This course of study for piano, published by Novus Via Music Group, is now distributed by Hal Leonard. It features eleven progressive levels, with four different books at each level: repertoire, etudes, skills, and technic. It starts with a preparatory level for first year students, and then includes levels 1-10 for ten years of study. These books provide comprehensive curriculum in diverse musical styles.
Students who use the books in this series will learn how to: develop traditional pianistic and musical skills through music in contemporary, popular styles; be motivated to practice by working on music that is familiar, fun and that they can't wait to play; nurture their creativity and spontaneity through a user-friendly modular approach to improvisation; and enjoy regular ensemble playing, finding pleasure in a lifelong relationship with music.
Contents:
- Improvisation Etudes
- Rocking in the Aisles, Modules 1-4
- Going For It, Modules 1-4
- A Knight's Tale, Modules 1-4
- Trucking Along, Modules 1-4
- A Thing of Beauty, Modules 1-4
- A Matter of Regret, Modules 1-4
- Along The Coast, Modules 1-4
- Walking in the Sun, Modules 1-4
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Improvisation Performance Etudes - Rocking in the Aisles
- Going For It
- A Knight's Tale
- Trucking Along
- A Thing of Beauty
- A Matter of Regret
- Along the Coast
- Walking in the Sun
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Technical Etudes - Classical - Allegro by C. Czerny
- Moderato by C. Gurlitt
- Moderato Ð no. 1 by C. Stamaty
- Moderato by F. Beyer
- Allegretto by H. Lemoine
- Moderato Ð no. 2 by C. Stamaty
- Tempo di Valse by A. Loeschhorn
- Andante by C. Gurlitt
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Technical Etudes - Pop - Drifting
- Taking Turns
- Brooding
- Feather Duster
- Gathering Pace
- With Confidence
- Snakes on a Train