Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course


Book Description

This book begins with an extensive review of the chords and keys previously studied, using fresh and interesting material that will provide enjoyment as well as reinforcement. Particularly noteworthy is the systematic presentation of chords in all positions in both hands. Titles: America the Beautiful * Arkansas Traveler * The Battle Hymn of the Republic * Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair * Brahms Lullaby * Canon in D (Pachelbel) * Deep River * Down in the Valley * Farewell to Thee (Aloha Oe) * Fascination * A Festive Rondeau * Frankie and Johnnie * The Hokey-Pokey * The House of the Rising Sun * Introduction and Dance * La Cucaracha * La Donna E Mobile * La Raspa * Light and Blue * Loch Lomond * Lonesome Road * The Marriage of Figaro * Morning Has Broken * Musetta's Waltz * Musette * Night Song * Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen * Polyvetsian Dances * Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 * The Riddle * Rock-a My Soul * Roman Holiday * Sakura * Scherzo * Space Shuttle Blues * Swingin' Sevenths * Theme from Symphony No. 6 (Tchaikovsky) * Tumbalalaika * Village Dance * Waves of the Danube * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * You're in My Heart




Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Christmas Hits Book 1


Book Description

Christmas music from Hollywood, television and recordings will be a "hit" with adult piano students! Perfectly graded to fit with Alfred's Basic Adult Course Level 1. Titles: * Frosty the Snow Man * Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer * Holly Jolly Christmas * Home for the Holidays * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Jingle-Bell Rock * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Merry Christmas, Darling * Mister Santa * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silver Bells * The Christmas Song * We Need a Little Christmas * What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?




Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Greatest Hits Book 1


Book Description

This series answers the often-expressed need for a variety of supplementary material in many different popular styles. What could be more fun for an adult than to play the music that everybody knows and loves? When the books in the Greatest Hits series are assigned in conjunction with the Lesson Books, these appealing pieces reinforce new concepts as they are introduced. In addition, the motivation the music provides could not be better. The emotional satisfaction students receive from mastering each popular song increases their enthusiasm to begin the next one. With the popular music available in the Greatest Hits series (Levels 1 and 2), the use of both books will significantly increase every adult's interest in piano study. Two selections from this book are featured on the Royal Conservatory of Music Popular Selection List (2007 Ed.): * The Rainbow Connection * Nadia's Theme




Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Duet Book 2


Book Description

In this book each duet is arranged for student-teacher (parent or older student) performance. These charming Duet Books increase motivation and add fun to practice time and lessons.




Alfred's Basic Piano Library Top Hits! Christmas, Bk 2


Book Description

These piano arrangements may be used by students in Level 2 of Alfred's Basic Piano Library or in the second book of any method. Titles: Feliz Navidad * Frosty the Snow Man * Home for the Holidays * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * Mister Santa * Nuttin' for Christmas * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * The Chipmunk Song * When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter.




Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Top Hits! Solo Book 1B


Book Description

Alfred's Top Hits series has overwhelmingly been accepted by students and teachers. This series combines just the right combination of hits from Broadway, Hollywood, television and recordings! As you might expect from Alfred, this series offers a rare combination of great music arranged with care and creativity. Your beginning and intermediate students can savor the excitement of playing pop music and reap the benefits from making practicing more fun and rewarding.




Premier Piano Course: Christmas Book 1A


Book Description

Familiar motivational pieces for the holiday season using the same concepts introduced in the corresponding Premier Piano Course Lesson Book. Can be used with any method as soon as students begin reading on the grand staff. Contains teacher duet accompaniments for an enhanced musical experience. Titles: * Away in a Manger * Dance of the Reed Flutes (from The Nutcracker Suite) * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Good King Wenceslas * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old Saint Nicholas * O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Come, Little Children * O Come, O Come Emmanuel * Up on the Housetop * We Three Kings of Orient Are




Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course - Lesson Book 3


Book Description

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.