Book 2 opens with a new My Own Song improvisation on CDEFG. Unit 1 introduces phrasing and legato touch, and also presents harmonic 2nds and 3rds with staccato touch. The following two units are dedicated to the introduction of 4ths and 5ths. Also in Unit 3, sharps are introduced in a diatonic setting starting on D, and flats are introduced as blues notes. Most pieces in the second half of Book 2 coordinate hands playing together. This book works very well for transfer students.

(Educational Piano Library). The All-In-One Piano Lessons Books A, B, C, and D combine selected pages from the original Piano Lessons, Technique, Solos, Theory Workbook, and Practice Games into one easy-to-manage book. Book C is the equivalant to the first half of Book 2. A perfect choice for beginning group or private instruction, the book/CD offers students a variety of styles and moods, and includes the "best ever" teacher accompaniments. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For Windows and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can also access MIDI files for each song.

(Educational Piano Library). Book 4 expands on the related five-finger patterns learned in Book 3 to introduce the scales of C Major, A Minor, G Major, and E Minor. Chord progressions in close position are also presented in each of these keys. Syncopated rhythms, syncopated pedaling and opposing articulations between the hands create performances with style, color, and texture. This package includes a Piano Lessons Book and an enhanced CD. The CD works in any CD player but it also contains MIDI files for Windows and Mac computer users.

(Educational Piano Library). Unit 1 of Book 3 begins by introducing eighth notes in 4/4 and 2/4 time. Swing eighths are also presented in the first half of the book. Folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary selections provide students with an interesting variety of repertoire. The second half of Book 3, teaches relative and parallel major/minor five-finger patterns, and students learn to improvise their own songs using these basic patterns. This package includes a Piano Lessons Book and an enhanced CD. The CD works in any CD player but it also contains MIDI files for Windows and Mac computer users.

Unit 1 of Book 3 begins by introducing eighth notes in 4/4 and 2/4 time. Swing eighths are also presented in the first half of the book. Folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary selections provide students with an interesting variety of repertoire. The second half of Book 3, teaches relative and parallel major/minor five-finger patterns, and students learn to improvise their own songs using these basic patterns.

(Educational Piano Library). Provides elementary-level students with a valuable resource for basic keyboard skills, including five-finger patterns, I-V7-I chords and arpeggios in all major and minor keys. Students learn to apply these basic skills through improv exercises and reading pieces. Includes a helpful keyboard chart of the I and V7 chords in all keys. A perfect choice for students preparing for auditions

(Educational Piano Library). Hal Leonard Student Piano Library mascots Spike, Party Cat and friends guide the student through fun, creative assignments that introduce the language of music and its symbols for sound, silence, and rhythm. Ear training and basic theory exercises help students learn to write and play the music they are learning as well as the music they create themselves. This book correlates directly to Piano Lessons Book 2.

Spike, Party Cat and friends guide the student through fun and creative assignments that introduce the language of music and its symbols for sound, silence, and rhythm. Ear training and basic theory exercises help students learn to write and play the music they are learning as well as the music they create themselves. Correlates to Piano Lessons Book 1.

(Educational Piano Library). Hal Leonard Student Piano Library mascots Spike, Party Cat and friends guide students through fun and creative assignments that introduce the language of music and its symbols for sound, silence and rhythm. Ear training and basic theory exercises help students learn to write and play the music they are learning, as well as music they create themselves. Now updated to correlate with the newly revised Piano Lessons Book 3

(Educational Piano Library). Scott Joplin's rags are twice the fun when played with a partner Features full-sounding, intermediate-level arrangements for one piano, four hands of: Heliotrope Bouquet * Magnetic March * Peacherine Rag * The Ragtime Dance.

(Educational Piano Library). The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library's Adult Piano Method takes an all-in-one approach by combining lessons, solos, technique, and theory into a single volume. This innovative series is authored by the skilled writers of the HLSPL children's method accomplished composers, teachers, and performers with a broad background in piano pedagogy. The authors have taken a logical step-by-step approach, always keeping the adult learning process in mind. The book is well-paced, moving quickly but comfortably through new concepts and material. Beginning adult students will find this book challenging enough to be interesting, yet easy enough to experience a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Richly orchestrated accompaniments available on CD or GM disk will provide students with a sense of rhythmic security and musical accomplishment as well as encouraging them to practice on their own.

(Education Piano Lib French Ed). In Book 5, students are introduced to sixteenth notes in various rhythm patterns. The wide variety of student selections include 3 folk, 4 jazz, 13 classical, and 8 contemporary original pieces. Scales (in both 8th and 16th-note patterns) with their cadences are presented in five major and five minor keys. Root, 1st inversion, 2nd inversion, and open position chords for each key center are also introduced.

New from the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library - Basic Skills Series. Scales, Patterns and Improvs provides elementary-level students with a valuable resource for building technique through five-finger patterns, I-V7-I chords and arpeggios in all major and minor keys. Students apply these basic skills through improv exercises and reading pieces in every key. The accompanying CD features MIDI orchestrations for all improvs and exercises. Plus, the CD is enhanced so besides working in any CD player, Windows and Mac computer users can also access MIDI files for each song! Includes a helpful visual chart of all five-finger patterns, I and V7 chords in all keys. A perfect choice for students preparing for auditions.

(Educational Piano Library). This first book in a series of five piano technique books presents short, 4-measure exercises with helpful text imagery ( Warm-Ups ), and brief etudes. The skills emphasized in the Warm-Ups are given a musical context in the Etudes that follow them. Each Warm-Up and Etude in the book has its own original accompaniment, available on a separate CD or GM disk. Piano Technique Book 1 focuses on basic skills at the piano: good posture & hand position; creating a beautiful tone; attention to silence; playing forte and piano; playing detached tones; and playing connected notes.

(Education Piano Lib French Ed). Book 4 expands on the related five-finger patterns learned in Book 3 to introduce the scales of C Major, A Minor, G Major, and E Minor. Chord progressions in close position are also presented in each of these keys. Syncopated rhythms, syncopated pedaling and opposing articulations between the hands create performances with style, color, and texture.

(Educational Piano Library). Piano Technique Book 5 expands the skills emphasized in Piano Technique Book 4 . Through engaging Warm Ups and Etudes, students are encouraged to explore diatonic and chromatic scales, chords, inversions, and chord progressions. The exercises also focus on important, intermediate level skills: finger substitutions, extended and contracted hand positions, grace notes, playing a waltz bass, and refinement of articulation and coordination. Each Warm Up and Etude has its own original accompaniment, available on a separate CD or GM disk. The exercises in this book are carefully correlated to the music in Piano Lessons Book 5 .

(Educational Piano Library). Exciting supplementary material featuring brand-new arrangements of standard favorites. Includes: American Pie * Circle of Life * Fun, Fun, Fun * Let It Be Me * Murder, She Wrote * The Music of the Night * My Heart Will Go On * Sing * Strangers in the Night * Vincent (Starry Starry Night) * The Way You Look Tonight * Y.M.C.A.