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Succeeding at the Piano Series

Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book – Grade 2B (2nd Edition)

With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. The terrific music in this book reinforces concepts from Grade 2A while introducing several more: introduction to the sonatina; interval of a 6th; Italian terms of poco, a tempo, pp, ostinato, fermata and molto; waltz bass; broken chord bass; the dotted quarter note; reading ledger lines above, below and in-between the staffs; legato pedaling; the IV...

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Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book – Preparatory (2nd Edition)

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...

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Succeeding at the Piano Lesson and Technique Book- Grade 5

Grade 5 expands on the concepts form earlier levels and presents new ones: sixteenth-note patterns, seventh chords, finger independence, voicing, augmented triads, rubato, and asymmetrical rhythms. Students continue to learn about the different eras of music, and refine their skills of pedaling, finger substitution, and musical terminology—so they can play beautifully and intelligently. New keys...

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