Wow, I can’t imagine feeling that way about any of the theory I learned as a kid! Today I am going to provide a run-down of the first six levels of this theory program and explain why I think it’s a real gem of a resource for piano teachers and students. In fact, one student beamed with excitement as she shared that she had ordered her very same theory book for a friend who was trying to learn piano on his own. She explained that, in her view, what she was learning in the theory book was vital to understanding not only theory, but also piano playing in general. I love the way these books teach by beginning with the piano keyboard and my students will often tell me how much they enjoy completing their theory assignments weekly. I decided to take the leap into this series and I’m so glad I did! Well, about a year ago, I was reading some online discussions where I heard about Fundamentals of Piano Theory by Keith Snell and Martha Ashleigh. If there is a chance my kids will learn to hate music theory, I want no part of it.

Consequently, as a piano teacher, I’ve been reluctant to assign any random theory book to my students. I worked through various theory books in childhood piano lessons but, honestly, the books were dry and I never ingested the information in a meaningful way. To this day, when I picture a specific brown, paper-cover theory book that my teacher gave me, I remember the animosity and dread that accompanied those assignments. My personal experience with music theory has really shaped how desire to teach it. When concepts are presented first on the keyboard, then on the staff, theory can be quite fun and enlightening! andante movement Mozart sonata in C K.Pianists have a huge advantage when it comes to learning music theory if it is approached correctly.analysis Bach Little Prelude in D minor BWV 926.

Allejulia from Mozart's Exultate Jubilate.

Aiden cat dances to the Chopin Waltz in C# minor.

adult piano students say the darndest things.

Accent on Gillock Volume two Later Elementary.

a German Documentary about Murray Perahia.

1966 film documentary on Artur Rubinstein.

'When you Wish Upon a Star' from Walt Disney.

'When do I Play my Best' by Seymour Bernstein.

'The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music'.

'The Endangered Piano Technician' by James Boyk.

'Tales of a Musical Journey' by Irina Gorin.

'Stars on a Summer Night' by William Gillock.

'Portrait of Lívia Rév pianist / teaching / 90th Birthda.

'Of Foreign Lands and Peoples' by Schumann.

'Let's sing a Yiddish Song' by Ruth Rubin.

'I am the Violin' a documentary about Ida Haendel.

'How could this happen to my piano?' by Shirley Kirsten.

'Did Somebody Say Fresno' compiled by Aviva Kirsten.

'Children Playing' by Daniel Gottlub Turk.

'Children Playing' by Daniel Gottlob Turk.

Learn how your comment data is processed. I’d need a ton of practicing to get things rolling. A dizzying panoply of keys, closely spaced, with an unfamiliar touch. And the whites raised up where the blacks are normally found. Hey, who on earth is pretending to play the Hubbard? What a daunting task with those black notes subbing in for white ones. Just soaking up an afternoon in the life of this towering artist has inspired me to learn a bunch more Scarlatti sonatas, side-stepping the desired medium, of course, until I can well afford to order a custom designed Hubbard or Dowd from Massachusetts. Harpsichord Unlimited, the non-profit umbrella organization, in which Comparone serves as Director, is “dedicated to stimulating interest in the harpsichord and teaching audiences about the instrument.”Ī ground breaker is a good description of Elaine Comparone and her efforts to lift the harpsichord out of obscurity and into light of day. Soon enough I found the Queen’s Chamber Band, her majesty’s ensemble of fine local musicians who perform early music and newly commissioned works as part of an ongoing concert series. Bach, Rameau, Couperin, Scarlatti, among other composers. Gushing with enthusiasm, I found Elaine’s You Tube Channel and raced to “Subscribe,” be-“friend” and “like” just about anything she had uploaded including the works of J.S.

Keith snell piano repertoire level 6