Built upon the foundation of 'The Progressive Pianist Part I', this second volume will continue to teach the basics of playing the piano. Pieces now incorporate flats, syncopation, different time signatures, and other newly introduced skills. Perfect for older learners as well as younger, pages don't have any cutesy illustrations on them, and sentences are short and simple. The text clearly explains the concepts, and is illustrated with either keyboard diagrams or written music; the lesson is followed by an exercise page for the student to reinforce what they've learned. Theory elements & exercises are integrated as well. 135 pages, softcover; spiral-bound to lay flat. Concepts covered include: Intervals Key signatures Musical phrasing The diatonic scale Building major scales Dotted notes Intervals of the major scale Meter including compound and irregular times Grace notes 1st & 2nd endings, repeat bars Triads of the major scale The metronome Italian terms Composition analysis Preparing for performance |
