By Helen Marlais with Crystal Zimmerman
You will find refreshing repertoire for your Late Intermediate students in this book. Seven complete sonatinas written by Diabelli, Schmitt, Clementi, Chrétien, Gurlitt, Spindler and Agnesi comprise Book 5. Interest
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In this final installment of the Sonatina series, carefully selected classical Sonatinas from well-known composers, to the lesser known female composer, Sophia Dussek (1775-1831). Each book in t
This advanced solo offers students an array of musical and technical challenges well worth the effort to master. Sonatine is a Debussy-style piece with an expressive impressionistic quality for the maturing musician.
Sounds of Madrid was awarded the 2009 Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award. Written in 6/8 time and in the key of F minor, this intermediate level solo has a rich Mediterranean style characterized by an animated A section consistin
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Consists of original compositions written at an early elementary/elementary level. This book offers students appropriate level duets that will give them the exposure and necessary tools for ensemble playing. These beginning duet lessons teach a
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Consists of intermediate/late intermediate-level original compositions by Kevin Olson, Melody Bober, Wynn-Anne Rossi and others. These duets will further the students' exposure and experience of duet playing, reinforcing the students control o
A pianistic study in the key of A major, this pretty piece is a study in expression that requires voicing the right hand over the left hand. The left-hand arpeggiated chords fall under the hands and are easy to play. This opti
With a gentle, breezy introduction, this piece sets out to sea, navigating by starlight! New age rhythms and harmonies journey through the lively waves, becoming ever more familiar. Chordal in the right hand; the left keeping
by Kevin Olson
Even beginning students like playing fast, and the easy patterns in this piece let them go as fast as they can! The teacher accompaniment adds rhythmic drive.
By: Timothy Brown
The wistful lyricism of this romantic ballad in C major will appeal to your high school and adult students. L.H. plays arpeggiated octaves and tenths sustaining a gorgeous melody.
The SATP flash cards serve as an important tool in learning and reinforcing necessary information to succeed in music. They are presented in a clear and organized fashion designed to provide an easy way to drill new concepts and rein
Composer: Helen Marlais
With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. Grade 2A presents new concepts such as: natural sign; eighth notes; note B below Middle C; musical form; balance between the hands; half and whole steps; damper pedal; major five-finger pat
By Helen Marlais
With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. The terrific music in this book reinforces concepts from Grade 2A while introducing several more: introduction to the sonatina; interval of a 6th; Italian terms of poco, a tempo, pp, ostinato, fer
Composer: Helen Marlais
With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. This correlated collection offers a variety of musical styles that reinforce concepts and skills introduced in this level. Most of the 15 pieces are two pages long, and a few have optional
By Helen Marlais
With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. The new concepts in this grade are reinforced with outstanding repertoire for recitals and fun! Styles include blues, folk, patriotic tunes, classical themes, and terrific original solos. Concise,
by Helen Marlais
Wonderful repertoire that correlates with the Lesson and Technique Book makes this book very inviting. This appealing book includes a CD with classical sonatinas, original solos, and arrangements of a few masterpieces that are exciting to
by Helen Marlais
Writing, playing, and composing exercises guide the student along the path of musical discovery. Throughout this book activities are especially designed to reinforce concepts presented in the Lesson and Technique Book. Students work with
Composer: Helen Marlais
This book is full of creative activities that reinforce theoretical concepts. There are matching games, drawing and identifying intervals and notes, ear training, composing opportunities, and much more. Exercises are short and vari
by: Helen Marlais
This set contains 108 cards presented in a clear and organized manner providing an easy way to drill, reinforce, and introduce new concepts. Traditional note reading as well as intervallic reading is further reinforced. Each card is num
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Students and teachers will continued to be inspired as they start this next level of Succeeding at the Piano!. In addition to the fabulous music and thoroughly reinforcing all of the concepts in Grade 2A, Grade 2B includes new concepts such as:
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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; syn
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The CD reinforces good practice habits with a short, verbal, pedagogical comment between the practice track and performance track. It also provides an opportunity to play with a string quartet accompaniment for some of the pieces.
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 rele
by: Helen Marlais
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:
