Helen Marlais
Pianist, Pedagogue, Pedagogical author.
This book introduces basic rhythmic figures, dynamics, correct and healthy technique, notes in Middle C position and C position, reading from Guide Notes, basic intervals, and musical terms and symbols. The Tissue Box and Drip-Drop-Roll are two touch releases reinforced throughout the entire 2nd Edition. A cleaner look, easier student solos and teacher duets, simplified...
A set of 108 color flash cards with topics in four categories: Pre-Reading (identification of piano key names, step direction, etc.), Notes on the Staff (identifying and naming notes), Music Symbols and Technique Reminders (dynamics, basic note values, corresponding lesson terms, etc.), and Rhythm (basic rhythm exercises). Each card is numbered so they can be...
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...
Valuable concepts presented in the Lesson and Technique Book are reinforced in the Recital Book. Short practice steps and musicality questions teach students how to listen and enjoy music. Each piece has 3 tracks on the CD: practice speed, performance speed, and performance speed with orchestral accompaniments. Free downloads of all tracks are available at...
Succeeding with a Notespeller provides a terrific way to reinforce all the notes and intervals (Bass C–Treble G, steps and skips) presented in Succeeding at the Piano®, Preparatory Level. Students are motivated by colorful activities that are cheerful and fun! Can be a useful supplement to any piano method.
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
Playing familiar Christmas tunes can be so motivating! These seasonal favorites are arranged in order of difficulty, suitable for any performance venue. Engaging holiday activity pages include FACE in treble clef, terms and symbols, intervals, and a word search. There are five solos and three more with optional duet parts. Titles include: We Three Kings...
All of these carefully-leveled, seasonal gems have lyrics and optional duets for a sibling, parent or teacher. Children enjoy the colorful concepts on the Christmas activity pages that reinforce note reading, terms and symbols, intervals and rhythm reading. The seven titles (ideal for holiday recitals or family gatherings) are: Jingle Bells; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas;...
This is a special edition with similar music and art for teachers who prefer teaching technique in their own, personal style. We’ve taken out some technical hints and reminders so teachers can use their unique, descriptive vocabulary for the physical gestures necessary to play beautifully. Concepts for beginners include basic rhythmic figures, dynamics, healthy technique,...
Delightful Christmas favorites create a festive atmosphere for the holiday season. This book starts with pre-reading pieces and ends with music on the staff. In between are activity pages that reinforce rhythm, note names, and terms and symbols. Some titles are: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Up On the Housetop; Jingle Bells; He is Born; Deck...
