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Piano Adventures - Lesson Book - Primer Level Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 1996

by Nancy Faber (Composer), Randall Faber (Composer)
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(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number. Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and coloristic experimentation with the pedal. The book is organized into units which represent the major concepts and skills. As new units are introduced, earlier concepts and skills are constantly reviewed.
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Piano Adventures Lesson Book – Primer Level, 2nd Edition

The 2nd Edition Primer Lesson Book introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. Students play in C 5-finger scale patterns, develop recognition of steps and skips, and learn letter names independent of finger number. Musicianship is built through the use of dynamics and coloristic experimentation with the pedal. The book is organized into units which represent the major concepts and skills. As new units are introduced, earlier concepts and skills are constantly reviewed.

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The husband and wife team Nancy and Randall Faber are internationally known as authors of the Piano Adventures teaching method and over two hundred publications for the piano. They recently founded the Faber Piano Institute in Ann Arbor, MI, where they live with their daughter Vivian. Nancy Faber, who was named "Distinguished Composer of the Year" by the Music Teachers National Association, enjoys a busy schedule of commissions for the concert stage in addition to her educational composing. Recent commissions include "The Snow Queen" for narrator and orchestra, "The Picture My Imagination Has Painted" for Flute Quartet and Piano, and "Trio for Flute, Saxophone and Piano". Her pieces have been heard on U.S. public radio and network television. She studied composition with Joan Tower, William Albright, and British composer Nicholas Maw; piano studies were at the Eastman School and Michigan State University. Randall Faber has toured Korea, Taiwan, Canada and the United Kingdom. He was master teacher for both the World Conference on Piano Pedagogy and the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy. He gave recitals in St. Louis, Ann Arbor, as Convention Artist for the North Dakota Music Teachers, and performed as Visiting Artist at the University of Michigan, University of Southern Mississippi, Saginaw State University, and numerous universities throughout South Korea. He was featured clinician for the Nebraska Music Teachers, the Florida Music Teachers and the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Convention, and recently presented his research at the 9th International Conference on Motivation in Lisbon, Portugal. Dr. Faber holds three degrees from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. The Fabers advocate piano study not only for personal expression and performance success, but also as a vehicle for the student's creative and cognitive development. Their philosophy is reflected in their writing, their public appearances, and in their own tea

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1616770759
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faber Piano Adventures; 2nd edition (January 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1484226038
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 0.18 x 9 inches
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Nancy and Randall Faber have combined their backgrounds as composer and performer to become leading supporters of piano teachers and students. The husband and wife team has authored over 300 publications, including the bestselling Piano Adventures® method and the PreTime® to BigTime® Piano Supplementary Library. Their innovative, student-centered approach continues to enjoy an unprecedented response from teachers and students worldwide.

The Fabers advocate piano study not only for personal expression and performance success, but also as a vehicle for the student’s creative and cognitive development. Their philosophy is reflected in their writings, their public appearances, and in their own teaching.

Nancy and Randall Faber have been recognized for their contributions to the field of keyboard pedagogy with the MTNA-Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award. The Fabers are co-founders of the Faber Piano Institute.

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This is the third step in the Piano Adventure series of books and introduces the keyboard, note values, and the grand staff. You’ll play through Middle C Position and C Position and learn letter names independent of finger number. Great continuation of piano lessons.
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TAH
5.0 out of 5 stars As expected
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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As expected, book was recommended by my 10 yr old sons piano teacher
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Candice
5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner piano book.
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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My daughter’s piano teach requested this book. Works great.
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wonwoo park
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for Kindergartener
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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Good book for beginners
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JPS
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensible approach for young beginners
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
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The three goals of the book: learn finger numbers, learn to find notes on piano, learn beginning notation.

It starts with finger number exercises on black keys, and simple songs that kids can do easily with a little guidance. I find I have to remind students to remember to look at the page, as it is easy to memorize the pattern and never meet the goal of connecting the numbers to the fingers mentally.

Next, it introduces notes on the keys by working with the two sets of keys: C, D, E, first; then F, G, A, B second. That approach seems sensible and effective. The letter names appear in the note-heads, as quarter note and half note rhythms are introduced.

