Description

The Composition Book encourages the development of creativity and compositional skills, while reinforcing important musical concepts including music reading and notation. Although these books are correlated page-by-page with the Lesson Books, they can be used with any piano method.



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Catalog:	9584099
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
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Voicing:	Piano Meth
Level:	1B
Pages:	24

Description

Each duet is arranged for student-teacher (parent or older student) performance. These charming Duet Books increase motivation and add fun to practice time and lessons.



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Catalog:	6469901
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred
Artist:
Arranger:	Alexander, Dennis
Voicing:	1 Piano,4
Level:	1B
Pages:	32

Description

The motivation this music provides is outstanding! Playing duets is important to the musical growth of young pianists. And with Alfred's Top Hits Duet Books, students get twice as many benefits. In addition to learning how to develop steady rhythm, listen for proper balance, and play with appropriate dynamics, students will also receive the enjoyment of playing specially arranged duets of pop music. These duet collections are correlated page-by-page with lesson Books 1B, 2, 3 and 4 of Alfred's Basic Piano Library one of the best-selling piano methods in the world (it's translated into 13 languages). All four duet books feature the best-known popular songs from films, Broadway musicals and best-selling CDs. The arrangers selected for this series include Alfred's best-known composers including Dennis Alexander, Tom Gerou, Margaret Goldston, Martha Mier, Catherine Rollin and George Peter Tingley.



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Catalog:	12253999
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:
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Voicing:	1 Piano,4
Level:	1B
Pages:	32

Description

The Ear Training Books reinforce each concept presented in the Lesson Books and specifically focus on the training and development of the ear. Rhythmic, melodic and intervallic concepts are drilled throughout each book and each page is designed to be completed using approximately five minutes of the lesson time.



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Catalog:	6518699
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:	Kowalchyk
Voicing:	Piano Meth
Level:	1B
Pages:	48

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Catalog:	6518659
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:	Kowalchyk
Voicing:	Compact Di
Level:	1B
Pages:

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Catalog:	6518639
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:	Kowalchyk
Voicing:	Midi Kybd
Level:	1B
Pages:

Description

102 cards are included in each set, and are coordinated page-by-page with Lesson Books, Levels 1A & 1B and Levels 2 & 3. May be used with any method.

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Catalog:	6542701
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Palmer
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Flash Card
Level:	1AB
Pages:	104

Description

The Fun Books provide additional recital pieces designed for students who require more solo material and are particularly useful when two students are from the same family (Recital Book for one, Fun Book for the other).



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Catalog:	6470599
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Piano Coll
Level:	1B
Pages:	32

Description

The completion of a Lesson Book and graduating to the next level is a very important step in the growth of a piano student. At times, it is beneficial to take a short break to play some new pieces that use the skills recently perfected. The Graduation Books contain captivating solos that students can perform without having to learn something new. Because the students will know everything needed to play any piece in their level, they may play them in any order they wish.



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Catalog:	10304299
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Piano Coll
Level:	1B
Pages:	16

Description

The Hymn Books contain the world's most famous hymns and are perfect for the student who enjoys playing sacred music. Duet parts are included in the first three levels.



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Catalog:	6467099
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:	Palmer
Voicing:	Piano Sacr
Level:	1B
Pages:	32

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Catalog:	6467051
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Midi Kybd
Level:	1B
Pages:

Description

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 1B begins by reviewing the concepts taught in Lesson Book 1A, then introduces new concepts such as incomplete measures, tempo markings, eighth notes and rests, using the damper pedal, half steps and whole steps. It also introduces the major scale through the concept of tetrachords. Songs Include: Brother John * Carol in G Major * The Carousel * The Clown * Concert Time * A Cowboy’s Song * The Cuckoo * French Lullaby * Good King Wenceslas * Good Morning to You! * Good Sounds * Grandpa’s Clock * The Greatest Show on Earth! * G’s in the "BAG" * Hail to Thee, America! * Harp Song * Happy Birthday to You! * Indians * Join the Fun * The Magic Man * Money Can’t Buy Everything * Music Box Rock * Oom-Pa-Pa! * Ping Pong * The Planets * The Rainbow * Sonatina * Step Right Up! * Waltz Time * When Our Band Goes Marching By! * When the Saints Go Marching In * The Whirlwind * The Windmill * Yankee Doodle



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Catalog:	6466399
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Piano Meth
Level:	1B
Pages:	48

