Helen Marlais
Pianist, Pedagogue, Pedagogical author.
The terrific music in this book reinforces concepts from Grade 1A while introducing several more: G Position; sharps and flats; tonic and dominant; Bass G Position; upbeat; blocked and broken chords; five-finger patterns and I/V7 chords in C and G; and one new touch release–The Kick Off! Students play many genres of music–nine classical arrangements,...
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 recorded tracks: practice speed, performance speed, and performance...
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...
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.
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.
Students learn to read in an ideal way by combining Middle C, intervallic, and multi-key reading approaches. They learn intervals early, and continue to build on this reading foundation throughout the method. The creative drawing, writing, and coloring activities motivate students to learn notes on the staff with confidence.
A proven series to reinforce the note names and intervals students learn in Succeeding at the Piano®, 2nd Edition, Succeeding with a Notespeller, Grade 1B correlates with 2nd Edition, Succeeding at the Piano®, Grade 1B. This notespeller can also be used with the All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano®, Book 1B. The fun drawing, writing, and coloring activities in this book motivate students...
Book 1A starts with a thorough review of the concepts presented in Prep A and B. New concepts are: mp and mf; quarter rest; the slur; A above Guide Note G; staccato; intervals 2nds-5ths; FACE in treble clef; Treble C Position; and half and whole rests. A clean look with appealing illustrations and easy teacher...
This next book in The All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano® method teaches: G position; sharps and flats; tonic and dominant; Bass G position; upbeats; accents; and the I and V7 chords in C and G. Short theory and technical exercises appear between appealing solos. A CD with three tracks for each solo is...
Designed to help the teacher motivate while also providing a wonderful collection of Christmas favorites, In Recital® with Christmas Favorites®, Book One covers quarter, half, dotted half, and whole notes; uses only 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures; and reinforces basic musical terminology and symbols. Students experience movement up and down the keyboard with 8va signs....
