Scales & Technique

Scales and Technique

Exercises to develop skills with scales, chords, arpeggios, cadences, and more.















  Alfred Musicianship Book - Elementary Level
Code: AL2643
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  Alfred Musicianship Book - Intermediate Level
Code: AL3078
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  Bastien Scales, Chords, and Arpeggios
Code: WP249
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Contains exercises in all major, harmonic minor, and melodic minor keys, using both root position and inversions. Major and relative minor keys are on facing pages for convenience! Ideal for study, warm-up, or auditions. Level 2 – 4.
 



  Daily Warmups-Major 5 Finger Patterns-Set 1 (Alfred)
Code: AL22373
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Help your students prepare for auditions and contests with these exceptional new reference guides to five-finger patterns, scales, arpeggios, cadences and key signatures. Convenient and easy to use, the six sets of Daily Warm-Ups include concise theoretical explanations and practical practice suggestions
 



  Daily Warmups-Major Scales/Arpeggios(1 octave)-Set 3
Code: AL22375
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Help your students prepare for auditions and contests with these exceptional new reference guides to five-finger patterns, scales, arpeggios, cadences and key signatures. Convenient and easy to use, the six sets of Daily Warm-Ups include concise theoretical explanations and practical practice suggestions
 



  David Carr Glover Scale Book
Code: HL50006560
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Scales, triads and inversions, cadence chords in allthe major and minor keys for piano.
The chords and progressions presented will prepare students for the Intermediate Class auditions of the National Guild of Piano Teachers.
 



Dozen A Day - Mini Book
Code: HL00404073
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by Edna-Mae Burnam
Technical execises to be done each day before practicing.
 



Dozen A Day - Preparatory Book
Code: HL00414222
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by Edna-Mae Burnam
Technical execises to be done each day before practicing.
 



Dozen A Day - Book 1
Code: HL00413366
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by Edna-Mae Burnam
Technical execises to be done each day before practicing.
 



  Dozen A Day - Book 2
Code: HL00413826
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by Edna-Mae Burnam
Technical execises to be done each day before practicing.
 



Dozen A Day - Book 3
Code: HL00414136
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by Edna-Mae Burnam
Technical execises to be done each day before practicing.
 



Dozen a Day Bk3 with CD
Code: HL00416760
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Each book in this series contains short warm-up exercises to be played at the beginning of the student's practice session. Performing these technical exercises will help develop strong hands and flexible fingers.
 



Dozen A Day - Book 4
Code: HL00415686
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by Edna-Mae Burnam
Technical execises to be done each day before practicing.
 



  Fingerpower - Level 1
Code: 04-21
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by John W. Schaum

Effective Technic for all piano methods.


Easy, Effective Technic Use with All Piano and Keyboard Methods 
for Adults, Teens and Children 
Short, Progressive Exercises 
Help Develop Finger Strength 

Equal Development of Both Hands 
Designed to Strengthen All 5 Fingers 
Emphasizes Basic 5-Finger Position 

Many Practical Suggestions 
for Practice Variety and Review 

TOPICS

  • Blocked and Broken Triads 
  • Broken 3rds, 4ths and 5ths 
  • Legato and Staccato 
  • Phrase Development 
  • Rhythmic Variety 
  • 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 Time Signatures

Contents: 

1 - Two-Finger Phrase (2/4) 
2 - Two-Finger Phrase (3/4) 
3 - Two-Finger Phrase (4/4) 
4 - Three-Finger Phrase (2/4) 
5 - Three-Finger Phrase (3/4) 
6 - Three-Finger Phrase (4/4) 
7 - Four-Finger Phrase (2/4) 
8 - Four-Finger Phrase (3/4) 
9 - Four-Finger Phrase (4/4) 
10 - Five-Finger Acceleration Study 
11 - Five-Finger Phrase (2/4) 
12 - Five-Finger Phrase (3/4) 
13 - Etude for Five Fingers 
14 - Legato and Staccato 
15 - Legato and Staccato (Combined) 
16 - Staccato Study (Alternating Left and Right) 
17 - Staccato Study (Alternating Right and Left) 
18 - Intervals of a Third (2/4) 
19 - Intervals of a Third (3/4) 
20 - Etude in Broken Thirds 
21 - Etude in Broken Fourths 
22 - Etude in Broken Fifths 
23 - Etude in Thirds 
24 - Finger Extension Etude 
25 - Triads (Broken and Blocked) 
26 - Triads (Blocked and Broken) 
27 - Arpeggio Etude 
28 - Massive Triad Etude 
29 - Grand Arpeggio Etude

