Alfred Publishing

All-In-One Accelerated Course

Authors: Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, Martha Mier
Format: Book, CD-ROM & Online Audio & Software
Instrumentation: Piano
Level: 1

Premier Piano Express is designed for students who need a fast-paced approach to piano study. Based on the concepts and music from Premier Piano Course, this All-in-One Accelerated Course integrates Lesson, Theory, Technique, and Performance pages.

The book is organized into skills-based units that feature clear explanations of important musical concepts. Worksheets within each unit provide review and strengthen understanding. Included with the book is a CD-ROM that contains both audio performances on acoustic piano and orchestrated accompaniments for selected pieces. Accompaniments are also available for download.

Contents:

• Foreword
• UNIT 1: Keyboard Basics
• UNIT 2: The Music Alphabet
• UNIT 3: The Staff
• UNIT 4: Steps in Bass Clef
• UNIT 5: Steps in Treble Clef
• UNIT 6: Skips on the Staff
• UNIT 7: Legato and Staccato
• UNIT 8: Intervals of 2nds and 3rds
• UNIT 9: The G 5-Finger Pattern
• UNIT 10: Intervals of 4ths and 5ths
• UNIT 11: Sharps and Flats