Amber kao is the director of the faber piano institute, and enjoys teaching all ages from the young beginner to advanced piano students. These friends at the piano introduce basic rhythms, white key names, and a variety of white and blackkey songs that span classical, folk, and blues. Piano adventures lesson book, level 4 by nancy faber. Features lessons and sheet music for nine christmas classics, like silent night, angels we have heard on high, deck the halls, and others. Check out my first piano adventure for the young beginner by nancy and randall faber.
Progressive piano method for young beginners book 1 contains all you need to know to start teaching kids to play piano in one easytofollow, lessonbylesson childrens piano tutorial. Faber holds three degrees from the university of michigan and a ph. Scale and chord book 3 4octave scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, and an adventurous foray into keyboard harmony. The technique and artistry book for the same level is a companion to help students improve their knowledge and technique about music and piano artistry.
The technique and artistry book for the same level is a companion to help students improve their knowledge and technique about music and piano. So they complement each other well, and we tend to move in parallel in both of those books. The multicultural friends present improvisation and simple, guided composition activities. Jan 01, 2007 these friends at the piano introduce basic rhythms, white key names, and a variety of white and blackkey songs that span classical, folk, and blues. Faber piano adventures sheet music and music books at sheet. All faber publications are available through the hal leonard network of local and online music dealers. The 2nd edition level 4 lesson book follows piano adventures level 3b. Faber and faber piano adventures publisher comments. Level 3a introduces the interval of a 7th, the octave, 38 and 68 time, the triplet, ledger lines, the chromatic scale, the d. This lesson and theory book provides an integrated, stepbystep approach to music reading. My firsts three levels, a, b, and c, each have a lesson book with cd and a writing book. My first piano adventure product categories faber piano.
Faber and faber beginning books can serve a piano beginning teacher well. Hal leonard presents christmas book 1 in faber s accelerated piano adventures for the older beginner. As piano students grow older, one of the biggest questions teachers face is when to move on from method books so, today we thought wed present what i consider to be the life cycle of a method. Level 3a lesson book accompaniment cd by nancy and randall faber. This studentcentred approach uses analysis, creativity, and expression to develop a musical mind and heart. Get the guaranteed best price on piano method books like the faber piano adventures piano adventures lesson cd for level 2a faber piano at musicians friend. Faber piano adventures piano adventures lesson cd for level 2a faber piano contents include. The 2nd edition theory book provides instruction, reinforcement, and creative applications of basic theory concepts.
Are you wanting to start piano lessons but not sure where to start. Tour of my first piano adventure for the young beginner youtube. Each lesson book includes audio recordings that offer a unique listening. These other method books cost less and do more for the students than the. Faber piano adventures piano adventures lesson cd for. Piano adventures teacher atlas teachers, subscribe and get online access to a personal reference library of the piano adventures method books. Piano songbooks and sheet music guitar, bass and folk instruments educational piano vocal choral and classroom church music band, jazz and orchestra solo instrumental drums and percussion classical. Once the student has completed all three levels, they are ready to jump right into level 1 of the regular faber piano adventures method books skipping the primer level. My first piano adventure lesson book a with cd three distinguishing features of the lesson book a make it unique and effective for the young 56 year old beginner. The books are specifically designed as a way to warm up every day, and they really are a great help for all levels of players. Accelerated piano adventures for the older beginner lesson book 1 by nancy faber, 9781569393, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Faber piano adventures is an innovative and exciting method series by nancy and randall faber.
My first piano adventure lesson book a with cd hal leonard. For over 30 years, our team of professional authors. This method puts students at the heart of the learning process, using analysis, creativity, and expression to guide both beginning and advanced students. The main books for each level are called lesson book. Piano songbooks and sheet music guitar, bass and folk instruments educational piano vocal choral and classroom church music band, jazz and orchestra solo instrumental drums and percussion classical trade and reference books software and music technology instruments and accessories featured series playalong series.
Oct 30, 20 all of a sudden, without warning, it jumps up to some really hard stuff, like asking the kid to play in the key of e flat major. Piano adventures 2nd edition, lesson book, level 3a 9781616770877 by nancy faber, randall faber. Funfilled songs, rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills. Once the student has completed all three levels, they are ready to jump right into level. Hal leonard presents christmas book 1 in fabers accelerated piano adventures for the older beginner.
Faber piano adventures lesson book to be thorough with regard to wellrounded piano instruction. We liked the childfriendly discussion about technique and the. Three distinguishing features of the lesson book a make it unique and. Piano adventures 28 books by nancy faber and randall faber jan 1, 1996. Faber piano adventures sheet music and music books at. After the student completes level a of the lesson and writing books, there is a level b and c that follows. Faber piano adventures is one of the most popular methods on the market. When is it time to move on from method books a life. Faber and faber piano adventures piano method books. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years and all types of pianos including electric pianos, digital pianos and piano keyboards. Over 27000 sheet music downloads and printed publications available for purchase today with fast delivery. I absolutely love the accelerated piano adventures by faber. Features lessons and sheet music for nine christmas classics, like silent night, angels we have.
How to use piano adventures faber piano adventures. The 2nd edition of the level 3b lesson book is a fresh, dynamic update for earlyintermediate students. My first piano adventure lesson book a with cd faber. Faber piano adventures sheet music book by nancy faber and randall faber. At the faber piano institute, jon enjoys teaching students of all ages. Students play in c 5finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number. With a huge number of lesson, technique, theory, notespeller, and performance books to choose from, the piano adventures series has numerous routes through it.
