Willard A Palmer
Author
Series
Alfred's basic adult piano course volume Level 1
Publisher
Alfred Pub. Co
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred Publishing Co
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
"Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course is designed for the adult beginner who wishes to learn the piano by playing chords quickly. ... [I]t teaches chords for both hands. ... Also taught is the understanding of how chords are formed. Instead of memorizing chords, students learn how to derive them regardless of what key they are playing in."--Page 1
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred Publishing
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 2 continues where Level 1B finishes. This book introduces dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes, plus intervals of 6ths, 7ths and octaves. Teaches greater movement of the hands, including crossing two over one and scalework. Students will also learn more about triads, primary chords, and blocked and broken chords
Author
Publisher
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
Melody, harmony and rhythm are explained in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step system. Also teaches how to use chord symbols to play from pop sheet music, fake books and lead sheets as well as the "Circle of 5ths" and improvising techniques