This is a comprehensive method that will establish a student's musical foundation and love of piano playing. Note reading, intervallic reading, rhythm, technique, theory, and musicianship are consistently reinforced throughout.
Grade 1 - Lesson and Technique Book
Some highlights of the Lesson and Technique Book are:
1. In grade 1, a muliti-key reading approach is added to the traditional note reading.
2. Rhythm is learned like a language, naturally and easily when young. Students clap/tap and count aloud or speak lyrics to internalize rhythm.
3. Technique is completely integrated with the Lesson Book so that students first learn six basic techniques:
-Finger, hand and arm position, correct body alignment, posture, and general well-being at the piano.
-The feeling of arm weight- being able to feel the arm "letting go" and relaxing.
-Flexible wrists
-Two-note slurs
-Weight transfer from one finger to the next
-Rotation in the hands, wrists and arms
