This book begins by showing the importance of playing and listening to music phrase by phrase rather than note by note. Learn More

The Primer purpose of this book is to allow the students the opportunity to develop efficiency and fluency in the application of knowledge gained in the earlier books. Learn More

A Book for the Earliest Beginner, combining Rote and Note Approach.
Lessons include Keyboard Notation, Correlating Keys with Notes, Notes in Both Direction form Middle C, Four-Four Time, Rests, Cross-Hand, Time Values of Notes, Sharps, Flats, Accidentals, and Chords. Learn More

This book has a correct foundation for teaching the student to think and feel musically. Learn More

The study of music theory is an integral part of a complete musical education. Piano students who have consistent theory instruction will retain and interpret music more easily and accurately. Learn More

The study of technic is an integral part of any complete education in the performance of a musical instrument. Piano students who consistently practice scales, arpeggios, chords, and finger exercises will gain greater finger strength and flexibility as well as increased fluency and accuracy in performance. Familiarity with these technical elements also enhances a secure understanding of basic music theory.

Now, Scale Skills from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library provides an organized system for the study of scales, arpeggios, chords, and finger exercises. Eleven appropriately graded levels ensure steady and thorough progress as pianists advance in their study of technic. Each level reviews and incorporates the exercises and activities from previous levels, helping students develop a solid technical foundation.
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Etudes selected in this series provide the foundation of pianistic technique. Keith Snell has carefully selected studies that not only enhance and complement the study of the music in the Baroque & Classical and Romantic & 20th Century collections, but are also ideal for performance, sight-reading, and transposition.

.... these carefully chosen compositions not only build technique and musicality but are selections that students enjoy performing!

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Editor Keith Snell has selected an extensive and inspirational range of literature from the significant composers of these musical periods. Once again, captivating selections are carefully graded and arranged in chronological order, thereby ensuring the steady and successful development of musicianship. With this exciting series students now have the opportunity to study the unique characteristics from each period:

The development of harmonic technique and instrumental color.
The increase of harmonic complexity, chromatic harmonies, chromatic voice leading, distant modulation, complex chords, and the freer use of non-harmonic tones.
The exploration of new sonorities. Learn More

Selected and edited by Keith Snell, the levels in this series are graded for the steady and progressive development of musicianship and technique. Each volume is arranged in chronological order and includes biographical information on the featured composers, something that both students and teachers will appreciate.

...the Baroque & Classical series provides a solid foundation by using music of the master composers, right from the start!

Students are carefully introduced to a full spectrum of representative musical forms including fantasias, fugues, theme and variations, preludes, toccatas, dance suites, and sonatas. Editor Keith Snell selects works that not only motivate students but also highlight the characteristics of each period. Students study how lengthy melodic lines favored by Baroque composers were replaced by concise, expressive themes and how the ideas of thematic contrast emerged. This series provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the Baroque & Classical period.
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