Alfred's Premier Piano Course Devaitsiiceander Gayle Revalebyl EL. Lancater«Vistoia Meds thar» Marika MicDennis Alexander * Gayle Kowalchyk + E. L. Lancaster « Victoria McArthur * Martha Mier | Lesson 5 is available in two versions: Lesson Book 5 is The Book with CD Book with CD (#32022) or Book designed to correlate version includes a without CD (#30897). ith Theory and recording that provides Level 5 continues the steady develop- Performance Books 5 a performance model ment of artistry and keyboard skills that of Alfred's Premier and practice companion. began in 1A and continued through 4. Piano Course. When Each title is performed The keys of B-flat major, D and G used together, they twice on acoustic piano— minor (natural and harmonic) are offer a fully integrated a performance tempo introduced, as well as augmented and unparalleled and a slower practice triads and major sharp key signatures. comprehensive approach tempo. See page 49 for Sixteenth notes in § and § meter, the __*© Piano instruction. liformadion‘on'the:¢D. dotted eighth note followed by a sixteenth note, and cut time create gradually more complex rhythm Contents fee ¢ - Premier Music Review . Elements of music style in the Baroque D Minor Scale—Relative Minor of F Major .. and Classical periods introduce students New hallanteare to stylistic considerations in performing Developing a Singing Tone . music of those eras, as well as to The Primary Chords in D Harmonic Minor . important keyboard composers. Sixteenth Notes in Time . Technical Workouts continue the Musical Style Periods: The Baroque Period. development of skills, including two- Practice Plan. aa octave scales, grace notes, off-beat Grace Note . accompaniment patterns, note-against- Augmented Triads, note coordination, and more complex D.S. al Fine. . fingering principles. Sharp Key Signatures, Finding a Sharp Key Signature's Name. The Primary Chords in A Major . New Accent Sign .... 2.2.00 00000 Edited by Morton Manus New Italian Terms . . ‘ Cover Design by Ted Engelbart ‘Two-Octave Scales Beginning on White Keys. Interior Desgn by Tom Gerou Dotted Eighth Note... D.S. al Coda. . eee Musical Style Periods: The Classical Period, © = Cut Time or Alla Breve ..... Mlustrations by Jimmy Holder ‘Music Engraving by Linda Lusk Ostinato. . Sixteenth Notes in Bie. (Alfred Bb Major Scale . [@] The Primary Chords in Bb Major. . x G Minor Scale—Relative Minor of Bb Major Me Determining Whether a Piece Is Major or Minor . 40 opty © AINE By Apes Bobi Covi The Primary Chords in G Harmonic Minor . . . .44 All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. BBAG pina ssadcoOs he sap Arpeggiated Chord............. 1 46 \SBN-13: 978-0-7390-5796-4 Book & CD Dotted Eighth and Siteenth Notesin@ Time | 44Premier Music Review le the name of the key and the Roman numeral name of each chord. chord, using the correct hand. a. Dmajor D major E minor E minor A minor A minor i i i i i i i i iv iv iv iv iv iv iv iv wey wr vw yr vw yr yt 2. Write the counts (by measure) under the notes—then tap and count aloud. i eaea ei ater fr er = ai Asal J ll trip - let 2 - trip - let Pea Misia tl 3. Circle the name of the scale. E harmonic minor E natural minor E harmonic minor E natural minor A harmonic minor A harmonic minor A natural minor A natural minor4, Solve the crossword puzzle using these terms: allegretto, cantabile, dolce, leggiero, sforzando, simile, tranquillo ACROSS 1, With a strong accent 3. Peacefully 5. Lightly | 6. Ina singing style . 7. Sweetly le DOWN 2. Moderately quick tempo F 4, Continue in a similar manner 5. Circle the inversion and name of the chord. Then play. a. root position root position c. root position root position Ist inversion Ist inversion 1st inversion Ist inversion 2nd inversion 2nd inversion 2nd inversion 2nd inversion a = 6 —8 é a o & € major A major C major A major € minor A minor C minor A minor 6. Is each example written correctly? Circle yes or no. a. triplet b. Alberti bass c. tenuto mark accompaniment 3 E pars APP) . 