Delightful Christmas favorites create a festive atmosphere for the holiday season. This book starts with pre-reading pieces and ends with music on the staff. In between are activity pages that reinforce rhythm, note names, and terms and symbols. Some titles are: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Up On the Housetop; Jingle Bells; He is Born; Deck the Halls and others. Optional duets included.

The seven pieces in this collection are in Middle C position and Â"almostÂ" Middle C (L.H. thumb on B, or R.H. thumb on D.) Some titles are: Away in a Manger; Jingle Bells; Up on the Housetop; Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella and others. The colorful activity pages reinforce guide notes, time signatures, note names, and terms and symbols. Hands-alone playing, no accidentals, lyrics, and optional teacher duets make this a perfect Christmas book for a student who started in the Fall.

WeÂ've chosen the best solos from the In Recital® series, and put them under one cover. Book 1 features 13 pieces: eight original solos, three folk tunes, and two classical arrangements. There is a wide-range of styles: lyrical pieces from Melody Bober, Mary Leaf, and Elizabeth Greenleaf; a rag from Jason Sifford; a jazz piece from Christopher Goldston; and a gospel number from Edwin McLean. Some have optional duet parts. Free downloadable recordings assist in preparation and serve as a motivational tool.

Book 2 includes 12 sensational selectionsÂ-ten original pieces including blues, rags, and Latin styles by Kevin Olson, Edwin McLean, and Robert Schultz. Original pieces by Christopher Goldston, Mary Leaf, and Elizabeth Greenleaf also add to the mix. There is even one folk song and one classical piece. New musical concepts are introduced such as tied notes, legato and staccato articulations, accents and first and second endings. Most pieces call for limited hands-together playing. Students play in a variety of keys using accidentals instead of key signatures.

The focus is on fabulous repertoire in this late elementary book! The 10 engaging original solos make your recital choices easy, plus there are 3 all-time favorite arrangements: Peacherine Rag, Frankie and Johnny, and The Arkansas Traveler. A variety of stylesÂ-blues, lyrical waltzes, and rags by Kevin Olson, Kevin Costley, Valerie Roth Roubos, Timothy Brown, Lee Evans, Judith R. Strickland, David Karp and Melody BoberÂ-keep students motivated. Easy syncopation, swing, use of pedal and dotted rhythms are a few of the new concepts in Book 3.

Book 4 provides a perfect balance of styles to traditional repertoire with pieces by Judith R. Strickland, Kevin Olson, Valerie Roth Roubos, David Karp, Melody Bober, Martín Cuéllar, and Timothy Brown. The free downloads help students learn quickly and motivate them to explore all of the offerings in this engaging book! Sure to please students and audiences alike, this collection is a stepping-stone to the intermediate literature.

The 13 solos in this book feature a variety of tempos and moodsÂ-from cool swing to expressive lyricism to energetic toccatas (including a jazz toccata). This is a great collection for students who need a break from the traditional Baroque - Contemporary literature. Composers Melody Bober, Timothy Brown, Valerie Roth Roubos, Martín Cuéllar, Edwin McLean and Lee Evans have created pieces that will become your studentsÂ' favorites. All could be programmed as recital choices.

This is another fantastic book of eclectic pieces that will keep your high school students practicing! Jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, Latin, and lyrical compositions make up this interesting collection. Composers Timothy Brown, Edwin McLean, Lee Evans, David Karp, Melody Bober, Martín Cuéllar, Robert Schultz, Kevin Olson, and Christopher Goldston offer some of their finest writing. The complimentary downloads provide interpretive examples and inspire students to learn all of the pieces in this dynamic collection.

Students develop healthy, tension-free technique with 4-8 measure exercises mastered on a daily basis. Easy step-by-step lesson plans with daily check-off boxes save valuable lesson time. Engaging illustrations and titles help students connect the gesture with the sound. Helpful technique tips are found throughout the nine units of this 32-page book.

This series can be used with all piano methods, to ensure the learning of excellent technical skills.

Short patterns guide technical development with specific goals in the sub-title such as: free arm, two-note slurs, rotation or balance between the hands. 2B uses larger intervals, ledger lines, cadences, one-octave scales, and more finger crossings. Students read, play and review an exercise (4-8 measures) every day and are encouraged to listen to the sounds they make. Helpful technique tips are found throughout.

