Educational Piano

Methods		RCM	
Technique			

Harknett Music carries a full selection of Piano Methods from all
major publishers. We've listed some of our bestsellers, but please
contact us if you don't see the book you're looking for.

Piano Methods

Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method Bks 1 & 2
Lessons, Solos Technique & Theory
This innovative new series is authored by the skilled writers
of the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library method books.
Includes a richly-orchestrated accompaniment CD as well
as beautifully-realized teacher duets.
Also Available:
Popular Hits Bks 1 & 2

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library
Barbara Kreader, Fred Kern, Phillip Keveren & Mona Rejino
The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library has great music.
It's that simple. Great music means motivated students,
inspired teachers and delighted parents. You couldn't ask
for better results! We've combined wonderful music with
solid pedagogy and an innovative approach to learning, to create a winning method for
everyone. It's a method that encourages practice, progress, confidence, and best of all -
success! Students respond with enthusiasm to the variety of styles and moods,
natural rhythmic flow, singeable melodies and lyrics, exceptional teacher accompaniments,
improvisations threaded throughout the series, Instrumental Accompaniments for
every piece available on CD or General MIDI disk, supportive supplementary materials
graded to complement the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, including: fantastic
seasonal music, solo and ensembles songbooks, and helpful teaching aids.
When new concepts have an immediate application to the music, the effort it takes
to learn these skills seems worth it. Teachers appreciate realistic pacing that
challenges without overwhelming, clear and concise presentation of concepts and
uncluttered page layout that keeps the focus on the music.

Available Books
Lesson Books level 1-5
Accompaniment CD or MIDI disk for each Lesson and Solo Book.
Teachers Guide for Book 1 and Book 2
Piano Practice Games levels 1-4
Piano Theory Workbook levels 1-5
Piano Solos levels 1-5
Piano Technique levels 1-5
Notespeller levels 1-3
Popular Piano Solos levels 1-5
More Popular Piano Solos levels 1-5
Classical Themes levels 1-5
Highly recommended.

Celebrate Piano!
by Cathy Albergo, J. Mitzi Kolar and Mark Mrozinski
A comprehensive and carefully sequenced piano method designed
to provide students with a foundation of understanding, experiences,
and skills that will guide them as they discover the joy of music.
Students experience a wide range of repertoire, including classical
and contemporary selections as well as folksongs. An emphasis
upon reading and artistic development gives students of Celebrate
Piano! the foundation they need to progress in their study of piano
literature.

Available Books
Lesson and Musicianship Books 1a-4
Solos Books 1-4
CD Accompaniments 1-4
MIDI Accompaniments 1-4


Alfred's Piano Library

Music For Little Mozarts
by Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchuk & E. L. Lancaster
Students follow the adventures of Beethoven Bear and
Mozart Mouse from the playroom to the recital stage as
they learn about music using the Music for Little Mozarts
piano method. The full-color characters come alive with
real stuffed animals available with this series.
Music for Little Mozarts truly integrates age-appropriate
piano instruction with musicianship activities that promote
overall musical development.
There are four levels in this complete series and three main
books at each level: the Music Lesson Book, Music Discovery Book and Music Workbook.
A CD or General MIDI recording, Flash Cards, plus Recital, Coloring and Holiday books
at all four levels are available, as well as an Assignment Book, Teachers Handbooks
and Achievement Accessories (pins, picture frames, name tags and stickers).
The series creates a wonderful balance between the discipline necessary for playing
the piano and the enjoyment one gets from the process of making music.

Prep Course
Willard Palmer, Morton Manus & Amanda Vick Lethco
The wonderment of childhood is captured in each page
of this cheerful piano method for very young beginners
age five and up. Full-color and lovable character illustrations
enhance each lesson along with tuneful melodies that take
into consideration the reach of smaller hands. The Prep Course is a well-balanced and
complete curriculum in six levels: Levels A, B, C, D, E and F-enough to cover about
three years of study for the average student. Following Prep Course Level F,
students smoothly transition into Level 3 of Alfred's Basic Piano Course.
 

Basic Piano Course
Exploring the piano and its boundless possibilities with
seven- or eight-year-old new students is one of the real
joys of teaching. Watching their musical skills develop
|over a period of many years is both fascinating and
rewarding. The Basic Piano Course is the ideal piano
method for building long-term camaraderie between
students and teachers. Its easy step-by-step approach emphasizes correct playing
habits and teaches note reading through interval recognition. It provides a complete
curriculum spanning seven levels: Levels 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. For reinforcement,
supplemental material is coordinated page for page, enabling teachers to custom-fit
their instruction to each student.
 