Finally, we start putting notes on the staff. This is where some students struggle. Notation does seem to be a hurdle for some kids. We teachers can use additional aids to help with learning/connecting the staff to the keyboard.

I recommend this book for young learners. Older students may benefit as well, but they'll need to move pretty quickly through it, so they don't get bored or annoyed by the whimsical kid-oriented drawings.
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HappyMom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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This is a great book for beginners, all ages, who wan to learn how to read piano music and play it. If you already know how to read music but just want to learn the piano, skip this book and get the 1st book.
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PJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Well put together
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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Great pacing book. Well thought out.
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Whitney Marler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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I bought for my 7 year old daughter when she started piano lessons and they are perfect when you are just starting out learning! Our piano teacher recommended these books and I definitely agree!
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Trade Winds Traveler
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic beginner series
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2012
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I ordered this lesson book, along with the Primer Level Technique and Artistry, Theory, Writing Book, Performance and Popular Repertoire books for my five and six year olds, to start them out on the piano. I am teaching them myself and decided on this curriculum because of its great reviews. I am enormously pleased that I did.

Within the first few lessons my children were playing songs independently on the piano, and when I play the teacher's accompaniment along with them, and sing along with the provided lyrics, my kids feel like accomplished musicians. They are proud of themselves and eager to learn more.

I really like how this curriculum is set up to teach musicianship in a holistic sense, right from the start. The first few lessons get them acquainted with the patterns on the keyboard, and exploring the different sounds it can make. The first ten pages or so have the students playing exclusively on the black keys, which are easier for the children to identify (they are not expected to know the names of the notes at first; once they know the number of each finger and LH/RH, a picture is provided to help them find the right positions, and they are only expected to use two or three fingers on each hand). The only tricky part about this is that I had to play the teacher's accompaniment in keys with five or six flats, which I haven't done in more years than I care to say, so sometimes I was the one making all the mistakes. But the kids flew right through those lessons and mastered them easily.

They are next introduced to the names of the white keys, and it is not until half way through the book that they are introduced to reading music on staffs. I use the Lesson Book as my primary resource, but include the similar-skill pages from the other books I purchased to enhance their learning. My kids love the written activities that support their work on the keyboard, which are appropriate and fun for kids this age.

I really appreciate how musicianship skills are incorporated right from the beginning: we are only a third of the way through the Primer Level, and my kids already have a musical vocabulary that includes piano (soft), forte (loud), quarter note, half note, whole note, repeat sign. There are exercises that teach sight reading, ear training, dexterity and strength training, and even composition. My kids feel empowered by the skills they are learning through this curriculum and I am confident they are getting a solid introduction to musicianship in general, not just piano playing.

This curriculum gets five stars from me.
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Adrian Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2023
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Love the ease of the learn great book
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EYTeacher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner piano series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2023
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I use this for teaching piano to beginner students, works great!
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JP
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for teaching children
Reviewed in India on September 5, 2022
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This book really makes teaching and learning piano fun. I as a teacher and my 6 year old whom I am teaching both love & enjoy the exercises in the book. There is an accompanying video lesson with each page, which is very useful. The book contents, exercises and video lessons are very nicely arranged to create a great overall experience. (There are also some advance challenges which are fun). Overall - I give the book full marks in making teaching & learning interesting and ideally pacing the lessons & exercises for kids.
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Joshua K Wilde
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent kid-friendly introduction to piano for ages 6-10
Reviewed in Germany on October 19, 2020
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I've tried teaching piano to kids with a half dozen other books/approaches, and this is my favorite by far. The teacher duets are really fun - they bring even the simplest "songs" to life. It's easy to adapt the pace for each student - I've never had a student feel overwhelmed with this book.
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Hasi
1.0 out of 5 stars Only the CD no book. Not worth the money
Reviewed in Australia on July 13, 2023
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I am returning this as I only got the CD. It says it comes with the book. I don’t want to spend nearly 25aud just for a CD
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Hasi
1.0 out of 5 stars Only the CD no book. Not worth the money
Reviewed in Australia on July 13, 2023
I am returning this as I only got the CD. It says it comes with the book. I don’t want to spend nearly 25aud just for a CD
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