Name: Alfreds Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 2
SKU: 1715634
Price: 14.33 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Willard A. Palmer
ISBN: 9780882848129

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Alfreds Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 2

Type

Physical Book

Author

Willard A. Palmer

Publisher

Alfred Publishing Co.(Uk)Ltd

Synopsis "Alfreds Basic Piano Library Lesson Book, Bk 2 "

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 2 continues where Level 1B finishes. This book introduces dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes, plus intervals of 6ths, 7ths and octaves. Teaches greater movement of the hands, including crossing two over one and scalework. Students will also learn more about triads, primary chords, and blocked and broken chords. Songs Include: 18th Century Dance * Alouette * Blue Scales * Calypso Carnival * The Can-Can * Cockles and Mussels * The Galway Piper * Get Away! * Got Lotsa Rhythm * Kum-ba-yah! * Lavender's Blue * London Bridge * Lone Star Waltz * Malaguena * Nick Nack Paddy Wack * Ode to Joy * Oh! Susanna! * On the Bridge at Avignon * Our Special Waltz * Prelude * Red River Valley * Sarasponda * Square Dance * When You Grow Up * Why Am I Blue?

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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