fcr aeDennis Alexander * Gayle Kowalchyk * E. L. Lancaster + Victoria McArthur * Martha Mier Lesson 4 is available in two versions: he i The Book with CD Book with CD (#30202) or Book aes Eero eesrincwdene Pe eea ae) with Theory, Performance recording that provides a Level 4 continues the steady and Technique Books performance model and development of artistry and keyboard 4 of Alfred's Premier practice companion. Each skills that began in 1A and continued Plan Cotise Wien title is performed twice through 3. used together, they ‘on acoustic piano— © Relative minor and the keys of A offer a fully integrated a performance tempo and E minor (natural and harmonic) and unparalleled and a slower practice are introduced, as well as chords comprehensive approach tempo. See page 49 for in root position, first inversion and to plano instruction. information on the CD. second inversion, A General MIDI Disk 4 Triplets and sixteenth notes are * (#30204) is available added to rhythms of gradually separately. increasing complexity. ‘Technical Workouts continue the Contents development of skills, including one- : ‘ octave arpeggios, scales and chord Premier Music Review patterns in new keys, blocking, Minor Scales... . . changing fingers on the same note, Relative Minor finger substitution, and Alberti bass. A Natural Minor Scale A Harmonic Minor Scale . The Primary Chords in A Harmonic Minor New Italian Terms—cantabile, simile... Triads in Root Position One-Octave Arpeggios Alberti Bass Accompaniment. . E Minor—Relative Minor of G Major . E Natural Minor Scale. . E Harmonic Minor Scale. ‘The Primary Chords in E Harmonic Minor Ist Inversion Triads 2nd Inversion Triads . Cadenza. Triplet New Italian Term—tranquillio - Sixteenth Notes . : New Tempo Marking—scherzando Tenuto Mark . Copyright © MMVIII by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. Newe Tempo, Marking: allegrettos ‘Al Fights etepved“Prhiiod Bi USA New Italian Terms—sforzando, feeaiaen, |5@N. 13: 978-0-7390-4983-9 Book only dolce, risoluto. (SBN. 13: 978-0-7380.5255.6 Book & CD Practice Plan. . . Edited by Morton Manus Cover Design by Ted Engelbart Interior Design by Tom Gerou Ilustrations by Jimmy Holder Music Engraving by Linda Lusk Alfred] (GsPremier Music Review J oO oo 1. On the blank lines below, name all the notes. \o 6 | $| 2. Write the counts (by measure) under the notes—then tap and count aloud. BL de ee eee || gee a | rie, | 3. Circle the name of the key and the Roman numeral name of each chord. Then play each chord, using the correct hand. F major b. F major G major G major D major D major4, Matching Game: Draw a line from the term or symbol on the left to its matching name or definition on the right. ° e molto long-short long - short long - short little e ° swing style slowly ° ° poco re Dapiercietiecict © waltz-bass accompaniment much, very or big e e chromatic scale . ° adagio 5. Using whole notes, write each one-octave major scale going up.Rhythm Re PO eye eae ‘Tap with the LH and count aloud 3 times each day. aoe New Orleans Jazz Relaxed moderate tempo (swing style) 4s 14s mp ———|mf._ ae 5 = 2nd time 6] to CodaD.C. al Coda yrs 1 fe poco rit, — |p 8va 1 ‘Premler Performer Play all staccato notes so they sound crisp and clear.Minor Scales Minor scales sound different from major scales. There are 3 types of minor scales natural, harmonic and melodic. In this book, you will learn natural and harmonic minor scales. You can also find the relative minor by counting 3 half steps down from the tonic. Each major scale has a relative minor scale, The relative minor scale begins on the 6th note of the major scale. The two scales use the same notes and key signature. A minor is the relative minor of C major. The keys of C major and A minor have no sharps or flats in the key signature. A Natural Minor Scale x The A natural minor scale contains 8 notes— the A minor 5-finger pattern + 3 notes. Half steps occur between notes 2-3 (B-C) and 5-6 (E-F). In the A natural minor scale, there are no Voor sharps or flats. whole "whole whole ™’ whole whole Playing the A Natural Minor Scale—Hands Separately Say the finger numbers as you practice slowly. Memorize the fingering. t 408 > Repeat 1 octave higher. 