 



  Fingerpower - Level 1 (Book with CD)
Code: 04-21BCD
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Book Includes CD with Separate Tracks for Practice and Performance Tempos
Effective Technic for Students of All Ages
Short, Progressive Exercises
 



  Fingerpower - Level 2
Code: 04-22
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by John W. Schaum

Effective Technic for all piano methods.

Effective, Progressive Technic 
Use with All Piano Methods for Adults, Teens and Children 

Short, Progressive Exercises 
Help Develop Finger Strength 

Equal Development of All Fingers of Both Hands 

TOPICS:

  • Ascending and Descending Trills 
  • Chords -- Chromatic Scales 
  • Contrary Motion -- Thumb Crossings 
  • Hand Expansion -- 6/8 Time 
  • Syncopation -- Wrist Rotation

Contents: 

1 - Etude in Steps and Skips 
2 - Etude in 6/8 Time 
3 - Alternating Hands 
4 - Contrary Motion 
5 - Mixed Interval Etude 
6 - Trill (Ascending) 
7 - Trill (Descending) 
8 - Syncopation on Second Count 
9 - Syncopation on Third Count 
10 - Syncopation on Fourth Count 
11 - Wrist Staccato 
12 - Wrist Rotation 
13 - Rotation Etude 
14 - Hand Expansion (2/4) 
15 - Hand Expansion (3/4) 
16 - Thumb Crossing 
17 - Scale Preparatory 
18 - Chromatic Scale 
19 - Chromatic Chord Progressions 
20 - Chromatic Arpeggios (Ascending) 
21 - Chromatic Arpeggios (Descending)

 



  Fingerpower - Level 2 (Book with CD)
Code: 04-22BCD
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(Upper Elementary)
Book Includes CD with Separate Tracks for Practice and Performance Tempos
Effective Technic for Students of All Ages
Short, Progressive Exercises
 



  Fingerpower - Level 3
Code: 04-23
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by John W. Schaum

Effective Technic for all piano methods.

Effective, Progressive Technic 
Use with All Piano Methods 
for Adults, Teens and Children 

Short, Condensed Exercises 
Help Develop Finger Strength 

Equal Development of 
All Fingers of Both Hands 

TOPICS:

  • Chord Inversions -- Cross Hands 
  • Hand Stretching 
  • Interlocking Hands 
  • Legato Thirds -- Triplets 
  • 16th Notes and Rests 
  • Sustaining Each of the 5 Fingers in Both Hands

Contents: 

1 - Triplets 
2 - Two Notes Against One 
3 - One Note Against Two 
4 - Cross Hand Etude (3/4) 
5 - Cross Hand Etude (4/4) 
6 - Chord Inversions 
7 - Hand Stretching Technique 
8 - Finger Velocity 
9 - Sustaining the Thumb 
10 - Sustaining the Second Finger 
11 - Sustaining the Third Finger 
12 - Sustaining the Fourth Finger 
13 - Sustaining the Fifth Finger 
14 - Scale Passages and Staccato Chords 
15 - Legato Thirds 
16 - Sixteenth Rests and Notes 
17 - Etude for the Weaker Fingers 
18 - Interlocking Hand Pattern 
19 - Chromatic Chord Etude 
20 - Chromatic Arpeggio Etude

 



  Fingerpower - Level 3 (Book with CD)
Code: 04-23BCD
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(Early Intermediate)
Book Includes CD with Separate Tracks for Practice and Performance Tempos
Effective Technic for Students of All Ages
Short, Progressive Exercises
 



  Fingerpower - Level 4
Code: 04-24
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by John W. Schaum

For piano and organ
Effective, Progressive Technic
Use with All Piano Methods for Adults, Teens and Children 
Helps Develop Finger Strength Equal Development of All Fingers of Both Hands 

TOPICS

  • Chromatic Hand Contractions 
  • Finger Expansion -- Grace Notes 
  • Legato Triads and Thirds 
  • Scales in Contrary Motion 
  • Thumb Passages -- Tremolo 
  • Two-Octave Arpeggios


