Accelerando, Book 2

Robert Schultz and Tina Faigen

The Accelerando Series provides a wealth of highly-motivating studies, expertly crafted to support all areas of standard piano technique. Designed for both children and adults, the Accelerando books guide the student's progress from their first lesson to the advanced level. Each book presents clear-cut goals that pave the way for accelerated progress at every age and level. All subjects and elements studied throughout the Accelerando Series are developed with ample, creative reinforcement that ensures successful results with both immediate and long-term benefits. Primary Subjects: hands together finger combinations in C Major position alternating with hands alone "travel" studies moving away from Middle C, simple transpositions to develop equal mastery throughout the keyboard. New Elements: quarter-note motion, 2-note slurs, parallel & contrary motion, intervals & triads, "hold" studies to develop finger independence. Also includes: 5-finger major/minor transposition chart, "master the metronome," staff paper.