Faber Piano Adventures - Student Choice Series Christmas Level 5

Level 2B-This collection of favorite Hebrew and Yiddish folk songs and traditional melodies is arranged especially for the Level 2B pianist. Offers motivational songs for Jewish holidays celebrated throughout the year. Selections include: My Draydl - Hanukah - Maoz Tzur - Hanukah Cradle Blessings - Artza Aleenu - Tumbalalaika - Seeman Tov - Hatikvah - Hinay Mah Tov - Shabbat Shalom - Hayvaynu Shalom A'layhem - Havah Nageela. This collection of favorite Hebrew and Yiddish folk songs and traditional melodies is arranged especially for the Level 2B pianist. This special collection offers motivational songs for Jewish holidays celebrated throughout the year that are also suitable as recital performances or as groups singalongs. Information concerning Jewish holidays and a Hebrew pronunciation guide are included.

2nd Edition-The 2nd Edition Level 2A Lesson Book follows Piano Adventures Level 1. The book opens with a Note Reading Guide and an introduction to eighth note rhythm patterns. Students work with 5-finger transposition functional harmony andmusical phrases. Exploration of C G D and A major and minor 5-finger positions builds on intervallic reading skills that were introduced in the earlier level. Appealing repertoire reinforces key concepts and encourages studentsto explore musical expression through varied dynamics and tempos. Selections include well-known classics from the great composers and original compositions. Piano Adventures is a piano method based on discovery creativity and adventure. Lesson Book – Level 2A follows on from the Level 1 lesson book. Piano Adventures Level 2 is divided into Level 2A and Level 2B. Level 2A continues the intervalic orientation to reading through a musically appealing multi-key approach. Major and minor transpositions are explored in the 5-finger positions of C D D and A. The following features contribute to the success of the Piano Adventures method: A step-by-step approach with constant review – the materials are organised into units which represent the major concepts and skills. As newunits are introduced earlier concepts and skills continue to be reinforced. A wide range of styles in the musical material - this helps develop musicianship and encourages personal expression. Fanciful lyrics add enjoyment while teacher duets provide rhythmic vitality and sonority. A strong foundation in reading that builds successful musical performance of pitches and rhythms. As 5-finger positions are learned students are sometimes directed to start on different fingers than those normally used for the pattern. This unique feature avoids equating a particular note with a certain finger. A sense of adventure brought about through creativity and discovery activities. An optional composing project is offered for each unit as well as frequent discovery questions. The discovery questions provide review and increase the student’s awareness of musical concepts. A CD of backing tracks for the Lsson Book Level 2A is also available - Catalogue No.: FJHCD1003

Early Intermediate-Level 3B Piano Solo-This beautiful lyrical solo features alberti bass simple syncopations and connected pedaling. Inspirational lyrics add to the appeal. Beautiful lyrical solo features alberti bass simple syncopations and connected pedaling.

Late Intermediate-This showpiece offers the student a wonderful opportunity to sound like a virtuoso. Offers dazzling brilliance without demanding a colossal technique. This showpiece offers the student a wonderful opportunity to sound like a virtuoso. Offers dazzling brilliance without demanding a colossal technique.

Level 4-This collection of outstanding popular pieces from the early 1900s is immensely appealing to the intermediate student. Pianistic arrangements with carefully edited fingering and pedaling include: Champagne Rag - Chatterbox Rag - Dill Pickles Rag - The Entertainer - Entrance of the Gladiators - Funeral March of a Marionette - March of the Toys (from the operetta Babes in Toyland) - Solace - Washington Post March - Wild Cherries Rag - Yankee Doodle Dandy. This collection of outstanding popular pieces from the early 1900s is immensely appealing to the intermediate student. These pianistic arrangements with carefully edited fingering and pedaling and are directly suitable for students of a level 4 (intermediate) standard. A superb opportunity to capture and master the addictive syncopations and delightful jumping melodies of the Ragtime style as well as the stately elegance of the March.

Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics-The pieces were carefully selected for musical moments of drama mystery suspense and excitement. Paired with each composition is a famous poem. Contents include: Allegro con Fuoco (Diabelli) - Avalanche (Heller) - Etude in C Minor (Bertini) - The Ghost in the Fireplace (Kullack) - Storm and Stress (Gurlitt) - The Wild Horseman (Schumann). The pieces were carefully selected for musical moments of drama mystery suspense and excitement. Paired with each composition is a famous poem. Contents include: Allegro con Fuoco (Diabelli); Avalanche (Heller); Etude in C Minor (Bertini); The Ghost in the Fireplace (Kullack); Storm and Stress (Gurlitt); The Wild Horseman (Schumann).

Lesson Book 2-Major and minor pentascales; intervals through the 6th; C. G and F major scales. Contents include: Almost Like a Dream America American Fiddle Tune Beach Party Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Theme Blues Train The Boogie Machine Brahms' Lullaby Can-Can Cathedral Chimes Chord Jumps Classical Dance Cross-Hand Arpeggios El Matado. Lesson Book 2 from the Faber Piano Adventures: Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner includes Major and minor pentascales; intervals through the 6th; C. G and F major scales.

Advanced Piano Solo-This contemporary setting of the famous Canon in D is a proven hit with teenagers. The fresh pianistic arranging blends pop and jazz elements with this timeless classic. A real winner! This contemporary setting of the famous Canon in D is a proven hit with teenagers. The fresh pianistic arranging blends pop and jazz elements with this timeless classic. A real winner!

Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics-This collection of 21 authentic keyboard works represents the major periods of music - from Baroque to Contemporary - and serves as an excellent introduction to classical keyboard literature. Contents: VON DER HOFE: Canario • PRAETORIUS: Procession in G • TELEMANN: Gavott in C • MOURET: The Highlander • HOOK: Bagatelle • Minuet • TURK: Little Dance • DIABELLI: Morning • HAYDN: Quadrille • ATTWOOD: Sonatina in G • J.C. BACH: Adagio and Allegro • SCHYTTE: Little Prelude • Melody for Left Hand • SPINDLER: Two Preludes • WOHLFAHRT: Waltz for Four Hands • GURLITT: The Hunt • LYNES: Tarantella • ALT: On the Ocean Floor • DUBLIANSKY: The Busy Machine • SALUTRINSKAYA: Shepherd Pipes • FABER: Pantomime Piano Literature - Book 1 from the Faber Piano Adventures series is a collection of 21 authentic keyboard works represents the major periods of music – from Baroque to Contemporary – and serves as an excellent introduction to classical keyboard literature.

2nd Edition-The 2nd Edition Performance Book provides a collection of 24 effective pieces in a variety of styles that reinforce the concepts presented in the Level 1 Lesson Book. Discovery questions encourage students to explore the music in a new light. Selections include: The Spanish Guitar - I'm a Fine Musician - Painting with Pastels - Hill and Gully Rider - Rain Dance - Silver Moon Boat - and more. Piano Adventures is a Piano method based on discovery creativity and adventure. This book the Performance Book – Level 1 is the solo collection to be used in conjunction with the Lesson Book. Also included in this book is a selection of delightful illustrations lyrics and teacher duets – all to enrich the learning experience.

Popular Repertoire Book 1 MIDI-Contains MIDI disks for Accelerated Piano Adventures Lesson Performance and Technique & Artistry books. Contains: In Dreams; Video; Star Wars (Main Theme); Hedwig's Theme; Fiddler on the Roof; What a Wonderful World; Soak Up the Sun; Over the Rainbow; The Lion Sleeps Tonight

2nd Edition-The revised 2B Performance Book fosters a love of the piano while stretching students' technique and musical expression. Eight additional pages feature three new pieces including a lively four-hand duet. Students will enjoy thechallenge of the three-movement Classic Sonatina included at the end of the book as a special graduation piece. Piano Adventures is a piano method based on discovery creativity and adventure through music making. The Performance Book provides a collection of effective pieces in a variety of styles and are to be used in conjunction with the Lesson and Theory books in the Piano Adventures series. However teachers will find that the creative appealing pieces in this book make an ideal supplement with many other methods as well. A superb collection of pieces to enrich your student’s repertoire and to help them to progress and advance to the next level.

