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Musicianship for the Older Beginner: Level 1
Musicianship for the Older Beginner Level 1 Author:Jane Bastien Musicianship for the Older Beginner is designed to be used as a companion book to The Older Beginner Piano Course. Theory, technique, and sight reading materials are correlated unit by unit to the basic course. It may also be used with any other piano course. — The theory portion contains a combination of written exercises and keyboard harmony. — ... more »The technique portion is designed to develop hand and finger coordination and facility, and to develop ease and control at the keyboard. Dynamics and tempo are to be suggested by the teacher. Transposition is indicated for some exercises.
The sight reading portion provides additional reading to reinforce new concepts. A variety of reading experiences is provided to relieve monotony.
The balanced program will provide the student with a thorough beginning music program in basic fundamentals.« less