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Succeeding
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| Preparatory
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Lesson and Technique Book
FJH2051 (without CD) / 7.95
FJH2051CD (with CD) / 8.95
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The Preparatory
level Lesson and Technique Book provides
students with material that is uniquely balanced
musically and pedagogically, while providing
a perfect introduction to the piano by laying
a strong foundation to build upon. Reading,
rhythm, technique, theory, ear training, playing
by ear, music history, composition, and wonderful
music by multiple composers are seamlessly
integrated for a well-balanced music curriculum.
Some of the concepts covered
in the Preparatory level Lesson and Technique
Book include: a natural and perfect hand
position; a steady beat; pre-reading and staff
reading of notes from Bass C to Treble G;
Guide Notes Bass F, Middle C, and Treble G;
quarter, half, dotted half, and whole notes;
intervals of a 2nd to a 5th; repeat sign;
forte and piano dynamics; two-note
slurs; phrases; 8va; tie; Middle C and C position.
In addition to these concepts
students learn six basic techniques in this
level:
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Finger, hand, and arm position,
correct body alignment, posture, and a
general well-being at the piano
- The feeling of arm weight–being able
to feel the arm "letting go" and
relaxing
- Flexible wrists
- Two-note slurs
- Weight transfer from one finger to the
next
- Rotation in the hands, wrists, and arms
The CD for the Lesson and
Technique Book is innovative as well as
educational. Students learn how to form correct
practice habits from the very beginning as
well as have the opportunity to play many
of the pieces with a string quartet accompaniment
(two violins, viola, and cello), recorded
live!
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Theory and Activity Book
FJH2053 / 6.50 |
Students will engage
in writing, playing, rhythm, and composing
activities, while reinforcing concepts such
as notes, intervals, basic rhythms, and musical
terms and symbols from the Lesson and Technique
Book. Ear training activities include
playing by ear which comprehensively rounds
out the students' piano curriculum. These
fun-filled theory lessons will lead the student
on the path of musical discovery.
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Recital Book
FJH2052 (with CD) / 6.50
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The Recital Book
is a terrific way for students to learn wonderful
repertoire while reinforcing the valuable
concepts presented in the Lesson and Technique
Book. The pieces are engaging and exciting
to play, and are presented with artistic illustrations
and fanciful lyrics to stimulate students'
imagination and creativity. Students will
achieve the greatest success when the Lesson
and Technique Book is used with the Recital
Book and Theory and Activity Book
for a fun, well-rounded approach to learning
music!
The CD for the Recital Book
allows students to hear piano music played
well with correct phrasing, dynamics, and
inflection. When student's ears are engaged,
they will make rapid progress technically
as well as musically. Students also have the
opportunity to play many of the pieces with
a string quartet accompaniment (two violins,
viola, and cello), recorded live!
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Merry Christmas Book
FJH2054 / 4.95 |
This beautiful Christmas Book
starts students with pre-reading pieces so
even the youngest students get a chance to
play favorite Christmas music. Students play
pieces on the black keys, Middle C, and "almost"
Middle C position. The charming and colorful
activities presented throughout not only visually
enhance this very special Christmas book,
but also reinforce the concepts learned in
the Lesson and Technique Book.
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Sticker Book
FJH2055 / 5.95 |
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Flash Card Friend
FJH2120 / 5.95 |
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| Music By:
Timothy Brown, Kevin Costley, Mary Leaf, Helen Marlais,
Edwin McLean, and Kevin Olson
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Grade
1 |
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Lesson and
Technique Book
FJH2056 / 7.95
FJH2056CD / 8.95 |
Grade 1 thoroughly reinforces
all of the concepts and the six basic techniques
from the Preparatory level. New concepts
include: melodic and harmonic intervals;
tempo markings; quarter, half, and whole
rests; legato and staccato
articulations; Treble C Position, G Position,
D Position, and Bass G Position (starting
a 4th below Bass C); musical form; half
and whole steps; tonic and dominant; the
natural sign; upbeats and accents; mp and
mf dynamics. The terrific motivational music
by multiple composers along with the pedagogically
sound approach will provide students with
continued success!
