Alfred Publishing

All-In-One Accelerated Course

Authors: Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, Martha Mier
Format: Book, and Online Audio and Software
Instrumentation: Piano
Level: 5-6

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.

Book 4 continues the steady development of artistry and keyboard skills that began in Books 1, 2, and 3. 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. Audio recordings of performances on acoustic piano can be downloaded.

Contents:

• Foreward
• Review
• UNIT 1: D Minor Scales and Chords
• UNIT 2: The Baroque Period and Sixteenth Notes in 3/8 Time
• UNIT 3: Augmented Triads
• UNIT 4: Sharp Key Signatures
• UNIT 5: Dotted Eighth Note
• UNIT 6: The Classical Period and Sixteenth Notes in 6/8 Time
• UNIT 7: Bb Major and G Minor Scales and Chords
• UNIT 8: Mixed Meter and Diminished Triads
• UNIT 9: B Minor Scales and Chords
• UNIT 10: Eb Major and C Minor Scales and Chords
• UNIT 11: The Romantic Period
• UNIT 12: Flat Key Signatures
• UNIT 13: The Contemporary Period
• UNIT 14: Solo Repertoire