About Treblemakers Piano Method Book 1:
62-page, full color book with over 40 songs introduces the piano and note-reading in a clear and simple way then provides material needed to master beginning note reading and build basic coordination. Index tabs allow customized pacing so students can continue in order to build strong reading skills while also jumping ahead to challenge playing ability.
Inside Treblemakers Piano Method Book 1:
Getting Started: Leads teacher and student through the first lesson, introducing the piano and note-reading in a clear and simple way. Follow steps in book or coordinate with Getting Started Videos.
C,D,E Songs: Ten original songs with lyrics to master reading C, D, E.
C,B,A,Songs: Eight original songs with lyrics to master reading C, B, A.
Five-Finger Originals: Nine original songs with lyrics to master combining C,D,E in right hand with C, B, A in left hand. Gradually adds F & G in both hands.
Five-Finger Classics: Eight favorite children’s songs to use and strengthen reading range thumbs sharing Middle C Position (F below middle C through G above middle C).
Chord Outline Songs: Begins by adding two simplified left hand chord shapes to right hand C,D,E songs easing the coordination challenge of playing notes in both hands at the same time. New note C below middle C in left hand.
Parallel Motion Songs: Adds D and E below middle C in bass clef. Builds hands together coordination and trains student to see ‘parallel motion’ patterns in music.
Chord Pattern Songs: Builds additional coordination, drills reading and trains student to look for chord-based patterns.
Rhythms: Provides an easy way to understand and add rhythm to songs with a method that can be built on (not replaced) as rhythm gets more complicated.
