Product Review

Piano Adventures 2nd Edition has set a new standard for quality educational publications. This innovative and exciting method series combines the strengths of intervallic reading, multikey, and Middle C approaches; offers a wide variety of sounds and styles with many optional teacher duets; and entertains and delights students with beautiful color illustrations and a carefully conceived layout. The Level 3A Lesson book (HL.420180) introduces 3/8 and 6/8 time signatures and the triplet. Students learn the chromatic scale, the 7th, one-octave arpeggios, and explore the key of D major. Contents include: 7th St. Blues, Allegro in D Major, Amazing Grace, Campbells are Coming, Cool Walkin' Bass, Cossak Ride, Court Dance, The Great Wall of China, Greensleeves, Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho, Land of the Silver Birch, Little March, Looking-Glass River, Lunar Eclipse, March Slav and more. The Technique and Artistry books combine two essential elements of pianism technical skill and artistic performance. This smooth, integrated approach builds basic elements of piano technique, always directed toward an artistic goal. The Level 3A Technique and Artistry book (HL.420193) features Technique Secrets, Artistry Magic, and a Level 3A appendix of scales, arpeggios, and chords. Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in 3A, the Level 3A Theory book (HL.420181) reinforces theory concepts through writing, sightreading, and ear-training activities. The Level 3A Performance book (HL.420182) provides a collection of exciting pieces which effectively reinforce the concepts introduced in this level. Charming lyrics and teacher duets enrich the learning experience. Contents include: Persian Market, Carnival of Venice, Vivace, Morning Has Broken, Hot Summer Blues, Funiculi, Funicula, Malaguena, Alexander March, The Erie Canal, The Fly's Adventure, Song of Kilimanjaro and more.