Designed specifically for the older beginner (ages 11 and up), Accelerated Piano Adventures: Book 1 by Nancy and Randall Faber provides a fast-paced, engaging approach to learning the keyboard. By combining modern musical concepts with clear, adult- and teen-friendly pacing, this series keeps older students motivated and progressing quickly.
Designed to work seamlessly together, each core book in Book 1 reinforces key concepts to build well-rounded note reading, music theory, and technique.
Available Books in Book 1:
Lesson Book 1: Introduces keyboard geography, rhythm, note reading on the grand staff, and basic chords through a wide variety of musical styles.
Theory Book 1: Corresponds page-by-page with the Lesson Book, featuring written exercises, sight-reading drills, and creative composition activities.
Performance Book 1: Features impressive solos, arrangements, and ensemble pieces that reinforce core concepts while building repertoire confidence.
Technique & Artistry Book 1: Offers targeted warm-ups, technical secrets, and expressive pieces to build hand strength, wrist flexibility, and tone control.
Key Features:
Tailored Pacing: Moves faster than young-beginner methods, matching the learning speed of teens and pre-teens.
Multi-Book Correlation: Clear page references make it simple for teachers and students to coordinate lessons, theory, and performance.
Educator Preferred: The leading choice among private piano instructors for middle school, high school, and adult beginners.
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