Solo piano - SMP Level 2 (Late Elementary)
Edited by Lisa Bastien and Lori Bastien. Method. Basiten Piano. Instructional and Method. Collection and 2 accompaniment CDs. Standard notation, fingerings and introductory text (does not include words to the songs). Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.KP2).
Item Number: KJ.KP2
ISBN 849773059. 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
