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A proven series to reinforce the note names and intervals students learn in Succeeding at the Piano(R), 2nd Edition, Succeeding with a Notespeller, Grade 1B correlates with 2nd Edition, Succeeding at the Piano(R), Grade 1B. This notespeller can also be used with the All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano(R), Book 1B. The fun drawing, writing, and coloring activities in this book motivate students to learn all notes easily and pedagogically! Each page of Succeeding with a Notespeller is correlated with specific units inSucceeding at the Piano(R) so that students can focus on intervals and note names as they progress through the method.

No matter what your mood---excited, silly, angry, confused---there is an emoji etude for you! All of these interesting, little etudes are two pages with accidentals --- no key signatures. Lyrics and optional teacher duets add even more fun to this fresh, new collection of elementary solos. The composer supports overly dramatic performances i.e. students can storm off the stage after Angry," show heavy eyes during "Sleepy" and smile during "Happy." Kids can color the emoji for each title."

Kids love dinosaurs, and this late-elementary collection is a romp through their prehistoric world. Mary Leaf's clever lyrics allow the dinosaurs to talk about themselves and students learn of their uniqueness. Accidentals are used throughout these 2-3-page pieces in a variety of keys. Challenge your students to identify the dinosaurs on the delightful, colorful cover!

Kevin's fondness of Christmas music shines through these lovely arrangements. The creative intros set the style for each carol that varies from solemn to joyful. Some titles are: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus; Sing We Now of Christmas; As with Gladness Men of Old; Ding Dong! Merrily on High and more. These can be played at home, church or a holiday recital.

Jeanne Costello takes you on a journey of sights and sounds from around the world-from the dancing Leaping Lemurs of Madagascar, to the world's highest waterfall, Salto Angel Falls; a busy street scene with Hustling Bustling Hong Kong to the serenity of Kenrokuen Garden; a high-speed road with Autobahn Adventure to a riverboat in Birdwatching in the Amazon, and more!

These short, artistic solos offer a variety of moods and styles that will appeal to both younger students and adults. Most of the eleven pieces are two pages and are good preparation for classical literature.

In this collection, playing legato versus staccato, emphasizing melody in the left hand, exploring broken chords and extensions, balancing melody between the hands, and studying pieces with whole-tone patterns guide students and teachers through an etude series focused on musicianship and technical development. Each piece can supplement skills emphasized in lessons, or serve as an independent piece for repertoire or performance.

Largely self-taught, Satie was considered an eccentric genius by his colleagues in Paris in the late 1890s. Beautifully engraved, this is an elegant, new edition of Satie's most serenely beautiful piano pieces. Photographs, short biography, notes about this edition and a translation of French terms are included.

Written in the romantic style, these original waltzes soar with beautiful melodies and lush harmonies. Most are four pages long and explore a variety of keys. These waltzes are great preparatory literature for the Chopin waltzes, and perfect for any performance venue.

This highly original and artistic collection of solos is a major addition to the pedagogical literature. Sensitive musicians will appreciate the lyricism and elegance of the compositions with titles that include: March; While Roses Sleep; Upon a Painted Ocean; I Cannot Hear the Night Wind Sigh; Villanella; and Tender Is the Rain.

The terrific music in this book reinforces concepts from Grade 2A while introducing several more: introduction to the sonatina; interval of a 6th; Italian terms of poco, a tempo, pp, ostinato, fermata and molto; waltz bass; broken chord bass; the dotted quarter note; reading ledger lines above, below and in-between the staffs; legato pedaling; the IV chord; and eighth rest. At the end of the book parallel motion and contrary motion scales on the white keys are shown with I-IV-I-V7-I cadences and one-hand arpeggios.

The new concepts in this grade are reinforced with outstanding repertoire for recitals and fun! Styles include blues, folk, patriotic tunes, classical themes, and terrific original solos. Concise, targeted Practice Steps" encourage students to focus on the specific keyboard patterns, hand shifts and expressive goals in each piece."

This correlated collection offers a variety of musical styles that reinforce concepts and skills introduced in this level. Most of the 15 pieces are two pages long, and a few have optional teacher duets. There are two folk songs nestled among the outstanding original solos by FJH composers. Short practice steps teach students to listen and to notice new terms/ideas. With free downloadable recordings.

Creative activities like matching time, fill in the blank, and completing scales and cadences make this a fun book! Also includes Ear Training, Follow the Leader, Parrot Play, Time to Compose, Rhythm, and Writing---icons used throughout this method that thoroughly reinforce theoretical concepts. This book engages the student and completes a well-rounded curriculum.

Flashcards are great for reinforcing concepts learned at the lesson. This set comes with 108 cards in four colors. Yellow cards are for note reading; Blue cards are intervals; White cards are terms and symbols and technique reminders; and finally, Green cards are rhythm patterns. The answers are on the back so parents, siblings, or friends can quickly quiz students with them. A perfect supplement to build a strong foundation!

