This is one of four level-three 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 Three For early intermediate students- Basic syncopation accidentals swung eighth notes- Whole half quarter note dotted half note eighth note triplet- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures- Keysignatures 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
