Accelerated Piano Adventures - Christmas Book 1 - For the Older Beginner
Part of the Faber Piano Adventures series by composers Nancy Faber and Randall Faber, this Christmas collection promotes enthusiasm for sight-reading through unique "Sightreading Stocking Stuffers," designed specifically for the older beginning piano student.
Product Overview
Written for Primer/Level 1 students, this softcover collection brings together nine beloved Christmas carols arranged for older beginners just starting piano study. Alongside the core repertoire, the book includes "Sightreading Stocking Stuffers" — a unique feature designed to build sight-reading enthusiasm and skill right from the earliest stages of learning. Optional teacher accompaniments are included throughout, adding fuller harmonic support during lessons, and the collection closes with a 4-hand student-student piano duet for "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," giving students an early ensemble playing experience.
Ideal For
- Older beginning piano students starting lessons later than typical elementary age
- Piano teachers using the Faber Piano Adventures method with older students
- Students building early sight-reading habits through built-in supplementary exercises
- Studios looking for a duet opportunity to build ensemble skills at the Primer/Level 1 stage
Key Features
Sightreading Stocking Stuffers
A unique built-in feature that promotes sight-reading enthusiasm and skill development from the very beginning of piano study.
Optional Teacher Accompaniments
Included teacher duet parts add richness and depth to each carol during lessons or recitals.
Student-Student Piano Duet
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is arranged as a 4-hand duet, giving students an early opportunity for ensemble playing.
Designed for the Older Beginner
Repertoire and pacing are tailored to students who begin piano study later, keeping content age-appropriate while remaining accessible to true beginners.
Contents
This collection includes: "Angels We Have Heard on High," "Deck the Halls," "Good King Wenceslas," "Jingle Bells," "Joy to the World," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "Silent Night," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" (4-hand student-student duet).
BP G1.2B
