Description
Concepts Learned in Book 1:
- Five-finger scales, simple arpeggios and block chords in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B and F Major.
- Curved fingers, firm fingertips and flexible wrist.
- Playing scales in different ways.
- Playing scales evenly with the metronome.
- How to spell the major chord of each key.
Concepts Learned in Book 2:
- Spelling major white-key chords
- Minor white-key pentacles and chords
- “Fancy arpeggios” review – hand over hand four-octave major arpeggios with crescendo/diminuendo
- Reviewing white-key major scales: staccato, legato, opposite-motion scales
- Transposing to major keys
- Major and minor arpeggios and chords
- Major chord inversions
Concepts Learned in Book 3:
- Sneaky Thumb Snake technique
- One-octave hands alone major scales in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B and F Major
- Alberti bass
- Tonic and dominant notes and chords
- Tonic-dominant-tonic chord progressions in the keys of C, G, D, A, E, B and F Major
- Memorize order of sharps and flats
The New Edition
I am so happy to be releasing this brand new edition of the My Muscle Builder Book series! My Muscle Builder Books have been a staple in my studio and many others for many years. I use it with every new beginning child student that I teach, and its benefits are huge when students realize that they can harmonize a lead sheet, play in so many keys and positions on the piano and have greater confidence in their musical literacy. I have been wanting to redo this book for a long time now to give it a fresh look and make it even better.
This new edition makes printing much simpler for teachers – you do not need a color printer, and it you simply print it one page per regular sheet of paper. Although it is not in color, it is absolutely adorable, and students learn accountability and the importance of daily practicing of their scales with the motivating reward of coloring a picture on the coloring page each time they complete the page of exercises.
This new edition is also easier to print and more affordable when you purchase paperback copies for your students.
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