(Faber Piano Adventures ). Familiar orchestral, operatic and other non-keyboard classical themes arranged for the primer-level pianist. No eighth notes or dotted rhythms are used and the hands remain in middle C position. Pieces include: Ode to Joy (from the 9th Symphony) (Beethoven) * Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite ) (Grieg) * Bridal Chorus (from the opera Lohengrin ) (Wagner) * Theme from the "London" Symphony (Haydn) * Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke) * A Little Night Music (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik) (Mozart) * Shepherd's Song ("Pastoral" from Symphony No. 6) (Beethoven).

(Faber Piano Adventures ). This collection of 21 authentic keyboard works represents the major periods of music from Baroque to Contemporary and serves as an excellent introduction to classical keyboard literature. Contents include: Canario, by Von der Hofe * Adagio and Allegro, by J.C. Bach (and F.P. Ricci) * Tarantella, by Frank Lynes * Melody for Left Hand, by Fritz Spindler * and more.

The 2nd Edition Performance Book provides a collection of 24 effective pieces in a variety of styles that reinforce the concepts presented in the Level 1 Lesson Book. Discovery questions encourage students to explore the music in a new light. Selections include: The Spanish Guitar * I'm a Fine Musician * Painting with Pastels * Hill and Gully Rider * Rain Dance * Silver Moon Boat * and more.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Level 2A Performance Book offers an array of colorful elementary pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Lesson Book. The selections range from arrangements of classical compositions to American folk songs and imaginative originals. Students and teachers will enjoy the wide variety of sounds and musical textures in this collection.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Contents include: Almost Like a Dream * Amarylis * America * Auld Lang Syne * Beach Party * Boom Boom * Boxcar Rumble * Camptown Races Duet * Canoeing in the Moonlight * Carefree Waltz * Cathedral Chimes * Chord Jumps * Cross-Hand Arpeggios * Down by the Bay * and more.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The use of connected pedal and variety of styles in this collection keep the students musically engaged as they explore the I, IV, and V7 chords. An ideal supplement with other piano methods. Contents include: The Time Machine * The Dragon Hunt * Pagoda Tree * A Day at the Carnival * Sunburst Waltz * Theme by Haydn * Minuet * Music Box Waltz * Everybody Loves Saturday Night * Fur Elise * Kum Ba Yah * Tingalayo * The Milky Way * The British Grenadiers * and more.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in Level 4, this book provides instruction, reinforcement, and creative applications of basic theory concepts.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). This book provides a collection of effective pieces to be used in conjunction with the Lesson Book. However, teachers will find that the creative, appealing pieces in this book make an ideal supplement with many other piano methods as well. Contents include: Allegro in A major * Appalachian Trail * Bearcat Boogie * Come Back to Sorrento * The Danube Waves * Gypsy Prayer * Mazurka in G Minor * Poetic Theme and Variations * Simple Gifts * St. Anthony's Chorale * The Swan * and more.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Level 2A Technique & Artistry Book features effective "Technique Secret" exercises which train students in firm fingertips, light thumb, fast fingers, hands together coordination, and wrist float-off. An "Artistry Magic" piece at the end of each unit explores expressive playing. A useful reference section presents all twelve major 5-finger scales plus the seven white key minor 5-finger scales, grouped in easy to memorize patterns.

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The "Technique Secret" exercises presented in this book develop a technical foundation, training the student in arm weight, slur gesture, light thumb, and connected pedaling. The "Artistry Magic" page focuses the student on forward motion, balance between the melody and harmony, articulation, pedal effects, and "musical color." Includes an appendix of elementary cadences.