This first book in this series of six books is designed
to develop correct technique from the very beginning!
Students can play with healthy, tension-free movements
that produce a beautiful sound while building strong
fingers and flexible wrists. Easy step-by-step lesson plan
saves valuable lesson time; and every unit ends with a
This first book in this series of six books is designed
to develop correct technique from the very beginning!
Students can play with healthy, tension-free movements
that produce a beautiful sound while building strong
fingers and flexible wrists. Easy step-by-step lesson plan
saves valuable lesson time; and every unit ends with a
This first book in this series of six books is designed to develop correct technique from the very beginning! Students can play with healthy, tension-free movements that produce a beautiful sound while building strong fingers and flexible wrists. Easy step-by-step lesson plan saves valuable lesson time; and every unit ends with a Lesson Day activity. Engaging illustrations and titles help students connect the gesture with the sound.

Compiled and Edited by Helen Marlais with Suzanne Torkelson. In Book 3 of Etudes with Technique, new techniques covered include: five-finger patterns and octave scales; independence of hands; triads and inversions; trills; chordal playing; and two-note slurs. Each technique is supported by several etudes to thoroughly exercise the technique. This book is correlated to The Festival Collection®, Book 3, and Succeeding with the Masters® Volume One.

Most of the 28 etudes written by illustrious teacher-pianists (Gurlitt, Le Couppey, Türk, Beyer, Streabbog, Czerny) are two pages long. The selections reinforce technical concepts, but they are not just Â"exercisesÂ" but delightful pieces that can be programmed for recital or performance. Unit 1 focuses on Trills; Unit 2Â-Crossovers; Unit 3Â-Double Notes; Unit 4Â-Blocked and Broken Chords; and Unit 5Â-Waltz Bass. Late Intermediate.

This assignment book includes a successful practice guide for parents and students, 48 lesson assignment pages that include a practice log, an assignment writing space for teachers, and space for student self-evaluation, 4 full pages of manuscript paper, a performance record for the year.

Edited by Helen Marlais. This delightful collection of pre-reading original solos provides a terrific way for beginner-level students to reinforce skills such as white and black key recognition and finger numbers. In addition to reinforcement, these wonderful original pieces by top FJH pedagogical composers provide motivation for the youngest student to succeed. Includes a two-page fun writing activity. Best if used with Succeeding at the Piano® Preparatory level or any preparatory level method book.

Book 2 of original solos delivers more attractive pieces by top FJH composers that will engage students while reinforcing reading, rhythm, and musicality skills. The artistic illustrations along with fanciful lyrics supply students with more ways to imagine and create music. After completing this book, students will be ready for Book 1 of the In Recital® series.

In Recital® with Timeless Hymns, Book 1 features twelve well-known hymns edited and performed by Helen Marlais. The popular arrangers for this series have composed fresh settings of some of the best-loved hymns of all times! Titles include: Holy, Holy, Holy!; Jesus Loves the Little Children; The B-I-B-L-E; Jesus Loves Me; Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam; Count Your Blessings; and many more. Includes a CD, optional teacher duets, lyrics, a chart to track hymn performances and interesting background information by Lyndell Leatherman.

There are plenty of favorites to choose from in Book 2! Solos include Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus; Tell Me the Stories of Jesus; Michael, Row the Boat Ashore; I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy; and Sweet Hour of Prayer. Optional duets are included for Fairest Lord Jesus; Nearer, My God, to Thee; This Little Light of Mine; Oh, How I Love Jesus; and more. Appropriately leveled for elementary students, these hymns can be performed at home or church. Includes lyrics, a CD and information about the history of each hymn.

Book 3, for the late elementary student, contains solos such as: Onward Christian Soldiers; I Need Thee Every Hour; Shall We Gather at the River; Rock of Ages; What Wondrous Love Is This; and more favorites that students will enjoy. Most have lyrics; some are styled with a country, gospel feel, while others are reverent Â- requiring lyrical, expressive playing. In addition to background info about the pieces and composers, a CD is included to assist with preparation or just for pure listening pleasure.

Twelve solos and one equal-part duet comprise this collection of favorite hymns. Titles include Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me; Sweet By and By; O Worship the King; What a Friend We Have in Jesus; Blessed Assurance; and many more. These attractive arrangements performed by Helen Marlais offer a variety of styles appropriately leveled for the early intermediate student. Includes a CD, a chart to track performances and special memories of the event, and interesting info on the hymns and composers.

In the ten solos and two equal-part duets found in this book, your intermediate student will discover a variety of tempi and moods Â- from soulful swing to classically styled alberti bass. Titles include: It Is Well with My Soul; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Peace Like a River; Abide With Me; The Old Rugged Cross; Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing; and others. These arrangements could serve as preludes, offertories or music for reflection Â- suitable for church or home. Includes a CD, performance chart, and background info about the hymns and the composers.

