Beethoven Bear is an inquisitive toy who lives in a big house with two children, plus their toys. According to the little bear and his friend Mozart Mouse, the most wonderful thing in the whole house is the piano. They like to hop on the keys and make beautiful sounds. Beethoven likes low sounds best. The course centers on the adventures of Beethoven BearÂTM and Mozart MouseÂTM as they learn about music. The plush animals of the two characters are integral to making the course fun for young students. 5 inches tall.

Two compact disc recordings (sold as a two-disc set) support the concepts introduced in Level 2. The disc for the Music Lesson Book includes the narration for the story, as well as two performances of each pieceÂ--an acoustic piano version and an orchestrated version. The disc for the Music Discovery Book contains all of the songs and the "Listen and Sing" examples in the book performed by a teacher and students. In addition, professional performances of all listening examples for music appreciation and movement activities are included.

Fun with Music FriendsÂTM Coloring Books feature a story extension of the curriculum, for motivation when away from home or traveling, or to engage a younger sibling in a "pretend" music class.

Fun with Music FriendsÂTM Coloring Books feature a story extension of the curriculum, for motivation when away from home or traveling, or to engage a younger sibling in a "pretend" music class.

Two compact disc recordings (sold as a two-disc set) support the concepts introduced in Level 3. The disc for the Music Lesson Book includes the narration for the story, as well as two performances of each pieceÂ--an acoustic piano version and an orchestrated version. The disc for the Music Discovery Book contains all of the songs and the "Listen and Sing" examples in the book performed by a teacher and students. In addition, professional performances of all listening examples for music appreciation and movement activities are included.

The vinyl tote bag includes: Music Activity Board with marker, Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse, Music Lesson Book 1, Music Discovery Book 1, Music Workbook 1, a CD 2-disc set (for the Lesson and Discovery Books) and Flash Cards for Book 1.

Elgar E. Elephant is a "lovable" overstuffed toy who encourages Beethoven Bear and Mozart Mouse to "learn something new." His bright red and yellow plaid vest and monocle make him stand out in a crowd.

Flash Cards reinforce concepts as they are presented in the Music Lesson Book 1. Each card contains a musical symbol or rhythm pattern for the student to identify. Included on the cards are musical terms, keys on the keyboard, notes and rests, rhythm patterns, notes on the staff, steps and skips, intervals on the keyboard, and melodic and harmonic intervals on the staff. The back of the cards contain questions to ask the student about the information on the front of the card. Answers are provided, making the cards easy to use for parents with limited musical backgrounds

Flash Cards reinforce concepts as they are presented in the Music Lesson Book 3. Each card contains a musical symbol or rhythm pattern for the student to identify. Included on the cards are musical terms, keys on the keyboard, notes and rests, rhythm patterns, notes on the staff, steps and skips, intervals on the keyboard, and melodic and harmonic intervals on the staff. The back of the cards contain questions to ask the student about the information on the front of the card. Answers are provided, making the cards easy to use for parents with limited musical backgrounds.

Flash Cards reinforce concepts as they are presented in the Music Lesson Book 4. Each card contains a musical symbol or rhythm pattern for the student to identify. Included on the cards are musical terms, keys on the keyboard, notes and rests, rhythm patterns, notes on the staff, steps and skips, intervals on the keyboard, and melodic and harmonic intervals on the staff. The back of the cards contain questions to ask the student about the information on the front of the card. Answers are provided, making the cards easy to use for parents with limited musical backgrounds.

Professor Haydn Hippo is a music instructor, conductor and toy mascot in the music class at school. He is particularly fond of the music of Franz Joseph Haydn. He can't climb stairs very well, so Clara Schumann-Cat kindly gives him a ride on her back, while he holds on tightly to her collar

Lesson Book 1 is pre-reading. Concepts taught are: How to sit at the piano; Correct hand position; High and low; Loud and soft (forte and piano); Keyboard topography; Bar line and measure, Quarter, half, whole notes and rests; and Repeat signs. The first pieces in the book are played on the black keys. Later in the book, C D E for the RH and C B A for the LH (Middle C position) are taught with letter notes (the name of the note is written inside the note head).

