BASTIEN “ae DULTS COTS 8 Ge) oem Ree Me eae ees etna le Lard ee nie aha eeBASTIEN PIANO FOR ADULTS A Beginning Course: Lessons + Theory + Technic + Sight Reading Jane Smisor Bastien, Lisa Bastien, & Lori Bastien Preface We are thrilled that you have decided to add piano to your life! Whether this is your first attempt, or you are taking a refresher course, we hope you will find this experience fun and (fulfilling. We wish you all the best in your endeavor. Sincerely, Jane Smisor Bastien, Lisa Bastien, and Lori Bastien Table of Icons s SAN This icon is used as a reminder to check your answers in the answer key. The answer key may be found on page 152. This icon is used when a historical or theoretical piece : which has been presented of information is given. previously. This icon is used as a reminder to locate the starting notes in each hand before playing. This icon is used whenever follow-up exercises are presented. This icon is used to indicate pieces included on the correlated G/Ne__Aecompaniment Compact Discs. The circled number inside the icon indicates the particular CD track on Disc One or Disc Two. Also included is the metronome number at which the accompaniment has been recorded. The Accompaniment Compact Discs are either attached to the inside back cover of this book or may be purchased separately. More information about the compact discs may be found on page 160. (Book plus CD) ISBN 0-8497-7300-8 + (Book only) ISBN 0-8497-7302-4 sn Diego, California 2117 BOOK1Take Me Out to the Ball Game ; a Chord Etude. 7 chord n Flush, Little Baby a Lightly Row . Stars Above femennecenes, Chord Etudes. Chord eeeeeneneceeencncnes ‘AtSunset coe Soca 7 Lavender’s Blue ‘melodic and harmonic biteroas: this 1 78 h, Susanna : : 2» Review 5 hor symbols oes nteral i rds, “ths, Sth, 6ths 220022. 80 Walking Along - LIN DC al Fine ...-. 81 Morning Rainbow Coda'© Technic Harmonie Sths and ths, Legato-Saccato Intervals « Challenge Piece: Spring .... : Review notes; hiteroals: nds, rds, Athi, Sth, 6ths, chord symbols. 86 Review <2. Co chord symbols, sharps and fat, harmonization ecemeed 7) The King’s Court . eh gh et Parisian Street Scene ». respaghratouste ves London Bridge, Deck the Hall, America the Beautiful . dotted quarter note J. . Angels We Have Heard on High ae Sonata Theme . a wan Alouette ns... BS ai tine | ‘America u ve Morning Mood La wn Dynamic Chase “Php, eresndo | drescendio Technic: Four Exercises from Opus 16 : Challenge Piece: The Caiscon Song, : Review s-.- votes aon un Review Pinyin, tris, armomaion 0000222 tot Etude inF ..... . F 5-finger position Interval Dance, Song of the Sea a Chords in F Prelude ... Jingle Bells Review Chord symbols Chord Hop 0... an U Group 1 Keys: CGE ‘The 12 Bar Blues, primary cords, natural ‘sign’ ‘Twilight Blues Half Step, Whole Step - Riverboat Boogie . a TIIITT boogie bass tine ‘The Blue Danube Waltz, - Classic Dance . Got the Blues Major and Minor Chords Technic: Ocean Waves cs Challenge Piece: Blue Mood ‘overlapping pedal... Review 2... notes, intereals, chord symibols, half and whole steps, harmonization... 122 versions Interval March ._ melodic and harmonic interoals: 7ths Sing the Blues... aelodic and harmonic interoals: octaves Major Scale : C Major Seale . Scaling the Rockies a common time © Hallelujah Chorus cut time ¢ Review intros, half and hole steps, C Major Seale Inversions of Triads and Seventh Chords ‘Autumn Fest Country Gardens Interlude ..... 2 er Relative Minor Seale ‘A harmonic minor scale and primary chords In Bagdad Prelude ia A Minor Greensleeves Scarborough Fair Polovtsian Dance Carol of the Bells ‘The Entertainer Amazing Grace Technic: Finger Extension Study 1 Challenge Piece: Fir Elise ; Review. intercals, haifa thle steps, notes, scales, harmonization Music Dictionary Answer Key ‘ansiver hey for review pages More About the Accompaniment Compact Dises Ker4 Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Piano KPI + Posture and Sitting Position Keyboard Geography + C 5-Finger Position + Finger Numbers + The Music Alphabet +C Chord + Hand Position + Basic Rhythm + Repeat Sign Posture and Sitting Position + Sita comfortable distance from the piano with your knees slightly under the keyboard + Sit up straight, relax your shoulders, and lean your upper torso slightly forward. + Keep your elbows slightly higher than the keys and your wrists level with your forearms. Finger Numbers + Say these finger numbers aloud, moving the corresponding fingers. + Leam these finger numbers so your Tesponse becomes automatic. Tone * When a key is pressed down, a hammer inside the piano strikes two or three strings to make a sound of a definite pitch. + We call this sound tone.Hand Position A good hand position with curved fingers is extremely important when playing the piano. Playing with curved fingers: + Allows all fingers to function properly and efficiently together. ¢ Is essential in order to maintain control and consistency of sound. Loose Fist Technic To prepare for a hand position with good shape and form, begin by making a loose fist with your Left Hand (L.H.). Practice Suggestions 1. Place your LH. fist on any group of 3 black keys. 2. Decide whether you want the tones to sound loud or soft. Play two different ways: a. To make a louder sound, sink quickly into the keys. b. To make a softer sound, sink slowly into the keys. i 3. After the tones are heard, roll your hand forward and upward ina relaxed and gentle manner. The wrist should lead. 4, Repeat this exercise with your Right Hand (RH. First Joint Technic + The first joints of fingers 2, 3, 4, and 5 help control the beauty of tone and consistency of sound. + The first joint technic uses the thumb to support the first joint of fingers 2,3, 4 and 5 as shown in the diagram. Practice Suggestions 1. Place your supported L.H. second finger on any black key. 2. Decide whether you want the tone to sound loud or soft. Play. | 3. After the tone is