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(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Theory Book provides instruction, reinforcement, and creative applications of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes, explore improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Level 1 Lesson Book pieces.
Chapter 1: Welcome to Musicland!
* Introduction to the piano, its parts, and basic keyboard geography.
* Example: Students learn the names of the different keys (white and black) and how to find middle C.
Chapter 2: Music Adventure
* Introduction to musical concepts such as rhythm, notation, and fingering.
* Example: Students practice clapping quarter notes and half notes, and learn the proper fingering numbers for different keys.
Chapter 3: The Grand Staff Adventure
* Introduces the treble and bass clefs, notes on the staff, and ledger lines.
* Example: Students learn to identify notes on the treble clef up to G and on the bass clef up to E.
Chapter 4: Finger Fun
* Focuses on developing finger dexterity and coordination.
* Example: Students practice drills and exercises to improve their finger strength and accuracy.
Chapter 5: Musical Intervals
* Introduces the concept of intervals and teaches how to play them on the piano.
* Example: Students learn to play and recognize the major and minor second, third, and fourth intervals.
Chapter 6: Mystery Chords
* Introduces simple chords and their inversions.
* Example: Students learn to play the C, F, and G7 chords in root position and first inversion.
Chapter 7: Time for Rhythm
* Expands on rhythmic concepts, including dotted rhythms and syncopation.
* Example: Students practice playing songs with varied rhythms, such as "Hot Cross Buns" and "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
Chapter 8: Music on the Move
* Introduces basic music theory concepts, such as key signatures and time signatures.
* Example: Students learn the purpose of key signatures and practice playing songs in different keys.
Chapter 9: Musical Lines
* Develops melodic playing skills and introduces scales.
* Example: Students practice playing simple melodies, such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and learn the C major scale.
Chapter 10: Harmonizing Adventures
* Teaches more advanced chord structures and progressions.
* Example: Students learn to play the C, F, G, and Dm chords in different inversions and practice harmonic sequences.
Chapter 11: Lyric Lines and More
* Introduces musical expression and interpretation.
* Example: Students practice playing songs with dynamics and articulation markings.
Chapter 12: Playing Together
* Focuses on ensemble playing and introduces basic improvisation.
* Example: Students learn to play duets and trios, and participate in improvisational activities.