Later Beginner Piano Course
When eight-, nine- or ten-year-old students begin piano lessons,
they need to feel they are progressing more rapidly than younger
students. So we created a series with a spark of sophistication for
later beginners over the age of 8. The accelerated pacing still
features the careful instructional sequencing and attractive
design of the regular Alfred's Basic Piano Course, but presented
in a more condensed fashion. It is a well-balanced and complete
curriculum that is sure to please even the most progressive crowd.

All-In-One Course
Some teaching studios are so busy, it takes an experienced
captain at the helm to keep all of the lesson assignments straight.
Now you can sail into smoother waters by simplifying lesson
procedures with Alfred's Basic All-in-One Course-using one
book. We've taken all of the pages from Lesson Books 1A
and 1B plus selected pages from Theory, Recital and Fun Solo Books and combined
them into a sequential series of five self-contained books. Teacher assignments are
simplified, and students do not need to carry multiple books to lessons.
 

Adult Piano Course
The method of teaching beginning adults must necessarily be
different from a presentation for beginning children. Alfred's Basic
Adult Piano Course is the most popular of all adult courses because
it provides a stimulating curriculum and a wide variety of musical
pieces that especially please adult students. Alfred's Basic Adult
Course Books 1, 2 and 3 thoroughly teach chords (in both hands),
the circle of 5ths, chord inversions, major and minor scales and
much more. A huge selection of correlated supplementary books is published,
providing adults with the ability to totally personalize their studies. Also available
is the Adult Piano Course Software for Windows, Audio Recordings,
and Interactive Accompaniment Disks.
 

Adult-All-In-One Course
The All-in-One Adult Course is designed for adult beginners looking
for a comprehensive piano course that includes lesson, theory, technic
and popular repertoire in one convenient, all-in-one format. The course
is now available for Levels 1, 2 and 3. Pupils will develop agility and
flexibility of the hands to keep pace with their musical comprehension.
At the completion of this course, students will have learned to play
some of the great masterworks of piano literature and will have gained a
thorough understanding of the basic concept of music. General MIDI disks provide a valuable
opportunity to play along with professional- sounding accompaniments of every piece
from all three books.

The Bastien Piano Library
by James & Jane Smisor Bastien

Invitation to Music
Sensitive and inspired teaching of early childhood students
is a very satisfying and joyful experience for both parents
and teachers. Ensure the success of these very special
students with the Bastiens Invitation to Music series, an
exciting introduction to the marvelous world of music.
No reading or writing readiness is presumed; all necessary
skills are developed gradually in successive levels of instruction. The Bastiens
Invitation to Music series uses a gradual multi-key approach, guiding children from
pre-staff notation to staff reading. Illustrations and activities that are fun and instructional
enhance learning and heighten interest. Ideal for children 4 and up.

Piano For the Young Beginner
Because younger beginners (ages 5  6) need a little extra
attention, Bastien Piano Basics provide primer level books
specifically geared toward these special students. Piano for
the Young Beginner (Primers A and B) and Theory & Technic
for the Young Beginner (Primers A and B) gently and meticulously
introduce young beginners to the world of music, using bright,
happy melodies; fun, clever lyrics; and absolutely irresistible illustrations. Pre-reading
material precedes a traditional middle C approach. Upon completion of all four of these books,
five and six-year-olds are ready to progress into Level 1 study in the Bastien Piano Basics.

Piano Basics
The Bastien Piano Basics method is comprised of five
completely correlated course books PIANO, THEORY,
PERFORMANCE, TECHNIC, and A LINE A DAY SIGHT
READING. Bastien Piano Basics Basics uses a gradual
multi-key approach, with reading beginning in the C
five-finger position. Five levels of carefully graded lesson
material provide constant opportunities for reinforcing basic concepts. It's the smoothest,
most heart-warming, most entertaining, most musical way to teach eager youngsters the
joys of playing the piano. And comprehensive, page-by-page correlation makes
Bastien Piano Basics remarkably easy to teach!

