeau * Frankie and Johnnie * The Hokey-Pokey * The House of the Rising Sun * Introduction and Dance * La Cucaracha * La Donna E Mobile * La Raspa * Light and Blue * Loch Lomond * Lonesome Road * The Marriage of Figaro * Morning Has Broken * Musetta's Waltz * Musette * Night Song * Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen * Polyvetsian Dances * Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 * The Riddle * Rock-a My Soul * Roman Holiday * Sakura * Scherzo * Space Shuttle Blues * Swingin' Sevenths * Theme from Symphony No. 6 (Tchaikovsky) * Tumbalalaika * Village Dance * Waves of the Danube * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * You're in My Heart

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: All-Time Favorites Book 1

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: All-Time Favorites Book 1
Author: Dennis Alexander
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457431043

Designed to supplement Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, but may also be used to supplement any piano course. Rich collections of popular folk and country songs, sing-along favorites, holiday songs and arrangements of well-known classics.

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 1
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457442116

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for the beginner looking for a truly complete piano course that includes lesson, theory, technic and popular repertoire in one convenient, all-in-one book. This course has a number of features that make it particularly successful in achieving this goal, among them are smooth progression between concepts, the thorough explanation of chords and outstanding song material. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of music.

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits Book 1

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits Book 1
Author: E. L. Lancaster
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457410246

This series answers the often-expressed need for a variety of supplementary material in many different popular styles. What could be more fun for an adult than to play the music that everybody knows and loves? When the books in the Greatest Hits series are assigned in conjunction with the Lesson Books, these appealing pieces reinforce new concepts as they are introduced. In addition, the motivation the music provides could not be better. The emotional satisfaction students receive from mastering each popular song increases their enthusiasm to begin the next one. With the popular music available in the Greatest Hits series (Levels 1 and 2), the use of both books will significantly increase every adult's interest in piano study. Two selections from this book are featured on the Royal Conservatory of Music Popular Selection List (2007 Ed.): * The Rainbow Connection * Nadia's Theme

Alfred's Group Piano for Adults: Teacher's Handbook 1 (2nd Edition)

Alfred's Group Piano for Adults: Teacher's Handbook 1 (2nd Edition)
Author: E. L. Lancaster
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 76
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457420252

Each unit in this highly popular series contains a balance of theory, technique, sight-reading, repertoire, harmonization, improvisation and ensemble activities. Updated for the 2nd edition of Alfred's Group Piano for Adults, the Teacher's Guide includes:new repertoire preparation and analysis suggestions, recommended examinations teaching tips, lesson plans and answer keys, improvisation exercises and two new sections: Reading Focus and Planning Group Lessons.

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Pop Song Book 1

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Pop Song Book 1
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 36
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457422706

Well-known popular songs arranged in precise order to provide technical advancement and a sense of accomplishment while reinforcing the principles introduced in the Lesson Books. Included are such standard favorites as "For Once in My Life," "Over the Rainbow," "You Light Up My Life" and many others.

Alfred's Self-teaching Adult Piano Course

Alfred's Self-teaching Adult Piano Course
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2008
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780739052051

Continuing the incredible popularity of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, this new book adapts the same friendly and informative style for adults who wish to teach themselves. With the study guide pages that have been added to introduce the music, it's almost like having a piano teacher beside you as you learn the skills needed to perform popular and familiar music. There are also five bonus pieces: At Last * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Laura * Over the Rainbow * Singin' in the Rain. Included is a recording containing the piano part and an engaging arrangement for each of the 65 musical examples. 192 pages.

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 2

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course, Book 2
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457408929

The Adult All-In-One Course combines all of the pages from the Lesson Books and selected pages from Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Theory, Solo and Technic Books (Finger Aerobics) into each of these concise volumes.