Contents: 

1 - Legato Interval Etude 
2 -Tremolo (Wrist Rotation) 
3 - Rhythmic Wrist Staccato 
4 - Arpeggios in Contrary Motion 
5 - Scales in Contrary Motion 
6 - Thumb Passages 
7 - Wide Range Finger Etude 
8 - Two-Octave Arpeggios (Right Hand) 
9 - Two-Octave Arpeggios (Left Hand) 
10 - Arpeggios in Triplets 
11 - Sustained Thirds 
12 - Major Triad Inversions (Ascending and
Descending) 
13 - Arpeggio Inversions (Ascending and Descending) 
14 - Trills in Thirds 
15 - Triplet Trills 
16 - Double Grace Notes 
17 - Chromatic Hand Contractions 
18 - Finger Expansion 
19 - Equalization of the Fingers 
20 - Four-Finger Dexterity 
21 - Legato Triads and Thirds

 



  Fingerpower - Level 4 (Book with CD)
Code: 04-24BCD
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(Intermediate)
Book Includes CD with Separate Tracks for Practice and Performance Tempos
Effective Technic for Students of All Ages
Short, Progressive Exercises
 



  Fingerpower - Level 5
Code: 04-25
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(Upper Intermediate)
Schaum's Most Popular Technic Series
Effective Technic for Students of All Ages
For Use With All Piano Instruction Books
 



  Fingerpower - Level 6
Code: 04-26
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(Early Advanced)
Schaum's Most Popular Technic Series
Effective Technic for Students of All Ages
Includes Scales and Arpeggios, Ascending and Descending
For All Piano Instruction Books
 



  Fingerpower - Primer
Code: 04-20
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by John W. Schaum

For Piano and Organ

Very Easy, Effective Technic for Beginners of All Ages 
May be started after just 6 to 8 weeks study 
Use with All Piano and Keyboard Methods 

Short, Progressive Exercises 
Help Develop Finger Strength 

Equal Development of Both Hands 
Emphasizes Basic 5-Finger Position. 

TOPICS:

  • Blocked and Broken 3rds 
  • Easy Thumb Crossings 
  • Legato and Staccato 
  • Melody and Accompaniment 
  • Sharps and Flats 
  • Simple Cross Hand Patterns

Contents: 

1 - Two-Finger Legato (2/4) 
2 - Two-Finger Legato (3/4) 
3 - Three-Finger Legato (4/4) 
4 - Three-Finger Legato (3/4) 
5 - Four-Finger Legato (4/4) 
6 - Four-Finger Legato (3/4) 
7 - Five-Finger Legato (4/4) 
8 - Five-Finger Legato (3/4) 
9 - Broken Thirds (4/4) 
10 - Broken Thirds (3/4) 
11 - Blocked Thirds 
12 - Mixed Intervals (4/4) 
13 - Mixed Intervals (3/4) 
14 - Interval Phrasing 
15 - Left Hand Melody (Broken Accompaniment) 
16 - Left Hand Melody (Blocked Accompaniment) 
17 - Right Hand Melody (Broken Accompaniment) 
18 - Right Hand Melody (Blocked Accompaniment) 
19 - Quarter Notes and Eighth Notes 
20 - Legato and Staccato 
21 - Eighth Notes with Staccato 
22 - Thumb Crossings 
23 - Sharps and Flats 
24 - Sharps and Flats (Chromatic) 
25 - Cross Hands (Bass and Treble) 
26 - Cross Hands (Three C's) 
27 - Triads (Broken and Blocked) 
28 - Triad Exploration 
29 - Two-Note Phrases 
30 - Three-Note Phrases 
31 - Four-Note Phrases 
32 - Two-Finger Extensions 
33 - Parallel Motion (4/4) 
34 - Parallel Motion (3/4) 
35 - Contrary Motion (4/4) 
36 - Contrary Motion (3/4)

 



  Fingerpower - Primer Level (Book with CD)
Code: 04-20BCD
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Book Includes CD with Separate Tracks for Practice and Performance tempos
Early Elementary
 



