Piano Camp, Primer

Piano Camp, Primer
Author: June C. Montgomery
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457409448

These unique books provide all of the materials you will need to create piano camps for students in the early levels. They include sections on "How to Schedule Piano Camps" and give a sample schedule for a typical two-hour session. Each book contains five 8-page units, each including note reading, intervals, sight reading, rhythm and note values, ear training, music symbols, terms and a composer page. Three group games are included in each book to provide additional incentives to excel. The books correlate with Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Levels 1A-3, but can be used with any method.

Dynamic Group-Piano Teaching

Dynamic Group-Piano Teaching
Author: Pamela Pike
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2017-05-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1315280361

Dynamic Group-Piano Teaching provides future teachers of group piano with an extensive framework of concepts, upon which effective and dynamic teaching strategies can be explored and developed. Within 15 chapters, it encompasses learning theory, group process, and group dynamics within the context of group-piano instruction. This book encourages teachers to transfer learning and group dynamics theory into classroom practice. As a graduate piano pedagogy text book, supplement for pedagogy classes, or as a resource for graduate teaching assistants and professional piano teachers, the book examines learning theory, student needs, assessment and specific issues for the group-piano instructor.

The Heart of the Concerto

The Heart of the Concerto
Author: Kenon D. Renfrow
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457413834

Most concertos are difficult, and opportunities to play these great works with orchestra are very rare. Intermediate pianists can now experience the excitement and beauty of performing themes from nine favorite piano concertos, at their own level, with orchestral accompaniments on the available General MIDI disk (Alfred item 18215). The varied styles of Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Schumann and Tchaikovsky are respectfully represented in arrangements that beautifully get to the "heart" of each concerto.

Musical Fantasies

Musical Fantasies
Author: June C. Montgomery
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 20
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457416644

Through the years, children have loved fairy tales and stories of enchantment. This piano book helps late elementary and early intermediate students learn to play expressively by creating images in their minds and communicating those images through their performance. Audiences will clearly hear and feel when students are imagining a huge fire-breathing dragon walking with heavy steps to the castle to capture the princess! A great escape for students-and fun for teachers, too.

Major Scale Picture Workbook

Major Scale Picture Workbook
Author: Glenna Battson
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 44
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457416675

The Major Scale Picture Workbook offers a visual approach to learning major scale patterns. Students follow a worksheet format designed to help them discover, then remember, scale notes and fingering. Great for elementary to late-elementary students who are learning scales for the first time or those needing motivation to learn all the scales, this book provides a fresh approach that is fun for students. This comprehensive book includes review and answer pages, plus a scale picture dictionary for quick reference.

A Pirate's Life

A Pirate's Life
Author: W. T. Skye Garcia
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 28
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457416668

Late elementary pirate-wannabes will get a kick out of counting gold doubloons and conjuring mermaids from the piano in this shimmering collection of pirate musings and amusements. Technical challenges include elementary pedaling, a variety of dynamics and tempi, legato vs. staccato playing, balancing melody and accompaniment, and hand crossings. Lyrics and scales provide contrasting imagery to help heighten artistry in performance.

Applause!, Book 2

Applause!, Book 2
Author: Lynn Freeman Olson
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457423727

Many of the greatest "crowd pleasers" are gathered into two volumes, compiled for the budding piano virtuoso. Includes works by Beethoven, Debussy and more! Compact Disc recordings by Valery Lloyd-Watts are also available.

The Spirit of America

The Spirit of America
Author: Sharon Aaronson
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 20
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457417986

The Spirit of America, arranged for the late-intermediate to early-advanced pianist, features five patriotic songs of faith, hope and courage. Sharon Aaronson has arranged each of these American treasures in a way that brings out their inherent musical quality while showcasing the skills of the performer. Included are "Amazing Grace," "America," "America, the Beautiful," "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "The Star-Spangled Banner." These arrangements will be a welcomed addition to any recital or inspirational gathering.

Minor Scale Picture Workbook

Minor Scale Picture Workbook
Author: Glenna Battson
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 44
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457416682

The Minor Scale Picture Workbook offers a visual approach to learning minor scale patterns. Students follow a worksheet format designed to help them discover, then remember, scale notes and fingering. Great for late-elementary to early-intermediate students who are learning scales for the first time or those needing motivation to learn all the scales, this book provides a fresh approach that is fun for students. This comprehensive book includes review and answer pages, plus a scale picture dictionary for quick reference.

Kaleidoscope Duets, Book 3

Kaleidoscope Duets, Book 3
Author: Jon George
Publisher: Alfred Music
Total Pages: 20
Release:
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781457444593

These books introduce the student to a wide variety of musical designs that spark the imagination while developing technical skills.