Resources for Children
The music books that we use are listed below. Maria will let you know which books you'll need to purchase. You can order what you need using the convenient links below, or you can purchase them from any source you prefer. Please note we do receive a small commission for purchases made through the links on this page.
Color-Coded Flashcards (Alfred Music)
Includes all notes, symbols, and terms needed for the first two years of study on any musical instrument. Cards are color-coded by category and are numbered on the back.
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Piano Adventures Flashcards
Each of the 80 color flashcards features a single note followed by two short sightreading exercises. This combination of note drilling and intervalic reading is highly effective in building reading skill.
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Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts Level 1 (4 Book Set)
This Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts Books Set includes 4 Books: 1. Music for Little Mozarts: Music Lesson Book 1 9780882849669 2. Music for Little Mozarts: Music Workbook 1 9780882849683 3. Music for Little Mozarts: Music Recital Book 1 9780739012550 4. Music for Little Mozarts: Notespeller & Sight-Play Book 1 9781470633509
Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts Level 2 (4 Book Set)
Starts as pre-reading, then moves to reading on the staff. After a review, the new concepts taught are:
Dotted quarter note and 4/4 time
4/4 time
Mezzo-forte
Staff and note reading
Steps and skips
Grand staff
New notes taught are F and G in the LH and RH, completing the Middle C position.
The Russian School of Piano Playing Book 1, Part I
This edition of The Russian School of Piano Playing is divided into three separate volumes. Book 1, which is in two volumes, contains the material from Part I (48010303) and Part II (48010304) of the original Book 1
The Russian School of Piano Playing Book 1, Part II
This edition of The Russian School of Piano Playing is divided into three separate volumes. Book 1, which is in two volumes, contains the material from Part I and Part II (this book) of the original Book 1. Part I takes the average student to the end of the first year, and Part II covers the second year. Book 2 takes the student to a more advanced stage, leading him/her on to repertoire pieces.
Master Theory Book 1
Beginning with staff lines and progressing through rhythms, key signatures, scales, and harmony to elementary counterpoint, it's a comprehensive, no-nonsense approach to theory ... with no distractions! Your students deserve to learn theory in the quickest, most efficient way possible.
Included in Book 1: Lessons and Review pages on Staff, Clef Signs, Line and Space Names, Notation, Whole, Half and Quarter Notes, Measure, Time Signatures, Note Values, Dotted Notes, Ledger Lines, Repeat Signs, 1st & 2nd Endings, Tiers, Slurs, Eighth Notes, Eighth Rests, Dotted Quarter Notes, and Accidentals.
Master Theory Book 2
Included in Book 2: Lessons and Review pages on Key Signatures, Flat and Sharp Keys, Sixteenth Notes and Rests, Dotted Eighth Notes, Alla Breve, Intervals, Whole and Half Steps, Tetrachords, Major Scales, Circle of Keys, Slow Time, Fast Time, and Syncopation.
Master Theory Book 3
Included in Book 3: Lessons and Review pages on Chromatic Scales, Enharmonic Tones, Signs and Abbreviations, Minor Scales, Syllables, Transposition, Complex Time Signatures, Perfect and Major Intervals, Minor Intervals, Augmented and Diminished Intervals, Augmented and Diminished Intervals, 2-part-Harmony, Major Chords, Triads, Scale of Triads, Dominant 7th Chords, and Conducting.
Master Theory Set (Books 1-6)
This six-part series begins with the basics and progresses through advanced harmony and arranging. Each book is complete text and workbook in itself containing 30 short lessons and assignments. Most work can be completed outside band rehearsals at the student's own pace. Review and grading can be done in less than 5 minutes of class time. This combination of home study plus just a few minutes of rehearsal time for theory will produce amazing results in a very short time.
Accent on Solos Book 1
This popular 3-book series features original Gillock piano solos that progress from elementary to early intermediate level. All the pieces in the first book include memorable lyrics to help the beginner in retention. 14 pieces, including: Circus Clown, Clocks and Watches, Daddy's Rocking Chair, Flying Carpet, Glass Beads, Puppy Dog, and Wind in the Bamboo Tree.
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Accent on Solos Book 2
This popular 3-book series features original Gillock piano solos that progress from elementary to early intermediate level. The second book includes 12 fantastic pieces, including, Argentina, Gavotte, Gypsy Camp, Little Flower Girl of Paris, Little Gray Donkey, Sail Boats, Stars on a Summer Night.
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Accent on Solos Book 3
This popular 3-book series features original Gillock piano solos that progress from late elementary to early intermediate level. The third book features 8 fabulous masterpieces: At the Circus, Dance of the Toys, Drifting Clouds, Enchanting Marketplace, The Queen's Minuet, Sliding in the Snow, Summertime Blues, Swinging Beat.
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Practical Method for Beginners (Czerny)
Widely known as an important piano teacher in Vienna in the early 19th century, Carl Czerny composed numerous exercises for beginner and intermediate level students to develop their technique. Czerny - a pupil of Beethoven and subsequent teacher of Thalberg, Liszt and Stephen Heller is famed through his pedagogical works for piano. Here, the Practical Method For Beginners On The Pianoforte is ideal for individual beginners who can already read music. The exercises begin at a very simple and rapidly progress to intermediate level.
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My First Piano Adventure:
Lesson Book A
Lesson Book A
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. Outstanding audio tracks via online access for the young student to listen, sing, tap, and play along with at the piano. The orchestrated songs feature children singing the lyrics, which has great appeal to the 5-6 year old beginner. The audio 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.
My First Piano Adventure:
Writing Book A
Writing Book A
Developing the ear and training the eye of the young child is a key component of the Writing Book A. Tucker, the mascot dog who loves to LISTEN, is always on the scene as the young child imitates, matches, and creates rhythmic and melodic patterns. The multi-cultural friends present improvisation and simple, guided composition activities. Blinker, the owl who loves to LOOK, helps students recognize patterns of rhythms and notes, and introduces sightreading. The Writing Book offers a holistic, musical approach to theory through discovery, creativity, imagination, and fun!
Piano Adventures
Primer Level Lesson Book
Primer Level Lesson Book
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.
Piano Adventures
Primer Level Theory Book
Primer Level Theory Book
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.
Piano Adventures
Primer Level Performance Book
Primer Level Performance Book
The 2nd Edition Performance Book is a solo collection of 28 effective pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Primer Lesson and Theory Books. Fanciful lyrics, colorful artwork, and sophisticated teacher duets enrich the learning experience. Contents include: In the Jungle * The Doorbell * The Shepherd's Flute * Hot Cross Buns * Banana Split * Listen to the Drums * Classical March * The Opposite Song * Rex, the Tyrannosauraus * Trumpet Song * and more.
Piano Adventures
Primer Level Technique & Artistry Book
Primer Level Technique & Artistry Book
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.
Piano Adventures Primer Level - 4 Book Set (Lesson, Theory, Performance, and Technique & Artistry Books)
The Piano Adventures Primer Level 2nd Edition Bundle Set By Nancy Faber includes all four of the Primer Level Books: Lesson, Theory, Performance, Technique & Artistry.