Schott Music

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The European Piano Method was written with the intention of educating and uniting the children of Europe with songs of their continent and includes various songs of non-European countries including the U.S.A. and Russia. It is written clearly in three languages: English, German, and French. The volumes are absolutely beautiful, with adorable, expert illustrations by Andrea Hoyer, printed on beautiful paper. Volume 1 begins with the student playing on black key clusters and single notes. Notation in this section (the yellow pages) through page 29 is intended primarily for the teacher who will play through the exercises, showing the child how to play by ear. Thus, the pupil plays from memory rather than from the book at first and learns to play short single note folk and nursery songs on white keys. Easy accompaniments are gradually added, first as open fifths in the left hand. Beginning on page 30 (white pages), the student begins reading from the grand staff - simple tunes using only 3 notes per hand, in middle C position. At page 48, the student begins to learn to play in various other hand positions including F, C, D, G, A Major. Other new concepts include eighth notes, sharps and flats, 6/8 meter, legato and staccato. Volume 1 progresses to the early intermediate level. Some student-teacher duets are included.