BOOK 2 IS HERE!
Reinforces Book 1 Foundation...
Take Off! With Technique Book 2 begins with a review of major pentascales and continues through 14 major and minor keys. Tapping exercises are used throughout to complement the keyboard work.
A New Icon...
The barbell icon represents various relaxation and strengthening exercises which enable greater facility at the piano. These new exercises are designed to assist students in the effective use of the upper body.
More Technique Tools...
Students will be introduced to one octave scales, triads and hand over hand arpeggios. Each lesson provides fun and creative ideas for students to use in developing their technique. These lessons will assist students in translating their technical skills to their repertoire with confidence. The technical exercises covered are compatible with Conservatory requirements.
A Lot Of Choice...
Take Off! Book 2 offers a lot of variety to keep students engaged in all exercises. Throughout the lessons there are new rhythms and dynamic suggestions, choices on articulation, pencil work, and theoretical concepts. Students who enjoy extra challenges will find the lessons stimulating. If a student repeats a lesson, there are many options to enhance the exercises. Teachers can assign as little or as much as a student requires according to their level or ability.
About the icons...
The TAPPING ICON represents exercises done away from the piano on a hard surface. Students can focus on hand position, posture and proper execution of the technical exercises.
The BARBELL ICON represents relaxation and strengthening exercises which complement the keyboard exercises. They can be used alone or in combination.
The KEYBOARD ICON represents exercises performed at the piano.
Students transfer the tapping exercise to the keyboard with varied dynamics and articulations.
Students transfer the tapping exercise to the keyboard with varied dynamics and articulations.
The LIGHTBULB ICON represents various options to help reinforce the technique. Students can try one or all of the ideas or the teacher can use it as bonus material.
The APPLE ICON represents exercises where the teacher should demonstrate the exercise. All exercises are taught by rote with fingering or rhythms in the book to assist students at home.