heard, roll your hand forward and upward = {| ina relaxed and gentle manner. The wrist should lead. Repeat this exercise with your R.H. second finger. Repeat this exercise with fingers 3, 4, and 5 in both hands. ie Tennis Ball Image After you feel comfortable with the “Loose Fist” and “First a Joint” technics, make a loose fist with your L-H. and place your hand and wrist on the table. + Slowly open your hand and imagine that you are holding a tennis ball with a loose, relaxed grip. Picture this “tennis ball” image as you play the piano, continuing to keep your fingers gently curved.6 Keyboard Geography * Acomplete working knowledge of keyboard geography is essential when playing the piano. The acoustic piano keyboard has a pattern of 8 black and white keys. * The black keys are grouped in sets of twos and threes. + Tones sound higher as you move up (to the right) on the keyboard. + Tones sound lower as you move down (to the left) on the keyboard. MIDDLE HIGH Moving Down Moving Up 2 Black-Key Groups Moving Up 1. LEFT HAND: Play fingers 3 and 2 together. Beginning in the low section of the keyboard, play all the groups of 2 black keys moving up until reaching the middle section of the keyboard 2, RIGHT HAND: Play fingers 2 and 3 together. Beginning in the middle section of the keyboard, continue playing all the groups of 2 black keys moving up the keyboard. 3 Black-Key Groups Moving Down | 1. RIGHT HAND: Play fingers 2, 3, and 4 together. Beginning in the high section of the keyboard, play all the groups of 3 black keys moving down until reaching the middle section of the keyboard. 2. LEFT HAND: Play fingers 4, 3, and 2 together. Beginning in the middle section of the keyboard, continue playing all the groups of 3 black keys moving down the keyboard. KPIThe Music Alphabet + The Music Alphabet names the white keys on the keyboard: A BC D EEG * The same seven keys, A B C D EF G, are repeated all the way up the keyboard. T 1 slot ielelelelelslleloleloll ole J | | MIDDLE __| __HIGH Practice Suggestions 1. Using the L.H. second finger, find an A in the low section on the keyboard. Play the seven keys in the music alphabet both up and down the keyboard, saying the letter names of the keys aloud as you play. 2. Using the RH. second finger, repeat this exercise in the middle and high sections of the keyboard. 3. Begin with the lowest A: ¢ Using the L-H. second finger, play all the A’s in the low and middle sections on the keyboard. Using the RH. second finger, play all the A’s in the middle and high sections on the keyboard. 4. Repeat this exercise with the other individual white keys: BC D EF G ¢ Individual white keys are located by referring to groups of two and three black keys. + Be able to verbalize where the white keys are in relationship to the surrounding black keys. For example, “D is between the 2 black-key group. # Memorize the location of each white key. A is between the top two black Bis to the right of each Cis to the left of each keys of each 3 black-key group. 3 black-key group, 2 black-key group. MW LLL | 4 2 J cy Disbetweeneach isto the right ofeach Fis to the left of each is between the bottom two black 2black-key group. 2 black-key group. 3black-key group. keys of each 3 black-key group. tH8 Basic Rhythm Music is made up of short and long tones. Notes symbolize the duration of each tone. This combination of short and long tones is called rhythm. QUARTER NOTE HALF NOTE Count: “ QUAR - ter” Count: “HALF - note” or or Count: “1” Count: “1 2” Practice Suggestions 1. Clap and count the following rhythms aloud. Keep a steady beat. | 2. Practice playing the following rhythms with either hand in the middle section of the keyboard | using the indicated keys and finger numbers. 3. Count aloud while playing and hold each note for its full value. Keep a steady beat. ~— MEASURE -»|<— MEASURE -—> | dd JJ dl BAR LINE Adouble bar is used to indicate the end of a piece. 3 J dui 4 Jd d Wadd Each measure contains the same number of beats. KPI13. Review Write the letter names of each shaded key in the blanks provided. He Cy 2 28 6 A 12 eer10 sg F > < Review A. Without looking at the keyboard, fill in the letter names of the white keys in the blanks provided. 1." _ is between each 2 black-key group. 2. is to the right of each 3 black-key group. 3. is between the bottom two black keys in each 3 black-key group. 4.__"4__ isto the left of each 2 black-key group. 5. 6. 7. A _is between the top two black keys each 3 black-key group. Lt isto the right of each 2 black-key group. £ __ is to the left of each 3 black-key group. B. Identify the following notes: (Oy in Rhythm: 1.Clap and count the following rhythms aloud. Keep a steady beat, 2. Practice playing the following rhythms with either hand in the middle section of the keyboard using the indicated keys and finger numbers. 3. Count aloud while playing and hold each note for its full value. Keep a steady beat. UY Siddid di ddd lsd ME Sadi dd dl ddd lad dddidddiddddlddd U dddidddlddl dade KPIuu C 5-Finger Position The first pieces you play will be in the C 5-Finger Position. Each hand uses the same five keys: C, D, E, F, and G in two different places on the keyboard C5-Finger Position TE 54321 12345 LH. RH. Use the following practice suggestions throughout Chapter 1 Prepare to Play Play 3 Different Ways 1. Clap and count the rhythm aloud. 1. Play and say the finger numbers aloud. 