Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Piano

Alfred’s Basic Piano LibraryPiano.Lesson Book Level 1ACorrelated materials to be used with Lesson Book, Level 1A:TitleStart on pageCOMPOSITION BOOK, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29EAR TRAINING BOOK, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7ENSEMBLE BOOK, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15FLASH CARDS, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8FUN SOLO BOOK, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20HYMN BOOK, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14MERRY CHRISTMAS! Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23MERRY CHRISTMAS! Ensemble Book, Level 1A . . . . . . . . . . . 23NOTESPELLER BOOK, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19RECITAL BOOK, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13SIGHT READING BOOK, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9TECHNIC BOOK, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23THEORY BOOK, Level 1A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11THEORY THROUGH THE YEAR, Level 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9TOP HITS! Solo Book 1A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22TOP HITS! Christmas Book 1A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Willard A. Palmer.TitleStart on pageSHEET MUSIC SOLOS, Level 1AAndy, the Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drum and Bugle Band Parade, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Happy Secret, A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indian Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Itsy Bitsy Bird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mumbo Jumbo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seascape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walk in Space, A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Teacher’s discretionFOR TEACHERS ONLY: Teacher’s Guide to Lesson Book 1AGENERALA General MIDI disk(20650) and a Compact Discare available, which include a full piano recording andbackground accompaniment.(14541)Theory Games Software correlating to Levels 1A–2 (14432) andLevels 3–5 (14433) is available for Macintosh and IBM/Windowscompatible computers.Morton Manus.Amanda Vick LethcoThird EditionCopyright MCMXCIX by Alfred MusicAll rights reserved. Produced in USA.ISBN-10: 0-88284-788-0 (Book)ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-788-7 (Book)4343545954594343ISBN-10: 0-7390-2483-3 (Book & CD)ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-2483-6 (Book & CD)Illustrations by David Silverman (Painted by Cheryl Hennigar)

2A NOTE TO PARENTSA NOTE TO TEACHERSDear Parents:Dear Teachers,You have a right to be proud!Welcome to Alfred's Basic Piano Library!Giving your child music training shows foresight as well as theappreciation of a fine art.Music is a language understood by people of all nations. It is oneof the most basic mediums of expression. Improved coordination,a broadening of interests, a discovery of the importance of selfdiscipline, and a world of pleasure are only a few of the rewardspupils receive.Parents must play an important role in guiding their children'smusical training. One question asked by almost all parents is,"How long should my child practice?" Later it will be important thatyour child practice a specified amount. For now, the length of timeis not so important , as long as they practice the assignmentseveral times each day.Regularity in practice is important! Let your child select aregular time for practice to begin. With your help, good practicinghabits will be easily established . Your child's teacher can give youvaluable suggestions. As parents, you have the responsibility ofshowing an interest in your child's progress. Patience, sincerepraise, a show of enthusiasm as your child learns new material,and your occasional participation in music -making sessions athome will be very beneficial.As publishers, it is our pleasure to offer an outstanding course ofinstruction, prepared for you by three of the nation's leading musiceducators .We offer our best wishes to you and your child in your newadventure. It is certain to be exciting and richly rewarding!THE PUBLISHERSThis is a new, easy, step-by -step method. It emphasizes correctplaying habits and note reading through interval recognition. It gives asolid foundation in music theory. It is a true multi-key approach.Although key signatures are not introduced in Level 1A, the studentactually plays in seven different keys! The student plays satisfyingand entertaining pieces from the very first lesson. Each new challengebrings enjoyment to the student and the teacher, and because thematerial progresses so carefully, it is problem-free . For reinforcementof each principle as it is introduced, supplementary material is carefullycoordinated, page for page, at each level of instruction.Here is an outline of the basic contents of this book:pages 3 - 5pages 6- 17pages 18- 26pages 27- 32pages 33- 49pages 50- 58pages 59- 64Introduction to playing .Keyboard orientation and finger number recognition.Tunes on the black keys for rhythmic reading anddevelopment of finger skills. Elementary dynamics.The use of this section avoids the association of anyfinger numbers with any key, black or white.Fluent recognition of key-names through letter-notes.Tunes in MIDDLE C POSITION for more skilldevelopment and rhythmic reading.Introduction to the GRAND STAFF.lntervallic reading in C POSITION.Melodic & harmonic intervals. Legato.lntervallic reading in G POSITION. Sharps & flats.More dynamics. Staccato.Review pieces. Test & certificate.As you leaf through this book you will notice the clean and unclutteredpages, the clear music engraving, and the attractive art work, designedto complement the music and to appeal to all.The authors hope that these pages will help you to open the door of theWONDERFUL WORLD OF MUSIC to many students .Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus & Amanda Vick Lethco

30The Treble Clef SignLocates the Gabove the middleof the keyboard.This sign camefrom the letter G: C7By moving up or down from this G, you can name any note on the treble staff.MI00LEC D E F G1 2 3 4 5L-iRH JRH 5 ,--tJJ JJ .J J J. ----,.I J J-11J JI7,if G,down,down,down,up,up,G,G,down,down ,to- C.

37TIED NOTESWhen notes on the SAME LINE or SPACE are joined by a curved line,we call them TIED NOTES .BalloonsIJThe key is held down for the COMBINED VALUES OF BOTH NOTES .I.,,COUNT: "1 - 2 - 3,1 - 2 - 3"Moderately slow"7.,,,u" ""' IlL. pingingsososoftgent. - -- - -- -c,.-7-1. Soar2 . Glid-"1,--lylytheythey---smoothglim ----lymersailon-,.by,high ,-'71.4'(TIED NOTES)2".u---,,I" """Jp eassum--. --c. theymerfly .sky .c. .' /DUET PART (Student plays 1 octave higher.)T n. 41 ? ;"2r-JJ I -J J IJJ J I -J J Ir-J J 12J IrLHpr·I12:11JI :II- ; /r·

41RESTS are signs of SILENCE.1. Clap (or tap) the following rhythm.2. Clap ONC E for each note, counting aloud.)3. Do not clap for the REST!tThis is a QUARTER REST.It means REST FOR THE VALUEof a QUARTER NOTE.Rock -I J\)""RockRock' ---. iswith melthe- (ic!hand!33I,,.'' '"'tJmonleft1f 'hartheiswithRockRock.0right\.\.II '--4 .die!hand!.'RockRock".J·.1 13DUETPART (Student plays 1 octave higher .)iswithharthe--- -12--monleft- --\.I 'ic!hand!--\.I- - '.

58Staccato PlayingSTACCATO means SEPARATED or DETACHED .STACCATO is the opposite of LEGATO.Raindrops C POSITION REVIEWModerately fast1"' '" " I".ii'- .\Jt)- p'-1. Pit2. Scur.-- -L. ,./ "' " '", ti@)I"'HelDrip. -L. ,.-/ -seebet" ""---.- - uster'-- I"I "- -"'-- ter ,therungameformustI" ' I" ''--ter!ry!DoDropstheof -'she Istop ,-- -ter ,and"I '"II"I ' -- I" '-- JustJustbebe "I 'realmake ' ""I '- cause- cause-- 'ofofdropsdrops"-I '--I" '"' rain - dropsraincanI"' I"'I"'-scathur "I-'I" II skeldrop ,'ter,ry,"terand ' .I'patscur' I ter ,ry, I5.I" -- 'lyusmatwor-- I" '. ofof-"'ter?ry.I" '. rain!rain!I -- r.

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