The music in Lesson Book 3 is completely written on the staff. After a review, the new concepts taught are: Staccato, legato, slurs; Melodic and harmonic 2nds and 3rds; Melodic and harmonic 4ths and 5ths; f-p.; Bass clef C D E are taught for the LH. Students then know all notes necessary to play in the C position. Playing both hands together is taught near the end of the book.

Lesson Book 4 is the last in the Music for Little Mozarts series. After a review, the new concepts taught are: Flat and sharp sign; Tie; Crescendo and diminuendo. After reviewing C position and Middle C position, G position is taught. All three positions are used alternately throughout the rest of the book, with flat and sharp notes incorporated. When the student is finished with Lesson Book 4, he/she moves into Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Prep Course, Level C or Alfred's Premier Piano Course, Level 1B

Designed for students in Levels 1 and 2, this book includes 10 arrangements of favorite Hymns, Spirituals and Sunday School songs. Pieces are in pre-reading notation and include a duet accompaniment part for a parent or teacher. Titles: Amazing Grace * Deep and Wide * Do, Lord * For the Beauty of the Earth * I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy * Jesus Loves Me * Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow * Rise and Shine * Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus * This Little Light of Mine.

Designed for students in Levels 3 and 4, this book includes 10 arrangements of favorite Hymns, Spirituals and Sunday School songs. The student parts are written on the staff and include a duet accompaniment part for a parent or teacher. Titles: The 12 Disciples * The B-I-B-L-E * Fairest Lord Jesus * God Is So Good * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands * Holy, Holy, Holy * Jacob's Ladder * Oh, How I Love Jesus * Praise Him, All Ye Little Children * What a Friend We Have in Jesus.

Designed for students in Levels 1 and 2, this delightful book includes 10 arrangements of popular music. Most of the pieces are in pre-reading notation and include a duet accompaniment part for a parent or teacher. An engaging story of how the music friends compile a book of popular music for Clara Schumann CatÂ's birthday present captures the student's interest. Titles: Happy Birthday to You * Hooray for Hollywood * If I Only Had a Brain * (Meet) The Flintstones * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Mickey Mouse March * Scooby Doo, Where Are You? * Springtime * This Land Is Your Land * Winnie the Pooh.

Designed for students in Levels 3 and 4, this delightful book includes 10 arrangements of popular music. The student parts are written on the staff and include a duet accompaniment part for a parent or teacher. An engaging story documenting the music friendÂ's visit to Hollywood adds to the fun. Titles: The Chicken Dance * The Imperial March (Darth VaderÂ's Theme) * Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini * Over the Rainbow * The Pink Panther * Puff the Magic Dragon * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Theme from Superman * Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious * Yo Ho (A PirateÂ's Life for Me).

Designed for students in Levels 3 and 4, this delightful book includes eight arrangements of pieces from Tchaikovsky's celebrated Nutcracker Suite. An engaging storyline, full illustrations, and all the favorite characters from Music for Little Mozarts serve to bring the Nutcracker to life! Titles include: Miniature Overture * March * Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy * Russian Dance * Arabian Dance * Chinese Dance * Dance of the Reed Flutes * Waltz of the Flowers

Mozart Mouse is an adventurous toy mouse who explores the children's Music Room with Beethoven Bear and other toys from the playroom. He likes the piano's high sounds best, saying "I find them quite refreshing!" He is a quick learner who composes beautiful music and enjoys performing at concerts. The course centers on the adventures of Beethoven BearÂTM and Mozart MouseÂTM as they learn about music. The plush animals of the two characters are integral to making the course fun for young students. 5 inches tall.

The unique Music Discovery Book contains songs that allow the students to experience music through singing, movement and rhythm activities. Music appreciation is fostered through carefully chosen music; Mozart, Beethoven and Sousa are introduced. Melodies to sing, using either solfege or letter names, help students learn to match pitch and discover tonal elements of music. Correlates to the Music Lesson Book 1. Familiar songs include If You're Happy and You Know It, Mexican Hat Dance and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Full color, 48 pages.

