Name: Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Gm for Lesson, Recital & fun Books, Level 1b ( (Alfred's Basic Piano Library)
Price: 411.00 ZAR
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Author: Amanda Vick Lethco; Willard A. Palmer
ISBN: 9780739027790

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Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Gm for Lesson, Recital & fun Books, Level 1b ( (Alfred's Basic Piano Library)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Willard A. Palmer

Amanda Vick Lethco

Publisher

Alfred Publishing Company

Year

2002

Language

English

Dimensions

29.2 x 22.9 x 0.5 cm

ISBN

0739027794

ISBN13

9780739027790

Synopsis "Alfred's Basic Piano Course: Gm for Lesson, Recital & fun Books, Level 1b ( (Alfred's Basic Piano Library)"

Alfred's General MIDI disks are an exciting, innovative way to enhance the learning and performing experience. This disk contains the written piano part to the Lesson, Recital and Fun Books Level 1B, along with an all-new orchestral accompaniment using a wide range of sounds and textures to bring the music to life.

Willard A. Palmer

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Willard A. Palmer was a distinguished American musician, educator, and author, primarily known for his contributions to the study and teaching of piano. He was born in 1917 and devoted much of his life to developing pedagogical methods that facilitated musical learning for both children and adults.

Along with his colleagues Morton Manus and Amanda Vick Lethco, Palmer co-created the famous "Alfred’s Basic Piano Library" series, one of the most widely used collections worldwide for piano teaching. This method, published by Alfred Music, is characterized by its progressive, accessible, and well-structured approach, combining technique, theory, and repertoire in a balanced way.

In addition to being an author, Palmer was a talented accordionist and composer. He also conducted significant studies on Baroque music, especially on ornamentation and performance on keyboard instruments, which led him to edit and publish academic versions of works by J.S. Bach and other composers.

His legacy endures in millions of students and teachers who have used his methods. Willard A. Palmer passed away in 1996, but his influence remains alive in the world of music education.

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Amanda Vick Lethco

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Amanda Vick Lethco was a distinguished American pianist, educator, and author, known for her significant contribution to piano teaching. She was born in 1919 and dedicated her life to musical education, helping to shape generations of pianists through her teaching and publishing efforts.

Lethco was a professor at the University of Texas, where she specialized in piano pedagogy. Her passion for teaching and her clear, structured approach led her to collaborate with Willard A. Palmer and Morton Manus in creating the famous "Alfred’s Basic Piano Library" series. This method, widely used internationally, revolutionized piano teaching by offering a gradual, motivating, and easy-to-follow approach for both children and adults.

In addition to her work as a co-author of pedagogical methods, Amanda Vick Lethco was recognized for her ability to connect with students and her commitment to educational excellence. Her experience as a performer also enriched her educational materials, making them musically sound and pedagogically effective.

She passed away in 2000, but her legacy lives on in the millions of students and teachers who continue to use the methods she helped develop, securing her place in the history of musical education.

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