Authors: Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
Book 2 of the I Can Read Music series provides an extra tool to help students gain certainty and confidence in note reading. With its motivational format consisting of StoryRhymes, Sightreading Bonanzas, playful scoring
Authors: Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
Following the motivational format of books 1 and 2, the third book in this series also features StoryRhymes and Sightreading Bonanzas, to create an effective reading “booster.”
Contents include: Stuffing the Stockings (interval review) • Angels We Have Heard on High • Deck the Halls • Jingle Bells • O Come, All Ye Faithful • O Come Little Children • Up on the Housetop • We Three Kings of Orient Are.
The second in a series, Gold Star Performance Level 1, is a challenging collection for the late-elementary pianist featuring changing moods, keys, and hand positions. Like the primer level book, this collection may be used as a “graduation book” to improv
The 2nd Edition Performance Book provides a collection of 24 effective pieces in a variety of styles that reinforce the concepts presented in the Level 1 Lesson Book. Discovery questions encourage students to explore the music in a new light. Selections i
Contents: The Boogie Woogie March • Fiddler on the Roof • I Taut I Taw a Puddy-Tat • Matchmaker (from Fiddler on the Roof) • Once Upon a December (from Anastasia) • Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz) • Superman (Theme) • This Is It! (Theme from the
Level 1 students can have lots of fun while developing strong sightreading skills. This inventive course uses sets of exercises based on melodic and rhythmic patterns from the Level 1 Lesson Book. Students play one exercise a day, while enjoying the enter
The 2nd Edition of this ground-breaking book integrates of technique and artistry, giving students the tools for expressive performance. Four effective “Technique Secrets” open the book, followed by engaging technical exercises. The “Artistry Magic” piece
Contents: The First Noel • Go, Tell It on the Mountain • Jingle Bells • O Christmas Tree • Pat-a-Pan • Silent Night • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • Christmas Music Calendar.
Composers: Nancy Faber, Randall Faber
Features new piano solos for the mid-elementary pianist from Nancy and Randall Faber, some with optional teacher duet parts. These pieces present a broad range of styles to enhance the young musician's awareness of cl
The 2nd Edition Level 2A Performance Book offers an array of colorful elementary pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Lesson Book. The selections range from arrangements of classical compositions to American folk songs and imaginative origi
Contents include: If I Were a Rich Man, from Fiddler on the Roof • (Meet) The Flintstones • Merrily We Roll Along, from Looney Tunes • The Merry Old Land of Oz, from The Wizard of Oz • Splish, Splash • Tiger Rag • Tomorrow, from Annie • Will You Be There
This innovative sightreading book for Level 2A builds confident readers through recognition of individual notes and perception of note patterns, both rhythmic and melodic. Entertaining musical art and rhythm road exercises motivate and guide student progr
The 2nd Edition Level 2A Technique & Artistry Book features effective “Technique Secret” exercises which train students in firm fingertips, light thumb, fast fingers, hands together coordination, and wrist float-off. An “Artistry Magic” piece at the end o
Contents include: Stuffing the Stockings (theory review) • Deck the Halls • Jingle Bells • Joy to The World • Mary Had a Baby • Silent Night • The Twelve Days of Christmas • Up on the Housetop • What Child is This?
An adventurous collection for the late-elementary student that offers performance pieces “with a challenge.” These are especially appropriate for recitals and other musical events, featuring an ancient Chinese folk song, a gypsy dance by fire light, and a
The revised 2B Performance Book fosters a love of the piano while stretching students' technique and musical expression. Eight additional pages feature three new pieces, including a lively four-hand duet. Students will enjoy the challenge of the three-mov
Contents: Ashokan Farewell • Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead (from The Wizard of Oz) • Don't Cry for Me, Argentina • I Want to Hold Your Hand • The James Bond Theme • Linus and Lucy • Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz) • The River.
Good sightreading skill is a powerful asset for the developing musician. Carefully composed variations of the Level 2B Lesson Book pieces help the student see the “new” against the backdrop of the “familiar.” Fun, lively characters instruct students and m
Enhancements to the 2nd Edition Level 2B Technique & Artistry Book include emphasis on pattern recognition, new teacher duets for several Artistry Magic pieces, and a new exercise to prepare students for playing chord changes. The four effective technique
Christmas favorites for level 3A. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard On High • Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella • Carol of the Bells • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring • Jingle Bell Boogie • O Holy Night • and more.
The 2nd edition of the 3A Performance Book offers appealing, pianistic pieces that closely correlate with the Lesson Book concepts. Students will enjoy three new selections including a 4-hand arrangement of Beethoven's Alexander March, and a Duncombe sona
The Popular Repertoire book provides popular hits paired with imaginative activity pages that explore rhythm, note reading, and theory basics. Contents: Animaniacs (Main Title Theme) • From a Distance • I Swear • I Will Always Love You • The Pink Panther
The Level 3A Technique & Artistry Book combines two essential elements of pianism – technical skill and artistic performance. This smooth, integrated approach builds basic elements of piano technique, always directed toward an artistic goal. Four effectiv
