Helen Marlais
Pianist, Pedagogue, Pedagogical author.
In Recital® with Classical Themes, Volume One, Book 1, is devoted to providing the early elementary student with level-appropriate arrangements of famous classical themes. Following the strict pedagogical guidelines set forth in the In Recital® series, students are given a solid introduction and the necessary exposure to build a strong foundation and appreciation for timeless...
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...
Continuing in the Intervallic Reading Series, Be A Star! Hymns, Book 1 utilizes many of the best-loved hymns applying special Practice Strategies such as blocking, interval reading, finger placement, and directional reading to teach students how to read intervallically rather than note-by-note. Students will practice and hone their abilities with intervallic reading, while learning some...
Instead of reading note by note, this latest addition to our Intervallic Reading Series, encourages students to learn to read intervals and patterns. Pattern recognition is one of the foundational skills necessary for students to be good readers. Of the 12 selections, seven have an optional teacher duet. Titles include: Nothing but the Blood; O...
A part of the Intervallic Reading Series, Be A Star! Hymns, Book 3 provides supplemental repertoire that strengthens students’ reading abilities quickly. Practice strategies that focus on blocking, finger placement, and directional reading are included throughout the book. Two medleys are included in the 10 selections. Titles include: Morning Has Broken; Jesus Paid It Al; Near...
The Intervallic Reading Series provides supplemental repertoire that allows students from all backgrounds and methods to benefit from playing interesting pieces which emphasize intervallic reading. This early elementary/elementary version of Be A Star! provides practice strategies that focus on blocking, interval reading, finger placement, as well as directional reading-encouraging students to learn to read intervals...
The Intervallic Reading Series provides supplemental repertoire that allows students from all backgrounds and methods to benefit from playing interesting pieces which emphasize intervallic reading. This Late Elementary addition encourages students to read intervals and patterns in the music rather than reading note by note. Because the pieces are based on patterns, reading the music...
In Book 3, the early intermediate to mid-intermediate piano student will further their understanding of compositional forms, chords, phrases, intervals, and patterns within a piece of music. Following Helen Marlais’ carefully crafted practice strategies, the students’ awareness and ability to identify and label these forms, chords, and intervals, allows them to gain the freedom to...
We’ve chosen the best solos from the In Recital® series, and put them under one cover. Book 1 features 13 pieces: eight original solos, three folk tunes, and two classical arrangements. There is a wide-range of styles: lyrical pieces from Melody Bober, Mary Leaf, and Elizabeth Greenleaf; a rag from Jason Sifford; a jazz piece...
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...
