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(Faber Piano Adventures) My First Piano Adventure, designed for children aged 5 to 6, is an engaging introduction to piano playing. The book’s charming blend of playful songs, rhythm games, and technique activities foster the development of beginning keyboard skills. There are three unique features of Lesson Book A that make it especially effective and appealing to the young beginner:
1. A strong emphasis on technique is intricately woven into the book through enjoyable technique games, chants, and meticulously composed pieces. These elements gently guide the child into mastering pianistic motions.
2. An exceptional CD accompanies the book, providing a rich audio experience for the young student to listen, sing, tap, and play along at the piano. The orchestrated songs on the CD feature child vocals, which resonate with the 5-6 year old beginner. The CD serves as an invaluable practice partner, guiding both the student and parent through all the pieces and activities in the books.
3. Engaging artwork showcases five multi-cultural children who are also learning to play. These young companions introduce basic rhythms, white key names, and a diverse range of white and black-key songs, covering classical, folk, and blues genres.
My First Piano Adventure, Lesson Book A, created by Nancy and Randall Faber, is a delightful musical journey. The book introduces directional pre-reading, elementary music theory, and technique through engaging songs, games, and creative exploration at the keyboard. Young learners will appreciate the multi-cultural “friends at the piano” who introduce white-key names, basic rhythms, and a variety of songs spanning classical, folk, and blues genres. Ear-training and eye-training are seamlessly integrated into the curriculum.
The Fabers’ instructional theory “ACE” – Analysis, Creativity, and Expression forms the backbone of My First Piano Adventure. Analysis fosters understanding, creativity inspires self-discovery, and expression cultivates personal artistry. The accompanying CD provides an unparalleled listening experience with outstanding orchestrations and vocals. The recordings underscore a vital