23 32 3 2 1 FA mf Repeat 1 octave lower.A Harmonic Minor Scale The A harmonic minor scale contains 8 notes pa It is the same as the A natural minor scale, but with the 7th (G) raised a half step. Ic In the A harmonic minor scale, there are no H sharps or flats in the key signature. The Gtis | written as an accidental (a sharped or flatted note not indicated in the key signature). Playing the A Harmonic Minor Scale—Hands Separately Say the finger numbers as you practice slowly. Memorize the fingering. Right Hand Repeat 1 octave higher. aa z 46 mf Repeat 1 octave lower. The Primary Chords in A Harmonic Minor MY In minor keys, the i and iv chords are minor chords, indicated by lowercase Roman numerals. Play i, iv and V7, saying the chord names aloud. a 5 2nd time LH 8vaWorkout 1 Finger Substitution While holding finger 5 down on the A. Gypsy silently substitute finger 1 in its place. Earrings 03/4 GM2 Bt 5 Repeat one octave lower, then two octaves lower. Bret Adams* With spirit 3 2nd time to Coda) 6 rs = Bret Adams is a pen name for David Carr Glover. 12 1969 (Renewed) BEDWIN-MILLS PUBLISHING CORP [All Rights Contoled and Administered by ALFRED PUBLISHING CO.. INC,D.C. al Coda cresc.|molto 2 sea i}New Italian Terms of Workout 2 LH Stretch Cantabile Simile in a singing style in a similar manner Play the LH of measures 9-14 of Greensleeves 3 times each day. Greensleeves ete, 5/6 CM3 Moderato cantabile a oe a 5 5 I 5 2 =k = 2 simile* 1 4 5 In this piece, simile means to continue changing the pedal on beat 1 of each measure.[27 rit. e dim, 7m so. 2 5 Joo SS Se ‘Premier Performer Let the RH melody sing out above the LH.Triads in Root Position A triad is a 3-note chord consisting of a root, 3rd and 5th. ‘When the root is on the bottom, the triad is in root position. Major Triad: notes 1, 3, 5 of the major scale Minor Triad: notes 1, 3, 5 of the minor scale root 3rd sth root 3rd Sth sth 3rd 5th Foot 3rd Pot rae root position position Groups of Triads ‘An easy way to remember triads is to arrange them into groups. Group 1: €, G, F Major These major triads contain a white key-white key-white key. Lower the middle note one half step to form 2 minor (m) triad. € Major Cc Cm S @ Transpose to G and F. @ Play one octave lower with the LH. Group 2: D, A, E Major These major triads contain a white key-black key-white key. D Major F D Dm D oe © Transpose to A and E. @ Play one octave lower with the LH. Group 3: Db, A>, E> Major These major triads contain a black key-white key-black key. Db Dbm Db D> @ Transpose to Ab and Eb. @ Play one octave lower with the LH.sO ee @ Bb major has one black key, © B major has two black keys. _@ F# major has three black keys. B? Major B Major F% (Go) Major DF B Bb Bbm Bb © Transpose to B and Fé. @ Play one octave lower with the LH. Rock Fever! p78 oma Driving rock rhythm Bos Se get ES 1 5 i > 8vaRhythm Workout On your lap, tap the rhythm 3 times daily as you count aloud. RH \ mv TIpIY Prypr LEP OPP UAT Olympic Procession ah Yj Quick march tempo 1Closer Look major major Name the RH chord in measure 29 minor 0nd in measure 31. noe {ctrele one) éirdeandHand-over-Hand Arpeggio Review The word arpeggio is adapted from an Italian word that means to play on a harp. On the piano, it means to play the notes of a chord one after the other. In Lesson Book 2B, you learned hand-over-hand arpeggios. Review them by playing: € Major . 5 mf’ 5 r © Transpose to C minor, F major and D major. One-Octave Arpeggios for RH To play a one-octave arpeggio with the RH, gently stretch fingers 1-2-3-5 to play the notes one after the other. Play 3 times each day. Major © Transpose to D and G major. © Transpose to D and F minor. One-Octave Arpeggios for LH To play a one-octave arpeggio with the LH, gently stretch fingers 5-4(or 3)-2-1 to play the notes one after the other. Play 3 times each day. ¢ Major 7 2 5 @ @ © Transpose to F and G major. C Minor 5 4 2 1 3 44 5 @ ® © Transpose to D and G minor.Argentine Tango © 6 Moderato = 5 ies oO 5 pm —D.C.al Coda 4 3 1Ocean Breezes cpisne M7 Andante cantabileCrese. poco a poco 7] e— z oe poco rit.Workout 3 LH Alberti Bass £ I IV Premier Sonatina* 1576 GMs Moderato Alberti Bass Accompaniment The Alberti bass is a LH accompaniment pattern often used in music from the Classical period (1750-1820). It is named after Domenico Alberti (1710-1740), an Italian: composer. In an Alberti bass, the notes of a elt r is chord are played f in this order: bottom top middle top vi I © Play 3 times each day. © Transpose to G major. A sonatina is a short sonata. Sonata