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WunderKeys Elementary Piano Level 1A

By Andrea and Trevor Dow

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This level 1 piano method book is, in a word… LOVEABLE.

It will be loved by teachers for its all-in-one approach that enables them to deliver “out of this world” piano lessons packed with creative teaching strategies, “pick-a-path” sight-reading modules, technical exercises, “lap and clap” rhythmic duet experiences, game-based ear training, enjoyable teacher duets, and of course… a ton of exciting piano solos.

It will be loved by students for its hilarious, story-based approach, its unique game-based learning activities, its shared teacher/student music-making experiences, and its, “Can I please play this one more time!” piano pieces.

Finally, it will be loved by parents whose investment in piano lessons is rewarded now that they finally don’t have to fight with their kids to practice at home.

In this book, that follows the WunderKeys Primer Piano Series, students will:

  1. Continue their exploration of note reading on the grand staff.
  2. Add expression using staccato, legato, crescendo, diminuendo and pedal.
  3. Identify and play harmonic and melodic intervals of a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
  4. Improve coordination, gain confidence playing “out of position,” explore mid-piece hand movement.
  5. Reinforce rhythmic accuracy, gain a sense of pulse, and explore rest values.

If your kids have completed a primer series and are ready for a Level 1 book that will turn them into lifelong students who LOVE the piano, continue their journey with WunderKeys Level 1A. And be sure to check out WunderKeys Elementary Piano Level 1B.

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Praise for WunderKeys Elementary Piano Level 1A

“I've been teaching piano for almost 30 years and have never quite found the perfect method book....... until now! I have students who have worked through the series and are confident, competent readers by the time they reach this book. Each new concept is introduced gently so that pupils are never demotivated by something which is 'too hard'."

“I am completely smitten with this book. The activities are built in such a way as to be challenging enough for learning, but short enough and easy enough for students to have a sense of success and accomplishment. The words, pictures, and stories add an element of fun. This is the only way to go as far as I have seen, to encourage rhythmic activity, ear training, and sight-reading at such a young level. Andrea has a way of "filling in the gaps" that many "methods" miss. I love how the activities are built in such a way as to encourage family participation (not necessary, but definitely an option). WELL DONE!!!”

“What a fabulous book! Finally, a logical, cohesive, and masterful method that prevents all of those problems that off the shelf method books cause- highly recommend! Solid notation teaching that is pure joy to introduce and very engaging. Can’t wait for the next in the series. It’s about time pedagogy got an influx of modern flair.”