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This attractive book with short exercises and captivating art presents writing, playing, rhythmic, and composing activities that lead students along the path of music discovery. Ear Training assists students in recognizing rhythm and note patterns; and Time to Compose encourages students to create their own pieces based on concepts learned.

Titles include: O Christmas Tree; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Silent Night; Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; Away in a Manger; Jingle Bells; Angels We Have Heard on High; and I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. Seven activity pages with colorful, holiday themes engage students and reinforce concepts. Includes a music dictionary.

The terrific music in this book reinforces concepts from Grade 2A while introducing several more: introduction to the sonatina; interval of a 6th; Italian terms of poco, a tempo, pp, ostinato, fermata and molto; waltz bass; broken chord bass; the dotted quarter note; reading ledger lines above, below and in-between the staffs; legato pedaling; the IV chord; and eighth rest. At the end of the book parallel motion and contrary motion scales on the white keys are shown with I-IV-I-V7-I cadences and one-hand arpeggios.

The new concepts in this grade are reinforced with outstanding repertoire for recitals and fun! Styles include blues, folk, patriotic tunes, classical themes, and terrific original solos. Concise, targeted Practice Steps" encourage students to focus on the specific keyboard patterns, hand shifts and expressive goals in each piece."

This correlated collection offers a variety of musical styles that reinforce concepts and skills introduced in this level. Most of the 15 pieces are two pages long, and a few have optional teacher duets. There are two folk songs nestled among the outstanding original solos by FJH composers. Short practice steps teach students to listen and to notice new terms/ideas. With free downloadable recordings.

Creative activities like matching time, fill in the blank, and completing scales and cadences make this a fun book! Also includes Ear Training, Follow the Leader, Parrot Play, Time to Compose, Rhythm, and Writing---icons used throughout this method that thoroughly reinforce theoretical concepts. This book engages the student and completes a well-rounded curriculum.

Flashcards are great for reinforcing concepts learned at the lesson. This set comes with 108 cards in four colors. Yellow cards are for note reading; Blue cards are intervals; White cards are terms and symbols and technique reminders; and finally, Green cards are rhythm patterns. The answers are on the back so parents, siblings, or friends can quickly quiz students with them. A perfect supplement to build a strong foundation!

A set of 108 color flash cards with topics in four categories: Pre-Reading (identification of piano key names, step direction, etc.), Notes on the Staff (identifying and naming notes), Music Symbols and Technique Reminders (dynamics, basic note values, corresponding lesson terms, etc.), and Rhythm (basic rhythm exercises). Each card is numbered so they can be kept in sequence with the corresponding Lesson and Technique Book pages in this series. All answers are printed on the reverse side of each individual flashcard. These cards can be used in lessons, or at home to drill and reinforce new concepts as they are introduced. Download the FJH Pianist Correlation Chart"

Eight popular carols arranged in a variety of keys are suitable for family gatherings, church or recitals. Titles are: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, O Little Town of Bethlehem; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Go, Tell It on the Mountain; Away in a Manger; In Midnight's Silence; We Wish You a Merry Christmas; and Over the River and Through the Woods. This book has five pages of special, holiday-themed activities that students will enjoy.

This book is full of creative activities that reinforce theoretical concepts. There are matching games, drawing and identifying intervals and notes, ear training, composing opportunities, and much more. Exercises are short and varied, and can easily be done at home and quickly checked at the lesson.

The motivational music in this book shows students how to practice and how to listen. Styles include blues, folk, patriotic tunes, classical themes, and terrific original solos. New concepts are: waltz bass; broken chord bass; ear training on intervals M2-M6; dotted quarter note; one octave scales and I-V7-I in F and D; reading ledger lines above, below and in-between the staffs; legato pedaling; the IV chord; and eighth rest. At the end of the book parallel motion and contrary motion scales on the white keys are shown with I-IV-I-V7-I cadences and one-hand arpeggios. Music dictionary included.

Book 2B not only reinforces all the concepts in 2A, it presents new concepts such as: minor five-finger patterns and i-V7-i in C, G, F, D, and A; introduction to the sonatina; rotation; finger crossings; one octave scales in C and G; intervals of a sixth; and Italian terms of poco, a tempo, pp, ostinato, fermata, and molto. Music styles are varied---including rock, folk, blues, and appealing original solos. Includes a music dictionary.

Colorful art, easy-to-write-on staff sizes, and short exercises make this a fun book to use. Creative activities such as Ear Training, Follow the Leader, Parrot Play, Time to Compose, Rhythm, and Writing thoroughly reinforce theoretical concepts. This book engages the student and completes a well-rounded curriculum.

The Recital Book offers outstanding repertoire for recitals and fun! The pieces feature a variety of styles in varying keys, reinforcement of reading and skills presented in the Lesson and Technique Book. Some of the popular titles are: The Lazy Pup; Jazz Steps; Camel Driver's Song; and Pirate Song. Practice steps and musicality questions help students learn to listen and enjoy music. This book is an ideal supplement to any method.

