Level 1. Musicianship for the Older Beginner. Piano Básico de Bastien

Musicianship for the Older Beginner is designed to be used as a companion book to The Older Beginner Piano Course. Theory, Technic, and Sight Reading materials are correlated unit by unit to the basic course. It may also to be used with another piano course.

The Theory portion contains a combination of written exercises and keyboard harmony.

The Technic portion is designed to develop hand and finger coordination and facility, and to develop ease and control at the keyboard. Dynamics and tempo are to be suggested by the teacher. Transposition is indicated for some exercises; aditional transposition may be suggested at the teacher's discretion.

The Sight Reading portion provides addtional reading to reinforce new concepts. A variety of reading experiences is provided to relieve monotony. The student should give a brief pre-study analysis before playing: 1) tap or clap the rhythm; 2) observe the clef, key and time signature. While playing he should 1) keep his eyes on the music; 2) look ahead; 3) keep going. Transposition may be assigned at the teacher's discretion.

This balanced program will provide the student with a thorough beginning music program in basic fundamentals.

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CONTENIDO:

- UNIT 1

THEORY: White Key Names
C Major Five Finger Position
Intervals (2nds, 3rds)
Rhythm
The C Chord
TECHNIC: Five-Finger Patterns
(Legato Touch)
SIGHT READING

- UNIT 2

THEORY: The Grand Staff
Notes and Rests
Stemming Notes
Intervals (through the 5th)
TECHNIC: Five-Finger Patterns
Chords
SIGHT READING

- UNIT 3

THEORY: Eighth Notes
Intervals (through the 6th)
Primary Chords in C Major
TECHNIC: 5ths-6ths
Eighth Notes
Chords
SIGHT READING

- UNIT 4
THEORY: Accidentais ( ;r 6 q )
G Major Key Signature
G Major Five Finger Position
Primary Chords in G Major
TECHNIC: 5ths-6ths
Eighth Notes
Chords
SIGHT READING

- UNIT 5
Theory:
F Major Key Signature
F Major Five Finger Position
Primary Chords in F Major
Transposition
Dotted Quarter Note
Technic:
5ths-6ths
Eighth Notes
Chords

Sight reading

- UNIT 6

Theory:
The Group 1 Keys (C, G, F)
Block and Broken Chords
Staccato Touch
Harmonizing Melodies
Technic:
Staccato-Legato Touch
Two-Note Slurs
Changing Hand Positions

Sight reading

- UNIT 7
Theory:
Half Steps and Whole Steps
Formation of Major Scales
Question and Answer Phrases . . . .
Technic:
C Major Scale Studies

Sight reading


- UNIT 8

Theory:
G Major Scale
Time Signature
Question and Answer Phrases
Harmonizing Lead Lines
Technic:
Phrasing Study (Rhythm)
G Major Scale Studies

Sight reading


- UNIT 9
Theory:
F Major Scale
Intervals (through the Octave)
The Order of Sharps
Major Sharp Key Signatures
The Group 2 Keys (D, A, E)
Technic:
F Major Scale Studies
Group 2 Chord Studies

Sight reading

- UNIT 10
Theory:
Minor Chords
Question and Answer Phrases
Harmonizing Lead Lines

Technic:
Major-Minor Chords

Sight reading

Reference
Explanation of primary chords
Major scales and primary chords
(Group 1 and 2 Keys)
Manuscript paper