Alfred Publishing Piano for Busy Teens, Book 1 - Piano - Book

12 Pieces with Study Guides to Maximize Limited Practice Time

Authors: Melody Bober, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Piano
Level: Early Intermediate / Intermediate

This method is designed for teens who still enjoy music and want to continue their study but have limited practice time. Each book includes solo pieces in varied styles, a Hanon study to develop technical skills and a duet that students can play with a friend. A Study Guide for each piece helps the student practice efficiently. The guide contains four sections: 1-Minute FYI, 5-Minute Warm-Up, 15-Minute Practice Plan and 5-Minute Finishing Touches.

Song List:

• Fast Track Boogie (Bober)
• Rage Over the Lost Penny (Beethoven)
• Exercise No. 1 (The Virtuoso Pianist) (Hanon)
• On a Mission (Bober)
• Sonatina in C Major (First Movement) (Lynes)
• Midnight Ride (Bober)
• Musette in D Major (Bach)
• Love Those Blues (Bober)
• Arabesque (Burgmuller)
• Emerald Fountain (Bober)
• The Entertainer (Joplin)
• Fiesta Cha-Cha (duet) (Bober)