Overview of New Materials in Lesson Book 5

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1 Overview of New Materials in Lesson Book Musical Terms and Symbols accelerando (accel.) allegro ma non troppo arpeggiated chords augmented triads Baroque period Classical period cut time or alla breve D. S. al Coda D. S. al Fine grace note key signatures (major sharp keys) marcato il basso major scales (A, E, B, B ) minor scales (D, G natural and harmonic) ostinato poco moto primary chords (A and B D and G minor) ritenuto (riten.) sempre sostenuto wedge accent sign vivace Technique Principles Even moves Finger holds More complex hand and finger independence Singing tone Note-against-note coordination Off-beat accompaniment patterns Two-octave scale fingering Rhythm Patterns Introduced (Page 0) (Page 7) (Page ) (Page 6) (Page 6) (Page 6) (Page 6)

2 Lesson Lesson is available in two versions: Book with CD (#0) or Book without CD (#0897). Level continues the steady development of artistry and keyboard skills that began in A and continued through. The keys of B-flat major, D and G minor (natural and harmonic) are introduced, as well as augmented triads and major sharp key signatures. Sixteenth notes in 8 and 6 8 meter, the dotted eighth note followed by a sixteenth note, and cut time create gradually more complex rhythm figures. Elements of music style in the Baroque and Classical periods introduce students to stylistic considerations in performing music of those eras, as well as to important keyboard composers. Technical Workouts continue the development of skills, including twooctave scales, grace notes, off-beat accompaniment patterns, note-againstnote coordination, and more complex fingering principles. Edited by Morton Manus Cover Design by Ted Engelbart Interior Design by Tom Gerou Illustrations by Jimmy Holder Music Engraving by Linda Lusk Copyright MMIX by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. ISBN-: Book only ISBN-: Book & CD Lesson Book is designed to correlate with Theory and Performance Books of Alfred s Premier Piano Course. When used together, they offer a fully integrated and unparalleled comprehensive approach to piano instruction. Contents The Book with CD version includes a recording that provides a performance model and practice companion. Each title is performed twice on acoustic piano a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo. See page 9 for information on the CD. A General MIDI Disk (#0) is available separately. Premier Music Review D Minor Scale Relative Minor of F Major New Italian Terms non, troppo, marcato il basso.. 8 Developing a Singing Tone The Primary Chords in D Harmonic Minor Sixteenth Notes in 8 and 6 8 Time Musical Style Periods: The Baroque Period..... Practice Plan Grace Note Augmented Triads D. S. al Fine Sharp Key Signatures Finding a Sharp Key Signature s Name The Primary Chords in A Major New Accent Sign New Italian Terms sostenuto, vivace, sempre, ritenuto, accelerando Two-Octave Scales Beginning on White Keys... 6 Dotted Eighth Note D. S. al Coda Musical Style Periods: The Classical Period..... C = Cut Time or Alla Breve Ostinato Sixteenth Notes in 6 8 Time Bb Major Scale The Primary Chords in Bb Major G Minor Scale Relative Minor of Bb Major... 9 Determining Whether a Piece is Major or Minor. 0 The Primary Chords in G Harmonic Minor.... Arpeggiated Chord Dotted Eighth and Sixteenth Notes in 6 8 Time.. 6

3 Manhattan Blues CD / GM Rhythm Workouts Theory Book: page Performance Book: pages Tap and count aloud times each day. First, tap with even eighth notes, then tap in swing style with long-short eighth notes. Slow swing rhythm ( = ) LH quarter notes slightly detached 7 0

4 6 Theory Book: page Grace Note A small note with a slash is an ornament called a grace note. It is a decorative note. Play it quickly, before the beat of the note that follows. Workout Grace Notes Play times each day. Carnaval de Buenos Aires * CD / GM 7 Moderato 8 nd time to Coda * Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. It hosts an annual carnival where people dress in colorful costumes.

5 C = Cut time or alla breve Cut time is the same as time. C or means counts in every measure. Sonatina in C Major (First Movement*) CD 7/8 GM means a half note Allegro gets count. a a Workout Blocking e a e a Theory Book: page Performance Book: pages 8 Block the notes on each beat of the RH starting with the + of beat in measure 6 through the first note of measure 8. Then play as written. Muzio Clementi (7 8) Op. 6, No. 9 * The second and third movements of this sonatina are in Performance Book, Level, pages 8. The sonatina is often performed with all three movements.

6 6 Arpeggiated Chord Heartstrings CD 9/0 GM 0 An arpeggiated chord has a wavy line beside it. Roll (or break) the chord quickly from the lowest note to the highest note. The lowest notes sometimes are played before the beat. Andante cantabile Theory Book: pages Performance Book: pages 0 Dotted Eighth and 6 Sixteenth Notes in 8 Time Count: A dotted eighth note in gets / counts. A sixteenth note in gets / count. time time 9 nd time to Coda

7 8 7 7 D. S. al Coda Coda rit. RH LH over Premier Performer Perform Berceuse with expression and flexibility of tempo.