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...
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,...
The Succeeding at the Piano flash cards serve as an important tool in learning and reinforcing necessary information to succeed in music. They are presented in a clear and organized fashion designed to provide an easy way to drill new concepts and reinforce previous ones as the student progresses. A perfect supplement to build a...
Flashcards are great for reinforcing concepts learned at the lesson. This set comes with 108 cards in four colors. Yellow cards are for note reading; Blue cards are intervals; White cards are terms and symbols and technique reminders; and finally, Green cards are rhythm patterns. The answers are on the back so parents, siblings, or...
This set contains 108 cards presented in a clear and organized manner providing an easy way to drill, reinforce, and introduce new concepts. Traditional note reading as well as intervallic reading is further reinforced. Each card is numbered so they can be kept in sequence and are correlated to the 2A Lesson and Technique Book.
This set contains 108 cards presented in a clear and organized manner providing an easy way to drill, reinforce, and introduce new concepts. Each card is numbered so they can be kept in sequence and reinforce the concepts taught in the 2B Lesson and Technique Book. Ledger line reading is a strong focus in this...
A wonderful way to motivate and reward students on a successful assignment! Designed from the beautiful artwork found in the four correlating Grade 2A books.
