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    TR? LAE (4 Dennis Alexander + Gayle Kowalchyk * E. L. Lancaster * Victoria McArthur * Martha Mier * \ To provide a performance model and a prai companion, a compact disc recording is included with the book. Each title is performed twice on acoustic piano—a performance tempo and a Level 1B builds upon the strong foundation begun in Level 1A. Note-reading skills continue to be developed by recognizing landmark notes (not hand positions) and reading by Lesson Book 1B is designed to correlate with Theory and intervals from these notes. Performance Books 1B slower practice tempo. of Alfred’s Premier -. Rhythm patterns from Level 1A | piano Course. When See page 49 for information are reviewed and new patterns _sed together, they on the CD. Flash Cards 1B are added. offer a fully integrated (22366) and a General MIDI Disk 1B (23259) are available and unparalleled | separately. comprehensive approach to piano instruction. = Technical Workouts focus on a gradual development of the skills necessary for playing hands together. ents oni Edited by Morton Manus Premier Music Review . Cover Design by Ted Engelbart Interior Design by Tom Gerou lustrations by Jimmy Holder ‘Music Engraving by Linda Lusk New Note A (Treble) Legato (Slur). Staccato... se eeeee Intervals — Interval of a 2nd. Interval of a 3rd. Fe New Landmark Note—Treble C . Ritardando. . New Notes B and D (Treble). Moving Up from Treble G . New Landmark Note—Low G . New Notes A and B (Bass) . Phrase . . Moving Up from Low G. 8va... Interval of a 4th. Interval of a 5th. . Fermata . . . Copyright © MMV by Alfred Publishing Co.. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. Moving Up a Half Step—Sharp Sign . Incomplete Measure... . Moving Down a Half Step—Flat Sign 4, Write the counts (by measure) under the notes and rest. Then tap and count aloud. oy a ae | qd ae Ne Eddi Addidia I 5. Name the Landmark Notes. Then name the notes below. ae 9\0 6, Name the notes in each measure. Then circle up or down: step or skip. Up Up Down Down Step Step Step Skip Skip Skip Up Up Up Down Down Down Step Step Step Skip Skip Skip Rhythm Review sole aos 2 2-2-3 Tap and count the rhythm. {fhe Boat Dock Flowing Duet: Student plays one octave higher. Wd ay Practice Journal for Level 1B at For each piece: ¥ Check the time signature. Then tap the rhythm, and count aloud by measure. \ v Check the starting finger numbers for each hand s f and look for places where the hands move. ne ae a Ae | © Check the starting dynamic sign and look for places where dynamics change. ¥ Play and sing (or say) the note names. © Play and count aloud. | Play and sing (or say) the words (if any). toes when Circle the skips in the LH of The Boat Dock. Closer Look How many are there? Rhythm Review Addidiidd Count: ig2 3 4 1% 2 3-4 Tap and count the rhythm. At the Park Happily 1 Siiets go to the | pak to - days #5) eae te, || plaee ta plane ‘prvnen im go- ing [down the side, | tm so ged to he out-see gradually louder to|the end Tmagination Station Play At the Park again, changing at least 2 Duet: Student plays one octave higher dynamic signs to those of your choice. 4 Happily, — a 3 Ru co34 * Shythm Revie A Pye ygy ys ali Walk to School Moderate and steady 3 2 1 it | ff 4 Counji-2 3-4 1 2 3-4 Tap and count the rhythm. SF vnen wet fehools. © | 0 estima. there das down the street, mak - ing hy = thms | with our feet. walk some more, : Tt be late! 5 1 Duet: Student plays one octave higher. Moderate and steady Tie A curved line that connects notes on the same line or space is called a tie. Play the first note and hold for the length of the combined notes. Play-2-3-Hold-2-3 Snorkeling Smoothly mf viven Duet: Student plays one octave higher. Smoothly ——_ ea a] oN 5 RH O78 om 4 Workout 1 Hands Together 3 we Sie af B- 1 5 Play 3 times each day. Mf splash - ing Closer Look | Circle the ties in Snorkeling. Opening Day Lively Prowse soa can't walt to play! prac - ticed gradually louder to the end fe 1 Closer Look circle 6 ties in Opening Day. Duet: Student plays one octave higher Lively 3. 