The unique Music Discovery Book contains songs that allow the students to experience music through singing, movement and rhythm activities. Music appreciation is fostered through carefully chosen music; J. S. Bach, Pachelbel, Saint-Saëns, Schumann and Johann Strauss are introduced. Melodies to sing, using either solfege or letter names, help students learn to match pitch and discover tonal elements of music. Correlates to the Music Lesson Book 2. Familiar songs include Frère Jacques and Skip to My Lou

The unique Music Discovery Book contains songs that allow the students to experience music through singing, movement and rhythm activities. Music appreciation is fostered through carefully chosen music; Haydn, Joplin, Ravel, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky are introduced. Melodies to sing, using either solfege or letter names, help students learn to match pitch and discover tonal elements of music. Familiar songs include The Hokey-Pokey, The Wheels on the Bus and Hey, Diddle Diddle. Correlates to the Music Lesson Book 3.

The unique Music Discovery Book contains songs that allow the students to experience music through singing, movement and rhythm activities. Music appreciation is fostered through carefully chosen music; Brahms, Chopin, Elgar, Tchaikovsky and Verdi are introduced. Melodies to sing, using either solfege or letter names, help students learn to match pitch and discover tonal elements of music. Familiar songs include Head and Shoulders, Hush, Little Baby and She'll be Comin' 'Round the Mountain. Correlates to the Music Lesson Book 4.

Written Activities and Playing Examples to Reinforce Note-Reading By Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster. The Notespeller & Sight-Play Book 1 reinforces note-reading skills based on the concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Book 1. Each page of the Notespeller & Sight-Play Book has two activities---a written activity and a playing example. The written activity reinforces notes on the keyboard and staff through coloring, circling, drawing, or matching. The sight-play examples help students relate notes and musical concepts to performance on the keyboard, move out of fixed hand positions, and identify melodic and rhythm patterns.

Written Activities and Playing Examples to Reinforce Note-ReadingBy Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster. The Notespeller & Sight-Play Book 2 reinforces note-reading skills based on the concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Book 2. Each page has two activities---a written activity and a playing example. The written activity reinforces notes on the keyboard and staff through coloring, circling, drawing, or matching. The sight-play examples help students relate notes and musical concepts to performance on the keyboard, move out of fixed hand positions, and identify melodic and rhythm patterns.

The Notespeller & Sight-Play Book 3 reinforces note-reading skills based on the concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Book 3. Each page of the Notespeller & Sight-Play Book has two activities---a written activity and a playing example. The written activity reinforces notes on the keyboard and staff through coloring, circling, drawing, or matching. The sight-play examples help students relate notes and musical concepts to performance on the keyboard, move out of fixed hand positions, and identify melodic and rhythm patterns.

The Notespeller & Sight-Play Book 4 reinforces note-reading skills based on the concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Book 4. Each page has two activities---a written activity and a playing example. The written activity reinforces notes on the keyboard and staff through coloring, circling, drawing, or matching. The sight-play examples help students relate notes and musical concepts to performance on the keyboard, move out of fixed hand positions, and identify melodic and rhythm patterns.

The first 16 pages of Music Recital Book 1 interweave new music into an all-new story about Beethoven Bear, Mozart Mouse and the Magical Music Book. Students will enjoy the imaginative story while applying what they have learned from Music Lesson Book 1. This section of the book is a ready-made recital when a narrator reads the story and students perform the pieces in the appropriate places! The second section of the book includes challenge pieces based on folk tunes that require students to listen carefully and enter correctly as the teacher or a parent plays the duet.

The Music Workbook contains pages of coloring, tracing, matching, ear training and listening that have been carefully designed to reinforce the musical concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Book 1.

The Music Workbook contains pages of coloring, tracing, matching, ear training and listening that have been carefully designed to reinforce the musical concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Book 3

The Music Workbook contains pages of coloring, tracing, matching, ear training and listening that have been carefully designed to reinforce the musical concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Book 4.

Nannerl Mouse is a charming toy mouse who plays the piano extremely well. She is Mozart Mouse's older sister and enjoys playing duets with him. She has a flair for directing musical theater productions and is highly knowledgeable about all kinds of music.