Exploring Piano Classics Technique - Level 4

EXPLORING PIANO CLASSICS TECHNIQUE - LEVEL 4

 

A Masterwork Method for the Developing Pianist

By Nancy Bachus

Piano Book

Level: Early Intermediate / Intermediate

Item: 00-31351

 

The Exploring Piano Classics series pairs motivating performance repertoire with thoughtful technical studies. Each level contains a Repertoire book with CD and a Technique book, both with convenient page-by-page correlation. When used together, the books give students a deep understanding of the art of music, performance practices, and the necessary skills to play the piano with technical ease. The Technique books are designed to give students a highly structured program of technical development. They include basic keyboard patterns (five-finger patterns, scales, cadences, and arpeggios in the major and minor keys of the Repertoire books), exercises and etudes, and other necessary technical drills for mastering each piece in the Repertoire books. Suggestions for efficient practice are also included. Internationally known clinician and teacher Nancy Bachus is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music with an M.M. in Piano Performance and Literature. She has performed solo recitals across the U. S., Canada, and Italy, and appeared in the original "Monster Concerts" in venues such as Lincoln Center and the White House. Nancy owns an independent teaching studio in Ohio.

 

Series: Exploring Piano Classics

Instrument: Piano

Format: Book

Page Count: 56

Item Number: 00-31351

ISBN 10: 0-7390-5556-9

ISBN 13: 978-0-7390-5556-4

UPC: 038081334943

Focused Firm Fingertips

Five Finger Exercise

Supported Hand Position

Warm-Up Patterns in C Major

C Major Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

The Chromatic Scale

Touches: Slur Groups and Staccato

Warm-Up Patterns in A Harmonic Minor

A Harmonic Minor Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

More about Slurs

Siciliano Rhythm

Siciliano Study

Emphasizing Notes

Double Notes

Double Thirds ExerciseWieck

Warm-Up Patterns in G Major

G Major Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

Two Parts in One Hand

Three Voices

Warm-Up Patterns in E Harmonic Minor

E Harmonic Minor Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

Combining Touches

Back and ForthNorris

Imitation

Follow MeLoeschhorn

Rotation

Rotation ExerciseSartorio

Octave Preparation

Warm-Up Patterns in F Major

F Major Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

Rotation Plus 32nd Notes

Exercise in F MajorCzerny

Warm-Up Patterns in D Harmonic Minor

D Harmonic Minor Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

Intervals Larger Than an Octave

Smooth and Continuous

Warm-Up Patterns in B-flat Major

B-flat Major Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

Single and Multiple Grace Notes

Grace Note EtudeCzerny

Warm-Up Patterns in G Harmonic Minor

G Harmonic Minor Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

Independent Fingers

Balance on Five and OneWieck

Accents with Alternating Hands

Grouping Staccato Notes

Skills and Imagination

GavotteChaminade

Warm-Up Patterns in A Major

A Major Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

Chord Playing

Pedaling Triple Meter Dances

Larger Staccato Groups

The Wild RiderSchumann

Singing Melodic Lines

First LossSchumann

More Imitation

Do What I DoKöhler

Warm-Up Patterns in D Major

D Major Scales in Progressive Rhythms

Root Position Triads

Broken Chord Patterns

Blocked Chord Patterns

Arpeggio Exercise

The Trill

Trill ExerciseMason

Repeated Notes

Voicing

Putting Things Together