What child doesn't want to visit the zoo? In this second book, each of the ten titles describes an animal. Whether it's lyrical pieces such as The Graceful Swan and The Beautiful Flamingo, or humorous pieces like The Funny Chimpanzee and The Bouncing Kangaroo, the music in this collection is sure to have a motivating appeal to young children. Most pieces are positional (two with an optional duet) in the keys of C, F, G major and A, D minor.

The SATP flash cards serve as an important tool in learning and reinforcing necessary information to succeed in music. They are presented in a clear and organized fashion designed to provide an easy way to drill new concepts and reinforce previous ones as the student progresses. A perfect supplement to build a strong foundation!

Eight popular carols arranged in a variety of keys are suitable for family gatherings, church or recitals. Titles are: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, O Little Town of Bethlehem; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Go, Tell It on the Mountain; Away in a Manger; In Midnight's Silence; We Wish You a Merry Christmas; and Over the River and Through the Woods. This book has five pages of special, holiday-themed activities that students will enjoy.

ou will find refreshing repertoire for your Late Intermediate students in this book. Seven complete sonatinas written by Diabelli, Schmitt, Clementi, Chrétien, Gurlitt, Spindler and Agnesi comprise Book 5. Interesting text pages describe the evolution of music from the Baroque through Romantic period, and specific notes about the composer and each movement provide background and interpretive information. A two-page dictionary completes this 88-page volume.

This book is full of creative activities that reinforce theoretical concepts. There are matching games, drawing and identifying intervals and notes, ear training, composing opportunities, and much more. Exercises are short and varied, and can easily be done at home and quickly checked at the lesson.

Use Energize Your Fingers Every Day(R) to develop natural, healthy technique from the very beginning! Students develop healthy, tension-free technique through sets of short exercises to be mastered weekly. Engaging illustrations and titles help students connect technique with music. This series can be used will all piano methods to ensure excellent technical skills.

Book 2 packs a punch with nine original solos that are fun to practice, play and perform! Students will want to play every piece in this interesting and varied collection.

The motivational music in this book shows students how to practice and how to listen. Styles include blues, folk, patriotic tunes, classical themes, and terrific original solos. New concepts are: waltz bass; broken chord bass; ear training on intervals M2-M6; dotted quarter note; one octave scales and I-V7-I in F and D; reading ledger lines above, below and in-between the staffs; legato pedaling; the IV chord; and eighth rest. At the end of the book parallel motion and contrary motion scales on the white keys are shown with I-IV-I-V7-I cadences and one-hand arpeggios. Music dictionary included.

Book 2B not only reinforces all the concepts in 2A, it presents new concepts such as: minor five-finger patterns and i-V7-i in C, G, F, D, and A; introduction to the sonatina; rotation; finger crossings; one octave scales in C and G; intervals of a sixth; and Italian terms of poco, a tempo, pp, ostinato, fermata, and molto. Music styles are varied---including rock, folk, blues, and appealing original solos. Includes a music dictionary.

These 16 winning solos will keep your students practicing! Chosen because of their wide appeal to kids and audiences, styles include: a tango, a rag, a waltz, lyrical pieces, and one polymetric piece. Some titles are: The Barbarian by Edwin McLean, After the Rain by Kevin Olson, Walkin' the Bog Dog Boogie by Valerie Roth Roubos, Sebastian's First Prelude by Timothy Brown and many more! Your students will want to play every piece and all are suitable for a recital or an evaluation.

Colorful art, easy-to-write-on staff sizes, and short exercises make this a fun book to use. Creative activities such as Ear Training, Follow the Leader, Parrot Play, Time to Compose, Rhythm, and Writing thoroughly reinforce theoretical concepts. This book engages the student and completes a well-rounded curriculum.

The Recital Book offers outstanding repertoire for recitals and fun! The pieces feature a variety of styles in varying keys, reinforcement of reading and skills presented in the Lesson and Technique Book. Some of the popular titles are: The Lazy Pup; Jazz Steps; Camel Driver's Song; and Pirate Song. Practice steps and musicality questions help students learn to listen and enjoy music. This book is an ideal supplement to any method.

Engaging activities such as matching, naming notes and intervals, composing, ear training, identifying rhythms and patterns of notes aurally reinforce Grade 1A concepts. Exercises are concise---they don't take long to complete or correct. Ear training activities named Follow the Leader and Parrot Play sharpen listening skills and provide a well-rounded curriculum.

These entertaining pieces with artistic illustrations and fanciful lyrics are slightly longer and can serve as performance pieces for recitals or adjudications. Optional teacher duets are included, but these selections can stand on their own. The arrangements of classical composers are particularly interesting. Each piece has 3 audio tracks: practice speed, performance speed, and performance speed with orchestral accompaniments.

Dynamics, note reading, and intervals are expanded in the second book of the series, in addition to introducing rests, legato and staccato, and two new touch releases: The Woodpecker and The Push Off. A clean page layout and music that kids like to play engage students so they progress smoothly. The music includes classical arrangements, folk tunes, and originals by our fabulous FJH composers.