Alfred's Basic Piano Course Lesson Book, Level 1A by Willard A. Palmer Piano Method - Sheet Music
By Willard A. PalmerLesson Book Level 1A begins by teaching basic keyboard topography and fluent recognition of white key names in relation to black keys. It focuses on simple rhythms and prepares students for intervallic reading with entertaining songs that focus on "same," "stepping up" and "stepping down." It then introduces lines and space notes in treble and bass clefs, melodic and harmonic intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5ths, and graduates to reading on the grand staff. It also introduces the flat and sharp signs.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Piano Method Easy Piano Piano Solo
- Publishers:
- Alfred Music
- Series:
- Alfred's Basic Piano Course
- UPC:
- 038081000251
- ISBN:
- 9780882847887
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Lesson Books
- Level:
- Big Note
- Series levels:
- Level 1A
- Artist:
- Willard A. Palmer
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 64
- Size:
- 9x12 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.63 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: AP.2104
Book 1A. MakeMusic Cloud; Method/Instruction; Piano - Alfred's Basic Piano Library. Alfred's Basic Piano Library. Learn To Play. Instructional book (big note notation). With introductory text, instructional text, illustrations, big note notation, easy piano notation, fingerings and lyrics (on most songs). 64 pages. Alfred Music #00-2104. Published by Alfred Music (AP.2104).ISBN 9780882847887. UPC: 038081000251. 9x12 inches. English.
Lesson Book Level 1A begins by teaching basic keyboard topography and fluent recognition of white key names in relation to black keys. It focuses on simple rhythms and prepares students for intervallic reading with entertaining songs that focus on "same," "stepping up" and "stepping down." It then introduces lines and space notes in treble and bass clefs, melodic and harmonic intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths and 5ths, and graduates to reading on the grand staff. It also introduces the flat and sharp signs.
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- Series:
- Alfred's Basic Piano Course
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- Publisher:
- Alfred Music
Ratings + Reviews
4.6 Rating
7 reviews
Jennie H.
Mar 19, 2024
This is one of the best beginner's method books!
Trombonegf
May 14, 2017
I have a number of 6 and 7 year old beginnibg piano students, and this book is (and has been) perfect for them. The lessons cover the material well, in enough depth for them to get the information needed but not so deep as to confuse at that young age. The layout of the book allows you to move at a pace tailored to the young mind, i.e. slow and varied enough so as not to bore--quick enough to excite. I heartily recommend!
Anonymous
Jul 27, 2012
Wonderful for beginners as the simplicity of the songs, easy to read notes and finger placement guides on each page help the beginner feel more confident about following and learning the notes, as well as playing the song.
Piano T.
Jun 3, 2011
I use this book for all my young students. It's the best book to start learning piano on.
Infinity
Apr 27, 2011
Good for kids that need to progress slowly. Or for the very young.
Anonymous
Apr 8, 2011
I used the Alfred series when I first began teaching but switched several years ago to Faber (Piano Adventures).The biggest weakness is that Alfred teaches position playing. Putting your hands in the exact same place for every song makes it very easy in the beginning. But when students suddenly have to start reading the note and figuring out which finger goes where, it is very overwhelming and frustrating at that point. This is when many students give up on piano! I had to supplement a LOT with this method in order to avoid the position playing mentality. (Hint: If your student is always asking, where do I put my hand or which position is the song in there's a really good chance they don't know how to read music.)The second reason I switched is because of a lack of technique. I taught all technique myself since there was practically no mention of it in the lesson book.
Sarah
Oct 15, 2010
I've been teaching piano for over 10 years. The last four years I've been using Alfred's Basic Piano Course as the main curriculum of my studio and I've been very pleased. I've had experience with Bastien and Faber as well, but Alfred continues to be my favorite. I like the simple, uncluttered lay-out of the pages and the pictures are entertaining but not dominating. Each new piece requires more from the student and challenges them towards musical growth, but doesn't move along so quickly as to overwhelm them. I actually remember using a few of these books back when I was a little girl taking piano lessons. Some of my favorite pieces back then were from this curriculum. I would recommend this to any teacher or student of the piano.