Book 2 of the MARK NEVIN PIANO COURSE introduces major and minor scale constructions, chromatic scales, chord inversions, and cadences. Technique is further developed by the use of unique arrangements of the finest examples of piano literature. Beethoven, Mozart, Bach and Dvorak are interspersed with original pieces by Mark Nevin, composed expressly for this level of study. The MARK NEVIN PIANO COURSE is available from the Preparatory Book through Book 4.

Book 1 of the Mark Nevin Piano Course stresses the development of technique and sense of phrasing. This is accomplished through many excellent, arrangements which include attractive Mark Nevin originals and adaptations of standard classics appropriate for this level of piano study. The rudiments of theory are also part of Book 1: Chords, Transposition, and definitions of musical terms are introduced. The Mark Nevin Piano Course is available from the Preparatory Book through Book 4.

The Mark Nevin Piano Course serves as a basic introduction to piano study. It covers the fundamentals of note reading while it provides attractive and appealing melodies for the child beginner. The Mark Nevin Piano Course makes it possible for the pupil to play tunes from the very first lesson as well as provide logical, step-by-step progress throughout the book. Each lesson is not only instructive but a pleasant and happy adventure.

The interest in piano and the desire to play, has increased tremendously in the past few years. Especially is this noticeable among adults who have either had some elementary piano instruction in their youth or have been denied this study for various reasons. This increased interest is partly due to the widespread influence of radio. Hearing music almost daily has become an integral part of our lives and it is this constant influence which has awakened a keen and natural desire to become an active participant. it is to the furtherance and stimulation of this natural desire that this course was planned. The adult approach has been kept constantly in mind, however not to the exclusion of certain basic principles which are necessary in order to make rapid and satisfactory progress. The logical and stepwise manner of progression in this course should prove of inestimable aid to both the student and teacher.

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(Easy Piano Vocal Selections). Easy piano arrangements of 8 popular songs from the musical masterpiece, including: Climb Ev'ry Mountain * Do-Re-Mi * Edelweiss * Maria * My Favorite Things * Sixteen Going on Seventeen * So Long, Farewell * The Sound of Music.