This book of short, fun activities reinforces note reading, trains the ear and eye, and encourages simple composing. There are eight units and each unit consists of five activities: Note Writing; Matching; Ear Training; You’re the Composer; and Activity Time. This “easy to use” book guarantees your students will enjoy this part of their lesson!
Book 2 in this series includes brief, fun activities that reinforce note reading, ear training, and developing composition skills. There are eight units and each unit consists of five activities: Note Writing; Matching; Ear Training; You’re the Composer; and Activity Time. This easy-to-use book guarantees your students will enjoy this part of their lesson!
The solo pieces teach students to play with artistry and expression and reinforce the positions used in the Note Reading book: G positions, F position, and D position. They are encouraged to “tell a story”? through the music as they follow the many changes in dynamics, tempo, pedaling, articulation and octave shifts. Pieces are one to two pages in length; some have lyrics. Titles such as Bernie’s Banana Tree, Rockin’ Rhythm, and Waltz of the Giant Gorillas appeal to young musicians.
Eight units cover C Position and Treble C Position, gradually adding one new note per unit. The 24 pieces are one to two pages in length–some with lyrics and some with alternate fingering suggested. Use of pedal, 8va, phrasing and staccato touch are incorporated in this easy-to-read book. Correlated with The Perfect Start for Note Reading, Book 2 this book is great for transfer students and general sight reading.
Contents:
Mother Said
Summer Breeze
A Saturday at Sea
Pickles
Rolling Down the Hill
Lazy Dog
I Like Chocolate
Old Man McKemper
Funeral for My Pet Goldfish
Diving Board
Staring Contest
Ancient Legend
Tasty Purple Grapes
Earthquake
Memories of a Melted Popsicle
A Penguin That Could Fly
Ice Cream Truck
Island Band
Enjoy the Season
Talent Show
Dancing Pandas
Yellow Leaf
Hopscotch
Beethoven’s Boogie
The solo pieces in this 36 page book offer sequential reinforcement of the notes beginning students are learning, and introduce students to the concept of playing with expression and style. Students are encouraged to develop artistry as they play variations in dynamics, tempo, pedaling, articulation, and octave shifts. Large note heads and limited use of rests gives this book a clean look and “easy” feel. Teachers can decide to use optional, alternate fingering. Pieces are one or two pages in length, and can be programmed for performance or evaluation.
Contents:
Blowing Bubbles
Goblin Games
All Aboard!
Ferris Wheel Ride
A Nose That Blows and Blows
Tiny Goldfish
Shooting Star
Scary Dreams
Grumpy Grampa
Peacock
I Have to Sneeze
Storm's Coming
Be a Friend
Big Old Hippo
Morning Mist
The End of a Rainbow
Tiptoes
Traffic Sounds
Out in the City
Snowflakes on My Tongue
Little Drops of Rain on the Window Pane
Barn Owl
Brand-New Socks
Fiddle Tune
Book 3 of this effective series continues the modern sequential approach to note reading at the piano and focuses on notes in the G positions, F position, and D position. Sharps and flats of the respective positions are introduced, and intervals continue to be reinforced throughout the book. Includes lyrics and teacher duet parts.
Students choose how to play short exercises (4 measures with a repeat) by checking a box under various icons. There are eight different icons that suggest variations in touch, dynamics, tempo, and use of the pedal-always with a rounded-hand shape. Develops listening skills and reinforces the concept that the gesture creates the sound. Creativity is sparked when students combine icons together!
Simple, intuitive graphics make this book unique and user friendly. This innovative collection of technical exercises features four measure patterns that reinforce note reading and challenge students to play in an assortment of ways. Icons and check-off boxes encourage students to play with a rounded hand shape and varying tempos, dynamics, and touch. It is correlated with The Perfect Start for Note Reading, Book 2, or can be a companion to any beginning book. Fun and useful!
Explore this new and exciting series by Kevin and Julia Olson that presents a modern sequential approach to note reading at the piano. This book gives the beginning student a solid foundation for note reading and is designed to supplement any piano method. New notes are introduced and then thoroughly reinforced with plenty of music that is fun to play. Especially designed for the young beginner, the busy student, students needing extra reinforcement, and students at higher levels who want to improve their sight-reading skills. A wonderful way to get piano students off to The Perfect Start!
Simple, intuitive graphics make this book unique and user friendly. This innovative collection of technical exercises features four measure patterns that reinforce note reading and challenge students to play in an assortment of ways. Icons and check-off boxes encourage students to play with a rounded hand shape and varying tempos, dynamics, and touch. It is correlated with The Perfect Start for Note Reading, Book 2, or can be a companion to any beginning book. Fun and useful!