2. Find the C 5-Finger Position: 2. Play and count the rhythm aloud. RH. 1 on Middle C. 3. Play and say the letter namesaloud. | LH. 5 on the C below Middle C. Always Remember 1. Keep a good hand position as you play. i 2. Keep your eyes on the music. : ETUDEINC Etude is a French word meaning “study. ld | _ Position: C 5-Finger | * In pre-staff notation: the RH. plays the notes with stems going up. the LH. plays the notes with stems going down. KPILudwig van Beethoven (1770- 1827), German composer, studied piano with Haydn and began his career as a promising virtuoso pianist and composer. His increasing deafness atthe age of 31 however, forced him to give up playing the piano in public and drove him to purstie composing with an unprecedented passion. A pric composer, Beethoven wrote thirty-two piano sonatas, five piano concertos, one violin concerto, an opera, great quantity of chamber music, symphonies, and many other works. An excerpt from his dramatic Symphony No. 9 appears below. Beethoven conducted the premiere performance of Symphony No. 9 on May 7, 1824, i ‘Vienna. Milton Cross, author of Milton Cross’ Encyclopedia Of The Great Composers And Their Music, wrote; “The symphony ended. But Beethoven, who had heard nothing ~ and who was several measures off — continued conducting even as the applause erupted. At last the contralto, Caroline Ungher, walked over to the master and gently tumed him around to the demonstrative audience.” ODE TO JOY Position: C 5-Finger Ludwig van Beethoven WHOLE NOTE oO Count: “WHOLE note hold it” or Count: “1 2 3 4” AU CLAIR DELALUNE © Position: C 5-Finger French Folk Song, LH. KPL 2 ie 1 3 2 2 1 qessle | @ ~ wi Pe RE wD | efrrle es 3 ef. s &.GOOD KING WENCESLAS Position: C 5-Finger "en xO an pl Traditional Carol FR FA A SO- Da, ee eee We RE cet EPC IOCe leper ie f aaa 8 aoa 4 A WY 1 2, 2 8 @ diddy yy guid a ice oh DL ,.@, A op op, RS cp oA 30 Qe » ae i C f In pre-staff notation: the RH. plays the notes with stems going up. the LH. plays the notes with stems going down. Note: In Frére Jacques you will change hands within a measure for the first time. FRERE JACQUES = Idd ad | 4 4 : P RH. “ites tt14 The C Chord RH. The C Chord is formed from three of the keys in the C 5-Finger Position: CE G. 3 3 5 1 Block Chord: Notes in a chord played simultaneously. LH. Broken Chord: Notes ina chord played d one ata time. d DOTTED HALF NOTE Count: “Half - note - dot” J . or Count: “123” i : The repeat sign | means to repeat (play again) from the beginning of the piece. GENTLE WAVES wie jit Position: C 5-Finger Mu RH. Mi U LH. r if 30 Kpr 5 3SNe, . KS Review A. Write the letter names of each shaded key in the blanks provided. AUC EEE 2. 3. 7 5.6. 7 8. B. On the keyboard to the right 1. Write the letter names on the keys to form the C 5-Finger Position with both hands 2. Shade the three keys to form C chords for both hands. LH. RH. C. Draw the following notes 1. Quarter Note_____ 2. Half Note _ 3. Dotted Half Note 4. Whole Note _'! D. Play the following C chords. Count aloud as you play. nae BLOCK AND BROKEN CHORDS 5 L 3 = Li 1 ys DE . " . DO {ji Vi AL LH. a *Do ws i 2. a, Bo RH. f ee*° Chapter 2 Music Notation + Notes on the Staff + Rests + Dynamics Time Signatures } 4 + Melodic & Harmonic Intervals: + Damper Pedal 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th +Slursand Ties | a Treble and Bass Staffs * Music is written on lines and spaces called a staff. + Notes are written: 1.On the 5 lines. SS 2.In the 4 spaces between the lines. —y—®——— = 3.In the spaces above and below the staff space above 4. On ledger lines (short lines added above or below the staff). = space below “ledger line + Piano music uses two clefs: Treble Clef Bass Clef 9: Me or s Clef sign: or F Clef sign: * Middle and high tones are written on the treble staff, Notes written on the treble staff are usually played by the RH. ¢ Low and middle tones are written on the bass staff. Notes written on the bass staff are usually played by the L.H. y— C5-Finger Position on the Grand Staff ¢ The treble staff and the bass staff are joined together by a brace to form the Grand Staff. Below are the notes in the C 5-Finger Position. Memorize the letter names and their placement on the Grand Staff. teaas (i “gp 62-6 Brace }| e} Ledger line + @ ° c F 543214 ufo e-aack 2345Time Signature + The two numbers written at the beginning of each piece are called the time signature * The upper number indicates the number of beats (or counts) in each measure. # The lower number indicates what kind of a note gets one beat (or count). Follow these practice suggestions throughout the rest of the book: Practice Suggestions the note head. 1. Write the counts in the music (1234). 2. Clap and count the rhythm aloud. 3. Find your position on the keyboard. Stem rule: Any note on or above the middle line of the staff has a stem going ° down on the left side of the note head. Any note on or below the middle line of the staff has a stem going up on the right side of | —[|——@#— r beats in a measure. = d receives 1 beat. receives 2 beats. - receives 3 beats. | | L ‘© receives 4 beats. 4. Play and sing (or say) the letter names aloud, 5. Play and count the rhythm aloud PRELUDE INC flashcards. ¢, The use of flashcards is highly recommended to aid in recognizing individual notes. Music b> Flashcards (GP27) by Jane Smisor Bastien may be obtained from your local music dealer. Each flashcard is numbered. Find the numbered cards shown below from your set of music Name, play, and memorize these new notes. c= ov == —— 2118 Rest Signs Rest signs in music indicate measured silence. There is a rest sign with the same value as each note. note a =1beat note J =2beats note @ = beats Quarter Half Whole rest X =1beat rest “= 2beats rest ~ =4beats ora whole measure | YN MOVING ALONG half rest rit | quarter rest 1234 T whole rest Words and Music by James S. Pierpont JINGLE BELLS Jin - gle bells, | jin- gle bells, | jin- gle all the Oh, what fun it is to ride a one horse o - pen sleigh!More About Clefs The Treble Clef sign is also known as the G Clef Sign. # The Treble Clef sign wraps around the 2nd line The 2nd line indicates the note G. The Bass Clef sign is also known as the F Clef Sign. + The dots of the Bass Clef sign surround the 4th line on the staff. The 4th line indicates the note F. . It is helpful to use these reference points to recognize notes. a Note Review Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. . . a4 Trace the Treble Clef Sign. Trace the Bass Clef Sign. Drawa Treble Clef Sign. Drawa Bass Clef Sign 19. 