Helen Marlais
Pianist, Pedagogue, Pedagogical author.
This series is devoted to ageless jazz, blues and ragtime pieces. The composers/arrangers were commissioned to create engaging original solos and arrangements, and the result is an assortment of carefully leveled solos (12) and one equal-part duet. Ten of the twelve solos include an optional duet. Eighth notes don’t appear in this volume, but syncopations...
In Book 2 of In Recital® with Classical Themes, the elementary level student is provided with exceptional arrangements of classical themes reinforcing the pedagogical concepts carefully constructed for the In Recital® series elementary level. The elementary student is given the opportunity to play solo and duet arrangements with classical themes of distinction. They will also...
7 favorite carols/songs Holiday activity pages Lyrics included Suitable for any venue TABLE OF CONTENTS: Good King Wenceslas We Three Kings of Orient Are O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Away in a Manger O Little Town of Bethlehem We Wish You a Merry Christmas
This special holiday “addition” to the Intervallic Reading Series provides both teachers and students the opportunity to study the intervallic reading approach by utilizing the practice strategies provided by Helen Marlais. Using familiar Christmas favorites, students will be encouraged to uncover the intervals and patterns that comprise each piece, and at the same time prepare...
Book 2 includes 12 sensational selections-ten original pieces including blues, rags, and Latin styles by Kevin Olson, Edwin McLean, and Robert Schultz. Original pieces by Christopher Goldston, Mary Leaf, and Elizabeth Greenleaf also add to the mix. There is even one folk song and one classical piece. New musical concepts are introduced such as tied...
This collection contains exciting contemporary pieces (solos and duets) by seven leading FJH composers that will open up a world of new sounds through bitonality, chromaticism, jazz harmonies, mixed meters, ostinato patterns, whole tone scales, aleatoric writing, and unique pedal effects – all that are fun to play! This collection will give students the opportunity...
Short, patterned exercises with explicit “how to”? tips build technical skills that can be used with all piano methods. Each technical goal is written under the title of each 4-8 measure piece i.e. balance between the hands, weight transfer, flexible wrists, strong fingers, etc. The key signatures of C, G, F and D major appear...
A continuation of the Energize Your Fingers Every Day® series used to develop correct technique from the very beginning! Students develop healthy, tension-free technique through sets of short exercises to be mastered weekly. In level 4A, good posture, arm weight, listening, flexible wrists and strong fingers are emphasized. Exercises utilize free arm movements, two-note slurs,...
A set of 120 colored cards with five categories: rhythmic notation; notes on the staff; key signatures; terms and symbols; and intervals. Level 1 is for elementary to late elementary students. Perfect for use at the lesson or at home.
The outstanding FJH composers of Book 1 return to further engage and challenge more experienced elementary students in Book 2 of In Recital® Throughout the Year. New musical concepts are introduced (legato and staccato articulations, crescendo/ decrescendo, ritardando, rests, etc.), and familiar ones reinforced (note values, keys, hand positions, etc.). The companion recordings can be...