Using the CD helps students learn and
reinforce correct practice habits and provides
students with an opportunity to play many
of the pieces with a string quartet accompaniment
(two violins, viola, and cello), recorded
live!
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Theory and
Activity Book
FJH2058 / 6.50 |
The Grade 1 Theory and
Activity Book reinforces the concepts
taught in the Grade 1 Lesson and Technique
Book by engaging students in writing,
playing, rhythm, ear training, and special
"Time to Compose" activities.
The ear training activities assist students
in recognizing rhythm and note patterns
and include activities such as: "Follow
the Leader"–where students listen
to rhythms and clap/tap them back; and "Parrot
Play"–where students listen to
short melodic patterns or well-known songs
and play them back. These creative and diverse
activities keep students motivated!
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Recital Book (with CD)
FJH2057 / 6.50 |
The Grade 1 Recital Book
provides a wide range of repertoire that
correlates to the Grade 1 Lesson and
Technique Book. Students are taught
a variety of styles from traditional folk
songs, classical, and original music. The
"Before playing" and "After
playing" points develop musicianship,
good practice habits, and excellent practice
and listening skills.
The CD provides a way for students to
engage their ears and hear the pieces played
musically and technically correct. When
students engage their ears, they will make
rapid progress both musically and technically.
Students have the opportunity to play many
of the pieces with a string quartet accompaniment
(two violins, viola, and cello), recorded
live!
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Merry Christmas Book
FJH2059 / 4.95 |
Sticker Book
FJH2060 / 5.95 |
Flash Card Friend
FJH2121 / 5.95 |
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| Music
By:
Timothy Brown, Kevin Costley, Mary
Leaf, Helen Marlais, and Kevin Olson
The Teacher's Guide
includes information on how Reading, Rhythm,
Technique, Music, Musicianship, and Theory
in Succeeding at the Piano® are
seamlessly integrated to provide a well-balanced
music curriculum. This guide explains how
to teach both levels in a page-by-page format,
and includes teaching suggestions, practice
steps, technique tips, and music history tips.
The guide also includes information on how
to use the CD’s and additional supplementary
materials. There is a “Commonly Asked
Questions” section as well as a section
for parents called, “The Parent’s
Corner.”
The Teacher’s Guide is a great
resource on how to teach this innovative and
creative new method! |
The Teacher's
Guide
Preparatory and
Grade 1 Levels
FJH2136 / 8.95
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Grade
2A |
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Lesson and
Technique Book
FJH2061 / 6.95
FJH2061CD / 7.95
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Students and teachers will
be inspired as they start this next level
of Succeeding at the Piano®.
In addition to the fabulous music that thoroughly
reinforces all of the concepts of Grade
1, Grade 2A includes new concepts such as:
eighth notes; Major and minor five-finger
patterns and triads in C, G, D, and A; the
damper pedal; cross-hand arpeggio; key signature;
low F in the Bass Clef; first and second
endings; ritardando; E above Middle
C in the Bass Clef; the sonatina; ostinato
patterns; A minor; fermata; a tempo;
and the dotted quarter note. The multi-key
reading approach is continued in combination
with traditional note reading and intervallic
reading, and technique is completely integrated
in the Lesson Book, so students continue
to review the same principles set forth
right from the start.
The CD has both practice and performance
tracks for many of the pieces which will
help students learn and reinforce correct
practice habits. The CD also provides students
with an opportunity to play with a string
quartet accompaniment recorded live in every
unit!
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Theory and
Activity Book
FJH2063 / 6.50
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This book reinforces the concepts
taught in the Lesson and Technique Book
Grade 2A with creative and diverse activities
such as writing, playing, ear training, and
special "Time to Compose." Reading
is reinforced by traditional as well as intervallic
reading exercises, and students continue to
develop their musicianship by transposing,
ear training, playing by ear, and rhythm activities
that teach students how to internalize rhythm.
