Book 2 combines Levels 2A and 2B of the basic method. Concepts in Book 2 include major and minor pentascales; transposition; intervals through the 6th; C, G, F Major scales with their primary chords; the dotted quarter note; and connected pedaling.

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This series is ideal for beginning students ages 11 and up. Book 1 is a condensed and more mature version of the Primer Level and Level One of the basic Piano Adventures method. Book 1 starts with a few pages of pre-reading tunes and then jumps into reading from the staff. The tunes included in this accelerated version for the older beginner appeal to the adolescent and teen set with folk tunes from around the world, familiar classic arrangements, spirituals, and fun, appealing originals by the authors. Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms (including eighth notes), all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position, and more.

Book 2 gives the student experience playing at the early intermediate to intermediate levels. It begins with a comprehensive review of music fundamentals, teaches keyboard harmony using lead sheets with chord accompaniment patterns, and introduces new concepts including ledger lines, major and minor triads, inversions, dotted quarter notes, sixteenth notes, 3/8 and 6/8, and one-octave arpeggios. Repertoire in this volume includes I Will Always Love You, Send in the Clowns, The James Bond Theme, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Puccini's Musetta's Song, and much more. Christmas for All Time, Book 2, tailored to the adult pianist, offers traditional, popular and seasonal favorites in accessible arrangements, with some teacher duets.

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Adult Piano Adventures enables the adult beginner to play music for pleasure while developing musical understanding. This book presents the fundamentals of music notation, chord playing, and musical form - all through engaging music chosen specifically for the adult. In fact, within these pages await musical gems such as Over the Rainbow; Fiddler on the Roof; Amazing Grace; Don't Cry for Me, Argentina and Lean On Me. Each unit includes a "3-Minute Technique" page to develop finger dexterity and a "Music Theory" page to develop understanding of rhythm and harmony. Book 1 begins with simple, pre-staff tunes on the black keys, then progresses to tunes on the white keys with letter names in noteheads. The grand staff is introduced in Unit 2 and the student begins playing with the right hand thumb on middle C and the left hand thumb on middle B. Hand positions vary as the student progresses through the book. The layout of these spiral-bound books is clear and attractive. Teacher duets are offered for most of the tunes in Book 1 and optional CDs and General MIDI Disks for both Books 1 and 2 offer fabulous and fun background accompaniments. Christmas for All Time, Book 1, tailored to the adult pianist, offers traditional, popular and seasonal favorites in accessible arrangements, with some teacher duets.

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The Adult All-In-One Course combines all of the pages from the respective Alfred Basic Adult Piano Course Lesson Books and select pages from the respective Alfred Basic Adult Piano Course Theory, Solo, and Technic Books (Finger Aerobics). Each attractive volume is spiral bound. Print is large. Optional CDs and General MIDI Accompaniment Disks provide fun and attractive accompaniments to each piece.

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This book begins with an extensive review of the chords and keys previously studied in Level One, using fresh and interesting pieces that will provide enjoyment as well as reinforcement. The keys of D, Bb, and Eb Major and E and G Minor are introduced. Particularly noteworthy is the systematic presentation of chords in all positions in both hands.

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Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course is designed for the adult beginner who wishes to quickly learn to play the piano. It is also for adults who prefer a chord approach. It teaches chords for both hands so that the student can play more than single note melodies. Included are familiar songs such as The Entertainer, Scarborough Fair, Greensleeves, and Amazing Grace. Students begin playing from the staff almost immediately with the Level One book, starting in C Major position and progressing to G and middle C positions. They are given the opportunity to expand their range beyond a fifth as they learn sixths, sevenths and octaves. Scales and chords are taught systematically as the keys of C, G, and F Major and C and D Minor are introduced. The student is encouraged to use the accompanying compact discs or General MIDI disks. Playing along with these recordings is not only enjoyable, but is invaluable for reinforcing musical concepts such as rhythm, dynamics and phrasing.

The All-in-One Course combines all the pages from Alfred's Basic Piano Course Lesson Books Levels 1A, 1B and 2 plus selected pages from the Theory, Recital and Fun Solo Books and combines them into a sequential five-book series. This eliminates the need to carry multiple books to each lesson; however, there is less supplementary material in this course than in others that include supplementary books. At the completion of Book 5, the student will be ready to continue into Level 3 of Alfred's Basic Piano Course, or any intermediate-level lesson book.

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This unique method was designed specifically for young students (ages 6-9) who are beginning piano study in a group setting. This easy-to-teach beginners' course includes all of the most important components necessary to develop well-rounded musicians and performers. The first half of Book 1 is devoted to playing on black key groups using simple, pre-staff notation. The second half of Book 1 introduces the student to playing on the white keys in middle C and C Major positions, but only pre-staff notation is used (letter names in notes). Book 2 gradually introduces the elements of reading from each staff and then from the grand staff in C major position. Book 3 and Book 4 continue the series of gradually-paced units. The CDs and General MIDI Disks are highly motivating, containing accompaniments that range from simple drum patterns to full orchestrations. Musical Adventures Board Game is specially designed to reinforce concepts and motivate students to excel while having fun. The Game, Level 1, includes game board and cards to Book 1.

The Alfred Basic Piano Course culminates with this sixth book at the late-intermediate level. Included is a wide range of delightful repertoire including Fur Elise by Beethoven, Solfeggio in C Minor by C. P. E. Bach, Barcarolle by Alexander Morovsky, Fascination by F. Marchetti and the traditional spiritual, Deep River. New concepts continue to be introduced at the sixth level, including thirty-second notes, diminished triads, diminished seventh chords, augmented triads, the keys of F# Minor, E Major, C# Minor, and Ab Major.