2 r yes yes yes no no no 7. Fill in the blanks to complete the definition of a relative minor scale. Each scale has a relative minor scale. The relative jor scale begins on the tone of the major scale.Rhythm Workouts Tap and count aloud 3 times each day. First, tap with even eighth notes, then tap in swing style with “long-short” eighth notes. ATTN | Manhattan Blues 2 NM coz om Siow swing rythm (9-7) a ang? a it T 7 LH quarter notes slightly detachedz. molto rit.D Minor Seale Relative Minor of F Major [ The relative minor scale begins on the 6th | note of the major scale. Therefore, D minor is the relative minor of F major. The keys of F major and D minor have one flat in the key signature—Bb. You can also find the relative minor by counting 3 half steps down from the tonic. Ist 6th Ist D Natural Minor Scale D Harmonic Minor Scale In the D natural minor scale, there is The D harmonic minor scale is the same as the D one flat (Bb). natural minor scale, but with the 7th (C) raised a Hak tem cron beneen nn ad EA half step. The C#is written as an accidental. and 5-6 (A-B)). 7 D/E|F/G/A| |c|D DIE|F/G/A D Playing the D Natural Minor Scale—Hands Separately Say the finger numbers as you practice slowly. Play the LH 2 octaves lower than written. Memorize the fingering. Repeat I octave higher. gia 2a Playing the D Harmonic Minor Scale—Hands Separately Sey the finger numbers as you practice slowly. Play the LH 2 octaves lower than written. Memorize the fingering. Repeat 1 octave higher. aeRhythm Workouts Tap and count aloud 3 times daily. 147 TRI! ll Jazz Miniature Ja: Zaye) ies Moderato 4 t 1a anes ee s = Closer Look Name the interval the LH plays in measures 2 and 8.Developing a Singing Tone New Italian Terms ~JB, Play the LH melody of Song of the Cello with allegro ma non troppo = fast, a rich, expressive sound, called tone. Imagine but not too fast | how the cello—a large, stringed instrument mareato il basso = stress the played with a bow—would sound if it played bass voice the LH of this piece. To help achieve this a beautiful sound: { “Shape” the LH melody by playing a small 4 crescendo to the highest note of each phrase, then a small diminuendo to end Po ff = the phrase. i © Listen so the RH accompaniment is softer than the LH melody. Song of the Cello cD 5/6 GM3 | Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901) Op. 82, No. 65 Allegro ma non troppo 4 3 P ‘marcato il basso ees laaThe Primary Chords in D Harmonic Minor Play i, iv and V7, saying the chord names aloud. Remember that the i and iv chords are minor. 5 5 i i, nf 3 5 2nd time LH 8vaSixteenth Notes in § Time Rhythm Workout On your lap, tap the rhythm 3 times daily ea d as you count aloud. go Nee: BLT LITT) (and) Each sixteenth note gets 1/2 count eee een ieee toe el GEN th in§ time. Felix Le Couppey (1811-1887) was a French composer, pianist and teacher. A graduate of the Paris Conservatoire, he was a professor there from 1837— 1886. He wrote many studies and pieces for his piano students, some of which are still used today. La petite étude* co7e cms Felix Le Couppey Allegretto a Op. 17, No. 6 me * The small studypoco cresc. oa eke Closer Look Circle the clef changes in the LH.MUSICAL OtYIe Feroe: Se Se Ce fae ew Baroque means “irregularly shaped pearl.” The word Baroque was first used to describe the ornate architecture of the period, which had many swirls and other decorations. Much of the music from the same period had ornate sounds created by embellishments or ornaments such as trills (see Theory Book, page 8). During the Baroque Period: Much music was composed for popular dances of the time, such as minuets and gavottes. © The main keyboard instruments were the harpsichord with its plucked strings, the clavichord with its delicately struck strings, and the organ, Three important keyboard composers were Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) and Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757). All three composers were born in the same year. North America in Jamestown, Virginia. 1638 King Louis XIV (14th) of France was born. He ruled for over 70 years and had a great impact on music and dance of the period. 