Catherine A. Thompson Boeken

Writing Essentials for the Beginner Pianist, is a multi-purpose workbook for early level pianists or any general musician using the keyboard to begin the study of basic scales and triads. Each concept is presented initially, as an activity of discovery and experimentation. The collaboration between the student and teacher will promote the best results by using the element of analysis as a positive factor in these useful presentations of music theory within basic piano patterns. The benefits of this approach save time, as well as support other efforts to simplify music theory and effective technical practice. Developing muscle memory that is supported by visual and cognitive factors will accelerate the student's overall understanding of the essential elements of general musicianship by using this practical and informative book.