Technique supports Musicality. Both support success. Success is the greatest motivator.
In Dr. Marlais’ publications, students learn body-friendly technique from the very beginning. The technique lessons are approachable and not overwhelming. It’s easy for teachers to teach and fun for students to learn. This important technique can easily take your students to the next level of playing and Artistic Personality.
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The piano series that Dr. Marlais has developed have become an integral part of piano students’ repertoire across the country and abroad. This comprehensive curriculum gives you and your students the tools and materials that are needed to succeed in piano playing. From the beginner levels to advanced, students learn the core fundamentals of music study, including reading, rhythm, technique, musicality, theory, ear training, sight reading, composition, and repertoire. The repertoire includes classical music, sonatinas, jazz, blues, folk, hymns, spirituals, originals, popular, Christmas, music history, and the contemporary music of living art music composers.
Music Downloads with Variable Speed Playback Now Available!
All of the books that have play-along tracks now include variable speed playback. Just use the scannable code in each book. Compatible with desktop and mobile devices, there is no software to download or install. Access this pedagogical feature anywhere!
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 2
Book 2 contains wonderful arrangements for the elementary student to further the exploration of duet playing. This level carefullyRead More
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 3
In Book 3, students will get to experience duets written using eighth notes, five-finger patterns, cut time, patterns thatRead More
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 4
This Early Intermediate level book utilizes dotted-quarter notes followed by eighth notes and sixteenth notes, one-octave arpeggios in oneRead More
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 5
Book 5 offers students an introduction to syncopation, Ragtime, Latin rhythms, more compound meters, and more complex sixteenth-note patterns.Read More
In Recital Duets, Volume One, Book 6
In Recital® Duets, Book 6 takes every thing up a notch by adding more complicated sixteenth and triplet figures,Read More
In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Christmas
In Recital® for the Advancing Pianist, Christmas presents classic Christmas repertoire in a decidedly un-classic way! Christmas favorites suchRead More
In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Classical Themes
This collection presents artistic classical themes arranged for the early advanced level. Pianist will enjoy playing many of theRead More
In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Duets
Pianists will enjoy these artistic duets by leading FJH composers and arrangers in a mix of styles including traditionalRead More
In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Jazz and Blues
Continuing the ever popular six book In Recital® series, this book showcases Jazz and Blues works for the earlyRead More
In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Original Solos, Book 1
In Recital® for the Advancing Pianist – Original Solos, Book 1 contains musically engaging original solos by leading FJHRead More
In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Original Solos, Book 2
The most recent addition to this successful series, is this 12-piece collection, strongly rooted in the classical music traditionRead More
In Recital for the Advancing Pianist, Popular Christmas
The advancing pianist will love this delightful mix of traditional carols and contemporary favorites! This collection is the perfectRead More