These activities engage and motivate students
with supportive, pedagogically sound material
that promote further development of a well-rounded
musician! |
Recital Book (with CD)
FJH2062 / 6.50
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Grade 2A of the Recital Book
provides wonderful repertoire in a variety
of musical styles. Students will enjoy and
be motivated to play these creative pieces
for lesson assignments, family and friends,
recitals, or just for their own fun! The CD
gives an opportunity for students to continue
to develop their listening skills as they
hear the pieces being played musically and
technically correct. Also in the Recital
Book, students have an opportunity to
play many of the pieces with a string quartet
accompaniment, recorded live. |
Merry Christmas!
FJH2064 / 4.95
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This festive collection of Christmas
music for the Grade 2A student will fill the
air with the spirit and joy of Christmastime!
The beautiful arrangements along with the
colorful activities will create the right
mood for this special time of the year! |
Flash
Card Friend
FJH2122 / 5.95
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This set contains 108 cards
presented in a clear and organized manner
providing an easy way to drill, reinforce,
and introduce new concepts. Traditional
note reading as well as intervallic reading
is further reinforced. Each card is numbered
so they can be kept in sequence and are
correlated to the 2A Lesson and Technique
Book.
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Sticker
Book
FJH2065 / 5.95
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A wonderful way to motivate and
reward students on a successful assignment!
Designed from the beautiful artwork found
in the four correlating Grade 2A books.
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Lesson and Technique Book
FJH2066 / 6.95
FJH2066CD / 7.95
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Students and
teachers will continued to be inspired as
they start this next level of Succeeding
at the Piano®. In addition to the
fabulous music and thoroughly reinforcing
all of the concepts in Grade 2A, Grade 2B
includes new concepts such as: intervals
of a sixth, finger crossings in preparation
for one-octave major scales, C, G, D, A,
and F Major scales and I-V7-I cadences,
waltz bass, reading ledger lines below and
above the staffs, legato pedaling,
eighth rest, and dynamics of pp
and ff.
The CD has a practice and performance track
for many of the pieces which will help students
learn and reinforce correct practice habits.
The CD also provides students with an opportunity
to play with a string quartet accompaniment
for some of the pieces!
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Theory and Activity Book
FJH2068 / 6.50
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This book reinforces
the concepts taught in Lesson and Technique
Book Grade 2B with creative and diverse
activities such as writing, playing, ear
training and special "Time to Compose."
These activities engage and motivate students
with supportive, pedagogically sound material
that promote further development of a well-rounded
musician!
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Recital Book (with CD)
FJH2067 / 6.50
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The Recital
Book Grade 2B provides wonderful repertoire
in a variety of musical styles. Students
will enjoy and be motivated to play these
creative pieces for lesson assignments,
family and friends, recitals, or just for
their own fun! The CD gives an opportunity
for students to continue to develop their
listening skills as they hear the pieces
being played musically and technically correct.
In this book, students have an opportunity
to play many of the pieces with a string
quartet accompaniment.
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Merry Christmas!
FJH2069 / 5.50
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This festive collection
of Christmas music for the Grade 2B student
will fill the air with the spirit and joy
of Christmas! The beautiful arrangements
along with the colorful activities will
create the right mood for this special time
of the year!
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Flash Card Friend
FJH2156 / 5.95
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This set
contains 108 cards presented in a clear
and organized manner providing an easy way
to drill, reinforce, and introduce new concepts.
Each card is numbered so they can be kept
in sequence and reinforce the concepts taught
in the 2B Lesson and Technique Book.
Ledger line reading is a strong focus in
this pack of flash cards.
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Sticker Book
FJH2070 / 5.95
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Designed from the beautiful
artwork found in the four correlating Grade
2B books, this Sticker Book is
a wonderful way to motivate and reward students
on a successful assignment!
