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Pedal Technique, Volume One introduces the pianist to simple pedal mechanics. Beginning with hammers, dampers, and strings, students will become familiar with the inside working of the piano. The focus is then on the damper pedal--- highlighting skills such as adjusting bench distance, keeping the heel down, and finding the pedal floor." Good habits that develop proper pedal technique are reinforced with a variety of pedal exercises and pieces.

The fourth book in the series, this volume covers: wrist staccato and rotation, sixteenth notes, diatonic and chromatic scale fingerings, cross-hand blocked and broken triads, chord inversions, 2-octave arpeggios, repeated notes, and more.

A new addition to the highly popular FJH Piano Teaching Library series is this ingenious publication which tackles the problem of student motivation by pairing each major and minor cadence and arpeggio with a tuneful teacher duet. Motivating features in this book include: Fun theory games, practice flashcards, a chord and arpeggio expert certificate, and more. Students will enjoy practicing cadences and arpeggios!

The second installment of the Surprising Solos series continues to offer students innovative music, filled with the element of surprise. These easy-to-play solos feature quick-changing dynamics, time signatures, harmonies, and movements on the keyboard. Students will learn to expect the unexpected!

Motivate student practice with these musically appealing scale duets written for student and teacher. In this book, each duet part is an adaptation of a well-known theme by one of the great composers. Innovative instructional material includes games and pentascale practice flashcards.

This second volume of scale duets shifts the focus to minor scales, tackling the problem of student motivation through teacher duets, activity pages, review games, and more. This innovative approach helps make scales an enjoyable part of daily practice!

A creative, motivational book designed to make scale practice fun and enjoyable. Each scale is paired with a tuneful teacher duet, encouraging student interest while promoting technical development. Includes instructional pages, review games, ear-training activities, scale reference charts, technical warm-ups, and more.

Entertaining pieces filled with fantasy, fun, and spirit. Contents include: Mud Pies, Puppydog Tails, Computer Whiz, Raptor Rumble, Clean My Room, Ode to the Lima Bean, Rock Fever!, Space Dreams.

This intermediate book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: triplets, sixteenth notes, retrograde, inversion, diminution, augmentation, 7th chords, extended chord structures, elements of jazz, and 12-bar blues. This is hands-down THE BEST step-by-step guide for teaching and learning to compose!" -Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com

This early intermediate book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: theme and variations form, program music, compound meter, mixed meter, introduction, coda, chromatic and whole tone scales, modes, broken chords, and arpeggios. This is hands-down THE BEST step-by-step guide for teaching and learning to compose!" -Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com

This late intermediate book introduces students to the art of original composition. It features the following composition tools: chord symbols, lead sheets, ostinato, parallel and contrary motion, altered chords, quartal and quintal harmony, secondary dominants, modulation, canon, and counterpoint. This is hands-down THE BEST step-by-step guide for teaching and learning to compose!" -Yiyi Ku, MusicTeachersHelper.com

The four movements of Winter Illuminations take the listener on an exciting journey through several scenes of the season. The first movement, Snowfall Prelude, " paints the image of drifting snowflakes through mesmerizing ostinatos and soft, jazz-inspired harmonies. In "Warm, Cozy Moments, " the second movement, the extended harmonies continue as expressive, held chords, and a dreamlike section features gentle left-hand melodic fragments and c...

One of a Kind Solos represents a very personal journey with music. Some pieces reveal a quirky, playful side. Others delve into the mysterious, exhilarating, or beautiful. Throughout the series, you will discover musical surprises, from unusual modes to odd meters and interpretative challenges. The adventure of self-discovery that allows you to be yourself is one of the best things about music. These pieces will guide you in your own voyage to...

One of a Kind Solos represent a very personal journey with music. Some pieces reveal a quirky, playful side. Others delve into the mysterious, exhilarating, or beautiful. Throughout the series, you will discover musical surprises, from humorous lyrics and unusual modes to odd meters and interpretative challenges. The adventure of self-discovery that allows you to be yourself is one of the best things about music. It is hoped that these pieces ...

One of a Kind Solos represent a very personal journey with music. Some pieces reveal a quirky, playful side. Others delve into the mysterious, exhilarating, or beautiful. Throughout the series, you will discover musical surprises, from humorous lyrics and unusual modes to odd meters and interpretative challenges. The adventure of self-discovery that allows you to be yourself is one of the best things about music. It is hoped that these pieces ...

One of a Kind Solos represent a very personal journey with music. Some pieces reveal a quirky, playful side. Others delve into the mysterious, exhilarating, or beautiful. Throughout the series, you will discover musical surprises, from humorous lyrics and unusual modes to odd meters and interpretative challenges. The adventure of self-discovery that allows you to be yourself is one of the best things about music. It is hoped that these pieces ...

One of a Kind Solos represent a very personal journey with music. Some pieces reveal a quirky, playful side. Others delve into the mysterious, exhilarating, or beautiful. Throughout the series, you will discover musical surprises, from humorous lyrics and unusual modes to odd meters and interpretative challenges. The adventure of self-discovery that allows you to be yourself is one of the best things about music. It is hoped that these pieces ...

Constantly running 16th notes outline chords in the right hand of this late intermediate piece. The majority of the piece is in E minor, but it ends in G major. There are consistent hand crosses throughout, and the piece as a whole depicts a bubbly, sparkling stream.

In the Música Latina series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music. Each piece begins with a short rhythm exercise that prepares students for the rhythm patterns featured in the piece. A brief description of each title helps spark the imagination of the performer. Book 4 is written for late intermediate-level piano students. Titles: Bosque nuboso * El mercado del puerto * Mambo para un mun...

A new, four-book series by composer Wynn-Anne Rossi. The Dancing with the World series is inspired by international dance, rhythms and melodies, uniting performers in the celebration of movement. A brief introduction related to the background of each dance is included for every piece, and the music can be used as the basis of a themed recital to celebrate the history and cultural significance of each dance. Book 3 is arranged at the Intermedia...