Alfred Publishing Premier Piano Course, Technique 1B - Piano - Book

Authors: Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, Martha Mier
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Piano
Level: 1B

The technical tools and artistic skills learned in Technique 1A are enhanced and expanded in Technique 1B.

Four new technique tools are introduced that relate to smooth legato, crisp staccato, rising wrist, and amazing phrasing. Patterned exercises provide repetitions that make technique feel natural and artistic etudes showcase a student's technique in an expressive musical setting. New to this level are Hands-Together Workshops that focus on developing the skills necessary for coordinating hands-together playing.

Each page in the Technique Book correlates with a specific page in the Lesson Book.

Contents:

• A Note to Teachers
• Posture and Hand Position Review
• Technique Tools Review
• Artistic Etude 1 (Singing Melody)
• Technique Tools Review
• Hands-Together Workshop 1 (Hold and Play)
• Technique Tool 1 (Smooth Legato)
• Technique Tool 2 (Crisp Staccato)
• Combining Staccato and Legato
• Hands-Together Workshop 2 (Contrary Motion)
• Artistic Etude 2 (Expressive Legato and Staccato)
• Walking 2nds
• Smooth 3rds
• Technique Tool 3 (Rising Wrist)
• Technique Tool Review
• Technique Tool 4 (Amazing Phrasing)
• Rockin' 4ths
• Rockin' 5ths
• Artistic Etude 3 (Legato Connection)
• Technique Tools Review
• Hands-Together Workshop 3 (Parallel Motion)
• Artistic Etude 4 (Tempo and Expression)
• Technique Tools Review