5}, pao coms: New Note A Workout 2 Hands Together step up from Treble G. 5, i dL = 3 1 Green Tea Relaxed MA sree | in the pot, | neat e att ws | ver-y hot. | Pur some | geen tee in watch the leaves be - Green tea 2 in my ap— faring it eo eo gin to spin. tudent plays one octave higher. come ome Rhythm Rev a feet Coupi-2 3 1-2-3 A ¥ gy =. <= ot The Library te Tap and count the rhythm. Gracefully 5 anf Tees a place where Duet: Student plays one octave higher Gracefully ax _—_—_ Bl aes a f Ru i is Diane cM? Workout 3 Hands Together Play 3 times each day. Premter Performer While playing The Library, count aloud “1-2-3” without pausing at the bar lines. Legato Legato means to play the notes smoothly and connected. A slur over or under the notes = t: means to play legato. a * | Workout 4 smooth Connection Count aloud as you play 3 times each day. Press down one finger on the first count of each measure. . Hold down each note. 1 2 af 2 3 Lift one finger up exactly as you press the next one down: Smoothies coisas cms Smoothly 1 In the blend -er | we can make smooth-ies that taste MA Mik and ice will just like shakes. goin first, blend with fruit, then Jquench your thirst. nce Bok: poge 7 Staccato Staccato means to play the notes short and detached. A dot over or under a note means to play staccato. Workout 5 Tapping on My Door Make a loose fist with your LH. Lightly tap the closed keyboard cover with your knuckles, using a relaxed wrist to raise and lower your fist. Then uncurl your fingers into a rounded hand position. Using finger 3, tap 7 times on the keyboard cover with the same tapping motion. Repeat with RH. Using the same technique, play the following exercises. The 3rd finger moves quickly off the keys. nf coey che Se Pe Crisply isa Sa 54 SF ees sainithing (goon se eats amg tinh © | Hat se take a bite, then | lick your lips Closer Look Clap and count this rhythm: « In the Pool cp 19720 cM10 Flowing Hee wa amf swim inthe lwhere it is With we could inh il legato” ere al (plasht) 1 3 Catch That Frog! . x, == Mysteriously . i 4 1 Staccato 4 P Tr-toe ver-y | qu-et- i hope that frog does | not see Put my hand out | careful: Me en he tart and) |oks at He is sit - ting | on a log— got to. catch that Croaks “Good day” and | hops a - way. Wish that he would (Ribbit!) New RryTh Grameen cele Count: 1 2 2 3-4 ‘Tap and count aloud 3 times each day. e My Pony Happily 1 We will nev- er | stopt mf viop1 Host Where it's smooth and where it's ston - y, | trot a - long, _my lit - tle po - ny. 9 x. We will nev - er | stop! 1 Move LH dow! 5 q Move LH down Premier Performer Play line 2 of My Pony as legato ile Stodlent plays one octave Rie. as possible. Happ Els Si se 4 02326 oi Intervals An interval is the distance from one note to another on the staff or keyboard, either up or down. Intervals are numbered: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. In A 2nd is the same as a step. Written: Played: line to space © White Key e Letter Melodic Inter. Notes played separately make a melody. An interval between two notes played separately is called a melodic interval. melodic 2nd Listen as you play melodic and harmonic 2nds: ; oe Written: Played: space to line KA Next e White Key © Letter Notes played together make harmony. An interval between two notes played together is called a harmonic interval. z= harmonic 2nd Interval of a 3rd A 3rd is the same as a skip. Written: Played: Written: melodic harmonic melodic harmonic space f6 space line to line © White Key » Letter Listen as you play melodic and harmonic 3rds: ae Mica 3 iu a 3 13 a Finding 2nds and 3rds 2 ¢ 5 rk == ible ele Oak los See Nae li 3 b. Play eS then play the note that is down a 3rd. Name the note. e c. Play j=e— then play the note that is down a 3rd. Name the note. d. Play JE [= then play the note that is up a 2nd. Name the note. cy. Popcorn | conse cots _ Pop my Qa A |CRy A | \ me Qa Bera a \ Happily SP vier 1 want a | spe-ciat treat, Phop-con isthe mi = cro = wave, : 1 cravel Fi cp sat and | but = ter on iis. ay) poet cats || lala gon 3 RH 1 octave higher to end Move RH up 3 3 3 | could eat my | pop-corn all day | long.