Alfred's Basic Piano Library Repertoire, Bk 3


Book Description

The Repertoire Books contain attractive compositions from the 17th century to the present. The pieces have been organized in progressive order and meet the requirements of many piano festivals, auditions and competitions. The books may also be used as sight reading material or as a supplement to other method books. Titles: Bagatelle (Diabelli) * Blues in D (Palmer/Lethco) * Capriccio Allegro (Gossec) * Courtly Dance (Pleyel) * Distant Bells (Streabbog) * Etude (Gurlitt) * Etude in A Minor (Kohler) * Fanfare (Duncombe) * Folk Song (Bartok) * Follow the Leader (Gurlitt) * Friendly Conversation (Beyer) * Hungarian Folk Dance (Bartok) * In Hot Pursuit (Palmer/Lethco) * Minuet (D Minor & F Major) (L. Mozart) * Minuet in F Major (L. Mozart) * A Momentous Occasion (Palmer/Lethco) * Novelette (Harriet Hardy) * Prelude in G Major (Bach) * Song Without Words (Kohler) * Summer Song (Liadov) * Waltz in A Minor (Dubois) * Waltz in C Major (Diabelli) * The Wild Rider (Schumann).




Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 3


Book Description

A piano course for beginners of all ages. Alfred's Basic Piano Library offers 4 complete beginning piano methods that use the same eclectic reading approach (with a focus on intervals). However, the grading, songs, illustrations, covers and names of the courses are all different.




Alfred's Basic Piano Library Hymn Book, Bk 3


Book Description

The Hymn Books contain the world's most famous hymns and are perfect for the student who enjoys playing sacred music. Duet parts are included in the first three levels.




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 Piano Library Hymn Book, Bk 1b


Book Description

The Hymn Books contain the world's most famous hymns and are perfect for the student who enjoys playing sacred music. Duet parts are included in the first three levels. Titles: Abide with Me * Amazing Grace * Crown Him with Many Crowns * Faith of Our Fathers * Father, in Thy Mysterious Presence * For the Beauty of the Earth * Holy Bible, Book Divine * I Surrender All * Jesus, Lover of My Soul * Jesus Loves Me! * Oh, How I Love Jesus * Oh Worship the King * O Sotre Gud (Melody of How Great Thou Art") * Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow * Sun of My Soul * That Will Be Glory!"




Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 2


Book Description

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


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.




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.




Alfred's Basic Piano Library Recital Book, Bk 1a


Book Description

The Recital Books congratulate students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result, the pieces are quickly mastered. Included in Recital 1A are familiar favorites such as Lost My Partner" and "Tumbalalaika," and fun originals like "Charlie the Chimp!" and "My Secret Place."




Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Sight Reading, Bk 1


Book Description

This book teaches sight reading in a systematic way by creating exercises based on the same concepts that the student is studying in the Lesson Book. Exercises are short and the music is generally easier than correlating pages in the Lesson Book.