This book will become a cherished collection for your students or adult pianist. The attractive arrangements are suitable for performance or personal times of reflection with titles such as: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah; All Creatures of Our God and King; Amazing Grace; and more. There are ten solos and two equal-part duets carefully leveled to inspire your late intermediate students. Includes a CD by Helen Marlais of all the arrangements to assist with performance preparation as well as pure listening pleasure. Background info on the history of the hymns is also included.

Various composers edited by Helen Marlais. This series is devoted to ageless jazz, blues and ragtime pieces. The composers/arrangers were commissioned to create engaging original solos and arrangements, and the result is an assortment of carefully leveled solos (12) and one equal-part duet. Ten of the twelve solos include an optional duet. Eighth notes donÂ't appear in this volume, but syncopations and accidentals do. Some well-known titles are: Glad Cat Rag; House of the Rising Sun; Danny Boy; The Alley Cat Song; and Swanee. Un viento caliente by Edwin McLean is sure to be a favorite with a big sound, yet easy patterns to read and to play. Adults and older beginners will really enjoy this book.

Various composers edited by Helen Marlais. The twelve solos in this volume feature popular favorites such as Frankie and Johnny; Peacherine Rag; Take Me Out to the Ball Game; The Entertainer; I Love a Piano; and I AinÂ't Got Nobody. The assortment of musical styles provides the perfect means for piano students to discover and enjoy playing music from a variety of styles. Only one piece is in the key of D Major, and the rest in C, F or G. Accessible and fun!

Book 1 correlates with Succeeding at the Piano Grades 1 and 2A.

This book presents one octave major scales and arpeggios in the order of the Circle of Fifths. Features fingering charts, practice suggestions, Technique Tips and Did It! boxes, and four pages of detailed photos that show a step-by-step approach to playing scales. Students acquire a technique that is consistent, musical, and easy!

Book 3 introduces one-octave natural minor scales and cadences. Detailed photos show a step-by-step approach demonstrating finger, hand and wrist motions, in addition to verbal explanations. Also includes a fingering chart, practice suggestions for natural minor scales, and check-off Â"DID IT!Â" boxes. This is a very useful book for students of all ages.

Book 7 continues to develop studentÂ's ability to sight read with ease, accuracy and musicality! Carefully crafted musical examples develop eye, ear, and hand coordination. New concepts are: sixteenth-note rhythms in 3/8 and 6/8 meter and three part chorales. Reviewed concepts: relative major/minor keys, reading ledger lines, diminished chords and augmented chords. Daily activities with "DID IT!" boxes save valuable lesson time.

Correlates with Succeeding at the Piano Grade 1.

Fun subject matter, fanciful lyrics and happy illustrations motivate students to practice their sight reading every day! Fun in the Sun, At the Farm, and Weather Watching are some of the engaging themes presented in the seven units. Interval recognition includes 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, and 5ths from Guide Notes Middle C, Treble C, and Bass C. These carefully crafted exercises develop eye, ear, and hand coordination where students learn to play musical examples from beginning to end without stopping.

The Teacher's Guide includes information on how Reading, Rhythm, Technique, Music, Musicianship, and Theory in Succeeding at the Piano® are seamlessly integrated to provide a well-balanced music curriculum. This guide explains how to teach both levels in a page-by-page format, and includes teaching suggestions, practice steps, technique tips, and music history tips. The guide also includes information on how to use the CDÂ's and additional supplementary materials. There is a Â"Commonly Asked QuestionsÂ" section as well as a section for parents called, Â"The ParentÂ's Corner.Â"

This set contains 108 cards presented in a clear and organized manner providing an easy way to drill, reinforce, and introduce new concepts. Each card is numbered so they can be kept in sequence and reinforce the concepts taught in the 2B Lesson and Technique Book. Ledger line reading is a strong focus in this pack of flash cards.

Students and teachers will continued to be inspired as they start this next level of Succeeding at the Piano®. In addition to the fabulous music and thoroughly reinforcing all of the concepts in Grade 2A, Grade 2B includes new concepts such as: intervals of a sixth, finger crossings in preparation for one-octave major scales, C, G, D, A, and F Major scales and I-V7-I cadences, waltz bass, reading ledger lines below and above the staffs, legato pedaling, eighth rest, and dynamics of pp and ff. The CD has a practice and performance track for many of the pieces which will help students learn and reinforce correct practice habits. The CD also provides students with an opportunity to play with a string quartet accompaniment for some of the pieces!

Students and teachers will continued to be inspired as they start this next level of Succeeding at the Piano®. In addition to the fabulous music and thoroughly reinforcing all of the concepts in Grade 2A, Grade 2B includes new concepts such as: intervals of a sixth, finger crossings in preparation for one-octave major scales, C, G, D, A, and F Major scales and I-V7-I cadences, waltz bass, reading ledger lines below and above the staffs, legato pedaling, eighth rest, and dynamics of pp and ff.