The Popular Repertoire Book provides popular hits paired with imaginative activity pages that explore rhythm note reading and theory basics. Contents: Angel Eyes - Honky Cat - I Believe I Can Fly - I Got Rhythm - I'll Be There fro You - Inspector Gadget (Main Theme) - Jeopardy Theme - The Rose - Sunrise Sunset. The Faber Piano Adventures: Level 3B Popular Repertoire Book provides popular hits paired with imaginative activity pages that explore rhythm note reading and theory basics.

Level 1-Background accompaniments for General MIDI. Orchestrated by Edwin McLean. Book features favorite hymns arranged to offer excellent supplementary material. Perfect for Sunday School and church performance the arrangements use 5-finger hand positions that reinforce note names and interval recognition. Includes: Jesus Loves Me · Do Lord · Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus · Holy Holy Holy · This Little Light of Mine · Fairest Lord Jesus · Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee · O Worship the King · What a Friend We Have in Jesus · Come Thou Almighty King · For the Beauty of the Earth.Contents include: Jesus Loves Me; Do Lord; Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus; Holy Holy Holy; This Little Light of Mine; Fairest Lord Jesus; Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee; O Worship the King; What a Friend We Have in Jesus; Come Thou Almighty King; For the Beauty of the Earth.

Level 2A-These carefully selected hymns and spirituals are especially appropriate for the Level 2A pianist. The book conveys a spirit of joy celebrating the Christian faith. The arrangements primarily use C position G position andmiddle C position. Contents include: Come into His Presence Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus Dona Nobis Pacem Ezekiel Saw the Wheel Jesus Tender Shepherd Hear Me Little David Play on Your Harp Lord Speak to Me that I May Speak Michael Row the Boat Ashore Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Rock-a My Soul Send the Light Simple Gifts This Is the Day Wasn'tThat a Band? ShowTime Piano - Hymns contains carefully selected hymns and spirituals are especially appropriate for the Level 2A pianist. The book conveys a spirit of joy celebrating the Christian faith. The arrangements primarily use C Position G Position and Middle C Position.

Level 3B-The integration of technique and artistry in this course gives students the tools of expressive performance. Students will build a technical foundation with the purpose of artistic playing through the use of Technique Secrets Artistry Magic pages and an appendix of scales and triads.The integration of technique and artistry in the Faber Piano Adventures Level 3B - Technique & Artistry Book gives students the tools of expressive performance. Students will build a technical foundation with the purpose of artistic playing through the use of “Technique Secrets ” “Artistry Magic” pages and an appendix of scales and triads.

Level 2B-Background accompaniments for General MIDI. Orchestrated by Edwin McLean. Favorite hymns arranged for the Level 2B student including: Give Me Oil in My Lamp · This Is My Father's World · Come Bless the Lord · Hallelujah Praise the Lord · We Gather Together · He Leadeth Me · Lord I Want to Be a Christian · Children of The Heavenly Father · Kum Ba Yah · Go Tell It on the Mountain · He's Got the Whole World in His Hands · I've Got Peace Like a River · Battle Hymn of the Republic · Praise to the Lord The Almighty · Amazing Grace · O Worship the King · Jesus Loves the Little Children · This Train · Blest Be the Tie that Binds.Contents include: Give Me Oil in My Lamp; This Is My Father's World; We Gather Together; Kum Ba Yah; Amazing Grace; Jesus Loves the Little Children; Praise to The Lord The Almighty; and more.

Level 1-Contents include: Turkish March (from The Ruins of Athens) by Beethoven; Romance (from A Little Night Music) by Mozart; The Trout (Die Forelle) by Schubert; Lullaby by Brahms; La Cinquantaine by Gabriel-Marie; Country Dance (Finale from Symphony No. 3 ‘Eroica’) by Beethoven; Finale (from Symphony No. 1) by Brahms; Finale (from Carnival of the Animals) by Saint-Saens; The Elephant (from Carnival of the Animals) by Saint-Saens; Sleeping Beauty Waltz by Tchaikovsky; Finale (from Symphony No. 5 ‘From the New World’) by Dvorák; March Slav by Tchaikovsky.

The Skill Sheets provide innovative presentations of major and minor 5-finger patterns scales arpeggios and chords-designed to build essential skills.