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Performance Pieces (Current)
Telemann: Play-a-long: Fantasie (qn=88)
Telemann: Play-a-long: Fantasie (qn=108)
Telemann: Play-a-long: Fantasie (hn=63) ***
Telemann: Play-a-long: Fantasie (hn=72) *** Ideal
Telemann: Play-a-long: Fantasie (hn=79)
Telemann: Play-a-long: Fantasie (hn=88)
Telemann: Fantasie (CD, qn=158)
Baroque - Telemann: Fantasie (CD, qn≈162) (Book: Marlais 3)




Lesson Books (Current)
Faber: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.44 - The Great Wall of China (qn=100)
Faber: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.44 - The Great Wall of China (qn=120)
Faber: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.44 - The Great Wall of China (qn=132)


Faber: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.42 - Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho (qn=120)
Faber: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.42 - Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho (qn=144)


Faber: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.40 - Cool Walkin' Bass (both parts, qn=116)


Tchaikovsky: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.39 - March Slav (qn=72)


Traditional Melody: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.36 - Amazing Grace (qn=60)
Traditional Melody: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.36 - Amazing Grace (qn=88)
Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.36 - Amazing Grace (click with flute, qn=88)


Theory Books (Current)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.28 - Wind in the Grass (student part, qn=80)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.28 - Wind in the Grass (student part, qn=100)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.28 - Wind in the Grass (student part, qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.28 - Wind in the Grass (both parts, qn=120)


Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.23 - Here Comes The Band! (qn=80)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.23 - Here Comes The Band! (qn=100)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.23 - Here Comes The Band! (qn=120)


Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.16 - Ice Spinners Waltz (qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.16 - Ice Spinners Waltz (qn=140)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.16 - Ice Spinners Waltz (with LH waltz chord pattern, qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.16 - Ice Spinners Waltz (with LH waltz chord pattern, qn=140)


Performance Books (Current)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A Green Frog Hop (qn=88)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A Green Frog Hop (student part, qn=108)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A Green Frog Hop (qn=108)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A Green Frog Hop (student part, qn=144)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A Green Frog Hop (qn=144)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A Green Frog Hop (both parts, qn=144)


Popular Repertoire Books (Current)


Other Music (Current)
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Past links...


Lesson Books (Prior)
Traditional Melody: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.34 - Candles and Cake (qn=116)
Traditional Melody: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.34 - Candles and Cake (qn=144)


Faber: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.32 - Night of the Tarantella (qn=120)
Faber: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.32 - Night of the Tarantella (qn=132)


Traditional Scotland: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.30-31 - Campbells Are Coming (dq=60)
Traditional Scotland: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.30-31 - Campbells Are Coming (dq=82)
Traditional Scotland: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.30-31 - Campbells Are Coming (dq=90)


Traditional melody: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.29 - Sleigh Ride Holiday (en=132)
Traditional melody: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.29 - Sleigh Ride Holiday (en=152)
Traditional melody: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.29 - Sleigh Ride Holiday (en=160)
Traditional melody: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.29 - Sleigh Ride Holiday (en=200)


English Folk Song: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.27 - Scarborough Fair (en=108)
English Folk Song: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.27 - Scarborough Fair (en=116)
English Folk Song: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.27 - Scarborough Fair (en=132)
Faber: Level 3A, 2nd Ed p.24 - Lunar Eclipse (qn=132)
Beethoven: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.60 - Turkish March (student part, qn=132)
Beethoven: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.60 - Turkish March (both parts, qn=132)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.58 - 3. The Ultimate F Scale Warm-up (qn=160)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.56 - Canoeing in the Moonlight (qn=88)


Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.54 - Duke of York Strut (no swing, qn=92) use these first :)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.54 - Duke of York Strut (no swing, qn=104) use these first :)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.54 - Duke of York Strut (no swing, qn=120) use these first :)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.54 - Duke of York Strut (with swing, qn=92)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.54 - Duke of York Strut (with swing, qn=104)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.54 - Duke of York Strut (with swing, qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.52 - New World Symphony Theme (qn=88, 100)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.51 - Lazy Chord Blues (qn=84)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.50 - Chord Jumps (qn=92)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.49 - Hey, Ho, Nobody Home (qn=60)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.49 - Hey, Ho, Nobody Home (qn=80)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.49 - Hey, Ho, Nobody Home (qn=92)
Traditional Melody: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.46 - This Is My Planet Earth (qn=80)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.44 - Deck the Keys (qn=104)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.44 - Deck the Keys (qn=126)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.44 - Deck the Keys (qn=144)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.44 - Deck the Keys (qn=180)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.42 - Pumpkin Boogie (qn=108)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.42 - Pumpkin Boogie (qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.42 - Pumpkin Boogie (qn=144)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.40 - Riding the Wind (qn=104)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.40 - Riding the Wind (qn=132)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.38 - Beach Party (both parts, qn=100)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.37 - Pedal Power (student part, qn=100)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.37 - Pedal Power (both parts, qn=100)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.37 - Pedal Power (student part, qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.37 - Pedal Power (both parts, qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.34 - Horse-Drawn Carriage (student part, qn=96)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.34 - Horse-Drawn Carriage (student part, qn=108)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.34 - Horse-Drawn Carriage (both parts, qn=108)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.29 - 4. The Ultimate G Scale Warm-up (qn=160)
Waldteufel: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.26 - The Ice Skaters (qn=116)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.22 - Jumpin' Jazz Cat (student part, qn=80)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.22 - Jumpin' Jazz Cat (student part, qn=96)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.22 - Jumpin' Jazz Cat (student part, qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.22 - Jumpin' Jazz Cat (student part, qn=132)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.22 - Jumpin' Jazz Cat (both parts, qn=132)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.24 - Down by the Bay (qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B, 2nd Ed p.24 - Down by the Bay (qn=140)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B (2nd Ed) - page 16 The Great Clock (qn=80)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B (2nd Ed) - page 16 The Great Clock (qn=92)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B (2nd Ed) - page 15 Boxcar Rumble (qn=108)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B (2nd Ed) - page 12 Spanish Caballero (qn=100)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B (2nd Ed) - page 12 Spanish Caballero (qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B (2nd Ed) - page 12 Spanish Caballero (qn=144)
Faber and Faber: Level 2B (2nd Ed) - page 12 Spanish Caballero (qn=168)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A (2nd edition) - page 60 Snake Charmer (qn=80)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A (2nd edition) - page 60 Snake Charmer (qn=100)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A (2nd edition) - page 60 Snake Charmer (qn=120)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A (2nd edition) - page 13 Leftover Popcorn (student part, qn=84)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A (2nd edition) - page 13 Leftover Popcorn (both parts, qn=84)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A - page 16 Mr. Brahms' Lullaby (student part, qn=69)
Faber and Faber: Level 2A - page 16 Mr. Brahms' Lullaby (student part, qn=88)
Faber and Faber: Book B - page 28 Tucker's Secret Life (student part, qn=xxx)
Faber and Faber: Book B - page 27 Tooth Fairy (student part, qn=xxx)
Faber and Faber: Book B - page 26 Ride the "A" Train (student part, qn=xxx)
Mozart: Book B - page 24 Mozart's Musical Patterns (student part, qn=xxx)
Faber and Faber: Book B - page 22 Pumpkin Party (student part, qn=xxx)
Faber and Faber: Book A - page 77 My R.H. C Scale (student part, qn=88)
Faber and Faber: Book A - page 77 My R.H. C Scale (both parts, qn=88)
Faber and Faber: Book A - page 76 My L.H. C Scale (student part, qn=88)
Faber and Faber: Book A - page 76 My L.H. C Scale (both parts, qn=88)
Faber and Faber: Book A - page 70 Oh! I Love Snack time (student part, qn=88)
Faber and Faber: Book A - page 70 Oh! I Love Snack time (both parts, qn=88)


Theory Books (Prior)


Performance Pieces (Prior)
Schmitz Play-along: Play-along: Mister Czerny in New Orleans (qn=100)
Schmitz Play-along: Play-along: Mister Czerny in New Orleans (qn=120)
Schmitz Play-along: Play-along: Mister Czerny in New Orleans (qn=140)
Schmitz Play-along: Play-along: Mister Czerny in New Orleans (qn=152)
Schmitz Play-along: Play-along: Mister Czerny in New Orleans (with repeat, qn=100)
Schmitz Play-along: Play-along: Mister Czerny in New Orleans (with repeat, qn=120)
Schmitz Play-along: Play-along: Mister Czerny in New Orleans (with repeat, qn=140)
Schmitz Play-along: Play-along: Mister Czerny in New Orleans (with repeat, qn=152)


Latour Play-along: Sonatina in C Major (mm1-8, qn=72)
Latour Play-along: Sonatina in C Major (mm1-8, qn=96)
Latour Play-along: Sonatina in C Major (mm9-16, qn=72)
Latour Play-along: Sonatina in C Major (mm9-16, qn=96)
Latour Play-along: Sonatina in C Major (mm1-8, qn=72)
Latour Play-along: Sonatina in C Major (mm1-8, qn=96)
Latour Play-along: Sonatina in C Major (mm9-16, qn=72)
Latour Play-along: Sonatina in C Major (mm9-16, qn=96)


Reinagle Play-along: Allegro (level 2 piece) (mm1-4 3x, qn=80)
Reinagle Play-along: Allegro (level 2 piece) (qn=80) ** listen to this one 2 times, then play along with it! **
Reinagle Play-along: Allegro (level 2 piece) (qn=100)
Reinagle Play-along: Allegro (level 2 piece) (qn=116)


Gurlitt Play-along: The Hunt (qn=120)
Gurlitt Play-along: The Hunt (qn=144)
Gurlitt Play-along: The Hunt (qn=152)
Gurlitt Play-along: The Hunt (qn=176)
Gurlitt Play-along: The Hunt (dh=80)
Gurlitt Play-along: The Hunt (dh=96)
Gurlitt Play-along: The Hunt (dh=112)


CM Technical Requirements (Level 2) (4:00 to perform)
SCALES (min. qn=69) CADENCES/CHORD
PROGRESSIONS
CHORDS
G Major   D Major
one octave, then two octaves

d natural minor / d harmonic minor
a natural minor / a harmonic minor
e natural minor / e harmonic minor
one octave
G Major   D Major
I - IV - I - V(7) - I
use the common tone

d minor   a minor   e minor
i - iv - i - V(7) - i
use the common tone

G Major   D Major
root position
and inversions
blocked, up and down

_G_   _D_
Major, minor
diminished, Augmented
triads, root position

     All Elements in a row! ****


Ear Training
Ear Training: Preparatory Level (test)
Ear Training: Level 1 (test)
Ear Training: Level 2 (test)




Here are some VIDEO clips to check out...

BRAND/SOURCE TITLE LENGTH
Science Channel: How It's Made - Upright Pianos 4:56
Kawai: Making Of A Kawai Grand Piano, Part 1 9:17
Steinway: The Making of a Steinway -
A Steinway & Sons Factory Tour Narrated by John Steinway
8:33
Baldwin: The Making Of A Baldwin Piano Video: Pianos Made In America 7:23
Schimmel: Schimmel Pianos - made in Braunschweig 19:49





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