Piano Music for Little Fingers: Book 1

by Ann Patrick Green

Overview

The second volume of this series for students ages 4–9 offers easy music reading, with large-size notes and grand staff notation, as well as hands one octave apart in "positions." Book 1 takes up where the Primer leaves off, introducing eighth notes, 3/4 time, the keys of C and G, and the concepts of left-hand melody and right-hand chords. Whimsical Family Circus cartoons add a touch of humor.
"Of all the piano instruction books and courses out there, yours is the best by far, because it combines theory, fun, a wonderful variety of songs, and of course, the 5-point learning plan. Thank you for providing such a fantastic piano course for children!" — Beverly Short, Santa Monica, California
"You've really found a wonderful way of making music fun for children with your songs. The songs are infused with spirit, so it makes learning truly enjoyable for students." — Monica Le, Fullerton, California
"I love these books because they work! I have been using them for many years with children 4 years old and up. The big notes make note learning easy and the directions for teachers are clear and methodical. My students and their parents are excited as they graduate from one level to the next. These books truly teach little fingers to play! Thank you, Ann Patrick Green!" — Carol Orozco, Fullerton, California
"I use Ann Patrick Green's books with every student. The larger note size, the use of solfege note reading, the inclusion of theory and the way each book is organized makes teaching and learning easy and fun." — Lisa Smith, piano teacher

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486488240
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	06/13/2012
Series:	Dover Music for Piano Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	10.70(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Preface to the Teacher

Music Facts and Note Reading

New Note Ti (B)

Chords

Alternating Chords Do So (C G) and Ti So (B G)

Quiet Song

Mary Had a Little Lamb

Down on the Farm

Name the Notes

Introducing 3/4 Time Signature

The Cuckoo

Name and draw the treble clef notes

Name and draw the bass clef notes

Mi So (E G) Chord, Fa So (F G) Chord

Alternating Chords Mi So (E G) and Fa So

Do Mi So (C E G)

Bath Time

3/4 Time Do (C) Position

Three Note Chords Do Mi So (C E G), Ti Fa So (B F G)

Alternating Chords Do Mi So (C E G) and Ti Fa So (B F G)

Sleep

Introducing Ta Ta (Eighth Notes)

Left Hand Melody

Draw your own rhythms

Buzzing Bee

Introducing So (G) Position on the Keys

Introducing So (G) Position on the Staff

Name and draw La (A), Ti (B), Do (C), Re (D)

Hot Cross Buns in So (G) Position

So (G) Position Exercise

Word Search

# = Sharp

Practice drawing F# on the music staves

So Re (G D) is called the So (G) chord, Fa# Re (F# D) is called the Re (D) chord

Alternating So Re (G D) and Fa# Re (F# D) Chords

So (G) Position Song

Mom and Me

Write the note names

Draw these notes in both clefs

Ti Re (B D) Chord, Do Re (C D) Chord

Alternating Ti Re (B D) and Do Re (C D) Chords

3/4 Time Song in So (G) Position

Three Note So Ti Re (G B D) Chord, Fa# Do Re (F# C D) Chord

Alternating So (G) and Re7 (D7) Chords

Match the name with the note

Music Word Search

Ta Ta Than

Music Dictionary

Certificate of Accomplishment