Publisher's Synopsis
Master Piano Scales, Chords, and Arpeggios with this All-in-One Encyclopedia!
Unlock your musical potential with a book that grows with you-from beginner to advanced levels. With over 600 entries in all Major and Minor Keys, this fully illustrated book is divided into three levels with easy-to-understand visual guides. It's almost like having a piano teacher by your side at all times. Perfect for all ages and abilities!
Unique Features:
Three Levels in One: Progress from Penta-scales to one-octave and two-octave.
- Level 1: 5 Fingers Position - Start with Penta-scales, tonic triads, and cross-hand arpeggios. Includes letter names with big note heads and clear fingering on keyboard illustrations.
- Level 2: One Octave - Major scales (parallel and contrary motion) and Minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic). Regular note heads with fingering and markings to remind you to move your hand to a new position. Chord progressions and triad inversions with keyboard illustrations to help you find your hand position.
- Level 3: Two Octaves - Major scales (an octave apart, a 3rd apart, a 6th apart) and Minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic), full chord sets, arpeggios, and inversions. Traditional music notation with fingering instruction.
Extensive Music Theory Charts: Circle of Fifths, common chord progressions charts, and chords dictionary in every key with keyboard illustrations and note names.
Diverse Music Genres: In the last section of the book, you'll find scales that aren't available in other traditional scale books. Explore Blues, Pentatonic, Whole Tone, Chromatic, Dominant and Diminished 7th Arpeggios, and unique World Music scales like Japanese and Byzantine. This variety makes the book perfect for classical, jazz, and other contemporary styles.
Graphic Demonstration: No more struggling and guessing where to put your hands. This book has clear visual aids to guide your finger placement.
Progress Tracker: Keep track of your progress with dedicated sections to mark your achievements and set goals.
Perfect for Beginners: Ideal for self-learners and teacher-led piano lessons, this book serves as a handy reference and accompaniment to any piano methods.
*Last updated on Oct 21, 2024 (p.75)