1725 Johann Sebastian Bach compiled the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, dedicated to his wife. 1741 George Frideric Handel composed Sight-Reading the Messiah for chorus and orchestra. Even today it is performed Play these melodies from the Baroque period. frequently, espedially at Christmas. Count aloud. 1. Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) Allegro George Frideric Handel 1 1a mf Minuet (from Sonata in C Major) Domenico Scarlatti Moderato K. 73b; L. 217 4Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) was one of the most important French composers of the Baroque period. Asa child, Rameau was taught music before he could read. Most of Rameau’s many musical works were either for voice or for the harpsichord, the predecessor of the piano. Jean-Philippe Rameau last time poco rit. D.C.al Fine a 4 ees Premter Performer Play the LH quarter notes slightly detached (separated), as they were often performed in the Baroque period.Practice Plan Because Baroque music often has independent lines (called counterpoint) being played at the same time, it is useful to practice in a certain way. Follow these suggestions while practicing Minuet in G Major. 1. Practice each hand separately, carefully observing the phrasing and staccato (lightly detached) marks. 2. On your lap, tap the rhythm of measures 7-8, 11-12 and 15-16 hands together. Then play, hands together. 1. Practice each hand separately, carefully observing the phrasing and staccato marks. 2. First, play the LH rhythm in measures 25-26 as three quarter notes. Then play, holding the half notes for two counts each. (Notice they overlap.) 3. On your lap, tap the rhythm of measures 25-32 hands together. Then play, hands together. Minuet in G Major (from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach) coma cme Christian Petzold (1677-c. 1733)* BWV Anb. 114 Allegro moderato 3 3 mf * Although this piece is often said to be written by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), recent research suggests that it was composed by Christian Petzold, a German organist and composer.‘Premier Performer last time rit, To play musically and expressively in measures 1-2, crescendo slightly to the first beat of measure 2, and play the staccato notes that follow a little softer. Play similarly in measures 3-4, 9-10 and 11-12.Grace Note 5 c Workout 1 Grace Notes A small note with a slash is an ornament called a grace note. Play 3 times each day. It is a decorative note. Play it quickly, before the E beat of thenote that follows. Ss Diss om7 < 2nd time * Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. It hosts an annual carnival ‘where people dress in colorful costumes.D.C. al Coda ® 4 2Augmented Triads The word augment means to make larger. ‘A major triad becomes augmented when the Sth is raised one half step. A plus sign (+) indicates an augmented chord. ae To make a C major triad augmented, raise G (the 5th) one half step to Gé. Playing Major and Augmented Triads Play major and augmented triads. Raise the top note of the major triad one half step to form an augmented (+) triad. Practice one group of triads each day. Group 1: C, G, F (Major Triads: white key-white key-white key) Cc Ct c © Transpose to G and F © Play one octave lower with the LH. Group 2: D, A, E (Major Triads: white key-black key-white key) D D+ D © Transpose to A and E. © Play one octave lower with the LH. Group 3: Db, Ab, E> (Major Triads: black key-white key-black key) D> Dh D> Transpose to Ab and Eb. Play one octave lower with the LH. Group 4: Bb, B, F# (Gb) (Major Triads: different white-key and black-key pattems) Bb Bb B> © Transpose to B and F# (G>). ® Play one octave lower with the LH.Rhythm Workout On your lap, tap the rhythm 3 times daily as you count aloud. A Little Softshoe cD isié cme Moderato, with swing (JJ- J }) 3 a tempo temp fl nf Closer Look Circle the augmented chords in A Little Softshoe.Rhythm Workout D.S. al Fine On your lap, tap the rhythm 3 times daily D.S. al Fine is an abbreviation for as you count aloud. Dal Segno al Fine. It means go back to the sign % (Dal Segno) | and play to the end (Fine). Ragtime Rally coins cms Moderately, without swing vex 12-7T 2 Closer Look The LH chord in measure 