20. 21 22. > 23.2 24. +space above Review Use the staff example shown to help answer space below “© ledger line the following questions. A. What is the name of the note on the: B. What is the name of the note in the: L3rdiine D) u 1. Ist space 6 2. Ist line 6 ie 2. space below 6 3. 2nd line 6 <= 3. 3rd space 9: 2 3 : 4 4. ledger line between 4. 2nd space 3 AF the treble and bass staffs 5. 4th space 9: [is s.4thtine 9° Y C. Write the number of beats each rest or note receives in 4 . da ? oo J do.ie D. Add bar lines to divide the rhythm into measures. Py odi ddd Jills, | E. Add one note to complete each measure. Ay. lee Jiss.ts. A tidld- |.» Idd2. Melodic and Harmonic Intervals: 2nds and 3rds + The distance between two notes is called an interval. ¢ Melodic intervals consist of notes played one at a time to form a melody (tune). ¢ Harmonic intervals consist of notes played simultaneously to form harmony. On the keyboard: ¢ Neighbor white keys are a 2nd apart. @ A3rd skips a white key. lx uy ud Ls Ls On the staff: 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd ‘A 2nd is written from a line to the next space. OR a 2nd is written froma space to the next line. Melodic Harmonic Melodic Harmonic — Up a 2nd Down a 2nd On the staff: ‘A 3rd is written froma line to the next line OR —_a3rdis written froma space to the next space. Melodic Harmonic Melodic Harmonic Upa3rd Down a 3rd INTERVAL ETUDE prLe es . SIGN ITALIAN NAME MEANING Dynamic Signs a piano a Dynamic signs in music indicate inp ‘mezzo piano medium soft how loudly or softly to play. mf mezzo forte medium loud forte loud ol , Write the names of the intervals (2nd or 3rd) in the boxes provided. > DOWN BY THE STATION 4 RH. 1 begins on LH. 5 begins on Traditional ; LJ " mf RH. 1 begins onTied Notes Hold, “e not play again. A tie is a curved line which connects notes on the same line or space. Play the first note only and hold for the value of both notes Count 1 2 3 4 123 4 PX, AL THROUGH THE NIGHT S$ RH. 4 begins on LH. 2 begins on 2. Welsh Lullaby 4 my | child, and tend thee, throughAse. Review provided B. Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. C. Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard. LF E 22 3. 4. A: Draw arrows (up or down) and write the names of the intervals (2nd or 3rd) in the boxes D.Write the names of the intervals (2nd or 3rd) in the boxes provided. E, Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. F. Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard. 1 2. 3. s wi G. Draw notes up or down from the given notes to form the indicated melodic intervals. H.Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. I. Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard Upa Downa Upa Downa LL 3rd 24 Ind 3.4. 3rd 4. 2nd = ee PSS. - - , f - Upa Downa Upa Down a 5. 2nd 6 3rd 7. 3rd 8 2nd KPIMelodic and Harmonic Intervals: 4ths and 5ths On the keyboard: ¢ A 4th skips two white keys. + A 5th skips three white keys. xls ss) es) 4th 5th On the staff: A 4th is written fromalinetoaspace OR _a 4th is written froma space toa line. Melodic Harmonic Melodic Harmonic Upa4th Down a 4th On the staff: A 5th is written froma line to a line OR _a5this written from a space to a space. Melodic Harmonic Melodic Harmonic Downa 5th UpaSth RH. 1 begins on L.H. 1 begins on > KerRighard Wagner (1815 - 1883), German composer, was fifteen when he heard Sumpliony No.9 by Beethoven and decided to become a composer. He began writing operas in the German Romantic syle. As he conc Progressed, Wagner's operas evolved into musical dramas and he revolutionized opera as an art forge Create drama, he greatly enlarged the orchestra, expanded the instrumentation, and created new art exciting harmonies, Wagner wrote his own opera liretios (words), basing his mature works on history and medics Pau and legends. In addition, he used highly dramatic and powerful singers and ltmatifs (short descrintiog funes) to describe characters. Wagner strove to merge the different arts: poctry, dance, music and pairtin gone exttaordinary unified art work through anew synthesis of music and drama. The Bridal March excentt Pelow is from Wagner's famous opera Lokengrin. Franz Lisat conducted the first performance of Lohengrin ot Weimar in 1850. GN _ BRIDAL MARCH RH. 1 begins on ___. LH. 5 begins on Richard Wagner rattvegiion-. STAR GAZING LH. 1 begins on. KP1Slur Aslur is a curved line over or under two or more different notes that are to be played legato (smooth, connected). The slur is used to show a musical thought called a phrase. Lift your hand at the end of each slur by rolling the wrist forward and upward in a relaxed and gentle manner. AURA LEE LH. 5 begins on RH. 1 begins on George R. Poulton fit, MARCHING ON MAIN STREET LH. 1 begins on RH. 5 begins ona x, Review A.Draw arrows (up or down) and write the names of the intervals (4th or Sth) in the boxes /provided. 8. Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. / C-Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard. a 28 L 3. 4. 5. D. Write the names of the intervals (4th or Sth) in the boxes provided E. Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. F. Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard. 1. 2 3. oe 4. 5. 6. Cz =) C) GS G.Draw notes up or down from the given notes to form the indicated melodic intervals, H.Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. 1. Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard. _ Upa Upa Downa Downa 1 Sth 2. 3rd 3.4: and 4 ath | Downa Downa Upa | Upa 5.2 3rd | 6. Sth 4 7. 