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Lesson
and Technique Book
FJH2071
/ 6.95
FJH2071CD / 7.95
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Grade
3 expands on the concepts introduced in
earlier levels and teaches new ones, such
as: new time signatures of 3/8, 6/8 and
cut time; compound meter; triads and inversions;
IV chord and I-IV-I cadence; I-IV-I-V7-I
in C, G, and F Major; syncopation; intervals
of a 7th and an octave; alberti bass;
triplets; swing rhythm; chromaticism;
and the three forms of the minor scale
in the key A and D. Healthy technique
resulting in tension-free playing, conventional
and intervallic note reading, engaging
music by six leading composers establish
a passion for playing piano.
The
CD has a practice and performance track
with a short verbal pedagogical comment
in between that reinforces correct practice
habits. The CD provides an opportunity
to play with a string quartet accompaniment
for some of the pieces.
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Theory and Activity Book
FJH2073 / 6.50
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Creative
and diverse activities such as writing,
playing, ear training, and “Time
to Compose” keep students motivated
as concepts are reinforced. Counting exercises
guide students to internalize rhythms
and understand them easily. Short games
such as matching or fill in the blank
reinforce terms and symbols. All of these
activities promote a well-rounded musician.
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Recital Book (with CD)
FJH2072 / 6.50
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Students
continue to learn wonderful repertoire
in the Recital Book, especially
when it’s used with the Lesson
and Technique Book. The pieces are
engaging and exciting to play. Artistic
illustrations provide students with additional
ways to imagine and create music. “Before
playing” and “After playing”
points develop musicianship, practice
habits and listening skills.
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Merry Christmas!
FJH2074 / 5.50
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Following
the colorful activity pages that reinforce
the concepts of Grade 3, are nine attractive
arrangements that celebrate the holiday
season. Short intros and lyrics are included.
These perfect performance pieces can be
played at home, church or recitals. Titles
are: O Come, All Ye Faithful; Here
We Come A-Wassailing; Deck the Halls;
We Wish You a Merry Christmas; O Holy
Night; and others.
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Lesson
and Technique Book
FJH2075
/ 6.95
FJH2075CD / 7.95
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In
Grade 4 of Succeeding at the Piano®
students continue to cultivate musicianship
and a passion for playing piano! New concepts
are: triads and inversions; two octave scales;
the circle of fifths; dominant seventh chords
in root position; the trill; the key of
B flat Major; 3 forms of E minor and G minor;
diminished triads; refined pedal technique;
sixteenth notes and sixteenth notes variants.
Bach’s Prelude in C BWV 846
and classical themes by Brahms, Liszt, Mozart,
Beethoven and Grieg are interspersed with
folk tunes and original solos by leading
FJH composers. By reviewing the concepts
of transposing, musical forms, intervals,
and technical tips, Grade 4 supports the
pedagogical foundation laid down in previous
grades.
The
CD reinforces good practice habits with
a short, verbal, pedagogical comment between
the practice track and performance track.
It also provides an opportunity to play
with a string quartet accompaniment for
some of the pieces.
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Theory and Activity Book
FJH2077 / 6.50
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The
writing exercises are short and varied yet
very useful and informative. The attractive
format includes: fill in the blank; drawing;
matching; and “Time to Create;”
and a new icon introduced in Grade 4 called
“Quick Analysis.” The concepts
reinforced are: triads in root position
and inversions; key signatures; intervals;
dominant seventh chords; three forms of
minor scales; cadences; the circle of fifths;
sixteenth notes and more!
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Recital Book (with CD)
FJH2076 / 6.50
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Engaging
pieces, in a wide variety of compositional
styles, reinforce valuable concepts presented
in the Lesson and Technique Book.
These compositions make fine recital, festival,
and competition repertoire for students.
Some of the selections are: Fantasie
by Telemann; Minuet by Haydn; Musette
by Gräfe; artistic arrangements of
Tales from the Vienna Woods and
Musetta’s Waltz; and outstanding
originals by Timothy Brown, Kevin Costley,
Mary Leaf, Edwin McLean, and Kevin Olson.
Musicianship, good practice habits, and
listening skills develop as students focus
on “Before Playing” and “After
Playing” points.
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