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Accelerated

FOR THE OLDER BEGINNER
by Nancy & Randall Faber

Featuring the proven, pedagogical approach set forth in the basic piano method, Accelerated Piano Adventures®  for the Older Beginner continues the tradition of learning music through discovery, creativity, and adventure. Book 1 of the accelerated series combines the Primer Level and Level One of the basic Piano Adventures® method. Book 2 combines Levels 2A and 2B.

Lesson Book 1

FF1205 / 8.95

Designed especially for the older beginner, Book 1 covers the following concepts: fundamental rhythms (including eighth notes), all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position, and the intervals of a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and octave. The five-finger approach is presented in a fresh, musically appealing way. (96 pages)

Lesson Book 1 CDs
Background Accompaniments (2 CDs)

CD1016 / 14.95

Lesson Book 1 MIDI
Background Accompaniments (1 Disk)

GM1010 / 14.95

 

Theory Book 1

FF1206 / 6.95

Correlated with the 12 units of the Lesson Book, this book provides valuable reinforcement of theory concepts through writing, sightreading, and ear-training activities.

Performance Book 1

FF1207 / 6.50

The performance book provides a collection of effective pieces in a variety of styles. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in the Accelerated Piano Adventures® series; however, teachers will find that the creative, appealing pieces in this book make an ideal supplement with many other methods as well. Highlights: Alouette; Backpacking; Boogie in 3rds; Clock Tower Bells; For He's a Jolly Good Fellow; The Handbell Choir; March of the English Guard; Miniature Sonatina; Painting with Pastels; The San Francisco Trolley; The Spanish Guitar; Strike up the Band! and much more.

Technique & Artistry, Book 1

FF1420 / 6.95

Designed for the teenager or transfer student, this technique course combines "Technique Secrets" from both the Primer and Level One with new exercises that correlate with Accelerated Piano Adventures® Lesson Book One. The integration of technique and artistry gives students the tools for expressive performance. "Technique Secrets" develops a technical foundation, while the "Artistry Magic" page at the end of each unit explores expressive playing.
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Popular Repertoire Book 1

FF1470 / 5.50

Outstanding popular repertoire skillfully arranged and correlated with the concepts in Accelerated Lesson Book 1. Contents include: In Dreams, Video, Star Wars, Hedwig’s Theme, Fiddler on the Roof, What a Wonderful World, Soak up the Sun, Over the Rainbow, and The Lion Sleeps Tonight. [view sample page]

 


Popular Repertoire Book 1
Background Accompaniments (CD)

CD1041 / 10.95

 

Popular Repertoire Book 1
Background Accompaniments MIDI
(1 Disk)

GM1047 / 10.95

 

Christmas Book 1

FF1209 / 5.50

This book promotes enthusiasm for sightreading through unique "Sightreading Stocking Stuffers" which are presented with each piece. Contains optional teacher duets. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard On High; Joy to the World; O Come, All Ye Faithful; We Wish You a Merry Christmas (a four-hand student-student duet); and more. [view sample page] [view sample page]

Lesson Book 2

FF1210 / 8.95

Concepts include: major and minor pentascales; transposition; intervals through the 6th; C, G, and F major scales with their primary chords; the dotted-quarter note; and connected pedaling.

Lesson Book 2 CD
Background Accompaniments (1 CD)

CD1024 / 9.95

Lesson Book 2 MIDI
Background Accompaniments (1 Disk)

GM1011 / 14.95

Theory Book 2

FF1474 / 6.95

Accelerated Book 2
Accelerated Theory Book 2 is divided into fifteen units, correlating with the fifteen units of Lesson Book 2. Each unit provides valuable reinforcement of basic theory concepts through writing, sightreading, and ear-training activities.

 


Performance Book 2

FF1212 / 6.50

Written in the style of Performance Book 1 of this series. Includes: African Celebration; Club Jazz; Down by the Riverside; Everybody Ought to Know; Gallop on the Moor; German Dance; Holiday Fanfare; Mysterious Cavern; Niagra Falls; O Sole Mio!; Pale Moon Serenade; Peppermint Rag; Prelude in F; Prince of Denmark's March; Ride of Paul Revere; The Snow Castle; "Surprise" Symphony Theme; Tambourin; The Time Machine; and Waltz in D Major.

Technique and Artistry Book 2

FF1746 / 7.50

Technique & Artistry Book 2 combines "Technique Secrets" from levels 2A and 2B with new exercises and Artistry Magic pieces that correlate with Accelerated Piano Adventures® Lesson Book 2. These elegantly simple "technique secrets" build a solid technical foundation for the older beginner and are used as daily warm-ups throughout the book. Students are guided to produce a variety of pianistic motions always with the purpose of creating artistic sounds.

 


Popular Repertoire Book 2

FF1479 / 5.50

Accelerated Book 2
Accelerated Popular Repertoire, Book 2 is skillfully arranged and correlated with the concepts in Accelerated Lesson Book 2. Contents include: Hero Theme from Spiderman, A New Day Has Come, The Game of Love, I Will Remember You, The James Bond Theme, Bring on the Rain, Because You Loved Me, and more.

 


Popular Repertoire Book 2
Background Accompaniments (CD)

CD1042 / 10.95

 

Popular Repertoire Book 2
Background Accompaniments (1 Disk)

GM1048 / 10.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

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