is an Italian word that was first used See aa kal cele aaah teaG Major E Minor Scale Relative Minor of G Major i The relative minor scale begins on the 6th note of the major scale. Therefore, E minor is the relative minor of G major. The keys of G - major and E minor have one sharp in the key E Minor signature—FH. You can also find the relative minor by counting 3 half steps down from the tonic. Ist 6th G MAJOR SCALE E MINOR SCALE E Natural Minor Scale : 5-Finger Pattern + 3 Notes whole half whole whole hs whole whe The E natural minor scale contains 8 notes— DAR Arar the E minor 5-finger pattern + 3 notes. Half steps occur between notes 2-3 (F#-G) and 5-6 (B-C), In the E natural minor scale, there is one sharp (F#). Playing the E Natural Minor Scale—Hands Separately Say the finger numbers as you practice slowly. Memorize the fingering. Right Hand Repeat 1 octave higher. i 2%) 32 4 mf Left Hand sae, mf Repeat 1 octave lower.E Harmonic Minor Scale The E harmonic minor scale contains 8 notes. a = It is the same as the E natural minor scale, but ee with the 7th (D) raised a half step. F hy In the E harmonic minor scale, there is one sharp Hi # (Fé) in the key signature. The Dé is written as an accidental. Playing the E Harmonic Minor Scale—Hands Separately Say the finger numbers as you practice slowly. Memorize the fingering. Right Hand Repeat I octave higher. 3 2 4 Left Hand i ake rae 2 Ansa say mf Repeat 1 octave lower. The Primary Chords in E Harmonic Minor I 7 a a Play i, iv and V7, saying the chord names aloud. Remember that the i and iv chords are minor. 5 i i 1 2 5 5 2nd time LH 8vaGilligan's Island was a comedy TV show ; that was popular from 1964-1967. The Workout 4 Changing Fingers program featured a group of seven people who were shipwrecked on a desert island. During each weekly episode, Gilligan, the first mate on the $5 Minnow, always seemed to accidentally destroy any plan to escape from the island. The Ballad of Gilligan’s Isle D178 om 9 Words and Music by Sherwood Schwartz and George Wyle Moderately fast 5 Just |} sit right back and you't| hear nf |) mate was a might - y tale, a tale of man, the skip - per sail - int a fate - ful brave and that |start - ed from this | trop - ic port Five | pas - sen - gers a - [board this ti - ny set | sail that day fora |three hour ee (© 1964, 1966 (Copyrights Renewed) EMI U CATALOG INC, [At Rights Contoled by EMI U CATALOG INC. (Publishing) and ALFRED PUBLISHING CO., INC. (Print) “This Arrangement © 2008 EMI U CATALOG INC. wah awedship's a- ground on the |shore of this un - |chart-ed des - ert | isle, Gil- i gan, the | skip-per too, mil-lion aire - estan the pro-| —— f fes-sor and |Mar-y Ann, here on | Gil-ti-gan's | Istel Closer Look 1. in measure 1, the Alberti bass uses an E chord. (circle one) major minor 2. In measure 2, the Alberti bass uses a D chord. (circle one)Moonlit Snow cD 19720 cM 10 Workout 5 Blocking Block (play at the same time) all 3 notes of each LH chord in measures 9-15 of Moonlit Snow.8va 2 Indicates a clef change for the LH. natural Closer Look the notes in measures 1-8 are from the E | minor scale. harmonicIst Inversion Triads A root position triad is inverted ret In the Ist inversion, by moving the root to the top. om $8 the interval between the top two notes is a 4th Letter names are the same, but: CEG becomes EGC : The root is the top note the root is on the top ; RAR Sratie hana of the interval of a 4th. This is called the Ist inversion. Play the following exercise hands separately. Root Position Ist Inversion 3 Bg igs. ie | aot 531 i epee tare ier © Transpose to C minor, D major and E> major. 2nd Inversion Triads A Ist inversion triad is inverted 33, In the 2nd inversion, by moving the 3rd to the top. 5th the interval between the bottom two notes is a 4th. Letter names are the seme, but: EGC becomes GCE The root is the top note mite Tbe EE aate nae. of the interval of a 4th. @ the 5th is on the bottom This is called the 2nd inversion. Play the following exercise hands separately. Root Position Ist Inversion 2nd Inversion ian y, 135 aed 534 12 Irae 7; ® Transpose to C minor, A major and Db major.Workout 6 Blocking e Before playing Waterfall, block the chords ; that move from the RH to the LH. Waterfall | — - re cavaz omit Ludvig Schytte 3-190! Moderato (1848-1909) 1 tea 1 173) a a 5, 5. * In this piece, simile means to continue changing the pedal on beat 1 of each measure. 