All In One Approach Succeeding Piano Prep B (Softcover Book/CD)

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. S tudents 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. The play-along CD includes practice tracks and orchestral background accompaniments that provide the perfect way for students to enjoy their practice at home. Perfect for a 30-minute lesson. Preparatory Book B pieces focus on note reading from the guide notes and introducing terms such as skips, octaves, ties and various tempo marks. Colorful writing pages that reinforce note naming and reading intervals from guide notes are appealing to students.