Engaging activities such as matching, naming notes and intervals, composing, ear training, identifying rhythms and patterns of notes aurally reinforce Grade 1A concepts. Exercises are concise---they don't take long to complete or correct. Ear training activities named Follow the Leader and Parrot Play sharpen listening skills and provide a well-rounded curriculum.

These entertaining pieces with artistic illustrations and fanciful lyrics are slightly longer and can serve as performance pieces for recitals or adjudications. Optional teacher duets are included, but these selections can stand on their own. The arrangements of classical composers are particularly interesting. Each piece has 3 audio tracks: practice speed, performance speed, and performance speed with orchestral accompaniments.

Dynamics, note reading, and intervals are expanded in the second book of the series, in addition to introducing rests, legato and staccato, and two new touch releases: The Woodpecker and The Push Off. A clean page layout and music that kids like to play engage students so they progress smoothly. The music includes classical arrangements, folk tunes, and originals by our fabulous FJH composers.

The beautiful arrangements, colorful art, and crisp engraving make this book so attractive! There are five engaging activity pages and eight solos (five of which have an optional duet). Titles include: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; O Come All Ye Faithful; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and others. The last page is a Music Dictionary.

Following the colorful activity pages that reinforce the concepts of Grade 1A, are eight attractive arrangements celebrating the music of the Christmas season. Lyrics are included; some are duets, and some are stand-alone solos. Titles are: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; O Come, Little Children; Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; Up On the Housetop; Good King Wenceslas; Go, Tell It on the Mountain; and Away in a Manger.

Playing familiar Christmas tunes can be so motivating! These seasonal favorites are arranged in order of difficulty, suitable for any performance venue. Engaging holiday activity pages include FACE in treble clef, terms and symbols, intervals, and a word search. There are five solos and three more with optional duet parts. Titles include: We Three Kings of Orient Are; O Little Town of Bethlehem; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Over the River and Through the Woods; Toyland; Jingle Bells; The Coventry Carol; and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.

All of these carefully-leveled, seasonal gems have lyrics and optional duets for a sibling, parent or teacher. Children enjoy the colorful concepts on the Christmas activity pages that reinforce note reading, terms and symbols, intervals and rhythm reading. The seven titles (ideal for holiday recitals or family gatherings) are: Jingle Bells; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Good King Wenceslas; Away in a Manger; Deck the Halls; Hark, the Herald Angels Sing; and Up On the Housetop.

This next book in The All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano(R) method teaches: G position; sharps and flats; tonic and dominant; Bass G position; upbeats; accents; and the I and V7 chords in C and G. Short theory and technical exercises appear between appealing solos.

Delightful Christmas favorites create a festive atmosphere for the holiday season. This book starts with pre-reading pieces and ends with music on the staff. In between are activity pages that reinforce rhythm, note names, and terms and symbols. Some titles are: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Up On the Housetop; Jingle Bells; He is Born; Deck the Halls and others. Optional duets included.

Designed for the busy student who enjoys piano and wants to achieve success, this series teaches the essentials of piano playing: reading, theory, rhythm, musicianship, technique, composition, and composer information- all in one book! The terrific motivational music by multiple composers uses a traditional reading approach that focuses on steps, skips and repeated notes in the beginning levels. Interesting and fun activities teach strong theory, rhythm, ear training, and creativity skills. Basic technique is taught in an easy manner and reinforced through visual icons, helping students develop excellent technique from the very beginning. Students learn how to listen with the help of visual icons and follow-up student-centered" questions. Students learn how to practice through specific practice steps before each piece."

Pianistic arrangements of seasonal favorites will create a festive atmosphere during the holiday season. Suitable for recitals, church or at home, the contents include activity pages and these titles: O Come All Ye Faithful; The Holly and the Ivy; The First Noël; Ding Dong! Merrily on High; O Christmas Tree; We Three Kings of Orient Are; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Hallelujah Chorus; and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.

Grade 5 expands on the concepts form earlier levels and presents new ones: sixteenth-note patterns, seventh chords, finger independence, voicing, augmented triads, rubato, and assymetrical rhythms. Students continue to learn about the different eras of music, and refine their skills of pedaling, finger substitution, and musical terminology-so they can play beautifully and intelligently. New keys are E-flat major and C minor. Seven touch releases are presented through various technical exercises and pieces, and correct technique is reinforced.

This beautiful Christmas Book starts students with pre-reading pieces so even the youngest students get a chance to play favorite Christmas music. Students play pieces on the black keys, Middle C, and almost" Middle C position. The charming and colorful activities presented throughout not only visually enhance this very special Christmas book, but also reinforce the concepts learned in the Lesson and Technique Book. Contents include: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Up On the Housetop; Go, Tell It On the Mountain; Good King Wenceslas; We Thee Kings of Orient Are; Deck the Halls; Jingle Bells"