= New Rhythm glrdiire Coum: 1 2 3 ‘Tap and count aloud 3 times each day. Chopsticks Brightly can - not hold sil ~ ver - ware? Repeat 1 octave higher. 1 need a to eat moo Spoons would be for my __| shrimp 2 é Draw a circle around the harmonic 2nds in Chopsticks Be eg Closer Look pri abox around the harmonic 3rds * & Duet: Student plays one octave higher. Brightly 3 i a Ri i co27n8 mia 3et Le oe wl New Landmark Note Landmark Notes Treble C is written in the 3rd space of the treble staff. Name two other C's you know. C, Over and Over C 9 ; s March tempo 3 of mf’ March tempo % Tmagination Station Using the 3 landmark C's, create your own piece He TS on eee Adare tom thoy’ 112 One Rul Duet (for 62) 02980 cms, Row, Row, Row Your Boat - Ritardando means to slow conaz ome the tempo gradually. It is usually written rit. or ritard. Moderately aA 1 stream. Play lines 1, 2 and 4 of Row, Row, remler Performer P Perfo Row Your Boat very legato. New Notes B and D 2nds up and down Sight-Reading from Treble C . Play and say the note names as quickly as you can, 3 times each day. Use the correct fingering. Lae Si is BcD lige ~ Line Picnic Ants Like a march 3 anf Re-ric tan-ket_| on te ground] 8+ the box | spot in town | tl the ans be- gin to roam. |Let’s go | home! ae gradually | louder Duet: Student plays one octave higher Like a march aptly 3334 omi7 Moving U, 2 oes from Treble G Stepping Up—2nds Skipping Up—3rds for the G 5-finger pattern Treble G and the four notes that step up from it are called the G 5-finger pattern. ® Starting with Treble G, point to each note as you say its name. Play with the RH and say the note names. Butterfly Quietly 3 ea P but - ter - ty t do you like to | flut - ter there? 5 citer dondo rit. May-be you would] rath-er be sit-ting on the [grass with me, | rest-ing on my | knee. 2 2 ke Circle the symbol in Butterfly that tells you to slow down gradually. Closer Loo Duet: Student plays one octave higher. ale ‘TS #8 = 35/36 omg New Landmark Note | Low G is written onthe Ist line =— of the bass staff, ———®— G ie G Line Name two other G's you know. G Treble G G —_——. G, Over and Over March tempo Tmagination Station Using the 3 landmark G's, create your own piec ‘Adapted from Mouret's Rondec : oe = ies wtp = 037/38 cM i9 New Notes A and B&B A 2nd and 3rd up from Low G Y A phrase is a group of notes similar = to a sentence. It expresses a musical idea. A longer slur (called a phrase mark) is used to show a phrase. Phrases are usually played legato.g Tie dua Phrase AB J Symphony Hall cD39/40 GM 20 Name Swaying gently peewals At the sym=pho- ny hall you can hear mu = sic played. 1 think cel Tos sound best. of al, ~ 1 could stay all day. Press damper pedal Moving Up from Low G for the G 5-finger pattern Low G and the four notes that step up from it are called the G 5-finger pattern. Sara’s Musette Happily P sve says Duet: Student plays RH one octave lower. Stepping Up—2nds Skipping Up—3rd 2s Wor 4) se ge L eels. G A B C.D G5 Bs. ip, a L 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd © Starting with Low G, point to each note as you say its name. © Play with the LH and say the note names. Bee Os ale Name notes. 3 3: VV sette. Daiee veer ||hincni-iet as [see oe eo mee rose Bach's min - 5 Lift hand—don't stretch 1 nh Adapted from J. $. Bach ‘Musette in epavaa ‘M21 8va When placed above the staff, 8a means to play Sight-Reading one octave (8 notes) higher than written. Play and say the note names as va quickly as you can, 3 times each day. Use ghe correct fingering. ay My Yo-Yo ep 43/44) om 22 Brightly T yo-yo |string up tight, slip my fin - ger _|through just right. start to spin, bring it up and | start a-gain. | Climb the string and 10} 3 g Move RH up self] Ve. Ce then slidedown,my | yo-yo nev-er | hits the ground.It | just keeps spin-ning ‘round! Yeah! Interval of a 4th Written: Played: Written: Played: melodic harmonic melodic harmonic io Mt ; | it A A space to line line to space Skip ‘ip 2 © White Keys © White Keys @ Letters @ Letters Listen as you play melodic and harmonic 4ths: In Old Hong Kong cD45/46, GM 23 Moderately slow 4 4 4 { t t Workout 6 Hands Together Rhythin Review = re Count: 142-3 4 1 i 2 Play 3 times each day. ag Russian Folk Tale he Rather slowly 4 i Tap and count the rhythm. a tg Name interval. ee com as Duet: Student plays one octave higher. Rather slowly my 4 oars OM 24 m2 PP Interval of a oth Written: Played: Written: melodic harmonic melodic harmonic ae = x se space to space 10 es A line to line Skip 3 © White Keys @ Letters Listen as you play melodic and harmonic Sths: Move up 15, 15, 5 Move down Wind Chimes oa \cp'49/80) cM 25 With fecling 7 Pros crimestang out =| side my win -dow 1 f can hear them | ring - ing, 3 Press damper pedal and hold throu 5 Play both hands 8y. * on repea grow/ing loud - er as the wind blows, | hear gradually louder to end A fermata over or under a note means to hold the note longer than its rhythmic value. Joyfully * 3 The Bells of St. Joseph cD s¥52" GM 26 gradually softer to end Premier Performer Remember to play The Bells of st. Joseph with level wrists and strong fingertips. Finding 4ths and 5ths 1 then play the note = then play the note Eley; that is up a Sth. Play, that is up a 4th, 5 Name the note. Name the note, 3 hen play the note - then play the note as that is down a 4th. Play that is down a Sth, 1 Name the note. Name the note. Moving Up a Half Step The smallest interval on the keyboard is a half step. ‘When moving up the keyboard, a half step is the very next key to the right, black or white. Play F, then the key a half step higher. Play C, then the key a half step higher. Play E, then the key a half step higher. Play G, then the key a half step higher. Play B, then the key a half step higher. Sharp Sign A sharp sign is the music symbol that raises a note one half step (to the right). en Write the name of each sharp key marked with an X. Note: E# and BH are white keys. Ad Circle one black key —_ white key black key white key black key white key black key white key black key white key Sight-Reading Play and say the note names as quickly as you can, 3 times each day. Use the correct fingering. py TS Theory Book: page 35 Hot Air Balloon Flowing gent! Name note gradually louder gent ly | swings ul Brit. 2 re gradually softer with - out | wings, it come back down Duet: Student plays one octave higher, Flowing gently Ri ek Siitte crese. siete. A sharp applies to the same note for the rest of the measure. The sharp sign is cancelled by the bar line at the end of the measure. Creepy Crawler Crawling 1 2 2 Praag. Gaukver the ground, | you're the slow - est bug _a-round. Don't you sh Then "you could have gradually louder lots more fun! hi Premier Performer Pay Creepy Crawler again and make every quarter note staccato. Duet: Student plays one octave higher. Crawling , 3 RH <0 55/56 om 28 Theory Book: page 37 Incomplete Measure earned Some pieces of music begin and end fo ith an incomplete measure. ee ee | © The first and last measures have fewer beats ie than shown by the time signature. Count: 3 2 © The combined beats of both measures equal one full measure. © The first note is called an upbeat or pick-up note. I Asked My Mother cDs7/S8 cM 29 With humor 2 asked my moth- er for | fif - ty Ji we the |fence. He jumped so | high that he the sky, and | nev-er came | back till the | end of Ju - 1 2 Write the counts below the first line r Closer Look of music in | Asked My Mother. vd he New Note D ‘ New Rhythm A 2nd up from Middle C Meee Piel Pye ere] Count: 1@2-3 4 1-2 3-4 | E Worl e ‘Tap and count aloud 3 times each day. > PREM! ° Broadway Star Moderately fart that good old Broad-| wey. mf” Ikmow rit | be star there aQ ue i 1 4 Duet: Student plays one octave higher. Moderately 0 59/60 3 om 30 Parformance Boo Workout 7 Hands Together a oa The Joke

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