Designed to build on the foundation laid in Level 1, Repertoire Book 2 contains six key elements that promote the well-rounded development of each student. These elements include Reading Pieces, Rote Pieces, Challenge Pieces, Equal Part Duets, Theory, and Improvisation.
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Product information: 9 x 12 in. Spiral bound. 119 Pages.
DESCRIPTION
Note: a code for the audio tracks may be found in the front cover of the Repertoire Book.
Reading PiecesReading Pieces begin with a review of intervals (2nds and 3rds) and landmark notes Treble G and Bass C. They progress to starting on notes over the expanse of the staff in a variety of keys. The intervals of a 4th and 5th are introduced.
Rote PiecesComposed with a colorful harmonic pallet, Rote Pieces are pattern-based and use a wide range of the keyboard.
Challenge PiecesChallenge Pieces are early-level works by composers such as Reinagle and Czerny. They provide an introduction to counterpoint and mixed articulations between the hands.
Equal Part DuetsIt is vital that students learn to accompany as well as to play a melodic line. Equal part duets are included to allow students to learn both secondo and primo parts.
Theory PagesTheory Pages provide students with music theory review in a worksheet format.
ImprovisationImprovisation suggestions are included along with teacher accompaniments.
The Asian Edition of Theory Book 2 correlates with the other components of Piano Safari Level 2 to provide additional reinforcement for each unit.
Concepts included in Theory Book 2:
Metric counting and rhythmic values
Grand Staff and note identification
Accidentals
Intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, and 5ths.
Product information: 64 Pages.
DESCRIPTION
Students learn new concepts through their work in Repertoire Book 2, Technique Book 2, and the Sight Reading Cards by analyzing and playing pieces and exercises. In the Theory Book 2, additional modes of learning are utilized, which include:
Copying
Analyzing
Writing
Listening
Composing
These varying ways of approaching each concept ensure that students understand the basics of music notation thoroughly. Theory Book 2 is suitable both for use in the lesson and as homework for private lessons and group classes.
The Asian Edition of Technique Book 2 is designed to accompany Repertoire Book 2, but it may be used with any method as a technical supplement. It contains three categories of exercises: Pentascales, Triads, and Special Exercises.
DESCRIPTION
PENTASCALE VARIATIONS
The white key major patterns are introduced early in the book and progress to the white key minor patterns. The black key major and minor patterns are presented in Unit 6. Students play with varying rhythms and articulations.
TRIADS
Triad variations are presented in the same keys as the pentascales.
SPECIAL EXERCISES
Special Exercises are designed to enhance fluency, keyboard orientation, and choreography of technical motions.