Grade 3 expands on the concepts introduced in earlier levels and teaches new ones, such as: new time signatures of 3/8, 6/8 and cut time; compound meter; triads and inversions; IV chord and I-IV-I cadence; I-IV-I-V7-I in C, G, and F Major; syncopation; intervals of a 7th and an octave; alberti bass; triplets; swing rhythm; chromaticism; and the three forms of the minor scale in the key A and D. Healthy technique resulting in tension-free playing, conventional and intervallic note reading, engaging music by six leading composers establish a passion for playing piano. The CD has a practice and performance track with a short verbal pedagogical comment in between that reinforces correct practice habits. The CD provides an opportunity to play with a string quartet accompaniment for some of the pieces.

With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. The terrific music in this book reinforces concepts from Grade 2A while introducing several more: introduction to the sonatina; interval of a 6th; Italian terms of poco, a tempo, pp, ostinato, fermata and molto; waltz bass; broken chord bass; the dotted quarter note; reading ledger lines above, below and in-between the staffs; legato pedaling; the IV chord; and eighth rest. At the end of the book parallel motion and contrary motion scales on the white keys are shown with I-IV-I-V7-I cadences and one-hand arpeggios.

Grade 3 expands on the concepts introduced in earlier levels and teaches new ones, such as: new time signatures of 3/8, 6/8 and cut time; compound meter; triads and inversions; IV chord and I-IV-I cadence; I-IV-I-V7-I in C, G, and F Major; syncopation; intervals of a 7th and an octave; alberti bass; triplets; swing rhythm; chromaticism; and the three forms of the minor scale in the key A and D. Healthy technique resulting in tension-free playing, conventional and intervallic note reading, engaging music by six leading composers establish a passion for playing piano.

In Grade 4 of Succeeding at the Piano® students continue to cultivate musicianship and a passion for playing piano! New concepts are: triads and inversions; two octave scales; the circle of fifths; dominant seventh chords in root position; the trill; the key of B flat Major; 3 forms of E minor and G minor; diminished triads; refined pedal technique; sixteenth notes and sixteenth notes variants. BachÂ's Prelude in C BWV 846 and classical themes by Brahms, Liszt, Mozart, Beethoven and Grieg are interspersed with folk tunes and original solos by leading FJH composers. By reviewing the concepts of transposing, musical forms, intervals, and technical tips, Grade 4 supports the pedagogical foundation laid down in previous grades.

In Grade 4 of Succeeding at the Piano® students continue to cultivate musicianship and a passion for playing piano! New concepts are: triads and inversions; two octave scales; the circle of fifths; dominant seventh chords in root position; the trill; the key of B flat Major; 3 forms of E minor and G minor; diminished triads; refined pedal technique; sixteenth notes and sixteenth notes variants. BachÂ's Prelude in C BWV 846 and classical themes by Brahms, Liszt, Mozart, Beethoven and Grieg are interspersed with folk tunes and original solos by leading FJH composers. By reviewing the concepts of transposing, musical forms, intervals, and technical tips, Grade 4 supports the pedagogical foundation laid down in previous grades. The CD reinforces good practice habits with a short, verbal, pedagogical comment between the practice track and performance track. It also provides an opportunity to play with a string quartet accompaniment for some of the pieces.

Grade 5 expands on the concepts form earlier levels and presents new ones: sixteenth-note patterns, seventh chords, finger independence, voicing, augmented triads, rubato, and assymetrical rhythms. Students continue to learn about the different eras of music, and refine their skills of pedaling, finger substitution, and musical terminologyÂ--so they can play beautifully and intelligently. New keys are E-flat major and C minor. Seven touch releases are presented through various technical exercises and pieces, and correct technique is reinforced.

Grade 5 expands on the concepts form earlier levels and presents new ones: sixteenth-note patterns, seventh chords, finger independence, voicing, augmented triads, rubato, and assymetrical rhythms. Students continue to learn about the different eras of music, and refine their skills of pedaling, finger substitution, and musical terminologyÂ--so they can play beautifully and intelligently. New keys are E-flat major and C minor. Seven touch releases are presented through various technical exercises and pieces, and correct technique is reinforced.

With CD and Free Downloadable Recordings. Grade 2A presents new concepts such as: natural sign; eighth notes; note B below Middle C; musical form; balance between the hands; half and whole steps; damper pedal; major five-finger patterns in D and A major; minor five-finger patterns in C, G, F and D; and major and minor cross-hand arpeggios. The recordings offer three tracks for each piece: practice speed, performance speed, and performance speed with orchestral accompaniments.