Helen Marlais
Pianist, Pedagogue, Pedagogical author.
Continuing the pedagogical approach set forth in the All-In-One series, the new concepts in AIO 2A are: natural sign; eighth notes; musical form; whole steps; transposition; the damper pedal; cross-hand arpeggios; balance between the hands, and the Kick Off touch release. The terrific, motivational music includes fabulous original solos, classical themes, and folk tunes.
Book 2B not only reinforces all the concepts in 2A, it presents new concepts such as: minor five-finger patterns and i-V7-i in C, G, F, D, and A; introduction to the sonatina; rotation; finger crossings; one octave scales in C and G; intervals of a sixth; and Italian terms of poco, a tempo, pp, ostinato, fermata, and molto. Music...
With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. The motivational music in this book shows students how to practice and how to listen. Styles include blues, folk, patriotic tunes, classical themes, and terrific original solos. New concepts are: waltz bass; broken chord bass; ear training on intervals M2-M6; dotted quarter note; one octave scales and I-V7-I in...
7 seasonal favorites Two with optional duets Arrangements use I-IV-V7-I Perfect for any holiday event TABLE OF CONTENTS: Jingle Bells Silent Night (Stille Nacht) Away in a Manger The Skaters Waltz What Child is This O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) The First Noel Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Preparatory Book B pieces focus on note reading from the guide notes and introducing terms such as skips, octaves, ties and various tempo marks. Colorful writing pages that reinforce note naming and reading intervals from guide notes are appealing to students.
