American Popular Piano Repertoire Preparatory Book

This Series will help students: Develop traditional pianistic and musical skills through music in contemporary popular styles; be motivated to practice by working on music that is familiar, fun and they can t wait to play; nurture creativity and spontaneity through a user friendly modular approach to improvisation; enjoy regular ensemble playing ;find pleasure in a lifelong relationship with musicThis repertoire book contains a wide selection of pieces in three distinct categories: LYRICAL: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control The Prepatory level is for students in their first year of study. - Middle C position, treble and bass clef, grand staff - Whole note, half note,quarter note,dotted half note - pp, p, mp, mf, f - 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures - Key signatures up to one sharp - Repeat, 8ve, tie, fermata, ritardando, accentRead More