Name: Alfred´s Basic Piano Library, Lesson Book Level 1B
Price: 249.00 ZAR
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Author: Amanda Vick Lethco
ISBN: 9780882847894

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Alfred´s Basic Piano Library, Lesson Book Level 1B

Type

Physical Book

Author

Publisher

Year

1981

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.59 x 0.64 x 29.21 cm

ISBN

0882847899

ISBN13

9780882847894

Alfred´s Basic Piano Library, Lesson Book Level 1B

Willard A. Palmer (Author) · Amanda Vick Lethco (Author) · Manus Morton (Author) · Alfred Music · Paperback

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Synopsis "Alfred´s Basic Piano Library, Lesson Book Level 1B"

This easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Lesson Book 1B begins by reviewing the concepts taught in Lesson Book 1A, then introduces new concepts such as incomplete measures, tempo markings, eighth notes and rests, using the damper pedal, half steps and whole steps. It also introduces the major scale through the concept of tetrachords. Songs Include: Brother John * Carol in G Major * The Carousel * The Clown * Concert Time * A Cowboy's Song * The Cuckoo * French Lullaby * Good King Wenceslas * Good Morning to You! * Good Sounds * Grandpa's Clock * The Greatest Show on Earth! * G's in the BAG" * Hail to Thee, America! * Harp Song * Happy Birthday to You! * Indians * Join the Fun * The Magic Man * Money Can't Buy Everything * Music Box Rock * Oom-Pa-Pa! * Ping Pong * The Planets * The Rainbow * Sonatina * Step Right Up! * Waltz Time * When Our Band Goes Marching By! * When the Saints Go Marching In * The Whirlwind * The Windmill * Yankee Doodle"

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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Manus Morton

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Morton Manus was a renowned American musician, publisher, and businessman, born in 1926 and deceased in 2016. He was president of Alfred Music, one of the most important music publishing houses in the world, and played a key role in the global expansion of accessible music education for all

Son of Sam Manus, founder of Alfred Music in 1922, Morton took over the leadership of the company in the mid-20th century. Under his direction, the publisher grew significantly, expanding its catalog and becoming a reference for music teachers and students

Manus co-authored, along with Willard A. Palmer and Amanda Vick Lethco, the famous "Alfred’s Basic Piano Library" series, a piano teaching method that has been used by millions of people around the world. This innovative approach combined theory, technique, and practice in a progressive and motivating way

In addition to his publishing work, Morton Manus was a passionate advocate for music education as a tool for personal development. He was also a saxophonist with a solid background in classical and jazz music. His legacy endures through the ongoing work of Alfred Music and its impact on global music education.

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