Bastien Piano For Adults - Book 2 (Book Only)

Item Number: KJ.KP2B
ISBN 849773067. With standard notation, fingerings and introductory text (does not include words to the songs). Instructional and Method. 9x12 inches.

To teach piano basics, the Bastiens have created a new, rich course designed specifically for adult beginners. Bastien Piano for Adults is a welcome addition to the best-selling collection of Bastien methods and supplementary materials. Lessons, theory, technic, and sight reading are combined in one easy-to-use book. The series is gradually paced to ensure student confidence and success. The variety of music, custom selected for adults, includes famous classic themes, folk songs, spirituals, ragtime, blues, boogie, jazz, and Bastien originals that teach the basics in a straightforward, yet innovative manner. Accompaniments CDs for Bastien Piano for Adults, Books 1 & 2 were created to musically enhance student practice, thus making piano study more enjoyable. In addition to adding excitement, variety, and motivation for the student, the CDs help improve understanding of phrasing, balance, rhythm, and pulse, Even beginning students can play along with a jazz band, a symphony, or a rock group, The CDs add a whole new, joyous dimension to learning piano and making music.

Song List:

Meet Me in St. Louis 

East RIver Boogie 

Good Morning Blues 

G Major Scale and Chords 

Prelude In G  

The Holly and the Ivy 

Morning Mood 

Theme form Symphony No. 5 

Technic: G Scaale Etude, On the Treadmill 

Technic: Finger Extension Study 

Laughing Song 

On Top of Old Smoky 

Lights Over Egypt 

Major and Minor Triads 

York Avenue Blues 

Ocean View 

E Harmonic Minor Scale and Chords 

House Of The Rising Sun 

Syncopated Etude 

Hello! My Baby 

Sakura (Cherry Blossom Song) 

Technic: Etude in E Minor 

Challenge Piece: Frankie and Johnny 

Review 

Warm Up 

Prelude in A Minor 

F Major Scale and Chords 

Scottish Bagpipes 

Summer Whirlwind 

The Merry Widow Waltz 

D Harmonic Minor Scale and Chords 

The Minstrel's Song 

Etude 

Joe Turner 

Ventian Song 

Waltz 

Chalenge Piece: Hearts from Heaven 

Old Folks At Home 

Tirads and Inversions, Tranbpsoisiotnn 

Revielle 

La Jolla Sunset 

M

Autumn Breeze 

Spanish Fiesta 

Bayou Blues 

Minuet 

Tango Time 

Tachnic: Major Triads and Inversion, Minor Triads and Inversion 

Technic: Playing Triplets , On the Escalator 

Challenge Piece: Sea Mist 

Chasin' the blues 

The Order of Sharps 

D Major Scale and chords 

Barbara Allen 

Strolling Down the Midway 

Bells of Milan 

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands 

Technic: D Scale Etude, D Chord Etude, Ice Skating 

Challenge Piece: Maple Leaf Rag 

Heart Breaker 

A Major Scale and Chords 

Barcarolle 

Theme from Suprise Symphony 

Entrance of the Emperor 

Blue Soul 

Technic: Rolling Hoops, A Scale Etude 

Challenge Piece: Canon in D 

Big Sky Boogie 

Brazilian Boogie 

E Major Scale and Chords 

Irish Washerwoman 

Technic: 2nd Inversion Etude 

Swan Waltz 

Technic: Etude in F 

Technic: E chord Etude, E Scale Etude 

Challenge Piece: Rondo Alla Turca 

C Major Scale, C Harmonic Minor Scale 

The Midnight Express 

Augmented Triads 

Major and Augmented Chord Warm Up, A Vist to the Royal Court 

Arabesque 

Dimnished Triads 

In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree 

Warm Up, Sonatina in C 

Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring 

Prelude in C Major 

St. Louis Blues 

Review: Chord Drill 

Technic: Parallel Scale Etude 

Challenge Piece: Moonlight Sonata