Theory Gymnastics is the most creative and comprehensive theory curriculum available and the perfect companion to every method. By combining hilariously funny games with their creative books the Three CrankyWomen (TCW) have elevated music theory from the boring 'must-do' to the 'I can't wait to do!' Whether a practice page or a brain-teasing difficult puzzle page the variety of activities requires students to repeatedly use andapply each theory concept in new and different ways.Designed as a fast-paced book for older beginners (young teens to adult) this volume covers all concepts of Theory Gymnastics levels A and B in creative thorough andfun ways. Includes age-appropriate artwork verbiage pacing and activities. Free audio recordings for the ear-training units are available in the Multimedia Library.

Theory Gymnastics is the most creative and comprehensive theory curriculum available and the perfect companion to every method. By combining hilariously funny games with their creative books the Three CrankyWomen (TCW) have elevated music theory from the boring 'must-do' to the 'I can't wait to do!' Whether a practice page or a brain-teasing difficult puzzle page the variety of activities requires students to repeatedly use andapply each theory concept in new and different ways.Concepts in Level D include: Simple and compound meters the circle of fifths primary triads and inversions binary form 12-bar blues melodic and harmonicdictation.Free audio recordings for the ear-training units are available in the Multimedia Library.

Written for ages 5 and 6 My First Piano Adventure captures the child's playful spirit. Fun-filled songs rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills. Three distinguishing features of the Lesson Book A make it unique and effective for the young 5-6 year old beginner. 1. A strong focus on technique embedded in the book through playful technique games chants and carefully-composed pieces that gently lead the child into pianistic motions. 2. An outstanding CD for the young student to listen sing tap and play along with at the piano. The orchestrated songs on the CD feature children singing the lyrics which has great appeal to the 5-6 year old beginner. The CD becomes a ready-made practice partner that guides the student and parent for all the pieces and activities in the books. 3. The fanciful art features five multi-cultural children who are also learning to play. These friends at the piano introduce basic rhythms white key names and a variety of white and black-key songs that span classical folk and blues. Young students will listen sing create and play more musically with Nancy and Randall Faber's My First Piano Adventure Lesson Book A. The Lesson Book introduces directional pre-reading elementary music theory and technique with engaging songs games and creative discovery at the keyboard. Young students will enjoy the multi-cultural ?friends at the piano? who introduce white-key names basic rhythms and a variety of songs which span classical folk and blues. Ear-training and eye-training are also part of the curriculum. The Fabers' instructional theory ?ACE? - Analysis Creativity and Expression guides the pedagogy of My First Piano Adventure.Analysis leads to understanding creativity leads to self-discovery and expression develops personal artistry. The CD for this book offers a unique listening experience with outstanding orchestrations and vocals. The recordings demonstrate a key principle of the

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library- A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition. Piano Theory Workbooks presenttheory writing assignments that co-ordinate page by page with the Piano Lessons Books. The activities are fun and creative and the books are fully illustrated. About this series: When music excites our interest andimagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. The series offers: a variety of styles andmoods natural rhythmic flow singable melodies and lyrics teacher accompaniments improvisation instrumental accompaniments through CD or MIDI files realistic pacing which is challenging without beingoverwhelming clear and concise presentation of concepts which allows room for a teacher's individual approach uncluttered page layout basic theory and technique covered. There are five stages to the HalLeonard Student Piano Library each of which is associated with a Piano Lessons Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Solos Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Practice Games Book a Piano Theory Workbook and a set of Music FlashCards. Practice Record and Teacher's Planner are also available.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library- A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition. Piano Theory Workbooks presenttheory writing assignments that co-ordinate page by page with the Piano Lessons Books. The activities are fun and creative and the books are fully illustrated. About this series: When music excites our interest andimagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. The series offers: a variety of styles andmoods natural rhythmic flow singable melodies and lyrics teacher accompaniments improvisation instrumental accompaniments through CD or MIDI files realistic pacing which is challenging without beingoverwhelming clear and concise presentation of concepts which allows room for a teacher's individual approach uncluttered page layout basic theory and technique covered. There are five stages to the HalLeonard Student Piano Library each of which is associated with a Piano Lessons Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Solos Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Practice Games Book a Piano Theory Workbook and a set of Music FlashCards. Practice Record and Teacher's Planner are also available.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library- A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition. Piano Theory Workbooks present theory writing assignments that co-ordinate page by page with the Piano Lessons Books. The activities are fun and creative and the books are fully illustrated. About this series: When music excites our interest and imagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. The series offers: a variety of stylesand moods natural rhythmic flow singable melodies and lyrics teacher accompaniments improvisation instrumental accompaniments through CD or MIDI files realistic pacing which is challenging without being overwhelming clear and concise presentation of concepts which allows room for a teacher's individual approach uncluttered page layout basic theory and technique covered. There are five stages to the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library each of which is associated with a Piano Lessons Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Solos Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Practice Games Book a Piano Theory Workbook and a set of Music Flash Cards. Practice Record and Teacher's Planner are also available.

A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition.Popular Piano Solos Level 4 is designedfor use with the fourth book of any piano method. It contains seven fun pieces. About this series: When music excites our interest and imagination we eagerly put our hearts into learning it. The music in the HalLeonard Student Piano Library encourages practise progress confidence and success. The series offers: a variety of styles and moods; natural rhythmic flow singable melodies and lyrics; teacher accompaniments;improvisation; instrumental accompaniments through CD or MIDI files; realistic pacing which is challenging without being overwhelming; clear and concise presentation of concepts which allows room for a teacher's individualapproach; uncluttered page layout; basic theory and technique covered. There are five stages to the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library each of which is associated with a Piano Lessons Book (and accompanying CD) a PianoSolos Book (and accompanying CD) a Piano Practice Games Book a Piano Theory Workbook and a set of Music Flash Cards. Practice Record and Teacher's Planner are also available.

A Creative and Interactive Piano Course for Children-The second core book in this definitive beginner method by leading Piano educator Hans-Günter Heumann. This beautifully illustrated book is full of charming pieces fun exercises and games. It builds on the concepts and theory covered in Lesson Book 1 whilst introducing new musical techniques and terms with innovative and engaging visual aids. Visit www.piano-junior.com to find out more.What is Piano Junior?Piano Junior is a superb Piano course for beginners. It's creative it's interactive it's colourful it has its own website with additional online material ? and most importantly it really works! Itscharacters PJ the friendly robot and his sidekick Mozart the dog motivate and encourage children throughout each level. The course is available as core Lesson Books along with supplementary Theory Duet and Performance Books at each stage.Who is Piano Junior for?Suitable for children from around the age of 6 Piano Junior takes young students on their first steps and prepares them with a solid foundation for early grades. A method for the digital ageTeachers parents and students can visit www.piano-junior.com for demonstration videos and recordings along with a host of other free downloadable resources which really bring practice sessions at home to life!