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Class Piano offers a unique opportunity for students to learn the piano in a social atmosphere. This consumable series of books can be used very effectively, keeping students together in a classroom setting. Parents will appreciate the format and students understand what is expected of them throughout the school year. No longer will you have to spend endless hours organizing material for the upcoming year. Everything you need is assembled in each book, assignment sheets, scales, theory, vocabulary, music appreciation and some basic composition, consolidating what you used to supply in 5-6 separate books. This series gives you the freedom to choose your method book and repertoire. No longer are you locked into a single editor or composer's thoughts as to what to teach. These basic principles of musicianship are at the core of piano study. Because they are designed to cover a year of piano study, they are the perfect compliment to group study. Students will be able to achieve their goals easily and effectively.
These books were specifically designed for classroom or laboratory piano lessons. Each book contains 18 weeks of instruction for students ages 10 and older. If used in a school setting, the reviews are perfect ideal for taking grades.
Class Piano 1
(Early Elementary/Elementary Level)
112 pages
Assignment Sheets: 18 weeks
Scales: All Major scales in five-finger patterns, white key Major scales 1-octave
Theory Worksheets: Introduction to keyboard, basic notation, treble and bass clef lines and spaces, sharps & flats, time signatures, dotted notes, ties, slurs, staccato, Major and minor 2nds and 3rds, dynamics, tempo marks, melodic and harmonic intervals, Major scale patterns and ear training
Vocabulary: 70 terms
Music Appreciation: Know your Instrument, Peter and the Wolf, the Orchestra, The String Family, The Woodwind Family, The Brass Family, The Percussion Family, The Voice, The Metronome, Musical Eras
Review: Reviews every 3 weeks
Class Piano 2
(Elementary Level)
108 pages
Assignment Sheets: 18 weeks
Scales: All white key Major and minor scales 1 octave; tonic chord in 3 positions, inverted I-V-I cadences and 2-octave arpeggios
Theory Worksheets: Introduction of eighth and sixteenth notes and rests, Perfect 4th's and 5th's, accidentals, diatonic and chromatic intervals, building Major and minor triads, tonic and dominant, writing harmonic minor scales, beginning composition rules, analysis and ear training
Vocabulary: 60 terms
Music Appreciation: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary Eras, Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, debussy, Copland, Bartok and their pieces
Review: Reviews every 3 weeks
Teacher Manual Class Piano 1 & 2
Class Room Edition
This book combines all the information that you will need to get going in the piano lab. Lesson plans are provided for your principle along with reviews for grading and mid-term and final examination suggestions. All you need to add is the repertoire and there are suggestions. This invaluable system will provide a solid musical introduction for your students and give you the peace of mind that you are providing the highest quality of education.
182 pages
• Table of Contents
• Section 1: Setting Up Your Studio and Getting started
• Section 2: Organizing Your Lessons and Practicing
• Section 3: Skills Tests, Examinations and Mini-Recitals
• Section 4: How to use "The Piano Lesson" Books
• Section 5: Suggested Repertoire
• Lessons Plans: Class Piano 1
• Lesson Plans: Class Piano 2
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