Older Beginner Piano Course
Teenagers and adults make rewarding, but challenging, beginning
students. The Bastiens Older Beginner Piano Course was written
specifically for the requirements and desires of students with
many demands on their time. This comprehensive method assumes
no prior knowledge, and incorporates theory and technique exercises
into a fun-filled course of study. Clear, precise graphics illustrate
new concepts and large notes make reading easier. It's plain to see
why The Older Beginner Piano Course is the method of choice
for many recreational piano students and beginning piano classes
at numerous colleges! The harmonic chord approach used in The Older Beginner
Piano Course is ideal for students who want the feel of "making real music" from the start.
Peppered with pleasing piano arrangements of popular folk and classical melodies,
the course also includes attractive and accessible pop and blues pieces to add spice
with a modern flair.

Piano Adventures
Nancy and Randall Faber

Piano Adventures
By Nancy & Randall Faber
A new standard for quality educational publications.
This innovative and exciting method series continues to
njoy an unprecedented response from teachers and students
across the United States and Canada!
The series includes Theory, Performance, Technique & Artistry,
Popular Repertoire, and Christmas Books correlated with the
Lesson Books. CDs and General MIDI Background Accompaniments are now available!
Combines the strengths of intervallic reading, multi-key, and Middle C approaches.
Offers a wide variety of sounds and styles with many optional teacher duets.
Entertains and delights students with beautiful color illustrations and a carefully
conceived layout

Accelerated Piano Adventures
Featuring the proven, pedagogical approach set forth in the basic
piano method, Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older
Beginner continues the tradition of learning music through
discovery, creativity, and adventure. Book 1 of the accelerated series
combines the Primer Level and Level One of the basic Piano
Adventures method. Book 2 combines Levels 2A and 2B.

Adult Piano Adventures Bks 1 & 2
Adult Piano Adventures is a comprehensive course in reading,
playing, and listening to music. With its logical and effective
approach to note-reading, Book One gives you the basic skills
to play hundreds of melodies by the completion of the book.
The enjoyment of familiar songs is a hallmark of Piano Adventures.
You will find world-famous classic and popular melodies, as well
as folk songs from around the world, jazz and blues favorites,
and beloved spirituals. You will learn to play chords and gain an understanding of
basic harmony while developing reading skills.This series includes lessons, technique,
and theory together in each volume for ease of use.

Other notable methods:

Michael Aaron Piano Course
available: Lessons, Performance, Technique, Theory - Primer to Grade 5
Edna Mae Burnam Step By Step Piano Course
Books 1 to 6
Teaching Little Fingers to Play
John Thompson
John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course
Part 1 to 8
John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano
First Grade book to Fifth Grade book

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Royal Conservatory of Music

We carry the full line of materials necessary for the examinations of the
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). This includes piano repertoire books,
past theory exams and recordings. The available materials are as follows.

Celebration Series The Piano Odyssey
Repertoire books from Introductory level to Grade 10
Study Books from Grade1 to 10
CD recordings for each of the Introductory to Grade 10 levels

Supplementary Books
Brown Scale Book
Complete Pianoforte Technique
Technical Requirements for Grades 1 to 8
4 Star Sight Reading - Introductory to Grade 10
Complete Series of Sight Reading - Grade 1 to 11 (ARCT)
Rhythm Clapback/Singback - Book 1 to 3
Melody Playback/Singback - Book 1 to 4

RCM Examination Workbooks - 2006 edition
available for:

Piano Technique

Harknett Music carries a large selection of technical study materials
including various albums of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios,
Finger-Exercises, etc. We also include studies of specific styles in
this category. Here's some new titles and a short list of some of our
bestsellers.

Keyboard Signature Licks
Explore the classic riffs and solos of the greatest keyboardists
with this informative book/CD pack.
Includes detailed instruction, transcriptions, and a CD with demos.
 

Keyboard Style Series
Complete Guide with CD
The Keyboard Style Series provides focused lessons that
contain valuable how-to insight, essential playing tips, and
beneficial information for all players. Comprehensive treatment
is given to each subject, complete with a companion CD.


Available titles:

Musicians Institute
Piano/Keyboard Books
Musicians Institute Press is the official series of Southern
California's renowned music school. MI instructors, some
of the finest musicians in the world, share their vast knowledge
and experience with you no matter what your current level.


Available Titles:

Best Selling Technique Books

Beyer - Elementary Instruction
Czerny - a comprehensive selection of his various studies
Dozen A Day - Edna Mae Burnam
Hanon - Complete in one volume
Pischna - Finger-Exercises
Schmitt - 5-Finger Exercises
 

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