Drill & Excel On the Piano Book 1

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Pages: 128

Drill & Excel On the Piano Book 1 is a 128-page piano method book for the early beginning student for ages 8-adult.  It’s in 3 chapters:  chapter 1 is in the right-hand middle C position, chapter 2 is in the left-hand C position, one octave below the middle C position, and Chapter 3 has both hands in the C position.  Each chapter includes note reading worksheets, so the student repeatedly fills in and draws the notes on the staff.  This is the first layer of understanding and remembering the notes on the staff.  Rhythm is taught with multiple rhythm drills for students to play and count out loud.  It includes the quarter note/rest, half note/rest, dotted half, and whole note/rest.  The C scale is introduced in each chapter playing hands separately for the first two chapters, then hands together in the 3rd chapter.  Exercises are included in each chapter that is suitable for the beginning students.  Each chapter ends with the student writing their own song to use what they’ve learned to incorporate a deeper learning and retention level.  And the best part is 60 original songs (20 per chapter) that use the notes and rhythm for each chapter’s information.  And there’s a bonus at the back of the book, Christmas songs for each chapter’s level!  When Christmas comes around, the student can play Jingle Bells arranged for the chapter they’re playing.  By the end of the book, the beginner student reads fluently and plays in the C-hand position.

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Drill & Excel On the Piano Book 1 is a 128-page piano method book for the early beginning student for ages 8-adult.  It’s in 3 chapters:  chapter 1 is in the right-hand middle C position, chapter 2 is in the left-hand C position, one octave below the middle C position, and Chapter 3 has both hands in the C position.  Each chapter includes note reading worksheets, so the student repeatedly fills in and draws the notes on the staff.  This is the first layer of understanding and remembering the notes on the staff.  Rhythm is taught with multiple rhythm drills for students to play and count out loud.  It includes the quarter note/rest, half note/rest, dotted half, and whole note/rest.  The C scale is introduced in each chapter playing hands separately for the first two chapters, then hands together in the 3rd chapter.  Exercises are included in each chapter that is suitable for the beginning students.  Each chapter ends with the student writing their own song to use what they’ve learned to incorporate a deeper learning and retention level.  And the best part is 60 original songs (20 per chapter) that use the notes and rhythm for each chapter’s information.  And there’s a bonus at the back of the book, Christmas songs for each chapter’s level!  When Christmas comes around, the student can play Jingle Bells arranged for the chapter they’re playing.  By the end of the book, the beginner student reads fluently and plays in the C-hand position.

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4 reviews for Drill & Excel On the Piano Book 1

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Linda Summers

    Drill and Excel is just what I need teaching beginners. It gas everything I need to teach in one book instead of a finger exercise book, scale book, note speller, and practice pieces. I wish I had found this book alot sooner. It’s as if the writer had sat in on my teaching sessions.

  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Lynn Maher (verified owner)

    The books are beautifully done and encompass everything that a piano student needs in their arsenal to become a great musician/pianist.

  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    Lauren (verified owner)

    I love the learning approach in this book. It is progressive and still fun. It does not feel overwhelming and I love that songs are original!

  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    Anonymous (verified owner)

    These books help students learn in a step by step way!

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