Mature Series
The Mature Series
This series for the mature student (teenager and older) is like no other published piano method, as it is based on the logical principles of Instructional Design. The student should recognize the selected melodies, which include classics, folk songs, and hymns. In the Level 1 book, the treble right hand and bass left hand staff and physical keys are learned separately, spaces first as guides. After achieving proficiency separately, the hands play together on the grand staff. Throughout the books, the student receives guidance for playing by touch (rather than constantly looking at the keyboard) by using black keys to locate white keys. Level 2 introduces proper timing/time signatures and ledger notes. In Level 3 the C and G Major Scales/key signatures are presented, as well as accidentals and their usage rules. Level 4 and beyond continues with new scales/key signatures, time signatures, dynamics, ledger notes, and pedal usage. Appropriately advancing selections lead to accomplished piano performance.
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This unique self-teaching method is simple and easily progressive for entry level beginner piano instruction. Use it in teaching piano to home school children or to teach yourself! The basics for sight reading are introduced right at the beginning to teach playing the standard piano or the electric piano keyboard. Even preschool children become successful learners with a parent guiding the use of these self-learning piano lesson books!