Alfred's Basic Piano Library - Lesson Book, Level 2
Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 2 is an easy step-by-step method that emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Continuing where Level 1B finishes, it's ideal for students ready to expand their technical and harmonic skills.
Product Overview
Lesson Book 2 continues the step-by-step method from Level 1B, introducing dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes along with intervals of 6ths, 7ths, and octaves. The book teaches greater movement of the hands, including crossing two fingers over one and scalework, helping students build technical fluency across the keyboard. Students will also learn more about triads, primary chords, and blocked and broken chords, expanding their harmonic understanding. Repertoire includes a wide variety of songs such as "Alouette," "Ode to Joy," "Oh! Susanna!," "London Bridge," and "Red River Valley," among many others, giving students varied, engaging material to apply new concepts.
Ideal For
- Piano students continuing from Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 1B
- Teachers seeking a step-by-step method emphasizing correct playing habits
- Students ready to expand their interval recognition and hand movement skills
- Learners ready to explore triads, primary chords, and broken chord patterns
Key Features
Step-by-Step Method
An easy, sequential approach emphasizes correct playing habits as students continue developing their skills.
Expanded Rhythmic Notation
Introduces dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes, building on the rhythmic foundation from Level 1B.
Extended Interval Recognition
Adds intervals of 6ths, 7ths, and octaves to students' note-reading vocabulary.
Greater Hand Movement and Scalework
Teaches greater movement of the hands, including crossing two fingers over one, along with scalework across the keyboard.
Triads and Chord Study
Introduces triads, primary chords, and blocked and broken chords, expanding students' harmonic knowledge.
Diverse Song Repertoire
Features a wide range of songs, giving students varied, engaging material to apply new skills.
BP B4.8B