1 Identify the RH chord in each measure as root position, Ist inversion or Closer Look jrainvenion. The LH repeats the same chord an octave lower.Scenes of Granada* 23/24 cM I2 Moderato cantabile Cadenza Many famous pieces of music have a cadenza— a virtuosic (showy) passage usually near the end of the music. During a cadenza, the rhythm becomes very free._ It often starts slowly, speeds up, then slows down again. The cadenza in Scenes of Granada imitates a lytical singer or a classical guitar. [ 4 aemps eo ke ==] * Granada is a beautiful city in southern Spain.A. A he jh Cadenza freely ——_ |p poco = 8va Did you start the cadenza slowly, speed up, Premler Performer and then slaw down again?Rhythm Workout ‘On your lap, tap the rhythm 3 times daily as you count aloud. RH Marmalade Rag uA : 025726 cM 13 With energy, but not too fast aay so i 3 ae : = ome 5 By ES 3 are syu mer Play all eighth notes evenly (without swing) Premier Performe and maintain a steady tempo throughout. meTriplet A group of 3 eighth notes, with an italic 3 written above or below, is called a triplet. Three triplet eighth notes = one quarter note | 3 Count: £ trip-let triplet or: a thas hay Your teacher may suggest another way to count. | Tap and count aloud these rhythm patterns. The nia sun - shine ca ye es = nis sun + shine Count: 1 a Boe a Be Say: Straw - oa ry straw oe vy fase lies ry grape 3 FT 2 of 2 Jf ere ‘| Count: 1 e +-a 2-e +-a Say: Ten - ge - rine tan - ge - rine tan - ge - rine a - ple a tq Play these melodies from Johann Sebastian Bach's Musette in D Major Sight-Reading (see Performance Book 4, pages 28-29). Count aloud.New Tempo Marking Tenuta Mark hi do = playfull es ree A short line over or under a note y f EI is a tenuto mark. Play the note = with a slight emphasis and hold | for its full rhythmic value. Little Scherzo* cb 3132 GM 16 Scherzando 1 mf 5 * A scherzo is a “musical joke"—a piece with a light character.Rhythm Workout New Tempo Marking On your lap, tap the rhythm 3 times daily as you count aloud. allegretto = moderately quick tempo or Race to the Finish i cD 33/34 GM17 Allegretto mf, P simile* * In this piece, simite means t get chee ; Play the sixteenth-note patterns evenl eighth notes staccato. ‘Premier Performer — Play the sixteen Pi ly and with a steady tempo.Rhythm Workout On your lap, tap the rhythm 3 times daily as you count aloud. RH LH — Burleske’ CD 35/36 GM18 Leopold Mozart 1719-1787) Allegretto ( ) 1 a4 h T LH detached * A burleske Is a humorous piece that often uses some serious elements also.New Italian Terms =F — ss Johann Burgmiiller (1806-1874) was sforeanda (47), = withia/strong accent @ German pianist and composer from Leggiero = lightly a musical family. At the age of 30, Dolcas= sweetly, Burgmilller moved to Paris, where Risoluto = boldly he composed his light, playful music. ail Today he is best known for his etudes Ee ik vs ) Yay r and other teaching pieces. Z ME ASA Arabesque* Johann Burgmiller Op. 100, No. 2 Allegro scherzando \p, leggiero I 1 a 2 * An arabesqi In Burgmaller 2 piece with many decorative musical figures, Arabesque, the sixteenth notes provide the decoration.Indicates a clef change for the LH. 3 atempo 1 2.Practice Plan For longer pieces such as The Great Smoky Mountains, it is important to have a practice plan to make learning easier. Follow the suggestions to learn this piece: Section A and Coda 1, Slowly block each of the triplet figures in the A sections and coda. 2. Silently “play” both A sections of the piece to practice where to move your hands. 3. Then play the A sections slowly, as written. Section B 4, In measures 17-22, silently “play” the notes on the first beat of each measure, making sure you are comfortable with each move. Then slowly play these measures as written. 5. Slowly play the Ist inversion chords in the RH of measures 23-27. The Great Smoky Mountains €D 39/40 GM 20 Moderat Section A David Carr Glover (1925-1988) A © 1968 (Renewed) BELWIN-MILLS PUBLISHING CORP. Al Rights Controlled and Administered by ALFRED PUBLISHING CO. INC. ‘All Rights Reserved[a] s¥empe [i7] Section B a tempo Pa tempo 36 = a tempo.[ag] Coda a tempo gradually faster 5| Both hands @ J) oa oe is Name 2 measures that use root position chords. Closer Look Name 2 measures that use Ist inversion chords. Name 2 measures that use 2nd inversion chords.