Keys to Stylistic Mastery Book 2 | Piano Gallery Idaho Falls
Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 2 from Alfred Music teaches early intermediate to intermediate piano students the principles of the five major style periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, and Contemporary. Edited by Dennis Alexander and Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield, it helps students bridge the gap between method books and the classics. Find it at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls or order online.
Product Overview
The Keys to Stylistic Mastery series introduces students to the defining traits of each musical era so they can play every piece with stylistic understanding. The repertoire was chosen to provide a smooth transition from method books to standard classical literature.
Each style period opens with background information, including selected composers, keyboard instruments, and typical forms of the era. Brief biographies of every composer in the book give students context for the music they’re learning.
Composer Dennis Alexander contributes at least one original piece written in the style of each period. These works give students an accessible model of each era’s characteristics alongside the historical repertoire.
Ideal For
- Piano teachers guiding students from method books into classical repertoire
- Early intermediate to intermediate students learning to play in the correct style for each era
- Students preparing for festivals, competitions, and exams that require pieces from multiple style periods
- Adult pianists who want to understand the history and style behind classical piano music
- Studios planning a sequence through Keys to Stylistic Mastery Books 1 to 3
Key Features
Five Style Periods
Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, and Contemporary repertoire gives students a complete overview of keyboard music history.
Style Period Introductions
Each section opens with information on composers, keyboard instruments, and typical forms of the era.
Composer Biographies
Brief biographies of every composer help students connect the music to the people who wrote it.
Original Pieces by Dennis Alexander
At least one new piece written in the style of each period demonstrates that era’s traits in an approachable way.
Transition From Method Books
Carefully chosen repertoire helps students move confidently into standard classical literature.
