Alfred's Basic Piano Library Recital Book, Bk 1a

Alfred's Basic Piano Library Recital Book, Bk 1a
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1981-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780882848242

The Recital Books congratulate students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result, the pieces are quickly mastered. Included in Recital 1A are familiar favorites such as Lost My Partner" and "Tumbalalaika," and fun originals like "Charlie the Chimp!" and "My Secret Place."

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 Basic Piano Library: Sight Reading Book Complete Level 1 (1A/1B)

Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Sight Reading Book Complete Level 1 (1A/1B)
Author: Gayle Kowalchyk
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1470636271

The Sight Reading Books teach sight reading in a systematic way by creating exercises based on the same concepts that students are studying in the Lesson Books. Also includes rhythm sight reading drills and improvisation exercises to develop tactile freedom on the keyboard. Exercises are short and the music is generally easier than the corresponding pages in the Lesson Book.

Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 2

Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 2
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1981-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780882848129

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 2 continues where Level 1B finishes. This book introduces dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes, plus intervals of 6ths, 7ths and octaves. Teaches greater movement of the hands, including crossing two over one and scalework. Students will also learn more about triads, primary chords, and blocked and broken chords. Songs Include: 18th Century Dance * Alouette * Blue Scales * Calypso Carnival * The Can-Can * Cockles and Mussels * The Galway Piper * Get Away! * Got Lotsa Rhythm * Kum-ba-yah! * Lavender's Blue * London Bridge * Lone Star Waltz * Malaguena * Nick Nack Paddy Wack * Ode to Joy * Oh! Susanna! * On the Bridge at Avignon * Our Special Waltz * Prelude * Red River Valley * Sarasponda * Square Dance * When You Grow Up * Why Am I Blue?

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 Piano Library - Notespeller Book 1A

Alfred's Basic Piano Library - Notespeller Book 1A
Author: Gayle Kowalchyk
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 36
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457442964

Students needing to review and improve their note-naming and interval-naming skills will benefit greatly from these well-prepared Notespeller Books. Each book provides a variety of written activities that reinforce note reading concepts presented in the Lesson Books. Correlates page-by-page with the Lesson Books, but may also serve as an effective supplement to other piano methods.

Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Notespeller Book Complete 1 (1A/1B)

Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Notespeller Book Complete 1 (1A/1B)
Author: Gayle Kowalchyk
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457442896

Students needing to review and improve their note-naming and interval-naming skills will benefit greatly from these well-prepared Notespeller Books. Each book provides a variety of written activities that reinforce note reading concepts presented in the Lesson Books. Correlates page-by-page with the Lesson Books, but may also serve as an effective supplement to other piano methods.

Alfred's Basic Piano Library - Lesson Book 1A

Alfred's Basic Piano Library - Lesson Book 1A
Author: Willard A. Palmer
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1457418339

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book Level 1A begins by teaching basic keyboard topography and fluent recognition of white key names in relation to black keys. It focuses on simple rhythms and prepares students for intervallic reading with entertaining songs that focus on "same," "stepping up" and "stepping down." It then introduces lines and space notes in treble and bass clefs, melodic and harmonic intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5ths, and graduates to reading on the grand staff. It also introduces the flat and sharp signs. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician. Titles: * Balloons * Batter Up! * The Donkey * A Friend Like You * Hand-Bells * A Happy Song * Horse Sense * Indian Song * It's Halloween! * Jingle Bells! * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * July the Fourth! * Just a Second! * Love Somebody * Merrily We Roll Along O'er the Deep Blue Sea * Mexican Hat Dance * My Clever Pup * My Fifth * My Robot * Old MacDonald * Old Uncle Bill * Play a Fourth * Raindrops * Rain, Rain! * Rockets * Rockin' Tune * Rock Song * Sailing * Sea Divers * See-Saws * Skating * Who's on Third? * Willie and Tillie * Wishing Well * The Zoo

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Notespeller Book 1

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Notespeller Book 1
Author: Gayle Kowalchyk
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457413476

This book reinforces note reading concepts through written exercises. An excellent review for adult students who are returning to piano study, this can also serve as an effective supplement for other piano methods.