Helen Marlais
Pianist, Pedagogue, Pedagogical author.
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;...
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...
Titles include: O Christmas Tree; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Silent Night; Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; Away in a Manger; Jingle Bells; Angels We Have Heard on High; and I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. Seven activity pages with colorful, holiday themes engage students and reinforce concepts. Includes a music dictionary. TABLE OF CONTENTS: O...
Following the colorful activity pages that reinforce the concepts of Grade 1A, are eight attractive arrangements celebrating the music of the Christmas season. Lyrics are included; some are duets, and some are stand-alone solos. Titles are: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; O Come, Little Children; Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; Up On the Housetop; Good King...
The beautiful arrangements, colorful art, and crisp engraving make this book so attractive! There are five engaging activity pages and eight solos (five of which have an optional duet). Titles include: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Come All Ye Faithful; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and others. The...
Following the colorful activity pages that reinforce the concepts of Grade 3, are nine attractive arrangements that celebrate the holiday season. Short intros and lyrics are included. These perfect performance pieces can be played at home, church or recitals. Titles are: O Come, All Ye Faithful; Here We Come A-Wassailing; Deck the Halls; We Wish...
An entertaining collection of Christmas favorites arranged in a variety of sounds and styles–an ideal choice for the intermediate student and excellent for recital or other performance. Contents include activity pages and these titles: Toyland; Still, Still, Still; Ukrainian Carol; Gesu Bambino; Angels We Have Heard on High; and others. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Toyland Still,...
Pianistic arrangements of seasonal favorites will create a festive atmosphere during the holiday season. Suitable for recitals, church or at home, the contents include activity pages and these titles: O Come All Ye Faithful; The Holly and the Ivy; The First Noël; Ding Dong! Merrily on High; O Christmas Tree; We Three Kings of Orient...
These entertaining pieces with artistic illustrations and fanciful lyrics are slightly longer and can serve as performance pieces for recitals or adjudications. Optional teacher duets are included, but these selections can stand on their own. The arrangements of classical composers are particularly interesting. Each piece has 3 recorded tracks: practice speed, performance speed, and performance...
The Recital Book offers outstanding repertoire for recitals and fun! The pieces feature a variety of styles in varying keys, reinforcement of reading and skills presented in the Lesson and Technique Book. Some of the popular titles are: The Lazy Pup; Jazz Steps; Camel Driver’s Song; and Pirate Song. Practice steps and musicality questions help...
