Basic Piano Course- Lesson Book 2 - Music Book

Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 2 carries on the easy, step-by-step method that emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. It begins exactly where Level 1B finishes, so students can keep their momentum without backtracking or filling gaps.

This level introduces dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes along with intervals of 6ths, 7ths and octaves. It also asks for greater movement of the hands, including crossing two over one, and brings in scalework. On the harmony side, students go further with triads, primary chords, and blocked and broken chords.

Across 48 pages, 25 pieces keep practice interesting: 18th Century Dance, Alouette, Blue Scales, Calypso Carnival, The Can-Can, Cockles and Mussels, The Galway Piper, Get Away!, Got Lotsa Rhythm, Kum-ba-yah!, Lavender's Blue, London Bridge, Lone Star Waltz, Malaguena, Nick Nack Paddy Wack, Ode to Joy, Oh! Susanna!, On the Bridge at Avignon, Our Special Waltz, Prelude, Red River Valley, Sarasponda, Square Dance, When You Grow Up and Why Am I Blue?