PreTime® Piano: Primer

PreTime® Piano Popular

Arrangements of popular songs that beginning players will love to learn, including: The Candy Man • I Just Can't Wait to Be King • If I Only Had a Brain • Scooby Doo Main Title • and more.

PreTime® Piano Favorites

Well-loved folk songs arranged in middle C position with no eighth notes or dotted rhythms, providing the earliest level reading for the beginning pianist. Contents include: Yankee Doodle • The Muffin Man • London Bridge • The Wheels on the Bus • Eensie Weensie Spider • Baa! Baa! Black Sheep • On the Bridge • Hush, Little Baby • Alouette • Grapes Are Great • Pop! Goes the Weasel • Row, Row, Row Your Boat.

PreTime® Piano Hymns

This collection of favorite hymns and songs of faith provides the earliest level of reading for the beginning pianist. No eighth notes are used and the hands remain in middle C position throughout the book. Special care has been taken in selecting joyful songs that are easily accessible at the primer level. Includes: God Is So Good • The B.I.B.L.E • Whisper a Prayer • I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy • O, How I Love Jesus • Deep and Wide • Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam • Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.

PreTime® Piano Classics

Familiar orchestral, operatic and other non-keyboard classical themes arranged for the primer-level pianist. No eighth notes or dotted rhythms are used and the hands remain in middle C position. Pieces include: Ode to Joy (from the 9th Symphony) (Beethoven) • Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite) (Grieg) • Bridal Chorus (from the opera Lohengrin) (Wagner) • Theme from the “London” Symphony (Haydn) • Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke) • A Little Night Music (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik) (Mozart) • Shepherd's Song (“Pastoral” from Symphony No. 6) (Beethoven).

PreTime® Piano Rock 'n Roll

A set of motivating original rock and roll tunes especially written for children. The teacher duets provide an energetic rock 'n roll sound and give the student a strong rhythmic experience. Includes: Hard Rock Candy • Pebbles, Stones, and Rocks • Old MacDonald Had to Rock • Rockin' on the Soccer Field • Stegosaur Rock • Recess Rock • Rockin' in Your Socks! • Engine Number Nine • Celebrate with Rock 'n Roll!

PreTime® Piano Jazz & Blues

This set of entertaining pieces in a jazz/blues style was written especially for children. Imaginative lyrics convey the blues spirit of life's ups and downs to the early grade student. Pieces remain in middle C position with an occasional sharp or flat. No eighth notes or dotted rhythms are used. Includes: Penguin Blues • Jazz Walk • Hound Dog Blues • Jazz Man • So Many Toys (So Little Time to Play) • A Fishy Story • Dinosaur Stomp • Cool Breeze Waltz • Ice Cream Blues • The King of Hearts.

PreTime® Piano Kids' Songs

PreTime® Piano Kids' Songs is a collection of songs that brings special joy to children. The simplicity, humor, and charm of the selections will enhance the enjoyment of beginning piano for students and parents alike. After all, many of these songs have been passed down from generation to generation: A-Tisket, A-Tasket • Bingo • The Dwarfs' Yodel Song (The Silly Song) • Happy Birthday to You • Mail Myself to You • Mickey Mouse March • On Top of Spaghetti • The Train Song • Winnie the Pooh. The PreTime Piano series provides the earliest level of reading for the beginning pianist. There are no dotted rhythms and eighth notes are used only sparingly. Tasteful illustrations and use of color add to the charm of the books.

PreTime® Piano Music from China

PreTime Piano Music from China is a colorful selection of folk songs and original Chinese works arranged at just the right level for the beginning pianist. Primer students meet LeLe the musical panda who playfully guides them through writing activities and discovery questions. Teacher duets provide support with harmonic richness and steady rhythms. Unique at each level of the series, a picture tour of China offers a visual sampling of history and culture. In addition, a duet improvisation and guided composition exercise draw students creatively into the Chinese sound.

Songs include: The Bride's Farewell • Come Here Quickly • March Song (Gong Mode) • March Song (Yu Mode) • Ping-Pong Song • Shepherd's Song • The Young Pioneer Has Departed.

PreTime® Piano Disney

 

Introducing "PreTime® Piano Disney" Primer Level, a fantastic addition to the Faber Piano Adventures® series. This softcover edition is brought to you by Faber Piano Adventures and features a collection of contemporary and classic Disney favorites, specially arranged for students at the Primer piano level.

The book includes a variety of motivating pieces that help reinforce fundamental rhythms and beginning note reading skills. For an added touch of vitality and color, optional teacher duets are also provided. Within its pages, students will delight in playing beloved tunes from popular Disney films such as Frozen, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and more.

Some of the featured songs encompass:

• "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from Frozen
• "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" from The Lion King
• "I See the Light" from Tangled
• "It's a Small World"
• "Scales and Arpeggios" from The Aristocats
• "The Siamese Cat Song" from Lady and the Tramp
• "Step in Time" from Mary Poppins
• "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary Poppins
• "Winnie the Pooh"

This collection brings the magic of Disney to budding pianists, making the learning experience engaging and enjoyable. The arrangements are tailored to the Primer level, ensuring that students can approach and master these iconic tunes with confidence. The inclusion of both contemporary and classic selections adds a diverse and well-rounded musical experience.

So dive into the enchanting world of "PreTime® Piano Disney" Primer Level and let the melodies of Disney classics inspire your musical journey.