These books are an important resource for piano students, including those preparing for National Guild Auditions. Technical ease in playing scales and chords is logically developed through a presentation of all the major and minor scales, arpeggios, I V I, and I V7 I in each key. (May be used

Books about Elementary Musicianship

Excerpt from Elementary Musicianship This text for beginning music courses is meant to be used as a manual. For the teacher it provides many examples, student drills, explanatory notes, and opportunity to expand both the material and its application. The book is designed not only to be read but to

An approach to musicianship that is fun and appealing! Focusing on keyboard skills such as five-finger patterns, scales, sightreading, ear training and transposition, this series is designed to prepare students for National Guild of Piano Teachers musicianship requirements. Logically organized by Musicianship Phase. Includes practice suggestions and enjoyable exercises.

In this new edition of their groundbreaking Kodály Today, Mícheál Houlahan and Philip Tacka offer an expertly-researched, thorough, and -- most importantly -- practical approach to transforming curriculum goals into tangible, achievable musical objectives and effective lesson plans. Their model -- grounded in the latest research in music perception and