Encore On Keys Achiever – Piano Series Level 1 Book (Book/Ola)

Encore On Keys Achiever – Piano Series Level 4 Book and Online Audio

The Achiever Piano Series covers every musical, technical, creative and artistic aspect of learning the piano. It is the follow-on course from either the Junior Piano, Primary Piano or Accent Piano Series.

This series has been specifically developed to nurture fundamental musicianship skills including improvisation, sight-reading, harmonisation, reading chord charts, ensemble playing and transposition.

Book 1 initially focuses on root position chord structures, with inversions introduced in the other levels. By the end of the series, students are able to play and recognise a vast number of chord shapes within tonalities and in isolation. This gives them the ability to learn pieces faster because underlying structures are immediately apparent. It is also one of several ways in which Achiever Piano bridges traditional and modern styles.

Keyboard harmony is one of the foundation elements of the Achiever Piano Series, and this is what sets it apart from other piano methods. Rather than simply playing sequences of notes, students learn to understand the musical structures that underpin everything they play. This extends to transposing, reading chord charts and improvising at the piano. Other practical musicianship skills include playing by ear, sight reading and exploring different voicings when playing standard chord progressions.

The Piano technique and performance elements are also closely aligned with recognised examination syllabi. By the end of Achiever Level 4, students will have achieved a standard equivalent to at least Grade 3. This book comeswith access to online accompaniment audio.

Key Features:

• Backing Tracks outstanding arrangements that provide authentic aural models
• Finger Zips technical skill development in a variety of keys
• Keyboard Harmony standard chord progressions, transposing and other skills related to tonality
• Repertoire Pieces solo performance pieces in a variety of styles
• Piano Duets/Keyboard Ensembles develop part-playing skills, group interaction and team playing
• Improvisation fosters creativity, with examples featured in each level of the series
• Chord Sight Readingassists with reading contemporary music charts
• Scales and Cadence Chord Playing confirming tonal and technical relationships
• Sight Reading builds essential reading skills
• Extension Activities promote creativity and expand musical understanding

This book issuitable for a wide variety of age groups and includes styles that range from Baroque to Rock and everything in-between. The authentic recordings allow students to play along with a rock band, jazz trio, orchestra and other ensemble combinations.

Achiever Challenges are used to extend learning by encouraging students to think outside the score. Challenges may include playing a piece in several keys, changing between major and minor modes or swapping the parts between the hands. This in turn, leads to improvisation and composition.

The Achiever curriculum is carefully graded so performance pieces and technical skills are closely aligned with several examination syllabi such as the AMEB, ANZCA and SCSM. At the completion of the series, students will have achieved a playing standard equivalent to Grade 3 or 4 depending on the particular requirements of each examination board.

Also Available In The Encore On Keys Series:

• Encore On Keys – Junior Piano Level 1 with Book/Audio/Flash Cards
• Encore On Keys – Junior Piano Level 2 with Book/Audio/Flash Cards
• Encore On Keys – Junior Piano Level 3 with Book/Audio/Flash Cards
• Encore On Keys – Junior Piano Level 4 with Book/Audio/Flash Cards
• Encore On Keys – Primary Series Level 1 with Book/Audio/Flash Cards
• Encore On Keys – Primary Series Level 2 with Book/Audio/Flash Cards
• Encore On Keys Achiever Piano Series Level 1 Book
• Encore On Keys Achiever Piano Series Level 2 Book
• Encore On Keys Achiever Piano Series Level 3 Book
• Encore On Keys Achiever Piano Series Level 4 Book
• Encore On Keys – Junior Flash Cards Level 1
• Encore On Keys – Junior Flash Cards Level 2
• Encore On Keys – Junior Flash Cards Level 3
• Encore On Keys – Junior Flash Cards Level 4
• Encore On Keys – Primary Flash Cards Level 1
• Encore On Keys – Primary Flash Cards Level 2
• Encore On Keys – Junior Teachers Guide Level 1
• Encore On Keys – Junior Teachers Guide Level 2
• Encore On Keys – Primary Teachers Guide Level 1
• Encore On Keys – Primary Teachers Guide Level 2

**Pre-Order Wait Time for Encore On Keys Books if Out of Stock is 2-3 weeks.