This is one of four level-two books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level TwoFor students in their early years of study- Full triads and pedal- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 3/4 4/4 and 5/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and one flat-Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaRepertoire Albums: a wide selection of pieces in three distinct categories: Lyrical: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control; Rhythmic: instills a steady beat; improves counting; refines articulation; ensures secure syncopations; internalizes the pulse; Ensemble: hones listening skills; encourages regular ensemble playing; offers rich musical textures even in early studies; reinforces musical continuity.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; stimulates daily ensemble playing; creates a full band improvisation experience; makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series: Why can t I play more music like this asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. My friends like to hear me play cool music. Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music of his time popular dances preludes and exercises by
