Description

The Exploring Piano Classics series combines engaging performance pieces with insightful technical studies, creating a comprehensive learning experience for students. Each level features a Repertoire book accompanied by a CD and a Technique book, both designed for easy page-by-page reference. When utilized together, these resources provide a profound understanding of musical artistry, performance techniques, and the essential skills required for proficient piano playing through a well-structured technical development program. The materials encompass fundamental keyboard patterns, including five-finger patterns, scales, chords, cadences, and arpeggios in both major and minor keys, alongside exercises, etudes, and other vital technical drills to master the repertoire. Additionally, the series offers practical suggestions for effective practice.

Songs / Content

• Review of Legato Touch
• Clinging Legato TouchMason
• Rolling LegatoNorris
• Review of Staccato Touch
• Wrist StaccatoMason
• Bouncing Staccato
• Warm-Up Patterns in C and G
• Five-Finger Patterns in C Major (Contrary Motion)
• Five-Finger Patterns in G Major (Contrary Motion)
• Legato and Staccato Cadences in C
• Legato and Staccato Cadences in G
• Cadence Workout in C
• Cadence Workout in G
• Four-Note Broken Chords in C
• Four-Note Broken Chords in G
• Thumb Slides
• C Major Scale
• C Harmonic Minor Scale
• G Major Scale
• G Harmonic Minor Scale
• Arpeggios in C
• Arpeggios in G
• Slurs of Three or More Notes
• Fall---Connect---Release
• Left-Hand Melody
• MelodySchytte
• Motive and Sequence Patterns
• Legato Motives and Sequences for the Right Hand
• Legato Motives and Sequences for the Left Hand
• Playing Two-Note Slurs
• Playing Larger Intervals
• Expansion EtudeVogel
• Warm-Up Patterns in F
• Five-Finger Patterns in F Major (Contrary Motion)
• Legato and Staccato Cadences in F
• F Major Scale
• F Harmonic Minor Scale
• Four-Note Broken Chords in F
• Arpeggios in F
• Dynamic Shaping of Motives and Sequences
• Increasing Speed
• Racing in F
• Warm-Up Patterns in D and A
• Five-Finger Patterns in D Major (Contrary Motion)
• Five-Finger Patterns in A Major (Contrary Motion)
• D Major Scale
• D Harmonic Minor Scale
• A Major Scale
• A Harmonic Minor Scale
• Legato and Staccato Cadences in D
• Legato and Staccato Cadences in A
• Cadence Workout in D
• Cadence Workout in A
• Four-Note Broken Chords in D
• Four-Note Broken Chords in A
• Arpeggios in D
• Arpeggios in A
• Reviewing Touches
• Combining Touches
• Glue and Fast Flicks
• Common Bass Pattern
• Staccato Chords in Groups of Three
• Double Notes
• Con motoGurlitt
• Two Parts in One Hand
• WaltzCzerny
• Speeding Again
• Speeding in G MajorBeyer
• Left-Hand Rotation
• Right-Hand Trill Study
• Dynamic Shaping of Two- or Three-Note Slurs and Staccato
• Warm-Up Patterns in E
• Five-Finger Patterns in E Major (Contrary Motion)
• Legato and Staccato Cadences in E
• Cadence Workout in E
• E Major Scale
• E Harmonic Minor Scale
• Four-Note Broken Chords in E
• Arpeggios in E
• Alberti Bass Pattern
• Balancing on Fingers 5 and 1
• Left-Hand Leaps
• Grouping Repeated Chords
• Marching in E MajorKöhler