Name: Alfred's Basic Graded Piano Course, Bk 3: Grade 1
Price: 15.90 EUR
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Author: Morton Manus; Amanda Vick Lethco; Willard A. Palmer
ISBN: 9781470613112

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Alfred's Basic Graded Piano Course, Bk 3: Grade 1

Type

Physical Book

Author

Publisher

Year

2018

Language

English

Pages

999

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

30.0 x 22.4 x 0.5 cm

Weight

0.20 kg.

ISBN13

9781470613112

Synopsis "Alfred's Basic Graded Piano Course, Bk 3: Grade 1"

This Alfred's Basic Graded Piano Course was written in response to many requests from teachers for an Alfred course that will enable students to pass the graded exams that are so much a part of the learning experience throughout the world. The Lesson Book introduces sight-reading and technique as well as preparation for the exam pieces. The correlated Theory Book prepares students for the theory exam at the same time. By including some exam pieces from previous practical syllabuses and also a mock theory paper from the theory exam in the correlated theory books, you, as a teacher, can judge perfectly the appropriate time to enter your pupil for the graded exam. This will make passing a formality but, more importantly, give your pupil the confidence to achieve the merits and distinctions that inspire and reward their hard work.

Morton Manus

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Morton Manus fue un músico, pedagogo y editor estadounidense que dedicó su vida a la enseñanza musical y a la difusión de métodos accesibles para estudiantes de todas las edades. Como presidente de Alfred Music, trabajó incansablemente en el desarrollo de materiales didácticos que unieran rigor académico con un enfoque amigable para principiantes. Su visión pedagógica se materializó en la creación de colecciones emblemáticas que marcaron un antes y un después en la enseñanza instrumental. Entre ellas, la Alfred's Basic Piano Library se convirtió en un referente internacional para la formación pianística infantil y juvenil.

Además de su labor como autor y editor, Morton Manus impulsó la expansión de Alfred Music a nivel global, asegurando que sus métodos llegaran a conservatorios, escuelas y hogares en distintos continentes. Su aporte al mundo de la educación musical dejó una huella duradera, consolidando un legado que aún hoy guía a profesores y estudiantes en el aprendizaje del piano y otros instrumentos.

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Willard A. Palmer

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Willard A. Palmer was a distinguished American musician, educator, and author, primarily known for his contributions to the study and teaching of piano. He was born in 1917 and devoted much of his life to developing pedagogical methods that facilitated musical learning for both children and adults.

Along with his colleagues Morton Manus and Amanda Vick Lethco, Palmer co-created the famous "Alfred’s Basic Piano Library" series, one of the most widely used collections worldwide for piano teaching. This method, published by Alfred Music, is characterized by its progressive, accessible, and well-structured approach, combining technique, theory, and repertoire in a balanced way.

In addition to being an author, Palmer was a talented accordionist and composer. He also conducted significant studies on Baroque music, especially on ornamentation and performance on keyboard instruments, which led him to edit and publish academic versions of works by J.S. Bach and other composers.

His legacy endures in millions of students and teachers who have used his methods. Willard A. Palmer passed away in 1996, but his influence remains alive in the world of music education.

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Amanda Vick Lethco

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Amanda Vick Lethco was a distinguished American pianist, educator, and author, known for her significant contribution to piano teaching. She was born in 1919 and dedicated her life to musical education, helping to shape generations of pianists through her teaching and publishing efforts.

Lethco was a professor at the University of Texas, where she specialized in piano pedagogy. Her passion for teaching and her clear, structured approach led her to collaborate with Willard A. Palmer and Morton Manus in creating the famous "Alfred’s Basic Piano Library" series. This method, widely used internationally, revolutionized piano teaching by offering a gradual, motivating, and easy-to-follow approach for both children and adults.

In addition to her work as a co-author of pedagogical methods, Amanda Vick Lethco was recognized for her ability to connect with students and her commitment to educational excellence. Her experience as a performer also enriched her educational materials, making them musically sound and pedagogically effective.

She passed away in 2000, but her legacy lives on in the millions of students and teachers who continue to use the methods she helped develop, securing her place in the history of musical education.

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