Piano Adventures Performance Book, Level 3B

2nd Edition-Piano Adventures is a piano method based on discovery creativity and adventure through music making.The Performance Book provides a collection of effective pieces in a variety of styles and are to be used in conjunction with the Lesson and Theory books in the Piano Adventures series. However teachers will find that the creative appealing pieces in this book make an ideal supplement with many other methods as well.A superb collection of pieces to enrich your studentâ??s repertoire and to help them to progress and advance to the next level.

2nd Edition-The 2nd Edition Level 4 Performance Book from the Faber Piano Adventures series offers an inspiring collection of pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Lesson Book. Pieces are organized in groups of related major and minor keys reflecting the orientation of the Lesson and Technique & Artistry Books.

2nd Edition-Piano Adventures: Primer Level - Performance Book (2nd Edition) is a solo collection of 28 effective pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Primer Lesson and Theory Books. Fanciful lyrics colorful artwork and sophisticated teacher duets enrich the learning experience. Contents include In the Jungle The Doorbell The Shepherd's Flute Hot Cross Buns Banana Split Listen to the Drums Classical March The Opposite Song Trumpet Song and more.

The Level 5 Performance Book from the Faber Piano Adventures series provides a collection of effective pieces to be used in conjunction with the Lesson Book.However teachers will find that the creative appealing pieces in this book make an ideal supplement with many other piano methods as well. Contents include: Allegro in A major • Appalachian Trail • Bearcat Boogie • Come Back to Sorrento • The Danube Waves • Gypsy Prayer • Mazurka in G Minor • Poetic Theme and Variations • Simple Gifts • St. Anthony's Chorale • The Swan • and more.

Timeless Hits and Popular Favorites-The appeal of popular music spans generations and genres. In this collection of 27 hits enjoy folk tunes like ?Ashokan Farewell? and ?Bridge Over Troubled Water ? movie themes from James Bond and Batman Broadway numbers from Evita and A Little Night Music and chart-toppers performed by Michael Jackson Adele Billy Joel and more. Adult Piano Adventures® Popular Book 2 provides this variety yet with accessible arrangements for the progressing Pianist. Students may advance through the book alongsidemethod studies or jump to all their favorites. Optional chord symbols above the staff guide understanding and personal expression.

Piano Adventures?-The Piano Adventures?: Gold Star Performance Level 1 is an adventurous collection for the late-elementary pianist featuring changing moods keys and hand positions. The series offers performance pieces ???with a challenge.??? This collection may also be used as a graduation book to improve artistic technical and rhythmic skills before advancing to the next level.As the title Gold Star suggests these pieces are especially appropriate for recitals and other musical events. A broad range of styles are presented to enhance the young musician???s awareness of classical jazz folk and impressionistic sounds. Pieces need not necessarily be taught in theorder presented.The Gold Star Performance CD is a discovery in sound for both listening and play-along. Repeated listening with and without the score will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities an ancient Chinese folk song ???bullfrog??? blues or a sonatina accompanied with orchestra.The educational recordings provide more than student demonstration they provide settings in harmony style and rhythm which explore the expressive and dramatic qualities of the piano. Solo piano performances superlatively performed by Randall and Nancy Faber are included at the end of the CD.Gold Star characteristics of each piece are listed in the table of contents and a Gold Star music dictionary and certificate conclude the book.G-O-L-D Star Performance: a Guide Offering Lyricism and Drama at the Keyboard!

2nd Edition-Piano Adventures is a piano method based on discovery creativity and adventure. Lesson Book Level 2A follows on from the Level 1 lesson book. Piano Adventures Level 2 is divided into Level 2A and Level 2B.Level 2A continues the intervalic orientation to reading through a musically appealing multi-key approach. Major and minor transpositions are explored in the 5-finger positions of C D D and A.The following features contribute to the success of the Piano Adventures method:A step-by-step approach with constant review the materials are organised into units which represent the major concepts and skills. As newunits are introduced earlier concepts and skills continue to be reinforced.A wide range of styles in the musical material - this helps develop musicianship and encourages personal expression. Fanciful lyrics add enjoyment while teacher duets provide rhythmic vitality and sonority.A strong foundation in reading that builds successful musical performance of pitches and rhythms. As 5-finger positions are learned students are sometimes directed to start on different fingers than those normally used for the pattern. This unique feature avoids equating a particular note with a certain finger.A sense of adventure brought about through creativity and discovery activities. An optional composing project is offered for each unit as well as frequent discovery questions. The discovery questions provide review and increase the student’s awareness of musical concepts.A CD of backing tracks for the Lsson Book Level 2A is also available - Catalogue No.: FJHCD1003

Adult Piano Adventures® is a comprehensive course in reading playing and listening to music by Nancy and Randall Faber. It is a logical and effective approach to note-reading and the pace is refreshing and smooth with the language and presentation more suited to adults and late beginners. Book Two continues from the first volume with a broader repertoire and special instruction in harmony and chord accompaniments. All-In-One Lesson Book 2 is a natural progression from Book 1 with carefully sequenced instruction in note reading music theory and Piano technique. It expands on chord playing from lead sheets and offers a review of musicfundamentals a dictionary of musical terms chord chart and an outstanding selection of World-famous popular and classical melodies chosen specifically for adults. Included are musical gems such as: I Want to Hold Your Hand; Swing Low Sweet Chariot; Amazing Grace; The James Bond Theme; Pachelbelâ??s Canon and Scarborough Fair plus plenty more beloved melodies. This book includes lessons technique and theory all in one complete volume for ease of use. Develop musical understanding and reading skills further while playing enjoyable engaging music. This terrific CD edition also contains 2 packed CDs with Background accompaniments to the melodies and pieces in the book. This extra resource will help compound learning and understanding as each piece is played twice once at a slow practice tempo with the piano part included and the other at performance speed.

Level 1-The integration of technique and artistry in this course gives students the tools for expressive performance. Technique Secrets develop a technical foundation while the Artistry Magic page at the end of each unit exploresexpressive playing. Correlated to the Lesson Book. Beautifully illustrated in color.

2nd Edition-These professionally crafted orchestrations by Edwin McLean introduce the student to a variety of ensembles. The CD includes both practice and performance tempos and feature the expressiveness of acoustic instruments.

Harmony in Motion (3B and up)-Scales and arpeggios are the backbone of confident polished playing. Practicing these two pillars of technique develops dexterity and speed. When combined with essential music theory patterns the result is harmony in motion. Not just a reference for technical progress Scale and Chord Book 3 encourages a focus on touch and sound especially the feel of the black keys under the hands. Late intermediate and advancing students learn to perform multi-octave scales and arpeggios with fluency. Transposition exercises emphasize understanding of tonic dominant and leading tone. Gestural marks direct the integration of wrist motion. And importantly study of chord progressions providesthe toolset for analysis improvisation and composition. View Helpful Introductory Videos Here

2nd Edition-These professionally crafted orchestrations by Edwin McLean introduce the student to a variety of ensembles. The CD includes both practice and performance tempos and feature the expressiveness of acoustic instruments.Intended to accompany Lesson Book Level 2B.