Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Level A - Four Book Set - Includes Lesson, Theory, Technic, and Notespeller books
Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Level A - Four Book Set - Includes Lesson, Theory, Technic, and Notespeller books
Alfred’s Basic Prep Course was written to answer the demand for a course of study designed especially for students who are five years or older. It takes into consideration the shorter attention span and smaller hands of a young beginner. Most pieces have duet parts that can be played by the teacher, a parent, or another student. In Lesson Book A, students are introduced to proper piano playing posture, the black keys, the white keys, Middle C Position, C Position, the Bass and Treble Staffs, and the Grand Staff. Several unique features make Alfred’s Basic Prep Course special. New musical terms or symbols are enlarged and highlighted in a pink box. The definition is simple, precise, and clear. Also, a colorful and witty illustration accompanies nearly every piece and is related to either the title or the lyrics. These illustrations are sure to bring a smile to the student and fun to the lesson. In addition, new musical symbols are identified in the music. First, the musical symbol is defined. Then there is an illustration that relates to the title or lyrics. Lastly, the new musical symbol is included in the piece. Finally, the duet parts can be played by the teacher, a parent, or a more advanced student. Duet playing will help the student learn to keep a steady beat and to enjoy the fun of making music in an ensemble. This course is more than just the lesson book, however. Almost every student requires additional practice in performance skills that can’t be fulfilled by a single Lesson Book. Therefore, also included in this set are theory, technic, and notespeller books.