4th 8.4 2nd it KPLChallenge Piece 3 beats ina measure. A “Challenge Piece” is included at the end of every chapter. These t- oe Wve your piano skill pieces offer a variety of challenges to help improve your piano skills. | Dpeeropi 4 receives 1 beat Cdr receives 3 beats. BS yocece HIMES 8 LH. 1 begins on _. Westminster Quarters 3 Press pedal and hold Release Pedal Damper Pedal ‘The damper pedal (on the right) is used to sustain tones. When pressed, the dampers lift from the strings to allow the strings to vibrate freely. This sign L____] indicates when to use the damper pedal. Before you begin to play, put the ball of your foot on the pedal and keep your heel on the floor. Your heel should always nain in contact with the floor. Release30 % SNE 5 SX Review A. Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks, B. Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard =: > C. Draw arrows up or down and write the names of the intervals (2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th) in the boxes provided. D.Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. E. Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard. rf EF 2 3. 4 2nd | J KPIa wi 3 ye Muse scold C& Retiro, greia Batisio som o - J .~ d. J 1. 2 3. 4 5. 6. 7. White the number of beats each rest and note eceivesin 4 G. Add bar lines to divide the rhythm into measures. H. Add one note to complete each measure. Ad. | J Jld IJ | I. Add one rest to complete each measure. 4d | JJ |. | J. Identify the following as a slur ora tie. K. Identify the following dynamic markings. yt forte SI loud. 3. mp= = Ttalian English Ttalian English 2. mf = - 4 p= = Talian English Ttalian Englishoe Chapter 3 Harmonizing Melodies ¢ The Flat Signb ¢ Upbeat Chord symbols + Fermata + Harmonizing melodies with C, G7, and F chords More about the C Chord Roman numerals are used to name tones or degrees within each key. In the Key of C: The C chord is built on Degree I which is C. + Cis called the tonic note, or key note ¢ A chord built on the tonic note is called a tonic chord oral chord. C Chord = Tonic Chord = I Chord + The root is the note from which a chord originates The root of the C chord is C Pf Ljii IV, CHORD PRELUDE LH. 5 begins on RH. 1 begins on__. Be SS SS t 1 4 4 > * fp means to play the first time forte and the second time piano, Release pedal KPIBalancing Melody and Accompaniment Chords are often used to form the accompaniment for melodies. The melody should always sing above the accompaniment . To achieve a good sound, balance your hands by playing the melody louder and the chords softer. ROUND AND ROUND S. L.H. 1 begins on . JY RH. begins ona chord. it LH. melody BELLS IN THE DISTANCE RH. 3 begins on__. VS LH. begins ona chord.34 Moving to the G7 Chord In the C 5-Finger Position: ¢ The G7 chord is built on Degree V which is G G is called the dominant note u AG7 chord is also called a dominant 7th chord or a V7 chord. There are 4 notes in the complete G7 chord: G B D F G is the root of the G7 chord. The number 7 means that F is 7 tones above G. For ease in accompanying at the introductory level, you will play a G7 chord made up of 3 notes in the arrangement shown below: SS ee LH. ® moves Donn toB. CHORD ETUDE +ooeee LH. 5S begins on RH. 1 begins on mf * From pages 34 through 111, circled finger numbers are frequently used to indicate a a or hand position change.Chord Progressions and Chord Symbols A Chord Progression consists of two or more chords played consecutively. The I and V7 chords are used in many chord progressions to harmonize melodies. Chord Symbols name specific chords. A letter placed over a note indicates a chord that could be played with that note. You will see a new chord symbol each time a chord change occurs. Chord symbols are often placed above the treble staff in popular music. The chord symbol for the C chord is C. The chord symbol for the G7 chord is G7. ° \ \ GOODNIGHT, LADIES ) , ey XP RH. 3 begins on LH. 1 begins on. Words and Music by EP. Christy a mf Good - night, la - dies, \Good - night, la - dies, a - o> cn Cc 3 Mer-ri- ly we |roll a-long, roll a-long. | Good - night, la - dies, we're | going to leave you G7 Cc Mer-ti- ly we roll a-long, rer the deep blueWARM UP S nit stencon_. PROMENADE LH. 1 begins on 5 ; }37 ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT a LH. S begins on __ ‘Traditional Round -H. 1 begins on __ C7 3 Cc 1 4 row your \ mer - ri - ly, mer = ri - ly,Review A. In the C 5-Finger position: 1. The tonic note is 2. The dominant note is B. Write chord symbols (C,G7) in the boxes provided. C. Play this example in the correct place on the keyboard. \\ 8.0 0.0 Note: The notes of a chord are often divided between the hands. In Peacefiel Dreams, the LH. plays C and G together while the RH. plays E. PEACEFUL DREAMS Sl So, RH. 3beginson__. LH. 1 begins on___. LH. 5 begins on a mf KPIUpbeat fe ile dd S$ L.H. 1 begins on RH. 1 begins on Cc 1 gift come 1 2 5 find our SIMPLE GIFTS to be down -|selves___ inthe val - ley of 39 Notes that come before the first full measure of a piece are called an upbeat. Usually, the time value of the upbeat is taken away from the final measure, making the final measure incomplete. The beats in the first measure plus the beats in the last measure equal one full measure. Shaker melody sim-ple, ‘tis a to be ‘tis a = gift free, \I af where you ought to place just | right, it will love and = de - | light.40 \ ) Moving to the F Chord In the C 5-Finger Position: The F chord is built on Degree IV which is F. + Fis called the subdominant note. @ The F chord is also called a subdominant chord, or a 1V Chord. There are 3 notes in the F chord: FAC Fis the root of the F chord. + For ease in accompanying at the introductory level, you will play an F chord in the arrangement shown below: ce TAA 5 2 4 1 3005 L.H.@) moves UP to A RH. (3) moves UP to A RH.