We represent the highest quality, alternative acts across a variety of musical genres from altpop, electronic, folk, rock, experimental, indie and everything inbetween. Young students will enjoy the multicultural friends at the piano who introduce whitekey names, basic rhythms, and a variety of songs which span classical, folk, and blues. Faber piano adventures teacher support line 1877faber411. Three distinguishing features of the lesson book a make it unique and effective for the young 56 year old. This is followed by offthestaff note reading, which teaches the. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and recognizing intervals through the 5th. When is it time to move on from method books a life cycle. Get the guaranteed best price on piano method books like the faber piano adventures primer level lesson book original edition faber piano adventures series book by nancy faber at musicians. Lesson book 2nd edition offers a systematic approach to scales, primary chords i, iv, v7 and transposition for the keys of c, g and f major. After just a few months of piano, most kids will not feel ready for that kind of jump, and when kids get frustrated, they quit.
This comprehensive, allinone book includes lessons, solos, technique, and theory in a single volume for ease of use. Apr 11, 2014 of all the piano books for kids, a dozen a day is going to be one of the most important. Buy piano adventures lesson book level 2a by nancy faber, randall faber from waterstones today. My first piano adventure, lesson book a with cd by nancy faber. Based on my previous experience tickling the piano with said book i though id skip level 1 and purchase piano adventures level 2a and 2b. Faber piano adventures is an innovative and exciting method series by nancy and randall faber, a husband and wife team that has dedicated their lives to teaching musicians. As piano students grow older, one of the biggest questions teachers face is when to move on from method books so, today we thought wed present what i consider to be the life cycle of a method book in hopes that maybe it provides some clarity for teachers pondering the method book dilemma. Weve set aside our seriousness and inhibitions to join the childs world in a playful. This is followed by offthestaff note reading, which teaches the keyboard letter names and basic rhythms.
Piano adventures lesson book, primer level by nancy faber. Piano adventures is a piano method based on discovery, creativity, and adventure. My first piano adventure captures the child s playful spirit. Young students will listen, sing, create, and play more musically with nancy and randall faber s my first piano adventure. A minuet for mr bachs children faber piano adventures 2a lesson book. The 2nd edition level 1 lesson book introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Faber piano adventures primer level lesson book original. The lesson book introduces directional prereading, elementary music theory and technique with engaging songs, games, and creative discovery at the keyboard. Jul 30, 1993 piano adventures primer level orients the student to the piano through blackkey pieces that explore the range of the keyboard. Introduction to my first piano adventure faber piano adventures.
Accelerated piano adventures for the older beginner series covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, c position, g position. Faber piano adventures adult piano adventures allinone. Piano adventures 2nd edition, lesson book, level 3a. Grandmother faber piano adventures lesson book primer. Browse faber piano adventures from faber piano adventures. Buy piano adventures lesson book 1st edition by n at. Music includes amazing grace, cool walkin bass, land of the silver birch, scarborough fair, and more.
Jan 09, 2012 after the student completes level a of the lesson and writing books, there is a level b and c that follows. A minuet for mr bachs children faber piano adventures. Students will enjoy notenaming with storyrhymes, explore improvisation, and engage with eyetraining and eartraining activities all within a funfilled context tied thematically to the level 1 lesson. Smart assessment technology listens and instantly shows where to improve rhythm and pitch. New in the pretime to bigtime library, fresh new arrangements at all levelsfrom classic to contemporary. The bell tower changing moods double decker bus the elfs silver hammer famous people george washingtons party hot cross thumbs i am the king ice cream jazz blast.
Shop and buy piano adventures level 4 lesson book sheet music. Jan 01, 1995 piano adventures lesson book, level 4 book. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. A strong focus on technique embedded in the book through playful technique games, chants, and carefullycomposed pieces that gently lead the child into pianistic motions. Tucker, the mascot dog who loves to listen, is always on the scene as the young child imitates, matches, and creates rhythmic, and melodic patterns. Young students will listen, sing, create, and play more musically with nancy and randall faber s my first piano adventure, lesson book a. Review of faber and faber piano adventures basic piano method. Lesson and theory book level 1 is an exciting, comprehensive piano method that teaches children analysis, creativity and musical expression. He encourages creativity through composition and improvisation, incorporating music technology alongside traditional tools.
The emphasis on root position v7 chords, arpeggios, and power scales links applied theory to the pieces being studied. Piano adventures curriculum developing musical minds and hearts piano adventures is the teaching method of choice at leading university programs and music studios around the world. It is a series that will push your childs knowledge a little further. This edition features nine new songs, plus enhanced arrangements of favourite pieces from the first edition.
Faber piano adventures piano adventures lesson cd for level. The best ones are the lesson and workbooks, but the discovery books are great if youre a mom who likes to sing and teach. First thoughts regarding fabers my first piano adventure. Level 3b continues to build musicianship at the earlyintermedia. Mar 09, 2009 7 free faber piano adventures resources in the last few years, one of the meethods that i keep coming back to for many different types of students is the faber piano adventures series. We represent the highest quality, alternative acts across a variety of musical genres from altpop, electronic, folk. The book is arranged by related major and minor keys, grounding the repertoire. Accelerated piano adventures for the older beginner. Of all the piano books for kids, this is one that can progress with. Piano adventures primer level orients the student to the piano through blackkey pieces that explore the range of the keyboard. How to use piano adventures for beginning students ages 5 to 6. Im flicking through not understanding half of the symbols or timings even though this is for small children embarrassing for a 27 year old male. Students play in c 5finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and. The 2nd edition primer lesson book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Faber piano adventures piano adventures lesson book 2nd. Piano adventures level 4 lesson book by nancy faber and. Their newer version duplicates some of the supplemental materials that i provide i. This innovative and exciting method series continues to enjoy an unprecedented response from teachers and students across the united states and canada. Piano adventures lesson book level 2a by nancy faber. Level 4 stresses chord inversions, sixteenth notes. The fabers advocate piano study not only for personal expression and performance success, but also as a vehicle for the students creative and cognitive development.
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