This leads to book three, which is aimed mainly at extending the students technique, and any associated theory. In the third book there is a gentle stretching of the hands to larger positions, including theory about the intervals themselves. It introduces the changing of hand positions whilst playing. The left hand begins to be used as an accompanying hand and thus the student begins playing with a concept of texture and balance. Scales are introduced when they are related to the tunes themselves. Book three also introduces canon playing for an even greater control of independence between the hands. The canons in the book come with preparatory pieces to give students a practical understanding of practice techniques. Some tunes are arranged for piano four hands in order to allow students to practice and perform with other students of the same proficiency, not just in duet with their teacher. (It is more fun playing music with others than on your own!) |
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Book 3
This leads to book three, which is aimed mainly at extending the students technique, and any associated theory. In the third book there is a gentle stretching of the hands to larger positions, including theory about the intervals themselves. It introduces the changing of hand positions whilst playing. The left hand begins to be used as an accompanying hand and thus the student begins playing with a concept of texture and balance. Scales are introduced when they are related to the tunes themselves. Book three also introduces canon playing for an even greater control of independence between the hands. The canons in the book come with preparatory pieces to give students a practical understanding of practice techniques. Some tunes are arranged for piano four hands in order to allow students to practice and perform with other students of the same proficiency, not just in duet with their teacher. (It is more fun playing music with others than on your own!)
This leads to book three, which is aimed mainly at extending the students technique, and any associated theory. In the third book there is a gentle stretching of the hands to larger positions, including theory about the intervals themselves. It introduces the changing of hand positions whilst playing. The left hand begins to be used as an accompanying hand and thus the student begins playing with a concept of texture and balance. Scales are introduced when they are related to the tunes themselves. Book three also introduces canon playing for an even greater control of independence between the hands. The canons in the book come with preparatory pieces to give students a practical understanding of practice techniques. Some tunes are arranged for piano four hands in order to allow students to practice and perform with other students of the same proficiency, not just in duet with their teacher. (It is more fun playing music with others than on your own!)