This comprehensive approach to functional musicianship at the keyboard includes varied repertoire, theory, technique, sight-reading, harmonization from lead sheets, ear training and ensembles. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs and group piano classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 15 units each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, unit review worksheets and an assignment page.

This comprehensive approach to functional musicianship at the keyboard includes varied repertoire, theory, technique, sight-reading, harmonization from lead sheets, ear training and ensembles. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs, and group piano classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 15 units each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, unit review worksheets, and an assignment page. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.

This series isn't intended for a self-instructional settingthe exercises include accompaniments for a teacher to play along with the student(s)but its content is comprehensive enough that it could be used for self-instruction as well. The writing is basic and straightforward, without the pally or occasionally hackneyed presentation of some of the other series profiled here. Of all these series, thisalong with Carl Fischer's "ABC's of Strings" book and DVD series by Janice Tucker Rhoda (which is an ongoing series but has no new or forthcoming 2009 titles)is probably the most traditional in instructional style. For adults. New for 2009: Bass 101 (ISBN 978-0-7390-5695-0), Guitar 101 (ISBN 978-0-7390-5694-3), and Keyboard 101 (ISBN 978-0-7390-5693-6). Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Vorschule Im Klavierspiel, Op. 101, by Ferdinand Beyer (1803--1863) was first published in 1860. Since that time, it has been used by piano students throughout the world, especially in Asian countries. When compared with piano methods written in the 20th and 21st centuries, it appears more like a technique book than a piano method. This edition has been edited to be useful for today's piano students, either as a method (with teacher guidance) or as a supplementary book.

Designed to be used in conjunction with Piano 101, Book 1, this collection of popular pieces will help motivate students in continuing their studies. Selections from movies, TV, radio and stage reinforce concepts from each unit of the book, beginning with Unit 4. Titles: * Beauty and the Beast (from Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) * Can You Feel the Love Tonight (from Walt Disney’s The Lion King) * Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead (from The Wizard of Oz) * Great Balls of Fire * It’s My Party * The James Bond Theme * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Old Time Rock & Roll * Part of Your World (from Walt Disney’s The Little Mermaid) * (We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock * Take My Breath Away * Theme from New York, New York * This Land Is Your Land * What a Wonderful World * A Whole New World (from Walt Disney’s Aladdin) * Wipe Out.

Each unit in this highly popular series contains a balance of theory, technique, sight-reading, repertoire, harmonization, improvisation and ensemble activities. Updated for the 2nd edition of Alfred's Group Piano for Adults, the Teacher's Guide includes:new repertoire preparation and analysis suggestions, recommended examinations teaching tips, lesson plans and answer keys, improvisation exercises and two new sections: Reading Focus and Planning Group Lessons.

This comprehensive approach to functional musicianship at the keyboard includes varied repertoire, theory, technique, sight-reading, harmonization from lead sheets, ear training and ensembles. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs and group piano classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 2 contains 15 units each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, unit review worksheets and an assignment page. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.