(3) moves UP to F AK ss stecinn__. CHORD ETUDE RH. 1 begins on. c FE S ° Find the numbered cards shown from your set of Music Flashcards. Name, play, and memorize these notes.41 WARM UP 1 2 1 2 5 fi&. KUM BA YAH LH. 5 begins on__. RH. begins on a____ chord. African Spiritual c F c i mf Kum-ba -| ya, my |Lord, 1 1 3 2 8 5 5 5 3 i42 FANFARE S$ RH. 1 begins on LH. 5 begins onFermata Sign) 7 "A fermata sign indicates a pause in music. Hold the note or notes under a fermata sign longer than their - original time value. %, ) S LH. 5 begins on RH. begins on a___chord. he's 1. Write the chord symbols (C or F) in the boxes provided, 2. Begin by playing hands separately, naming the L.H. melody notes aloud as you play. 3. Play hands together, counting aloud. FOR HE'S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW Traditional English Song | jol - ly good low, — which aWHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN ) RH. 1 begins on__ LH. 5 begins on __. in that |num-ber, a — When the |Sai go march - ing KPI45} Challenge Piece A flat sign } before a note means to play the nearest key to the left. The nearest key may be a black or white key. A flat note remains flat —— for the whole measure. = ttt 2 { ls 2 * The term dim. (an abbreviation for the word diminuendo) means to gradually plav softer: rit. (an (also Gi’s) (also Eb’s) + sit rtegnen__PERSIAN MARKET LH. 2 begins on also Dp 1 3 * dim. e rit.46 Review A.Draw X’s on the keyboards to indicate the given notes. 5 5 4 B. Draw a flat sign before each note that has a flat written above or below it. enon C. Write the names of the flat notes in the blanks. D.Play and name the notes aloud. The “round” part of the flat is centered onaline or —_inaspace47 , E. Write the names of the intervals (2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Sth) in the boxes provided , F. Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. G.Play the notes in the correct place on the keyboard. , iD 2 ; BL 3rd 2 H.Write the chord symbols (C, G7, F) in the boxes provided. I. Play the chords in the correct place on the keyboard. J. Harmonize When playing Hot Cross Buns, add L.H. chords by following the chord symbols given. , Cc G7 Cc Cc G7 c) Chapter 4 Reading in Middle C + Ist and 2nd endings + Tempo marks * Staccato touch + Sharp Sign $ + Eighth notes JJ + 8va sign 12045 Middle C Position =| te. aad a K? Middle C is played with: = + RH. if the stem is up. > « LH. if the stem is down. fe Sa a 2 Ye hm MIDDLE C PRELUDE mn x L.H.Sbeginson__. RH. 1 begins on ‘nf — mp 4 Xe, Find the numbered cards shown from your set of Music Flashcards. Name, play, and memorize these notes.49 Tempo Marks Tempo Marks are placed at the beginning of a piece to tell the rate of speed at which a piece is to be played. Tempo marks are usually in Italian. The most common tempo marks are: Andante Slowly, walking tempo Allegretto Moderately fast Moderato Moderately Allegro Fast RH. 1 beginson__ YANKEE DOODLE fos Traditional LH. 4 begins on 18th Century Allegretto American Song : Sf Yan-kee Doo-dle |went to town a -| rid-ing on a | pon - y, Stuck a feath-er in his hat and {called it mac-a - z ‘ HN ye DOWN IN THE VALLEY > LH. 4 begins on ; RH. 1 begins on__. Traditional Kentucky Moderato Mountain Song mf Down in the | val val-ley so. | low, Hang your head hear the wind | blow.\s a Se, Review A. Draw arrows (up or down) and write the names of the intervals (2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th) in the boxes provided. B. Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. C. Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard. < ae 7, 1A 6 2. 3. 4. 5. 2nd D. Draw notes up or down from the given notes to form the indicated intervals. E. Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. F. Play these notes in the correct place on the keyboard. Upa 1 4th 2 2nd 3 5th 4 3rd Down a Downa Upa Downa 5 3rd 6. 5th 7. 2nd 8 4th KprSharp Sign } Asharp sign $ before a note means to play the nearest key to the right. ‘The nearest key may be a black or white key. ay A sharp note remains sharp for the whole measure. CAN CAN 132] from the opera Orpheus in the Underworld (also F#) Jacques Offenbach Allegretto aeFrédéric Chopin (1810-1849), Polish composer, became the favorite French salon player of the 1830's in Pais. Chopin specialized in composing works for the piano; almost all of his work is for solo piano. He created ‘masterpiece after masterpiece and was his own worstcritic. French novelist Georges Sand (Madame Dudevant) described Chopin's composing “state” as follows: “He analyzed very much when writing down what wer fgseiNed as a whole, and his regret that he could not represent it perfectly made him desperate. For days, he locked himself up in his room, running up and down, breaking pens, repeating, changing one single measure J hunctred times, writing, scratching it out, and the next morning stating all over again with painstaking and desperate efforts. He would work six weeks on one single page ...” (Milton Cross’ Encyclopedia Of The Great Camposers And Their Music). Chopin's works include concertos, polonaises, waltzes, etudes, mazurkas, ballades, scherzos, preludes, noctumes, and others. The following excerpts from Chopin’s famous Fantaisie inpromplan Aflatsign b before a note means to play the next key to the left. Asharp sign # before a note means to play the next key to the right. <4 se FANTAISIEIMPROMPTU (4 Frédéric Chopin Andante53 A. Draw X’s on the keyboards to indicate the given notes. | Dee Faye | » @ © we . Draw a sharp sign before each note that has a sharp (#) over or under it Write the names of the sharp notes in the blanks. . Play and name the notes aloud. The “square” part of the sharp is centered: ona line or ina space. oo ~ oak ae 10. u Ro 2B 4. KPI 8. 