This is the Level 2 lesson book in the Beginner Piano Course for Solo Learners. It is advised to complete Level 1 before progressing on to this book, however, if you are not a complete beginner, you can join in wherever you feel it’s appropriate.
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.
By joining the course online at piano-tips.com, you can progress through the lessons and see all the completed sections in an organised list.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 59 Lessons
- Lifetime
- 1. Quavers [Eighth Notes]In this chapter we introduce new note values to be able to play more complex rhythms.9
- 2. Legato & Staccato PlayingIn this chapter we are going to learn about articulation, that is, different ways to play the keys.9
- 0.0Legato Playing and The Phrase16 Minutes
- 0.1Legato Melody against Detached Chords4 Minutes
- 0.3Flowing Like a River6 Minutes
- 0.4Long, dark winter8 Minutes
- 0.5Staccato Playing and Bouncing Balls9 Minutes
- 0.6William Tell Overture by Rossini5 Minutes
- 0.7C.Czerny op.599 nr.126 Minutes
- 0.8More Legato and Staccato6 Minutes
- 0.9C.Czerny op.823 nr.1412 Minutes
- 3. Accidentals: Sharps, Flats & the Natural SignIn this chapter we are going to learn about accidentals to be able to play pieces with black keys.7
- 4. The G major Scale & its Primary ChordsIn this Chapter we are going to learn to play in a new key: G major. We'll learn about the G major scale, tones & semitones and the primary chords in G major.10
- 0.0Tones and Semitones (Half and Whole Steps)4 Minutes
- 0.1The G major Scale and Key Signatures7 Minutes
- 0.2Wrist Rotations in G5 Minutes
- 0.3Spring is Coming4 Minutes
- 0.5Beyer op.101 Nr.765 Minutes
- 0.6The Primary Chords of G major8 Minutes
- 0.7Alexander March by Beethoven7 Minutes
- 0.8G Major Scale Study5 Minutes
- 0.9Primary Chord Study in G6 Minutes
- 0.10Petzold (Bach): Minuet in G BWV Anh.1148 Minutes
- 5. Dotted Crotchets & 3/8 TimeIn this Chapter we are going learn new rhythmic elements and a new time signature.7
- 6. A minor & 6/8 TimeIn this chapter we are going to learn about minor scales and the primary chords of A minor. We are also going to play in a new time signature: 6/8 time.5
- 7. A little PopIn this chapter we are going to learn about pop music, chord progressions, accompaniment patterns and a bit of blues.5
- The F Major Scale & TripletsIn this final chapter we are going to learn about the F major scale, its primary chords and Triplets.7