  FJH Achievement Skill Sheet #1 - Major 5-finger Patterns
Code: HL00420022
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  FJH Achievement Skill Sheet #2 - Minor 5-finger Patterns
Code: HL00420023
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  FJH Achievement Skill Sheet #3 - One Octave Major Scales & Arpeggios
Code: HL00420024
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  FJH Achievement Skill Sheet #4 - One Octave Minor Scales & Arpeggios
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  FJH Achievement Skill Sheet #5 - Two Octave Major Scales & Arpeggios
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  FJH Achievement Skill Sheet #6 - Two Octave Minor Scales & Arpeggios
Code: HL00420027
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  FJH Achievement Skill Sheet #7 - Elementary I-V-I Cadence Booklet
Code: HL00420028
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  FJH Achievement Skill Sheet #8 - Intermediate Cadence Booklet
Code: HL00420029
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  FJH Classic Scale Book
Code: FJH1132
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by Victoria McArthur and Edwin McLean

Perfect for the elementary student, this innovative scale book provides an introduction to scale theory and technique that can be used after the first few lessons! The concepts are explained in an easy-to-read yet comprehensive format. Included are: major and minor pentascales, chords, arpeggios, and cadences; one octave major scales (“white keys” only); major chord inversions; select one-octave minor scales and chord inversions; a quick guide to scale fingerings; and more.

 



  FJH First Scale Book
Code: FJH1266
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by Victoria McArthur & Edwin McLean

from the FJH Piano Teaching Library

 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 1
Code: GP681
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Scales - Arpeggios - Chords - Finger Exercises
 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 10
Code: GP690
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Kjos Music
 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 2
Code: GP682
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Kjos Music
 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 3
Code: GP683
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Kjos Music
 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 4
Code: GP684
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Kjos Music
 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 5
Code: GP685
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Kjos Music
 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 6
Code: GP686
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Kjos Music
 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 7
Code: GP687
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Kjos Music
 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 8
Code: GP688
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Kjos Music
 



  Scale Skills - Keith Snell - Kjos Music - Level 9
Code: GP689
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Kjos Music
 



  Scale Skills-Keith Snell-Kjos Music-Prep Level
Code: GP680
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includes 5 finger positions, tetrachord scales, I and V chords and arpeggios One Octave Major Scales Finger Exercises
 



  Scales & Chords (Kohler)
Code: HL00413428
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8-page scale sheet showing scales and chords in all major & minor keys
 



  Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences - First Book (Alfred)
Code: AL11761
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Accomodates the learning pace of younger students such as those in Alfred’s Basic, Level 2. The scales are presented on one page, with one line of scales in parallel motion, one line in contrary motion, one line of cadences and one line of arpeggios. Includes all the major, harmonic minor and chromatic scales in a special one page per key format.
 



  Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, & Cadences - Complete Bk (Alfred)
Code: AL5743
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Scale, chord, arpeggio and cadence studies in all major and minor keys presented in a convenient two-page format. Includes an in-depth 12 page explanation that leads to complete understanding of the fundamentals of major and minor scales, chords, arpeggios and cadences plus a clear explanation of scale degrees and a two-page guide to fingering the scales and arpeggios. In addition, several “enrichment options” are provided with exercises such as harmonizing scales, accelerating scales expanding scales and much more!
 



Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, & Cadences- Basic Bk SAVE 20%
Code: AL5754
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An invaluable collection of scale, chord, arpeggio and cadence studies in all major and minor keys. Each key is presented in a unique two page format: the left hand page presents the scale in parallel motion, contrary motion, and parallel motion in thirds and sixths. The right hand page contains triads, cadences and arpeggios in root position, 1st inversion and 2nd inversion.
 



Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day Bk1A
Code: FJH1489
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Helen Marlais, Kevin Olson
In the Every Day plan for Book 1A, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count rhythms; interval recognition starting on the guide notes of middle C, treble G, and bass F; pattern identification; and immediate response to articulations and dynamics.
 



Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day Bk1B
Code: FJH1536
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Helen Marlais, Kevin Olson
In the Every Day plan for Book 1B, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count basic rhythms in time signatures of 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4; interval recognition starting on and around the guide notes of middle C, treble G, treble C, and bass C; pattern identification; and immediate response to articulations and dynamics.
 



Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day Bk2A
Code: FJH1537
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Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson
In the Every Day plan for Book 2A, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count basic rhythms that include eighth notes; interval and pattern recognition through major five-finger patterns; single-line music played between the hands; immediate response to articulations; dynamics; and beginning transposition.
 



Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day Bk2B
Code: FF1538
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Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson
In the Every Day plan for Book 2B, students learn triads and begin to play pieces with both hands together on two staffs. Attention is given to different articulations and dynamics, and students are asked to transpose short pieces to the nearest keys. In addition, students learn to "plan" for note and rhythmic accuracy, correct articulations, and a good sound. Helpful suggestions guide students to think before they play, and not to stop once they have started. Students are also asked to count rhythmic examples out loud and clap, tap, point, snap their fingers, and march. Developing these important skills lays the proper foundation for music making and fosters stellar piano playing.
 



Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day Bk3A
Code: FF1539
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Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson
In the Every Day plan for Book 3A, students learn and practice different rhythmic activities with accent markings, focusing on the dotted quarter note rhythm followed by eighth notes. Tonic and dominant chords are explored, as well as melodic and harmonic intervals of major and minor 2nds and 3rds, and perfect 4ths and 5ths. Extending the usual five-finger pattern by crossing the second finger over the thumb is taught, as well as learning transposition of up to a fifth interval. Students will develop important skills such as eye, ear, and hand coordination through carefully crafted exercises, and will help turn your students into young artists.
 



Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day Bk3B
Code: FF1540
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Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson
In Book 3B of this distinctive series, new concepts carefully interweave with reviewed concepts to further the students’ knowledge and hone their sight-reading abilities. Some of the concepts reviewed are: rhythms that include dotted quarter notes followed by eighth notes, crossovers of the second finger over the thumb extending the five finger pattern, and a review of tonic and dominant chords to name a few. New concepts are introduced, such as how to count triplets, play and recognize Sus4 (suspended fourth) chords, play and recognize authentic cadences, and expanding knowledge of intervals to include M2, m2, M3, m3, P4, and P5. Students will also play in the keys of B flat major and B minor.
 



Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day Bk4A
Code: FF1541
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Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson
Intermediate
In Book 4A of this outstanding series, Helen Marlais along with Kevin Olson, provide students with creative, structured lessons and activities to further develop their sight reading abilities. New concepts include: sliding the thumb under the third finger; reading intervals that include ledger lines; the beginning of playing one octave scales; further study of intervals, cadences, chord progressions, and keys; to name a few.
 



Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day Bk4B
Code: FF1542
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Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson
In Book 4B of this outstanding series, Helen Marlais along with Kevin Olson, provide students with creative and structured lessons to further develop their sight reading and rhythm abilities. New concepts include: reading chord symbols; reading intervals that include ledger lines; the beginning of playing one octave scales; further study of intervals, cadences, chord progressions, and keys; to name a few.
 



Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day Bk5
Code: FF1543
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Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson In Book 5 of the Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day® series, students learn about compound meters and cut time, chords and their inversions, and new music terms including dolce, meno, and sempre. Also, Book 5 incorporates Rhythm Flashes!, Interval Flashes!, and Pattern Flashes!, which are designed to help students think and plan quickly for excellent sight reading! Original pieces and teacher/student duets along with a carefully sequenced curriculum make learning to sight read an engaging activity for developing students.
 



Beginning Piano Technic (Snell)
Code: GP679
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A book of exercises created to develop the skills and physical freedom needed to play elementary piano music. The exercises are written as short patterns to be memorized quickly so that students can focus on proper playing technic rather than note reading. It will be most successful when used to support the study of Beginning Piano Repertoire, but can also be used to advantage with any elementary course of piano study.
 



Not Just Another Scale Book VALUE Pack
Code: AL104864
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If purchased separately, the total price of the Value Pack is $26.85

The Not Just Another Scale Book Value Pack includes one copy each of Not Just Another Scale Book, Books 1, 2 and 3.
Hidden within all of the 10 innovative piano solos in each volume are scales—sometimes ascending, sometimes descending—in one or both hands.
What makes each book “Not Just Another Scale Book,” however, is the accompanying CD that features wonderfully orchestrated background tracks.
Book 1 features pieces written in both major and minor keys up to two sharps or flats.
Book 2 has pieces written in major and minor keys using three to seven sharps.
The pieces in Book 3 are written in major and minor keys using three to seven flats.