beginner piano course for solo learners

level 2

Level 2 builds on the concepts learnt in Level 1. It is advised to complete Level 1 before progressing to Level 2. 

Each new concept introduced in the book is reinforced by technical exercises and performance pieces. In order to present a good mix of technical and artistic challenges, most of the pieces in this book are shorter in length except for the performance pieces, which are longer and more complex. Use these to perform in front of your friends or in public, and to master the concepts learnt in each lesson with an artistic touch.

This course was designed for adult beginners learning without a teaching, but it could be used by anyone above the age of 12. The method book was not intended to be used on its own, it was conceived as part of a complete course that includes video lessons and supplementary materials. Therefore, in order to benefit from the full learning experience, you are encouraged to watch all the accompanying video lessons before playing the pieces in this book. You can do this by enrolling into the free course below!

CORE LESSON BOOK

In Level 2 you’ll continue building on the basics learnt in Level 1. You’ll learn to play in more major and minor keys, play more complex rhythms with triplets and eighth notes in simple and compound time, learn about legato/staccato playing, learn about pop/blues chord progressions and play more technically and musically challenging pieces by the great masters. 

chapters/concepts

  1. Eighth notes
  2. Legato playing & Phrasing
  3. Staccato playing & Coordination
  4. Accidentals: Sharp, Flat & Natural
  5. Tones & Semitones
  6. G major Scale & its Primary Chords
  7. Dotted Quarters & 3/8 Time
  8. A minor & its Primary Chords
  9. Compound Time 6/8
  10. Pop Chord Progressions & 12-Bar Blues
  11. F major & its Primary Chords
  12. Triplets

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technique & performance book

This supplementary book includes additional performance pieces and technical exercises at Level 2 difficulty. It can be used as extra practice material for each chapter of the lesson book or after completing the lesson book. It could also be used by anyone who needs a collection of graded piano pieces even if they don’t follow the Beginner Piano Course lesson books. 

PIECES

BAROQUE
• J.S.BACH: MENUET IN G BWV ANH.II 116
• J.S.BACH: MUSETTE BWV 808
• G.F.HANDEL: GAVOTTE IN C
• J.P.RAMEAU: MINUET IN C
CLASSICAL
• T.ATTWOOD: SONATINA NR.2 – 1ST MOVEMENT
• T.ATTWOOD: SONATINA NR.3 – 1ST MOVEMENT
• F.BEYER: MODERATO OP.101 NR.55
• M.CLEMENTI: ARIETTA OP.42 NR.5
• C.CZERNY: 100 RECREATIONS NR.19
• C.CZERNY: PRACTICAL METHOD OP.599 NR.19
• C.CZERNY: PRACTICAL METHOD OP.599 NR.23
• C.CZERNY: THE YOUNG PIANIST OP.823 NR.19
• A.DIABELLI:ALLEGRETTOOP.125NR.3
• W.A.MOZART: MENUET IN C KV.6
• W.A.MOZART: MENUET IN F K.2
ROMANTIC
• J.B.DUVERNOY: ELEMENTARY STUDIES OP.176 NR.20
• J.B.DUVERNOY: ELEMENTARY STUDIES OP.176 NR.4
• C.GURLITT: MODERATO OP.117 NR.7
• C.GURLITT:THEGOODCHILDOP.117 NR.19
• C.GURLITT: MORNING SALUTE OP.117 NR.13
• C.GURLITT: RIGHT HAND VELOCITY OP.83 NR.1
• C.GURLITT: LEFT HAND VELOCITY OP.83 NR.2
• C.GURLITT: THE HUNT OP.117 NR.15
• C.GURLITT: ALLEGRO OP.82 NR.49
• C.GURLITT: THE ROCKING HORSE OP.221 VOL.1
• T.OESTEN: THE WANDERER’S SONG OP.61 NR.2
• T.OESTEN: THE FLATTERER OP.61 NR.3
• R.SCHUMMAN: WILDER REITER OP.68 NR.8
20th CENTURY
• B.BARTOK: FOR CHIDLREN VOL.1 NR.1
• W.CARROLL: WARM BREEZES (TUNES FROM NATURE)
• W.CARROLL: BUTTERFLIES (TUNES FROM NATURE)
• E.SATIE: PETITE PRELUDE A LA JOURNEE

You can buy the lesson book in eBook and Print format on the link below. The book is also available on Amazon worldwide. *please note, Amazon books are not fully lay flat. 

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