9.54 _/ Two Eighth Notes Jd Two eighth notes are equal to one quarter note in duration. d a= d = 1 beat Two eighth notes are paired together with a beam. To count eighth notes, itis helpful to subdivide each single beat into two parts. TWO EIGHTH NOTES oa Count: “TWO -eighths” or Count; “land” -4 1 & [ee & Clap and count to the following rhythm aloud. iii ss 2 JIlJi sd & 1&@2&3& 16283 & 1&&2&3& 1&2& Countaloud: 3 and | and 2 and... AAR. Write the counts in the music. m& ANOTHER YEAR OLDER? “e$ LH. 4 begins on ae RH. 1 begins on Moderato mf [3 & | 1& 2& 3&35° Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750), German composer, was the musical dirvctor to several royal courts tehere his duties included writing music for church services and for special events such as weddings aed funerals. Bach wrote an extraordinary amount of music including chorale preludes, cantatas, keyboard music ich as Te Well Tempered Clavier, sonatas for various instr such as the Brandenburg Concertos, the Mass in B Minor, and many others. Today, Bach is considered to be one of the most gifted figures in the history of music. During his lifetime however, he was highly respected more as an organ player and organ technician than as a composer. The excerpt below from Bach’s Minuet int G is part of the collection entitled Notebook for Anna Magdelena Bach. Anna Magdelena was Bach's second wife. On her twenty-fifth birthday, he gave her a notebook containing pieces for the members of his family to play. nents, orchestral pieces 1st and 2nd Endings In order to save space, Ist and 2nd endings are used when a portion of a piece is repeated. fi] ~sRReturm to the beginning and repeat. After repeating the Ist section, skip the measures within the Ist ending and go directly to the 2nd ending. se Lx. MINUET ING Me RH. 2 begins on__. Te72. yf \-H. 4 begins on Johann Sebastian Bach When repeating, skip the 1st ending, and go directly to the second ending. I 2 a KP1Review 7 ad A. Write the number of beats each note or rest receives in 4 B. Add bar lines to complete each measure. JIN Nt AL enn C. Add one note to complete each measure. aJJ7? [J tle TD tJ i: D. Add one rest to complete each measure. aiid id lJ J 57 | | E, Write the chord symbols (C, G7, F) in the boxes provided F Play the chords in the correct place on the keyboard. I) JI wo 4 st]Octave Sign Sva When the sign Soa is placed over a note(s), play the note(s) one octave (eight notes) higher than written When the sign 80a is placed under a note(s), play the note(s) one octave lower than written. EARLY MORNING STROLL Moderato KPr58 Staccato J Staccato means to play in.a short or detached manner by releasing a key immediately after playing, Adotover f orunder ¢ a note indicates to play staccato. # me. FOOTSTEPS IN THE NIGHT <@° g S$ LH.4beginson__ RH. 2 begins on __. ie? Moderato& 59 ‘velopment of the experimented with Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809), Austrian composer, was extremely important in the de symphony, sonata, and string quartet. He expanded the outlines of these forms, °> orchestrations and harmonies, added new instruments to the symphonic ensemble, created unprecedented Iyrical and expressive melodies, and helped to form the symphonic ensemble as we know it today: The excerpt below is taken from the second movement of Sympliony Ne. 94 in G Major, better known as Stirprise Symphony This movement begins with asoft and placid theme only to be interrupted without warning by aloud “Surprise” chord for full orchestra. Legend has it that Haydn placed this “surprise” chord in the slow movement to wake up the audience members. SURPRISESYMPHONY {6% Cis) $ RH. 1 begins on__. LH. 2 begins on __. Franz Joseph Haydn Allegro 1 ert60 Technic Technical exercises are designed to help develop hand and finger coordination, and to develop ease, control, and facility at the keyboard. Throughout the remainder of this book, use the technic exercises t each chapter as a warm up to your daily practice | Practice Suggestions 1. Playing and counting aloud with a metronome will help ensure a steady tempo. Play this piece three times a day, using three different tempos: Slow (J= 60) Medium (J = 72) Fast (J = 96) 2. Play using the correct articulation marks; some notes are staccato and some are legato. 3. Focus on forming a good hand position with a relaxed wrist. RB ss suaineon__ JUMP AND GLIDE RH. 1 begins on Moderato 1When the melody is in the L-H., the R.H. chords are played softer. All dotted half notes J, receive 3 full beats. | WALTZ FOR THE LEFT HAND LH. 3 begins on __. RH. begins ona chord. , , : 1 Andante , : KPIReview A. Write the names of the intervals (2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th) in the boxes provided. B. Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. C. Play the notes in the correct place on the keyboard. D.Write the chord symbols (C, G7, F) in the boxes provided: E, Play the chords in the correct place on the keyboard. iLJ2.0 , 4. 5. 6. All Ie 9. wo] nL] KPI, 63 Add one note to complete each measure. or a hal oi ow ims ” G.Draw X's on the keyboards to indicate the given notes. ) HL Match each music example to its correct definition. a J f ; Play one octave higher than written : 8 Play short, detached. The symbol indicating to play the next key to the right. 8va~~-~-~ a The symbol indicating to play the next key to the left.6 Chapter 5 Reading in G + Reading in the Key of G + Key Signature + Time Signature 3 + Melodic and Harmonic 6ths + Harmonizing melodies with G, D7, and C chords 7 <3 y The key signature is the sharp(s) or flats) located at the beginning of each staff. It indicates which notes are sharp or flat throughout the piece. G5-Finger Position Key Signature \ Key of G 1 sharp: Ft ant Li.stegison__. ETUDEIN G ges RH. 1 begins on__ Moderato Ss, mf * X2, Find the numbered cards shown from your set of Music Flashcards. Name, play, and memorize these notes.SS SOS OS CMM REM EEUEGEEEEEEESEBEAUVUS Time Signature y * The upper number indicates the number of beats (or counts) in each measure. * The lower number indicates what kind of a note gets one beat (or count). i: = 2 beats ina measure, receives 1 beat d receives 2 beats GZ INTERVAL STRETCH %e% Sh RH. 1 begins on L.H. 1 begins on. Andante t 1 Ky g LH. 1 beginson__. REVEILLE RH. 1 begins on__. Allegro 4 Traditional Bugle Call 6566 The G Chord | In the Key of G: | The G Chord is built on Degree I which is G. | « There are 3 notes in the G chord: G BD. + Gis the root of the G chord iv) + Gis called the tonic note or key note, and a chord built on G is called a tonic chord or a I chord. eM RH 1 > The term Acolian Harp comes from Aeolus, harp was a sixteenth-century string instru When set in a breezy spot, the wind allo sound. the mythological keeper of the winds. The aeolian ment in the shape of a box, about three feet long. wed the strings to vibrate, producing a chord-like GN THE AEOLIAN HARP i Moderato Fp Find the numbered card shown from your set of Music Flashcards Name, play, and memorize this note.67 Write the names of the intervals (2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Sth) in the boxes provided WALTZ FOR VIOLA LH. 1 begins on RH. begins on a____ chord. 