String Basics: First Performance Ensembles Book 1

Piano Music for Sight Reading and Short Study-The Sight Reading series is a valuable new addition to the Neil A. Kjos Piano Repertoire Library. As they say “You learn to sight read by doing it!” This series includes piano music of various textures and styles to be used to improve student sight reading as well as overall reading skills beginning at the elementary level. The series is useful as a supplement to any course of study and includes original music by Diane Hidy (Prep. to Level 2) and Snell editions of works (Levels 2 to 4) by composers of the 17th through early 20th centuries. The works are brief enough for students to quickly read during their practice. They are also useful as “short study” pieces that can bepracticed but only for a few days or at most a couple of weeks. The music is not intended for performance but rather to improve students’ ability to learn new music quickly and efficiently.

Piano is the main lesson book in the Bastien Piano Basics course. The carefully graded logical learning sequence assures steady continual progress. Original music by the Bastiens includes a stimulating mixture of pop folk classical and contemporary styles. Full-color illustrations throughout entertain and reinforce musical concepts along the way. The gradual multi-key approach takes students through all 12 keys -- 3 in each of Levels 1 2 3 and 4. Each page is carefully correlated page-by-page with Theory Performance and Technic. All in all a dynamic way to introduce students to the marvelous world of music! The Primer Level is for average age beginners (7-11). It uses pre-staff notation before introducing the grand staff. Reading is presented with steps skips and repeated notes. Music includes a variety of original works folk songs and pop styles many with duet accompaniments.Piano is the main lesson book in the Bastien Piano Basics course. The carefully graded logical learning sequence assures steady continual progress. Original music by the Bastiens includes a stimulating mixture of pop folk classical and contemporary styles. Full-color illustrations throughout entertain and reinforce musical concepts along the way. The gradual multi-key approach takes students through all 12 keys -- 3 in each of Levels 1 2 3 and 4. Each page is carefully correlated page-by-page with Theory Performance and Technic. All in all a dynamic way to introduce students to the marvelous world of music! The Primer Level is for average age beginners (7-11). It uses pre-staff notation before introducing the grand staff. Reading is presented with steps skips and repeated notes. Music includes a variety of original works folk songs and pop styles many with duet accompaniments.

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Méthode de Piano Bastien : Théorie Niveau 2

Méthode de Piano Bastien : Technique Niveau 3

Piano Town: a method for beginning piano students ages six and up. The course of study is divided into five levels with each level having four correlated books: Lessons - the core of Piano Town. Each concept is presented in a consistent reliable format helping the student to focus on new skills and information. Theory - provides page by page support for each concept introduced in Lessons so that theoretical knowledge keeps pace with performance skill. Technic - provides page by page support for the technical skills introduced in Lessons. Each new exercise isolated one element of piano technic giving the student a chance to focus on each specific skill. Performance -offers students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in Lessons. The variety of folk songs familiar tunes original music and classical literature are ideal for use in recitals and festivals. Piano Town: a method for beginning piano students ages six and up. The course of study is divided into five levels with each level having four correlated books: Lessons - the core of Piano Town. Each concept ispresented in a consistent reliable format helping the student to focus on new skills and information. Theory - provides page by page support for each concept introduced in Lessons so that theoretical knowledge keeps pace withperformance skill. Technic - provides page by page support for the technical skills introduced in Lessons. Each new exercise isolated one element of piano technic giving the student a chance to focus on each specificskill. Performance - offers students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in Lessons. The variety of folk songs familiar tunes original music and classical literature are ideal for use in recitals andfestivals.

A variety of original tunes folk songs and pop styles for study or performance.

1st Parade of Solos is designed for Primer and Level 1 students. The collection contains 19 pieces divided into three categories. The first eight solos are descriptive recital pieces the next seven pertain to various holidays orseasons. The third group consists of four pieces written in the styles of different periods of music: Baroque Classical and Romantic. Pre-grade one standard.

James Bastien. A supplement to the 'Bastien Piano Basics' series.

A variety of exercises to develop co-ordination and strength.

Three sonatinas written by Jane Smisor Smith especially for young pianists.

Specially written for ages 4-7 this wonderful method helps children explore their interest in music.

A variety of exercises to develop co-ordination and strength.

Each collection contains many finger-snappin' original duets that are perfectly suited for elementary recitals.

These books build solid reading skills for all pianists. This includes: Daily Note Search that emphasizes quick recognition of notes out of five-finger positions Short Phrases that provide quick note-readingexercises that strengthen and build strong sight-readers Suggested practice routine that fosters self-evaluation habits.

Technique and Musicianship- Designed for musicians who have completed a second year of study in any method this important new book features scales thirds and arpeggios; technique articulation and melodious etudes; plus excerpts from the classicalrepertoire and full-band chorales in 16 major and minor keys. With emphasis placed on specific musicianship skills plus options for differentiated learning and instruction it goes above and beyond technique books of the past.Whether used in private lessons or in a group Tradition of Excellence: Technique and Musicianship is sure to improve technical ability and enhance artistic sensitivity for all band students!