By Nancy and Randall Faber. Lesson: Level 3A introduces 3/8 and 6/8 time signatures and the triplet. Students learn the chromatic scale, the 7th, one-octave arpeggios, and explore the key of D major. Contents include: Amazing Grace • Campbells are Coming • Cool Walkin' Bass • Cossak Ride • Echoes of the Harp • Eine Kleine Nachtmusik • Ice Dancing • Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho • Land of the Silver Birch • Looking-Glass River • Lunar Eclipse • March Slav • and more. ------ Theory: Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in 3A, this book reinforces theory concepts through writing, sightreading, and ear-training activities. ------ This early-intermediate sightreading book presents carefully crafted variations of 3A Lesson Book pieces. The student gains confidence with the familiar and challenge in perceiving the new. Sighteading goes “beyond the notes” to recognition of musical patterns: the Alberti Bass accompaniment, chunking rhythm patterns in 3/8 and 68 time, the triplet in various time signatures, and expanded intervals through the 7th. Musical art provides theory review. ------ The Technique & Artistry books combine two essential elements of pianistic technical skill and artistic performance. This smooth, integrated approach builds basic elements of piano technique, always directed toward an artistic goal. This book features “Technique Secrets,” “Artistry Magic,” and a Level 3A appendix of scales, arpeggios, and chords. ------ Performance Book: This book provides a collection of exciting pieces which effectively reinforce the concepts introduced in this level. Charming lyrics and teacher duets enrich the learning experience. Contents include: Persian Market&bull ; Carnival of Venice • Allegretto • Vivace • Morning Has Broken • Hot Summer Blues • Funiculi, Funicula • Malaguena • America, the Beautiful • The Erie Canal • The Great Wall of China • The Fly's Adventure • Song of Kilimanjaro• and more. ------ The Popular Repertoire book provides popular hits paired with imaginative activity pages that explore rhythm, note reading, and theory basics. Contents: Animaniacs (Main Title Theme) • From a Distance • I Swear • I Will Always Love You • The Pink Panther • Puff the Magic Dragon • Superman (Theme) • That's the Way It Is • Tiny Toon Adventures (Theme Song). Accompaniments on CD for Popular Repertoire Book, FF1260. Orchestrations by Edwin McLean. ------ Christmas Book Contents include: Angels We Have Heard On High • Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella • Carol of the Bells • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring • Jingle Bell Boogie • O Holy Night • and more.
