Alfred’s Basic Piano Library – Lesson Book Level 4

Series: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library (ABP / ABPL) Level: 4 Catalogue No.: 00-2110 Authors: Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus & Amanda Vick Lethco Alfred’s Basic Piano Library – Lesson Book Level 4 continues Alfred’s proven step-by-step piano method, helping students advance their technical ability, note reading, and musical expression. Building on the skills developed in Level 3, this book introduces more advanced rhythmic patterns, harmonic concepts, scales, and repertoire while continuing to emphasize correct playing habits and intervallic note reading. The carefully graded lessons include a wide variety of classical, folk, and contemporary pieces that reinforce each new concept as it is introduced. Coordinated supplementary books are available to provide additional theory, technique, ear training, sight reading, and performance opportunities. Features Continues the progressive Alfred’s Basic Piano Library curriculum Emphasizes intervallic note reading and solid playing technique Introduces more advanced rhythm, harmony, and keyboard skills Features a diverse collection of classical, folk, and original repertoire Ideal for private lessons, classroom instruction, and home study Fully coordinated with Alfred’s Level 4 supplementary books Topics Covered Tarantellas Eighth-note triplets Arpeggiated chords First and second inversion triads in C Triads in all positions Major scales in parallel motion Two-part writing Seventh chords and their inversions E harmonic minor scale in contrary motion Primary chords in E minor Sixteenth notes Dotted eighth-note rhythms Primary chords in B-flat Major and G minor Repeated-note warm-ups Harmonic minor scales in parallel motion Selected Repertoire America the Beautiful The Battle Hymn of the Republic Black Forest Polka Calypso Holiday! Comedians’ Dance (Kabalevsky) Farewell to Thee (Aloha Oe) Gypsy Dance Haunted House He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands The Hokey-Pokey The House of the Rising Sun Musette (J.S. Bach) Olympic Procession Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 (Elgar) Prelude in A Minor Space Shuttle Blues Swingin’ Sevenths Tarantella Waltz in G Minor Waves of the Danube Product Details Title: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library – Lesson Book 4 Series: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library Level: 4 Format: Softcover Piano Book Instrument: Piano Pages: 48 Publisher: Alfred Music Authors: Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus & Amanda Vick Lethco Catalogue No.: 00-2110