Kember, John - Piano Sight-Reading, Volume 2 - A Fresh Approach based on self-learning and the recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns - Piano Method Series*

Piano Sight-Reading, Vol. 2
A Fresh Approach
Publisher: Schott
Composer: John Kember

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This volume builds on the progress achieved by following the outlines and good practice established in Book 1. Exercises are progressive and structured to increase the pupil's awareness of new rhythms, keys and range of notes. Changes of hand position are introduced gradually, as is the recognition of and familiarity with chord shapes in both 2- and 3-note groups.

- A progressive approach based on self-learning
- 150 graduated exercises
- Both hands treated equally for melody and chord playing
- Hands together used throughout

• Simple hands together
• no position moves
• Semiquavers in 2/4 time
• Semiquavers in 3/8 time
• Position changes in the right hand
• Position changes in the left hand
• Simple position changes in both hands
• Introducing chords
• 2nds and 3rds
• Introducing chords
• 4ths and 6ths
• Introducing chords
• 5ths and 6ths
• Introducing chords
• 5ths and 7ths
• Introducing various 2-note chords
• Introducing triads and inversions
• Introducing dominant 7th chords
• The key of E minor
• The key of B minor
• The key of B flat major
• The key of G minor

Inventory # HL49012958
ISBN: 9781902455235 (1902455231)
ISMN: 9790220123160 (M220123160)
UPC: 841886001473
Series: Schott
Publisher Code: ED12791
Width: 9.0"
Length: 12.0"
64 pages