Beautifully presented and intelligently paced, the Lesson Book combines unusually attractive music and lyrics. The book features note reading, rhythm reading, sight-reading and technical workouts. While most teachers find CD recordings very useful at the lesson and for home practice, others prefer not to use the CDs. To accommodate all teachers, this version of Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson Book 2A does not have a CD included.

Explore the sights and sounds of Arkansas through movements written in four different styles in this suite. Students will travel to majestic Sugarloaf Mountain, experience a little ragtime in Little Rock, float gently down the Red River and celebrate at a Maumelle hoedown. Ranging from flowing, romantic melodies to energetic ragtime, the music teaches rhythmic control and precision, and allows for tasteful rubato and pedalling. Intermediate.

'We all know the tune' fittingly describes this work. In the transfer to the concert band medium, none of the charm has been lost. Careful voicing makes each part very playable.

These heartfelt arrangements are some of Martha Mier's favorite hymns. Their warm melodies and rich harmonies will bring hope, solace, and the nearness of God to listeners and performers alike. To assist in planning, approximate performance times are included with each arrangement. Titles: Amazing Grace * His Eye Is on the Sparrow * In the Garden * It Is Well with My Soul * Jesus Loves Me * Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee * Morning Has Broken * My Jesus, I Love Thee * Near to the Heart of God * This Is My Father's World * Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus * What a Friend We Have in Jesus.

There is a syncopated, ragtime flavor to this swinging, strolling, and whistling song for the intermediate level pianist. The eighth notes are played unevenly, in a "swing" style, and the pianist will be asked for a large dynamic range and the use of most of the keyboard.

Correlates with Level D of Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course.

The unique At-Home Book contributes greatly to a student's success. When used by parents during practice time, it can make a dramatic difference in the student's musical learning. All parents-with or without musical knowledge-will be able to participate. It's like having a second teacher at home. Each At-Home Book includes Assignment Pages, Parent Pages, and an engaging story for students and parents.

The elementary level pianist will find this rhythmic, quick-paced boogie a lot of fun to perform. It is a Middle-C Position song, in F major, with additional accidentals and a nice range of dynamics. The right hand melodic duties are shared frequently with the left hand, and there is a challenging mixture of legato and staccato touch between the hands.

Martha Mier creates a peaceful mood by using a syncopated pedal and a moderate tempo in this solo. It is written in G major and is an excellent study of left hand fifths and sixths. The left hand generally has blocked intervals or single notes, giving the student the opportunity to concentrate on making the right hand melody expressive. Students of all ages will enjoy the romantic sounds of this solo.

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.

Correlated page-for-page with the Lesson Book, each new musical concept is reinforced through fun-filled writing, listening and playing exercises. With games and puzzles added to compositional and creative activities, students retain concepts more easily and learn more thoroughly.

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 unique At-Home Book contributes greatly to a student's success. When used by parents during practice time, it can make a dramatic difference in the student's musical learning. All parents-with or without musical knowledge-will be able to participate. It's like having a second teacher at home. Contents include: Assignment Pages, Parent Pages, and an engaging musical adventure story that started in Level 1A and comes to a fun conclusion in Level 2B.

An elementary level student will enjoy the "bluesy" accidentals and rhythms, playing basically from Middle-C Position in long legato phrases.

The unique At-Home Book contributes greatly to a student's success. When used by parents during practice time, it can make a dramatic difference in the student's musical learning. All parents-with or without musical knowledge-will be able to participate. It's like having a second teacher at home. Each At-Home Book includes Assignment Pages, Parent Pages, and an engaging story for students and parents.

Beautifully presented and intelligently paced, the Lesson Book combines unusually attractive music and lyrics. The book features note reading, rhythm reading, sight-reading and technical workouts. While most teachers find CD recordings very useful at the lesson and for home practice, others prefer not to use the CDs. To accommodate all teachers, this version of Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson Book 1A does not have a CD included.

Beautifully presented and intelligently paced, the Lesson Book combines unusually attractive music and lyrics. The book features note reading, rhythm reading, sight-reading and technical workouts. While most teachers find CD recordings very useful at the lesson and for home practice, others prefer not to use the CDs. To accommodate all teachers, this version of Alfred's Premier Piano Course Lesson Book 1B does not have a CD included.

The key of E minor, combined with a fast 4/4 meter, creates an energetic, dance-like piece. A variety of articulations are used, making this solo an excellent study in legato, staccato and accents. Written in A-B-A form, syncopation is used in the melody of the B section. The return of the A section brings the left hand down one octave and uses an E natural minor scale in the coda. A Federation Festivals 2014-2016 selection.

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 elementary level pianist will enjoy the lazy, 3/4 time waltz feel of this gentle song, which features arpeggiated chords and long legato phrases.

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.