21 is __ major augmented (circle one) D.S. al Fine major augmented (circle one) The LH chord in measure 22 is __Sharp Key Signatures The key signature (the sharps or flats at the beginning of the staff) identifies two things: © The key of the piece. © The sharps or flats to be played throughout the piece, The sharps that are used in Memorize the order of the sharps. key signatures are always This sentence will help you remember: written in the same order FCGDAEB Furry cats get dirty after every bath. on the staff: FCGDAEB Play the sharps in order on the keyboard. Finding a Sharp Key Signature’s Name Use these two steps: © Name the last sharp. Last sharp: C# Up one half step: D © Then go up one half step. ae ise Key of D Major This tthe name ofthe major toy. (EERE You have already learned the following key signatures: ® C major—no sharps or flats. © G major—t sharp D major—2 sharps Name the following keys by circling the last sharp and then going up one half step. eo je eo Keyof major Keyof major Keyof major The Primary Chords in A Major Play I, IV and V7, saying the chords names aloud. mf Transpose to E major and B major.Workout 2 Blocking Block (play at the same time) the two notes ‘on each beat of the RH in measures 9-15 of 7 “Z German Dance. 4 / German Dance _ .- in __* Major cD 19720 cM 10 mp Ludwig van Beethoven Allegretto (1770-1827) 1 4 I 8 5 last time rit. a 1 2 7 * Look at the key signature and name the key.New Italian Terms New Accent Sign 4 sostenuto = sustained (slower tempo) vivace = lively tempo, faster than allegro means to play louder and with a | eee ane sharper attack than a regular accent. ? ritenuto (riten.) = immediately slower accelerando (accel.) = becoming gradually faster ‘ The wedge accent f over a note Teasing Song in __* Major — Béla Bart6k (1881-1945) ep2v2 emit Sz. 42 Sostenuto Allegro vivace 1 h 5 * Look at the key signature and name the key.sempre P mp \riten, a tempo Closer Look Practice Teasing Song in these sections: Measures 1-4 ‘oductio This section is slower than the rest of the piece. 5-16 E Bring out the LH. 17-28 The A-sharp accidental makes this section have five sharps. Bring out the RH. 29-34 The natural signs in this section cancel all the sharps in the key signature except F-sharp. Bring out the LH. 35-40 When performing, slow down immediately and gradually get faster to measure 39. Bring out the LH.Two-Octave Scales Beginning on White Keys In previous levels, you have played one-octave scales for C, G, D and F major, and A, E and D minor. Follow the fingering below and play the scales hands separately for two octaves. Ist octave 2nd octave Ist octave 2nd octave leases aoe C, G, D, RH: 1231234 12312345 F RH: 1234123 12341234 Am, Em, Dm LH: 5432132 14321321 LH: 5432132 14321321 New Sharp-Key Major Scales Beginning on White Keys Name the sharps in each key and circle each note that is played as a sharp. Then practice hands separately. Play the LH two octaves lower than wi Key of A Major ' 1 2312394 1 231234 2132 1 9] eeri3? Key of E Major 1 231294 at Key of B Major miata 1231234 a eer $2 Hints for remembering the fingering of two-octave major scales that begin on white keys: © The keys of C, G, D, A and E major and A, E and D minor use the same fingering in each hand. © The RH for B major and the LH for F major use the same fingering as C, G, D, A and E major. © The LH for B major and the RH for F major never use finger 5.Dotted Eighth Note An eighth note tied to a d Ss Ss d The dotted eighth note is sixteenth note equals a fs * almost always followed J dotted eighth note. 1/2 + V4 = 3/4 by a sixteenth note, count count count The dot increases the length of a note by half its value. Clap and count each pattern 3 times each day. tE ITT |S) ll 6a TTI Oh | fleta2eta teta2eta fleta2zeta teta2eta 7 Leads al eel tae I ART ad teta2eta teta2zeta tet+ta2zet+a teta2eta Sight-Reading Play these familiar melodies that use dotted eighth and sixteenth notes, Count aloud. Bridal March (from the opera Lohengrin) 1 Richard Wagner es a ee The Star-Spangled Banner John Stafford Smith ae as ae z Toreador Song (from the opera Carmen) Georges Bizet 4 23