The Church Musician, Level 2


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The Church Musician, Level 2 expands on major concepts and skills taught at Level One. A position-based approach using the Keys of C Major, G Major, F Major, D Major, and A Major is presented in a fresh, musically appealing way using familiar and new sacred music. Students are introduced to all notes of the Grand Staff up to high A, I, IV, and V chords with inversions, eighth notes, transposition, and technic exercises. Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics, coloristic experimentation with the pedal, and motivating and exciting pieces. Titles: * Jesus Lover of My Soul * Oh, How I Love Jesus * Jesus Saves * Near to the Heart of God * More Love to Thee * I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord * Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow * Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus * All Hail the Power * Wonderful Words of Life * Almost Persuaded * Jesus Shall Reign * Take Time to be Holy * Over the River and Through the Woods * Joy to the World * Scale and chord exercises, and technic studies




Music in Me - A Piano Method for Young Christian Students


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(Sacred Folio). There is music inside all of us, especially children! That's how God created them, and so making music comes naturally to them. Teaching children to make their own music on a keyboard (and to find joy in it) is what Music in Me is all about. Each book in this unique series is designed to help them understand both musical and Biblical concepts at the same time. Early exposure to music theory especially harmony and ear training plus an understanding of how music "works" will provide today's children with a strong foundation for becoming tomorrow's church musicians. Music in Me includes five levels, and each level includes five coordinating student books: Lesson (Reading Music); Theory & Technique (Understanding Music); Creativity (Writing Your Own Music); Praise & Worship (Solos to Play); and Hymns & Holidays (Solos to Play).




The Church Musician, Primer


Book Description

The Church Musician presents a step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of music through the use of familiar and new sacred music. Additional supplementary materials include Repertoire, Theory, and Hymn Playing books. Along with basic music theory fundamentals, students learn many familiar songs. Titles: * I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy * Jesus Loves Me * Praise Him, Praise Him * Holy, Holy, Holy * I'll Be a Sunbeam * Jesus Shall Reign * and many more




The Church Musician, Level 3


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The Church Musician presents a step-by-step approach to the fundamentals of music through the use of familiar and new sacred music. Additional supplementary materials include Repertoire, Theory, and Hymn Playing books.




The Church Musician


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Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 2


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This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 2 continues where Level 1B finishes. This book introduces dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes, plus intervals of 6ths, 7ths and octaves. Teaches greater movement of the hands, including crossing two over one and scalework. Students will also learn more about triads, primary chords, and blocked and broken chords. Songs Include: 18th Century Dance * Alouette * Blue Scales * Calypso Carnival * The Can-Can * Cockles and Mussels * The Galway Piper * Get Away! * Got Lotsa Rhythm * Kum-ba-yah! * Lavender's Blue * London Bridge * Lone Star Waltz * Malaguena * Nick Nack Paddy Wack * Ode to Joy * Oh! Susanna! * On the Bridge at Avignon * Our Special Waltz * Prelude * Red River Valley * Sarasponda * Square Dance * When You Grow Up * Why Am I Blue?




Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Lesson Book 3


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This method begins with a review of the concepts presented in Level 2, then introduces new pieces and lessons in new keys to prepare the student for more advanced studies. Includes a "Just for Fun" section and an "Ambitious" section for the student who will devote a little extra effort toward learning some of the great masterworks that require additional practice.




Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 2 - Symphony Themes, Opera Gems and Classical Favorites


Book Description

(Faber Piano Adventures ). In this inspiring collection, late-elementary to early-intermediate pianists will find appealing arrangements that advance skills while exploring masterworks of Western music. The famous orchestral, keyboard, and operatic repertoire here spans four periods of music history. In the Baroque & Classical section, discover the elegance of Bach, the beauty of Mozart and the passion of Beethoven. Through the pages of the Romantic & Impressionistic section, sample the lyricism of Chopin, the drama of Grieg, and the atmosphere of Debussy. May the melodies of these and many other composers open an enduring world of expression and sound.




Alfred's Basic Piano Library Praise Hits Complete, Bk 2 & 3: For the Later Beginner


Book Description

Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Praise Hits fills the need for contemporary Christian music to be used as supplementary pieces for students. Soon after beginning piano study, students can play attractive versions of the best-known worship music of today. This book is a compilation of Level 2 and Level 3 of Alfred's Basic Piano Library Praise Hits books, and correlates page-by-page with Level 2 and Level 3 of Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson books. Titles: Forever * Lord, I Lift Your Name on High * The Wonderful Cross * Blessed Be Your Name * Forever Reign * Holy Is the Lord * Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) * Revelation Song * Our God * Here I Am to Worship (Light of the World) * Your Grace Is Enough * In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found) * One Thing Remains (Your Love Never Fails) * 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) * Everlasting God * Jesus Messiah * Hosanna * Mighty to Save * From the Inside Out * Indescribable.




Teaching Little Fingers to Play


Book Description

(Willis). A piano series for the early beginner combining rote and note approach. The melodies are written with careful thought and are kept as simple as possible, yet they are refreshingly delightful. All the music lies within the grasp of the child's small hands.