All the fun of a circus is recreated in this humorous solo that features a melody that is tossed back and forth between the hands. The introduction begins with the sounds of the Big Top ? a trill-like figure is divided between the hands and heralds the entrance of the show. Legato and staccato are used throughout the piece, making it an excellent study in articulation. The key of G major and the 4/4 meter compliment the mood of the piece.

The appealing repertoire with charming lyrics further reinforces and enhances the learning of new musical concepts introduced in the Lesson Book. Includes attractive music created by internationally acclaimed composers in a variety of styles, plus tips on how to perform more musically. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

Alfredas Premier Piano Course, Level 4 students explore the full range of the keyboard, playing motivating, fun pieces that use triplets and sixteenth notes. Styles range from jazz and ragtime to original pieces by master composers. New concepts including natural and harmonic minor scales, one octave arpeggios and chord inversions are skillfully woven into intriguing pieces. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo. 48 pages.

The appealing repertoire with charming lyrics further reinforces and enhances the learning of new musical concepts introduced in the Lesson Book. Includes attractive music created by internationally acclaimed composers in a variety of styles, plus tips on how to perform more musically. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

The music is fresh! The lyrics are current and in-tune with today's students! The subject matter is appealing! These accolades have been used to describe the all-new music in Alfred's Premier Piano Course The music in Performance Book 2B includes a variety of styles including boogie, ragtime, jazz, flamenco, contemporary and more--sure to bring smiles to the faces of all students. The attractive music, complete with performance tips, carefully supports the new concepts contained in the corresponding Lesson Book 2B. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

For an elementary level pianist who likes a ghostly Halloween mood, this mysterious sounding A-minor song comes complete with owls hooting! The hands have minimal movement, but there are moments of sharp accents played higher, and a final chord that spreads the hands out for an accented final "Boo!"

Students are finding the Theory Books in Alfred's Premier Piano Course not only fun to do but very helpful in reinforcing new materials introduced in the Lesson Book. The Learning Links included in the Theory Book relate to learning more about important subjects found in the music and lyrics in the Lesson Book making for a more rounded education. Continued from previous Theory Books are Fun Zones, Now Hear This (ear training), and Now Play This (sight reading exercises) which add additional reinforcement to written theory.

Taylor's Lullaby features beautiful music that will win over the hearts of all who hear it. This piece, in the key of B-flat major, gracefully encompasses the tranquil mood of a lullaby in 4/4 meter. Pedaling and careful use of phrasing is essential to displaying all of the scenic musical landscapes. Students should also note several key changes that help to further enhance the sense of wonder in this solo. Audience members and performers alike will enjoy this captivating piece of music.

Each duet is arranged for student-teacher (parent or older student) performance. These charming Duet Books increase motivation and add fun to practice time and lessons.

Favorite pop and movie hits have been arranged to correlate with the concepts presented in Lesson Book 1B. Optional duet parts for teacher or parent add harmonic richness to the solo parts. 11 attractive arrangements include: (Meet) The Flintstones * Great Balls of Fire * Inspector Gadget * Over the Rainbow * Puff (The Magic Dragon) * Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious * Theme from "Ice Castles" * Theme from "Superman" * We're Off to See the Wizard * What a Wonderful World * Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me).

This exquisite solo (dedicated to Ingrid Clarfield) is a welcome addition to one-hand piano repertoire and is sure to captivate advancing students. Written in 6/8 meter in a rich and lyrical style, it is a wonderful vehicle for developing fluid movements over the keyboard and voicing with one hand. Although it is fingered for the right hand, it could easily be adapted for the left hand or for both hands. A Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selection.

Familiar motivational pieces for the holiday season using the same concepts introduced in the corresponding Lesson Book. Contains teacher duet accompaniments for an enhanced musical experience. Titles: Angels We Have Heard on High * Coventry Carol * Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy (from The Nutcracker Suite) * Deck the Halls * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bells * Russian Dance (Tr?pak) (from The Nutcracker Suite) * Silent Night * Toyland. 24 pages.

The goal of this series is to introduce students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun Titles: As September Goes * Jazz Jam * Purple Sage * Rhythmicon * Smooth as Silk * Sneakin' 'Round * Soft-Shoe Blues * Soul Searcher * Tahitian Nights * A Touch of Rhumba * Valse du jour. "Purple Sage" and "A Touch of Rumba" are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.

The goal of this series is to introduce students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and harmonies, playing jazz styles has never been more fun Titles: Cool Dude * Jazz Nocturne in B-flat Major * New Year's Waltz * Only Time Will Tell * Ragtime Boogie Blues * Stompin' the Blues Away * Summer Moon * With Mixed Emotions. "Cool Dude " and "Stompin' the Blues Away" are Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selections.

Beautifully presented and intelligently paced, the Lesson Books combine unusually attractive music and lyrics. The books feature note reading, rhythm reading, sight-reading and technical workouts. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

Beautifully presented and intelligently paced, the Lesson Books combine unusually attractive music and lyrics. The books feature note reading, rhythm reading, sight-reading and technical workouts. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

The contents of this book have been personally selected by Dennis Alexander as some of his all-time favorite sheet music solos. Many of the solos are among the most requested by piano teachers and students alike. The varied styles of each piece makes this book a valuable supplement to most piano methods. This book contains 8 early intermediate to interemediate pieces including: Dizzy Delight * El Zapateado * Mooncrossing * Newport Rock * Notturno * Screamin' Cat Boogie * Turboccata * Valse Romantique.

Continuing the expansion of note-reading skills begun in Levels 1Aa2A, this book includes melodic and harmonic 7ths and octaves to aid the student with moving freely around the keyboard. New items include the introduction of C and G major scales, as well as three-note V7 chords in C and G. Dotted quarter and eighth-note rhythm patterns are added to other rhythms of gradually increasing complexity. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

Book 4 Intermediate/Late Intermediate Level. A four-book collection of piano duets in a variety of styles and moods specially written to inspire, motivate, and entertain. The solo piano series Just For You was one of Dennis Alexander's first publications with Alfred and has remained one of his bestselling series. Just For Two features duet versions of many favourites from each book of the original series. Students will enjoy making music together with these duets that are 'twice the fun' as the originals.

The Especially for Christmas series includes arrangements of some of the worldas favorite carols, as well as familiar Christmas songs. Book 1 features traditional carols, such as "Away in a Manger," "The First Noel" and "Silent Night" as well as popular songs such as "Itas the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and a jazzy, upbeat version of "Santa Claus Is Comina to Town." Pianists of all ages will enjoy the sophisticated, yet accessible arrangements found in this series.