Faber Piano Adventures: Lesson Book - Book 1 of 2: Part 2

Piano Adventures Lesson Book 2 by Nancy and Randall Faber builds on the foundation laid in the first volume and helps young pianists further develop their reading skills, technique, and musical expression. At this level, the full musical staff becomes increasingly familiar, and students learn to use landmark notes as anchors for reading. More attention is also given to recognizing intervals, allowing new melodies to be surveyed and played more quickly. New playing techniques are introduced step by step. Students are introduced to legato and staccato and discover how different articulations influence the character of a piece of music. Additionally, intervals from seconds and thirds to fourths, fifths, and octaves are covered. The functions of tonic and dominant are explored both by ear and in notation. Sharps, flats, and major five-finger patterns around C and G chords further expand the musical foundation. The various topics are incorporated into varied playing pieces, ensuring that technique and theory are always directly put into practice. The characteristic approach of Piano Adventures is maintained: attention to form, creativity, and expression goes hand in hand with developing reliable piano technique. This Dutch edition also includes Audio Online, allowing students to listen to the music and receive additional support for independent practice. Piano Adventures Lesson Book 2 is part of the Dutch-language Faber Piano Adventures series. The publication has catalog number HL00147130 and ISBN 9781616776831.