Description

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 1B begins by reviewing the concepts taught in Lesson Book 1A, then introduces new concepts such as incomplete measures; tempo markings; eighth notes and rests; using the damper pedal; half steps and whole steps. It also introduces the major scale through the concept of tetrachords. Songs Include: Brother John * Carol in G Major * The Carousel * The Clown * Concert Time * A Cowboy’s Song * The Cuckoo * French Lullaby * Good King Wenceslas * Good Morning to You! * Good Sounds * Grandpa’s Clock * The Greatest Show on Earth! * G’s in the "BAG" * Hail to Thee, America! * Harp Song * Happy Birthday to You! * Indians * Join the Fun * The Magic Man * Money Can’t Buy Everything * Music Box Rock * Oom-Pa-Pa! * Ping Pong * The Planets * The Rainbow * Sonatina * Step Right Up! * Waltz Time * When Our Band Goes Marching By! * When the Saints Go Marching In * The Whirlwind * The Windmill * Yankee Doodle



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Catalog:	6466348
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Piano Meth
Level:	1B
Pages:	48

Description

For both listening and playing along, these orchestral accompaniments add a new dimension to the student's practice and performance enjoyment and also an invaluable tool for teaching rhythms and tempos. Each song is presented once at practice speed and once at performance speed. Use with Alfred's Basic Piano Course, Lesson Book 1B.



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Catalog:	6466331
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Compact Di
Level:	1B
Pages:

Description

Alfred's General MIDI disks are an exciting, innovative way to enhance the learning and performing experience. This disk contains the written piano part to the Lesson, Recital and Fun Books Level 1B, along with an all-new orchestral accompaniment using a wide range of sounds and textures to bring the music to life.



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Catalog:	7594951
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Midi Diske
Level:	1B
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Description

General MIDI arrangements of each piece in Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Merry Christmas Levels 1A-2, provide a valuable opportunity for students to play along with professional-sounding accompaniments. The use of the disk will help students play correct rhythms from the very beginning, and will reinforce important musical concepts such as dynamics, phrasing and other elements of musicianship. The 3 1/2" floppy disk can be used in electronic keyboards or digital pianos that offer a disk drive and are General MIDI compatible.

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Catalog:	4459350
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred
Artist:
Arranger:	Palmer
Voicing:	Midi Diske
Level:	1-2
Pages:

Description

Students needing to review and improve their note-naming and interval-naming skills will benefit greatly from these well-prepared Notespeller Books. Each book provides a variety of written activities that reinforce note reading concepts presented in the Lesson Books. Correlates page-by-page with the Lesson Books, but may also serve as an effective supplement to other piano methods.



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Catalog:	6519499
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Workbook
Level:	1B
Pages:	32

Description

Playing patriotic music is enjoyable for young performers, too, either during practice or when performing for family and friends. These Patriotic Books are correlated with Lesson Books of Alfred's Basic Piano Library. Easy-to-master arrangements of popular and classic patriotic melodies are featured in each volume. Words are also included.



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Catalog:	13989101
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	1b
Artist:
Arranger:	Alexander, D & Gerou
Voicing:	Piano Coll
Level:
Pages:	16

Description

Alfred's Basic Piano Library---Popular Hits offers Broadway, pop, and movie music arrangements to be used as supplementary pieces for students. Soon after beginning piano study, students can play attractive versions of favorite classics, as well as the best-known popular music of today. This book is correlated page-by-page with Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Lesson Book 1B. When pieces from the Popular Hits book are assigned in conjunction with the material in the Lesson Book, new concepts are reinforced in a fun and motivating way, increasing the student's interest in piano study. Titles: All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor) * Baby (Justin Bieber) * Batman Theme * Believer (American Authors) * Cantina Band (from Star Wars® Episode IV: A New Hope) * Clouds (Zach Sobiech) * Everything Is Awesome (from The LEGO® Movie) * Let It Go (from Walt Disney's Frozen) * Mamma Mia (from Mamma Mia!) * May the Force Be with You (from Star Wars® Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back) * Moog City (from Minecraft) * When Can I See You Again? (from Walt Disney's Animated Feature Wreck-It Ralph).



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Catalog:	AL00-44700
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:
Artist:
Arranger:	Gerou, Tom
Voicing:	Piano Coll
Level:	1B
Pages:	24

Description

The Recital Books congratulate students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result, the pieces are quickly mastered. Included in Recital 1B are the folk tunes "Camptown Races" and "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow," and imaginative originals like "The Elephant and the Flea" and "March of the Extra-Terrestrials."



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Catalog:	6466499
Publisher:	Alfred Music
Composer:	Alfred Basic
Artist:
Arranger:
Voicing:	Piano Coll
Level:	1B
Pages:	32