Download or read book Premier Piano Course Technique Book 6 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technique 6 continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A--5. Four new Technique Tools clearly present technical goals through appealing and descriptive exercises. Artistic Etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting and Masterwork Etudes provide training to play standard masterworks. Each page in the Technique book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson book. Technique Tools: * Slur Gestures * Voicing the Melody * The Soft Pedal---Una Corda * Trills
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Technique Book 6 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technique 6 continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A--5. Four new Technique Tools clearly present technical goals through appealing and descriptive exercises. Artistic Etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting and Masterwork Etudes provide training to play standard masterworks. Each page in the Technique book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson book. Technique Tools: * Slur Gestures * Voicing the Melody * The Soft Pedal---Una Corda * Trills
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Lesson Book 6 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2010-01-21 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Alfred's Premier Piano Course Level 6, students develop their rhythm skills using mixed meter. A special focus is a stylistic introduction to the Romantic and Contemporary masterworks, as well as popular music. Additional pieces range from lyrical ballads and jazz styles to arrangements of familiar classic and folk themes. New concepts introduced include diminished triads, the ii-V7-I chord progression, and additional scales and keys.
Download or read book Alfred s Premier Piano Course Book 6 Correlated Standard Repertoire With CD Audio written by Gayle Kowalchyk and published by Premier Piano Course. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Premier Piano Course Masterworks Book 6 includes standard repertoire from the four stylistic periods to reinforce concepts introduced in Lesson Book 6. Except for "Jazzy Trumpets," the pieces are in their original form and have not been adapted. Dynamics, phrasing, fingering, and pedal are editorial in some selections. The editors have also added titles to untitled pieces. Performance skills and musical understanding are enhanced through Premier Performer suggestions. Students will enjoy performing these pieces for family and friends in a formal recital or on special occasions.
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Technique Book 5 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technique 5 continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A--4. The six new Technique Tools introduced are: Even Sixteenth Notes, Playing Grace Notes, Body Balance, Over and Back, Building Scale Velocity, and Sustained Notes. Artistic Etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting, and Hands-Together Workshops focus on developing the skills necessary for coordinating hands-together playing. Masterwork Etudes provide training to play standard masterworks. Each page in the Technique Book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson Book.
Download or read book Alfred s Premier Piano Course Theory 6 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Premier Piano Course. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The activities in Theory Book 6 continue to develop the theoretical knowledge begun in previous levels of the course. A balanced mix of necessary drills with activities that stimulate creativity, including harmonization and composition, makes theory motivating and fun for students. Written theory is interspersed with activities that foster sight-reading and ear-training skills, while intriguing comments on music history and style reinforce the theoretical principles.
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Duet written by Gayle Kowalchyk and published by Premier Piano Course. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alfred's Premier Piano Course: Duet Book 6 includes motivational music that reinforces concepts introduced in Lesson Book 6. These duets for one piano, four hands continue the strong pedagogical focus of the course while providing the enjoyment of playing with a friend or family member. Written by America's leading pedagogical composers, these duets contain equally leveled parts for secondo and primo. Within each duet, melodic material is shared between the parts. Styles and forms include jazz, ragtime, pieces in Romantic and Contemporary styles, and an arrangement of the famous Canon in D of Johann Pachelbel. Titles: Baltic Dance (Wynn-Anne Rossi) * Canon in D (Arr. Carol Matz) * Changing Times (Robert D. Vandall) * Friday Night Jazz (Melody Bober) * The Great Expanse (Tom Gerou) * Reflections in the Waves (Mike Springer) * Romance in A-flat Major (Dennis Alexander) * Wildflower Rag (Martha Mier).
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Assignment Book written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for organizing practice time for any student in Alfred’s Premier Piano Course Level 1A--6, this book includes 36 lesson assignment sheets, a performance repertoire list and a dictionary of musical terms. The 2-page weekly layout provides a simple assignment grid that allows the teacher to write the assignment and practice suggestions efficiently, using only a minimum of lesson time. A practice chart, blank music staves and parent-teacher notepad area complete the easy-to-read format.
