Helen Marlais
Pianist, Pedagogue, Pedagogical author.
On Your Way to Succeeding with the Masters® Theory Book correlates with the repertoire collection, On Your Way to Succeeding with the Masters®. Each piece in the Theory Book “spotlights” a particular concept from the repertoire collection such as: whole and half steps; five-finger patterns; tonic and dominant, among others. In addition, composition and improvisation...
The Answer Key contains all of the answers to the “spotlighted” concepts in the Theory Book. Having students work with various concepts in several different ways assists them with the retention of this important information and enables them to build on a solid foundation.
All major and minor five-finger patterns, triads, and hand-over-hand arpeggios are presented in this book. Students learn technique with theory rapidly and musically by following practice suggestions, keeping on track with Did It! boxes, using valuable Technique Tips, and playing lively paced games.
In the Every Day plan for Book 1A, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count rhythms; interval recognition starting on the guide notes of middle C, treble G, and bass F; pattern identification; and immediate response to articulations and dynamics.
In the Every Day plan for Book 1B, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count basic rhythms in time signatures of 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4; interval recognition starting on and around the guide notes of middle C, treble G, treble C, and bass C; pattern identification; and immediate response to articulations and...
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!
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...
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,...
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,...
This is a special edition with similar music (original music, folk songs and classical arrangements) and art for teachers who prefer teaching technique in their own, personal style. Dynamics, note reading, and intervals are expanded in the second book of the series, in addition to introducing rests, legato and staccato, and slurs. A clean page and music that kids...
