Fred Kern Books

Combining essential components from various instructional materials, this book is ideal for beginners in group or private lessons. It offers a diverse range of styles and moods, enhanced by top-quality teacher accompaniments. The accompanying CD is compatible with standard CD players and includes MIDI files for computer users, enhancing the learning experience. Designed as a follow-up to Book A, it prepares students for further advancement in the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library after completing both Books A and B.

(Educational Piano Library). The Adult Piano Method Book 2 begins with a brief review of concepts covered in Book 1, then proceeds step-by-step through 5-finger patterns in C, G, and F all the way through to major scales in the keys of C, G, and F and their related scales A, E and D minor. Just as in Book 1, the imaginative and entertaining music found throughout Book 2 makes learning a pleasure and a key factor for student success. Great solos emphasize and support the introduction of new concepts in logical, steady sequence. These enticing solos encourage students to move ahead, and they are rewarded with two great arrangements from every adult's "Top Ten" "The Entertainer," and "Fur Elise." Improvs, Quick Licks, Ad Libs, Sight Reading, and Technique Tips sprinkled throughout focus on using new skills and add musical fun along the way. Online audio accompaniments are by Phillip Keveren.

(Educational Piano Library). This collection of best loved children's carols is the perfect book for beginning piano students. The horizontal format book and large staff notation make the songs easy to read and learn. Each song includes an optional teacher accompaniment. 7 solos corresponding to Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Piano Lessons Book 1 : Away in a Manger * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Good King Wenceslas * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * O Come, O Come Immanuel * We Three Kings of Orient Are. Early Elementary. Basic note values and rests, quarter whole note/rest; 3/4, 4/4 meter; basic dynamics from p f , movement by steps and skips only; single line melodies. Reading Bass Clef Middle G Treble Clef Middle G; keyboard guides show hand placement.

(Educational Piano Library). This great collection of favorite Christmas songs correlates with Hal Leonard Student Piano Library Piano Lessons Book 2, and is a perfect supplementary book for all methods. Large staff notation is easy to read. Each student solo also has a teacher accompaniment. Fully orchestrated CD and GM accompaniment disks are available separately. The CD has both a practice and a performance track for each song. 11 songs: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * I Saw Three Ships * It Came upon the Midnight Clear * Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine * O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) * O Come, Little Children * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Silent Night * Sing We Now of Christmas * Up on the Housetop * What Child Is This? Level: Elementary. Basic note values and rests, including beamed eighths; 3/4, 4/4 meter; intervals through a 5th; limited use of hands together passages. Reading range: Bass Clef E below Middle C Treble Clef D one octave above Middle C.

(Educational Piano Library). The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library's Adult Piano Method takes an all-in-one approach by combining lessons, solos, technique, and theory into a single volume. This innovative series is authored by the skilled writers of the HLSPL children's method accomplished composers, teachers, and performers with a broad background in piano pedagogy. The authors have taken a logical step-by-step approach, always keeping the adult learning process in mind. The book is well-paced, moving quickly but comfortably through new concepts and material. Beginning adult students will find this book challenging enough to be interesting, yet easy enough to experience a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Richly orchestrated accompaniments available on CD or GM disk will provide students with a sense of rhythmic security and musical accomplishment as well as encouraging them to practice on their own.

Unit 1 of Book 3 introduces eighth notes in both 4/4 and 2/4 time, along with swing eighths. The repertoire features a diverse mix of folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary pieces to engage students. The latter half focuses on relative and parallel major/minor five-finger patterns, encouraging students to improvise their own compositions. Additionally, the book offers access to online audio tracks for download or streaming, enhancing the learning experience.

The collection features six iconic rags by Scott Joplin, expertly arranged by Fred Kern. It includes beloved pieces such as "The Entertainer," "Maple Leaf Rag," and "Pineapple Rag," showcasing Joplin's signature style and rhythmic complexity. Each arrangement offers a unique opportunity to experience the charm and energy of ragtime music, making it suitable for pianists looking to explore this vibrant genre.

The book introduces eighth notes in both 4/4 and 2/4 time, along with swing eighths, offering a diverse range of folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary pieces. In the latter half, it focuses on five-finger patterns and triads in C Major and F Major, including their relative minors: A Minor, E Minor, and D Minor, providing a comprehensive approach to music theory and practice for students.

This resource equips elementary-level piano students with essential keyboard skills, focusing on five-finger patterns, I-V7-I chords, and arpeggios across major and minor keys. It encourages skill application through improvisation exercises and reading pieces, enhancing practical learning. Additionally, a keyboard chart detailing I and V7 chords in all keys is included, making it an ideal tool for students gearing up for auditions.