Mel Bay's Modern Piano Method Grade 1 (Book + Online Audio)

Mel Bay's Modern Piano Method is designed to introduce the student to the world of piano playing from a contemporary perspective. The book will teach basic music theory concepts as well as general piano skills and techniques needed for developing a solid pianistic foundation. Several different styles of music are introduced in the book to give the student a broader musical perspective. After completion of the book the student will have a well-rounded understanding of how to read notes and how basic chord symbols work. Includes access to online audio. Introduction Piano and Synthesizers The Pianist - The Keyboard Notes and Staff Measure - Rhythm Time Signatures - The Music Alphabet C Position Getting Started #1 Getting Started #2 Getting Started #3 Getting Started #4 Repeat Sign Memorize Notes Memorize Notes #2 Memorize Notes #3 Memorize Notes #4 Together Middle C Position Legato Legato Exercise Smoothie Position Exercise Moving Around Staccato Unison Exercise Unison Bounce Keeping Control Dynamics Loud & Soft Dynamic Duo G Position G Position Practice G Position Practice #2 Two Together Together Again Rainy Day Moving More Dynamics Dynamic Practice Sound Wave G Position New G Position Tempo and Style Indications Summer Breeze Sharp Sign Sharp Practice Morning Silence Sharpie New Note B B Aware Fermata Freedom Song 3/4 Time Three Over Four Thinking Ahead Chords Progression One Tied Notes Count the Ties 1-4-5 Tune Low C Position Low C Bass Man Eighth Notes 2/4 Time Two Over Four Bounce House Comping When the Saints Go Marching In New Note E Stretch Your Hand F Position F Position Practice Long and Short Low F Position Low F Practice Flowing Natural Sign Natural Practice #1 New Note C New Sound Etudes Etude #1 New Note D# Forward Motion Dotted Quarter Note Coordination F Position, an octave up Etude #2 Upper Notes New Note Ab Ab Practice Chromatic Scale Fingering Half Step Bounce More Dynamics Bebopish The Damper Pedal Pedal Practice Pedal Piece Pick Up Butterfly Song Intervals Interval Display The Distance Between Us Scales and Keys New Keys G Major Scale F Major Scale D Major Scale Bb Major Scale The Distance Between Us - In F B Flat Practice Sounds in B flat Change in Sound Change in Sound (p.2) D Song Chords Primary Chords in C In G in F Primary Chords in Bb in D in Left Hand 3 Sustain D Sound Lead Sheet Lead Sheet Arr. Accompaniment: Number 1 Number 2 Reggae Man My New Sound My New Sound Accompaniment Amazing Grace Amazing Grace (p.2) The Entertainer The Entertainer (p.2) Triplets Triplet Accompaniment Three Over One Bluesy Feel Blues Comp Useful Practice Tips Rondo Alla Turca Rondo Alla Turca (p.2) More Chords More Chords More Chords Notes