Helen Marlais
Pianist, Pedagogue, Pedagogical author.
Grade 3 expands on the concepts introduced in earlier levels and teaches new ones, such as: new time signatures of 3/8, 6/8 and cut time; compound meter; triads and inversions; IV chord and I-IV-I cadence; I-IV-I-V7-I in C, G, and F Major; syncopation; intervals of a 7th and an octave; alberti bass; triplets; swing rhythm;...
In Grade 4 of Succeeding at the Piano® students continue to cultivate musicianship and a passion for playing piano! New concepts are: triads and inversions; two octave scales; the circle of fifths; dominant seventh chords in root position; the trill; the key of B flat Major; 3 forms of E minor and G minor; diminished...
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...
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...
This is a special edition with similar music (original music, folk songs and classical arrangements) and art for teachers who prefer teaching technique in their own, personal style. Dynamics, note reading, and intervals are expanded in the second book of the series, in addition to introducing rests, legato and staccato, and slurs. A clean page and music that kids...
This newest edition features fewer technical hints and reminders so teachers can use their unique, descriptive vocabulary for the physical gestures necessary to play beautifully. The terrific music in this book reinforces concepts from Grade 1A while introducing several more: G Position; sharps and flats; tonic and dominant; Bass G Position; upbeat; blocked and broken...
This is a special edition with similar music (original music, folk songs and classical arrangements) and graphics for teachers who prefer teaching technique in their own, personal style. New concepts include: natural sign; eighth notes; ledger line B under Middle C; half and whole steps; five-finger patterns and I/V7 chords in D, A, F c, g,...
This newest edition features fewer technical hints and reminders so teachers can use their unique, descriptive vocabulary for the physical gestures necessary to play piano. Motivating music covers these new concepts: fermata; ostinato; sonatina form; intervals of a 6th; playing musically; a tempo; finger crossing; C, G, and F major scales; waltz bass; dotted-quarter notes; broken chords bass;...
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,...
Eight popular carols arranged in a variety of keys are suitable for family gatherings, church or recitals. Titles are: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, O Little Town of Bethlehem; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Go, Tell It on the Mountain; Away in a Manger; In Midnight’s Silence; We Wish You a Merry Christmas; and Over the River...
