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PlayTime Piano Jazz & Blues is a fun collection of beginning jazz and blues pieces. The book offers a pleasing variety of sounds - from soulful blues to jazz originals and standards - and is a wonderful supplement for the late Level 1 piano student. The student will enjoy creating the sounds of jazz and blues while improving reading and rhythmic skills. Songs include: Jeepers Creepers • Ain't She Sweet • Moon River • and more.

Catalog:	HL00420153
Publisher:	FJH
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The 2nd Edition Level 2A Lesson Book follows Piano Adventures Level 1. The book opens with a Note Reading Guide and an introduction to eighth note rhythm patterns. Students work with 5-finger transposition, functional harmony, and musical phrases. Exploration of C, G, D and A major and minor 5-finger positions builds on intervallic reading skills that were introduced in the earlier level. Appealing repertoire reinforces key concepts and encourages students to explore musical expression through varied dynamics and tempos. Selections include well-known classics from the great composers and original compositions.

Catalog:	HL00420174
Publisher:	Faber
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The 2nd Edition Level 2B Lesson Book offers a systematic approach to scales, primary chords (I, IV, V7), and transposition for the keys of C, G, and F major. This new edition features nine new songs, plus enhanced arrangements of favorite pieces from the first edition. The new “Scale and Chord Adventures” appendix offers teachers the flexibility to explore major and minor scale and chord patterns in all twelve keys.

Catalog:	HL00420177
Publisher:	Faber
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Level 3B continues to build musicianship with challenging and motivating pieces. Concepts include the octave, A minor and D minor scales (natural and harmonic minor), motive and sequence, all 12 major and minor triads, triad inversions, syncopation, and introduction to sixteenth notes. Contents include: Andante • Drummer at the Keyboard • Fiesta Espana • Gavotte • Highland Jig • House of the Rising Sun • Humoresque • Snowfall • Minuet in F • Pachelbel Canon • Phantom of the Keys • Rage Over a Lost Penny • Sea Chantey • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot • and more.

Catalog:	HL00420220
Publisher:	Faber
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The 2nd Edition Level 4 Lesson Book follows Piano Adventures Level 3B. The book is arranged by related major and minor keys, grounding the repertoire. The emphasis on root position V7 chords, arpeggios, and "Power Scales" links applied theory to the pieces being studied. Expressive repertoire selections build a strong foundation in harmony and technique.

Catalog:	HL00420183
Publisher:	Faber
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The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number. Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and coloristic experimentation with the pedal. The book is organized into units which represent the major concepts and skills. As new units are introduced, earlier concepts and skills are constantly reviewed.

Catalog:	HL00420168
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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 include: The Spanish Guitar • I'm a Fine Musician • Painting with Pastels • Hill and Gully Rider • Rain Dance • Silver Moon Boat • and more.

Catalog:	HL00420173
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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 originals. Students and teachers will enjoy the wide variety of sounds and musical textures in this collection.

Catalog:	HL00420176
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The 2nd Edition Level 4 Performance Book offers an inspiring collection of pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Lesson Book. Pieces are organized in groups of related major and minor keys, reflecting the orientation of the Lesson and Technique & Artistry Books.

Catalog:	HL00420185
Publisher:	FJH
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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 Bugs Bunny Show) • We're Off to See the Wizard (from The Wizard of Oz).

Catalog:	HL00420235
Publisher:	Faber
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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" pieces at the end of each unit promote expressive, pianistic playing for the Level 1 student.

Catalog:	HL00420190
Publisher:	Faber
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In the Level 3B Technique & Artistry Book, students learn four effective Technique Secrets to help develop fluency for early-intermediate repertoire. New etudes by Bertini, Beyer, and Czerny are used to review and apply the Secrets, leading to Artistry Magic pieces that are suitable for recital performance.

Catalog:	HL00420240
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The 2nd Edition Theory Book provides instruction, reinforcement, and creative applications of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes, explore improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities – all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Level 1 Lesson Book pieces.

Catalog:	HL00420172
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The 2nd Edition Level 2A Theory Book has thematic tie-in with the Level 2A Lesson Book, inviting students into the pages for deeper understanding. A wide variety of theory activities engage students with eighth notes, phrases, transposition, and 5-finger scales. Composer biographies provide valuable context for Lesson Book pieces while helping students review key concepts.

Catalog:	HL00420175
Publisher:	FJH
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Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in 3A, this book reinforces theory concepts through writing, sightreading, and ear-training activities.

Catalog:	HL00420181
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The hallmark of the revised Level 3B Theory Book is the synthesis of 3B concepts: major and minor scales, triads and chord inversions, and 16th-note rhythms are reinforced with writing, composing, sightreading, and ear-training exercises. Students will enjoy composing a tune for a lead sheet, harmonizing melodies, identifying triad inversions, and creating their own 16th-note rhythms in various time signatures.

Catalog:	HL00420221
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Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in Level 4, this book provides instruction, reinforcement, and creative applications of basic theory concepts.

Catalog:	HL00420184
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Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in Level 5, this book reinforces theory concepts through writing, sightreading, and ear-training activities.

Catalog:	HL00420187
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The 2nd Edition Primer Theory Book provides important reinforcement and creative application of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes, exploring improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities – all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Primer Lesson Book pieces.

Catalog:	HL00420169
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The Popular Repertoire Book provides popular hits paired with imaginative activity pages that explore rhythm, note reading, and theory basics. Contents: Angel Eyes • Honky Cat • I Believe I Can Fly • I Got Rhythm • I'll Be There fro You • Inspector Gadget (Main Theme) • Jeopardy Theme • The Rose • Sunrise, Sunset.

Catalog:	FF1290
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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 of each unit explores expressive playing. A useful reference section presents all twelve major 5-finger scales plus the seven white key minor 5-finger scales, grouped in easy to memorize patterns.

Catalog:	HL00420191
Publisher:	Faber
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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 secrets are used as warm-ups throughout the book.

Catalog:	HL00420192
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The 2nd Edition of this ground-breaking book combines two essential elements of pianism: technical skill and artistic performance. "Technique Secrets" open the book, followed by engaging technical exercises. An "Artistry Magic" piece at the end of each unit promotes expressive, pianistic playing at the earliest level.

Catalog:	HL00420189
Publisher:	Faber
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Favorite Christmas carols arranged for the young beginner. No eighth notes or dotted rhythms are used and the hands remain in middle C position. Contents include: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas • Jingle Bells • Good King Wenceslas • Away in a Manger • We Three Kings of Orient Are • Up On the Housetop • Over the River and Through the Woods • Silent Night • I Saw Three Ships.

Catalog:	HL00420124
Publisher:	FJH
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