Books published by publisher The FJH Music Company Inc

Includes a pre-reading section that allows the student to play songs by reading fret numbers only. Natural notes in first position on strings one, two, and three are presented, along with basic rhythms. Dynamics are also introduced to develop musicianship at an early level. The book is equally adaptable to pick style or classical technique. Includes optional teacher duets with chord names. Rhythmic accuracy is stressed throughout the method.

Piano Adventures Primer Level orients the student to the piano through black-key pieces that explore the range of the keyboard. This is followed by off-the-staff note reading, which teaches the keyboard letter names and basic rhythms. Contents include: All My Friends; Allegro; Alouette; Balloons; Bells of Great Britain; Best Friends; The Bugle Boys; C-D-E-F-G March; C Position Warm-Up; C Song; Come See the Parade!; Copy Cat; The Dance Band; Elephant Ride; The Escalator; Frogs on Logs; Gorilla in the Tree; Grandmother; Hey, Hey, Look at Me!; Hey, Mr. Half Note Dot!; Honking Cars; I Hear the Echo; The I Like Song; Into the Cave; Lemonade Stand; Let's Play Ball!; March on D-E-F; Men from Mars; Merrily We Roll Along; Middle C March; Mister Bluebird; My Invention; Ode to Joy; The Old Clock; Old MacDonald Had a Song; Once There Was a Princess; Our Team; Partners at C; Petite Minuet; Rodeo; Russian Sailor Dance; A Ten-Second Song; Three Little Kittens; Two Black Ants; Two Blackbirds; Two Questions; The Walking Song; Yankee Doodle.

Lesson Book 2 provides a seamless transition from Book 1. It introduces three-string chords along with the natural notes on strings four, five, and six. Additional new concepts include eighth notes, chromatics (sharps, flats and naturals), pick-up notes, ties, and rests. Students are encouraged to strum chords to accompany the melody whenever possible. Many optional teacher duets are included. (Students may enjoy playing the teacher duet parts as well!) Every song title has three tracks on the CD: 1) the teacher duet on the left channel and the student solo on the right channel; 2) an orchestration at a performance tempo where the instrumentation and music style enhance the various moods of each individual piece; 3) the same orchestration at a slower (practice) tempo. Recordings available online.

The "Technique Secret" exercises presented in this book develop a technical foundation, training the student in arm weight, slur gesture, light thumb, and connected pedaling. The "Artistry Magic" page focuses the student on forward motion, balance between the melody and harmony, articulation, pedal effects, and "musical color." Includes an appendix of elementary cadences. Illustrated.

The Writing Book introduces directional pre-reading, elementary music theory and technique with engaging songs, games, and creative discovery at the keyboard. Young students will enjoy the multi-cultural "friends at the piano" who introduce white-key names, basic rhythms, and a variety of songs which span classical, folk, and blues. Ear-training and eye-training are also part of the curriculum. The Fabers' instructional theory "ACE" - Analysis, Creativity, and Expression, guides the pedagogy of My First Piano Adventure. Analysis leads to understanding, creativity leads to self-discovery, and expression develops personal artistry. The CD for this book offers a unique listening experience with outstanding orchestrations and vocals. The recordings demonstrate a key principle of the course: when children listen, sing, tap, and move to their piano music, they play more musically.

Contents include: Alarm Clock; Au Clair de la Lune; Bongo Drummers; Boogie on Broadway; Boy on a Bicycle; The Bubble; C Chord March; Chords in G; Classic Dance; Dinosaur Stomp; Ferris Wheel; Firefly; Forest Drums; Girl on a Bicycle; Grumpy Old Troll; Half-Time Show; The Haunted Mouse; Jazzy Joe; The Juggler; Jumbo's Lullaby; Kite in the Sky; Legato Skips; Legato Steps; Lightly Row; Li'l Liza Jane; The Lonely Pine; Magnetic March; Merlin the Wizard; Mexican Jumping Beans; My Pony; No Moon Tonight; Paper Airplane; Party Song; Playful Porpoise; Rain Forest; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; Runaway Rabbit; Russian Sailor Dance; Sailing in the Sun; Scarf Dance; Shepherd's Song; Skipping in Space; Sneaking Past the Sleeping Dog; Soaring Eagle; Song for a Scarecrow; The Super Secret Agent; The Talking Tuba; Tap Dancing; Two-Note March; Warm-Up in G; When the Saints Go Marching In; Young Hunter.

Solo collection of 28 pieces to be used with the Piano Adventures Primer Level Lesson Book. Contents include: In the Jungle; The Doorbell; Wind in the Trees; The Shepherd's Flute; Hot Cross Buns; Banana Split; Train's A-Comin'; Song About Cats; School Bell is Ringing!; Chimes; Listen to the Drums; Classical March; Rex, the Tyrannosauraus; The Inchworm; Cowboy Joe; Lullaby and Goodnight; The Opposite Song; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; Dancing with Frankenstein; Donkeys Love Carrots; I Like Roller Skating; The Happy Stream; Are You Sleeping?; Horseback Riding; Trumpet Song; Rainy Day; Let's Boogie!