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Performance Bk 6 Book Online Media written by Dennis Alexander and published by Premier Piano Course. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fresh and appealing music contained in Performance Book 6 expands the technical and harmonic vocabulary of students. An eclectic mix of popular styles---from ballads to rock to ragtime---is balanced with favorite repertoire from the Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Performance tips help the student play musically and stylistically. Each piece on the included CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo. The audio for this book is also available for download here
Download or read book Alfred s Premier Piano Course Lesson 6 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Publishing Company, Incorporated. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alfred's Premier Piano Course Level 6 lets students develop their rhythm skills using mixed meter. A special focus is a stylistic introduction to the Romantic and Contemporary masterworks, as well as popular music. Additional pieces range from lyrical ballads and jazz styles to arrangements of familiar classic and folk themes. New concepts introduced include diminished triads, the ii-V7-I chord progression, and additional scales and keys. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Technique 2B written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technique 2B continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A, 1B, and 2A. The seven new Technique Tools introduced are: three-note slurs, preparing quickly for hand crossings, feel the downbeat, finger stretches, legato pedal, finger 1 under finger 3, and finger 3 over finger 1. Artistic Etudes showcase a studentäó»s technique in an expressive musical setting, and Hands-Together Workshops focus on developing the skills necessary for coordinating hands-together playing. Masterwork etudes provide training to play standard masterworks. Each page in the Technique Book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson Book.
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Technique Book 1B written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2006-11-09 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The technical tools and artistic skills learned in Technique 1A are enhanced and expanded in Technique 1B. Four new technique tools are introduced that relate to smooth legato, crisp staccato, rising wrist and amazing phrasing. Patterned exercises provide repetitions that make technique feel natural and artistic etudes showcase a student’s technique in an expressive musical setting. New to this level are Hands-Together Workshops that focus on developing the skills necessary for coordinating hands-together playing. Each page in the Technique Book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson Book.
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Technique Book 2A written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technique 2A continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A and 1B. The seven new Technique Tools introduced are: dynamic shaping, crossing over the thumb, solid-sounding chords, two-note slurs, seamless melodies, balance between melody and accompaniment, and damper pedal footwork. Artistic Etudes showcase a student’s technique in an expressive musical setting, and Hands-Together Workshops focus on developing the skills necessary for coordinating hands-together playing. Each page in the Technique Book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson Book.
Download or read book Alfred s Premier Piano Course Technique 1b written by Dennis Alexander and published by Premier Piano Course. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The technical tools and artistic skills learned in Technique 1A are enhanced and expanded in Technique 1B. Four new technique tools are introduced that relate to smooth legato, crisp staccato, rising wrist and amazing phrasing. Patterned exercises provide repetitions that make technique feel natural and artistic etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting. New to this level are Hands-Together Workshops that focus on developing the skills necessary for coordinating hands-together playing. Each page in the Technique Book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson Book.
Download or read book Alfred s premier piano course written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beautifully presented and intelligently paced, the Lesson Books combine unusually attractive music and lyrics. The books feature note reading, rhythm reading, sight-reading and technical workouts. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo. In the Theory Book, each new musical concept is reinforced through fun-filled writing, listening and playing exercises. With games and puzzles added to compositional and creative activities, students retain concepts more easily and learn more thoroughly. The appealing repertoire with charming lyrics in the Performance Book & CD further reinforces and enhances the learning of new musical concepts introduced in the Lesson Book. Includes attractive music created by internationally acclaimed composers in a variety of styles, plus tips on how to perform more musically"--Shop for museum piano website.
Download or read book Alfred s Premier Piano Course Pop and Movie Hits Level 6 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Premier Piano Course. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your student's favorite pop and movie hits have been arranged to correlate with Lesson Book 6. Titles: Beauty and the Beast (from Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast) * Hero * I Got Rhythm * Love Story (Where Do I Begin?) * Theme from "New York, New York" * The Notebook (Main Title) * The Prayer * Sealed with a Kiss * Swinging on a Star (from Going My Way) * The Syncopated Clock * Take Five * Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger) * What a Wonderful World * You Raise Me Up. "This series is part of Alfred's Premier Piano Course, designed to provide students familiar music from Disney cartoons, movie hits, jazz and popular songs, while reinforcing concepts introduced in the lesson books . . . incorporate some of these Pop and Movie Hits in your studio teaching. The students will love to practice these familiar tunes to show off to their friends and family " - Yiyi Ku, Music Teachers Helper Blog "These books would be a great supplement to any piano method " Jean Ritter, Progressions
Download or read book Premier Piano Course Technique Book 4 written by Dennis Alexander and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technique 4 continues and expands on the technical and artistic tools learned in Technique books 1A - 3. The five new Technique Tools introduced are: staccato against legato, playing in and out of black keys, speed links, open the hand, and rock the Alberti bass. Artistic Etudes showcase a studentäó»s technique in an expressive musical setting, and Hands-Together Workshops focus on developing the skills necessary for coordinating hands-together playing. Masterwork Etudes provide training to play standard masterworks. Each page in the Technique Book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson Book.
