Supersonics: Quick Start Level B PDF Download

Author: Daniel McFarlane
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ISBN: 9781670458797
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Languages : en
Pages : 140

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Book Description
Daniel McFarlane's piano method is about building students' confidence with fun, original pieces - and this piano book for adults and teens is no exception. Supersonics Method Quick Start B introduces new scales, modes and styles of music at an accelerated pace for older students at mid-late elementary level. The catchy, original pieces will engage learners of all ages. You'll help them develop into expressive players, refining their pedalling technique and musical ear. They'll have a practical understanding of many of the major and minor scales, as well as chromatic, blues and jazz scales. And you'll expand their knowledge of music with more authentic, historical pieces, popular chords, familiar melodies and folk songs. The streamlined modules introduce new concepts in a fast, flexible and open-minded way. Mix and match the pieces to learn according to your lesson plan, or work through the book from cover to cover. Students will consolidate their learnings with a range of new creative exercises. This book is the best way to get students to learn piano fast. You'll see their confidence bloom as they take pride in their success. Support material: The Supersonics Plus App adds so much more to this piano lesson book for beginners. Access the teaching resources, backing tracks, activities and more - in studio or at home, and create a rich, dynamic and engaging learning experience. All the core content is free! Content: 140 pages piano method book with 1-2 years of teaching material for older beginners (approx. ages 10+). BONUS FREE ACCESS to Supersonics Plus material: Get backing tracks and rhythm builders that work with this method, to give you a fun and rich teaching experience for you and your students. Teaching Support via our Facebook Group: Join the Supersonics Piano Facebook Group to join a lively community of piano tutors using our method. Q: What ages / grades is the Quick Start B suitable for? A: The lessons taught in Quick Start B build on the techniques and theory in previous levels. The books have content suitable for late-elementary (approx. 10 years right through to adults). Q: If I want to transfer my students to your method from another, how do I know where to start? A: The best entry points into the accelerated Supersonics Piano Method are at Quick Start A, Blast Off Bridge and Level 4 of the main method. Q: What techniques and skills will my students master by using this piano method? A: By the end of Quick Start B, students will be confident and expressive players. They'll have a practical understanding of components of Grade 1 Theory and know how the modes of the major scale work. They'll also be able to: compose and play in a range of different keys, transpose more complex pieces, play expressively with good technique, play pieces with homophonic and polyphonic elements, play pop chords in a range of major and minor keys, respond to complex creative stimuli and much more. Q: How will I know when my student is ready for the next level in the Supersonics Piano Method? A: When your student gets to the end of this method book, use your judgement as to whether you feel they're ready to move onto Level 4 of the main method book series. If you'd like to spend more time consolidating the skills and techniques learned, you might like to use 'Beat the Clock: 2'. Please note that this book is perfect bound.