5 Moderato 3 LOVE SOMEBODY RH. 1 begins on__. LH. 5 begins on Traditional Moderato Song 1 mf Love some-bod-y, | yes, Ido. |Love some-bod-y, | yes I do. | | Love some-bod-y, | yes I do. |Love some-bod-y, but I |won’t tell who Ty]! KPIReview A. Write the interval names (2nd, 3rd, 4th, or Sth) in the boxes provided B. Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. C. Play the notes in the correct place on the keyboard, B 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 12. 13. 14, 15. C4 L_] D.Draw notes up or down from the given notes to form the indicated intervals. E, Write the letter names of the notes in the blanks. F. Play the notes in the correct place on the keyboard. Upa Downa Downa Upa L_ 3rd 2 4th 3 2nd 4, 5th Down a Upa Downa Downa 5. 4th 6 3rd 7. Sth __ 8__ 2nd69 Legato R.H. - Staccato LH. Music notation often indicates that one hand is to be played legato and the other hand is to be played staccato. Mastering this technic takes concentration, coordination, and slow practice. Practice Suggestions 1. Play hands separately first 2. Play hands together slowly, listening for a singing legato RH. and a soft staccato L.H. WARM UP RH. 3 begins on LH. 1 begins on LH. 5 begins on i ps 3 MUSETTE RH. 5 begins on _. LH. 5 begins on __. Allegro. Johann Sebastian Bach . 5 KPLBELLS IN THE TOWER Sa XK. RH. S begins on LH. 1 begins on __ LH. 5 begins on Moderato 3 mf =~7 im TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME Ko LH. 5 begins on __ RH. 4begins on__. Words by Jack Norworth Music by Albert von Tilzer derato ny Take/ me out to the | Yall” ’ he, out to the Buy me some | pea-nuts and [Crack - er care if ev -er come | back. ‘Cause it’s _|root, , | root for the they don’t | win it's a | shame. ‘Cause it’s three strikes yer | out at the | old £54 Te KPI72 Moving to the D7 Chord In the Key of G: ¢ The D7 chord is built on Degree V which is D. Dis called the dominant note. The D7 chord is also called a dominant 7th chord ora V7 chord. * wf . + There are 4 notes in the D7 chord: D F# A C + Dis the root of the D7 chord. oS + The number 7 means that C is 7 tones above D. + For ease in accompanying at the introductory level, you will play a D7 chord made up of 3 notes in the arrangement shown below clp 1 45 L.H.® moves down to F¥ RH. @) moves down to F# GE gy Sf. The key signature indicates which notes are sharp or flat throughout the piece. In Chord Etude every F will be played as F#. LH. 5 begins on__. CHORD ETUDE Moderato G G D7 3 ® 3 5 373 WARM UP 1 2 * HUSH, LITTLE BABY — Moderato Lullaby 3 D7 t amp Hush, lit-tle ba-by, | don’tsay aword. | Dad -dy’s gon-na buy you a 22 mock - ing bird. If that mock - ing bird does-n’t sing, 2 Dad - dy’s gon-na buy you a_ | dia-mond ring. ° Find the numbered card shown from your set of Music Flashcards. Name, play, and memorize this note.Write the chord symbols (G or D7) in the boxes provided. ge LIGHTLY ROW Traditional Folk Song Oo oO u j j i Andante KP]75 Note: The second finger crosses over the first finger in both hands throughout Stars Above. GN STARS ABOVE S RS begins on __. LH. begins ona chord. tte Moderato cross over 5 © 5. Oa f mf *a tempo 5 tee ry’ see. mf? Or —4+Or ~ 4 ss a a os 5 5 5H eros over 1® 4 pp @7 Moving to the C Chord In the Key of G: ¢ The C chord is built on Degree IV which is C. + Cis called the subdominant note. [ | cbuly| * A chord built on the subdominant note is called the Tit fit IV} V subdominant chord, or the IV chord. + Cis the root of the C chord + You have already played the C chord arranged: CEG + To allow for a smooth chord progression in the Key of G, you will play the C chord in the arrangement shown below: Bis 5 204 LH. @ moves UP toE RH. © moves UP toE RH. ® moves UP toc CHORDETUDE % Moderato G iS ¢ a SX, Find the numbered cards shown from your set of Music Flashcards. Name, play, and memorize these notes. KPL7 WARM UP ————=: 1 4 1 1 4 Poi og Gb | _ AT SUNSET G Cc G D7 1 1 3 2 2 3 278 Melodic and Harmonic Intervals: 6ths On the keyboard A 6th skips four white keys. an On the staff A 6th is written from a line to a space OR a 6th is written from a space to a line. Melodic Harmonic Melodic Harmonic e e Down a 6th Upaéth to RH. 1 begins on__. L1H. begins ona __ chord. i LAVENDER’S BLUE oO Allegretto . G eS English Folk Song 1 mf KPLWARM UP OH, SUSANNA Words and Music by Stephen Foster Allegretto 5 mf Ob,1 |come from Al-a -| ba-ma with my | banjo onmy | knee, ForI’'m om goin’ to Lou'-si_ - my true love for to — cry for For I've @ come from Al - a -| ba-ma with my |ban-jo on my |knee. 4 1 t i 2 3Review A.In the Key of C: 1. The tonic note is__. 2. The subdominant note is_. 3. The dominant note is B. Write the chord symbols (C, G7, F) in the boxes provided C.Play the chords in the correct place on the keyboard. Oo oO oI .L] «LJ oo D.In the Key of G: 1. The tonic note is . 2. The subdominant note is__. 3. The dominant note is___. E. Write the chord symbols (G, D7, C) in the boxes provided F. Play the chords in the correct place on the keyboard, [| 4 UO SX oO 8s oa G.Write the letter names in the blanks. H.Write the interval names (2nd, 3:d, 4th, Sth, or 6th) in the boxes provided. I. Play the notes in the correct place on the keyboard. 1 2. 3. 4, 5. 6. KPI