Proceeding from the basis of simple chromatically inflected tunes mastered in Book 1 An Introduction to Sight-Singing Book 2 extends the student's technique to encompass the performance of extensive modulating melodies. There is further work on minor keys and chromatic notes and stress is laid on the value of learning to sing by interval as well as by sense of key in order to pitch notes in passages of rapid and frequently changing tonality. Copiously furnished with examples and exercises the book concludes with 50 sight-singing studies containing chromaticism and more extreme modulation representing the most challenging standard of sight-singing techniquerequired in the course of everyday practical musicianship.

Book 6-To cover keys to four sharps and flats free use of minor keys and modulations a few chromatic accidentals quicker movement of notes more sub-divisions in compound time independent treatment of inner parts legato against staccato couplets of slurred notes in different guises broader phrases finer detail within the phrase varied touches fuller harmony-chords include octaves suspensions easy ornaments. 16-32 bars.

Book 1-The clarity of form and character found in these studies and their simple variations opens a window to the fundamentals of interpretation without the complexity of more fully-developed art-forms. Young pianists are introduced to technical and musical challenges learning to unite both elements intop a harmonious whole.

The Simplicity of Piano Technique

New School Of Studies Preparatory Book 1