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Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 1a: Book & CD
Contributor(s): Palmer, Willard A. (Author), Manus, Morton (Author), Lethco, Amanda Vick (Author)

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ISBN: 0739024833     ISBN-13: 9780739024836
Publisher: Alfred Music
OUR PRICE: $10.19  

Binding Type: Other - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: March 2002
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Annotation: 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.

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BISAC Categories:
- Music | Musical Instruments - Piano & Keyboard
- Music | Instruction & Study - General
- Music | Genres & Styles - Children's
Dewey: 786.219
Series: Alfred's Basic Piano Library
Physical Information: 0.23" H x 11.76" W x 8.88" L (0.56 lbs) 64 pages
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
 
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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. Songs Include: Balloons * Batter Up * The Donkey * A Friend Like You * Hand-Bells * A Happy Song * Horse Sense * Totem Pole 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
 
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