Premier Piano Course: Lesson 4 - Piano Book & CD

Premier Piano Course: Lesson 4 - Piano Book & CD

Premier Piano Course: Lesson 4 continues Alfred Music's progressive piano method with a broad mix of reading, rhythm, technique and repertoire for developing pianists. Written by Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur and Martha Mier, Level 4 expands keyboard range and introduces more advanced rhythmic and harmonic concepts through motivating pieces.

Explore the Full Range of the Keyboard

Level 4 encourages students to move more confidently across the keyboard while working with triplets and sixteenth notes. The music ranges from jazz and ragtime to original pieces in classical styles, helping players apply new skills in varied musical settings.

New Scales, Arpeggios and Chord Inversions

Students are introduced to natural and harmonic minor scales, one-octave arpeggios and chord inversions. These concepts are woven into the repertoire so technique, reading and musical understanding develop together rather than as separate exercises.

CD Included for Practice Support

This edition includes a companion CD. Each piece is recorded at both performance tempo and a slower practice tempo, giving students a clear reference for rhythm, phrasing and musical character between lessons.

Key Features

• Level 4 in Alfred's Premier Piano Course
• Piano book and CD edition
• By Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur and Martha Mier
• Develops triplets and sixteenth-note reading
• Explores a wider range of the keyboard
• Introduces natural and harmonic minor scales
• Develops one-octave arpeggios and chord inversions
• Includes jazz, ragtime and classical-style repertoire
• CD includes performance and slower practice tempos
• 48-page softcover book
• Published by Alfred Music
• Item number: 00-30202
• ISBN 9780739052556
• UPC 038081328188

Who Is It For?

Ideal for students progressing through Premier Piano Course Level 4 who want the main lesson book together with recorded examples for listening and practice support.

Our Take

Lesson 4 is a useful transition point because students begin handling more detailed rhythm and harmony while still working within a very clear method-book structure. The included CD makes the step up easier by giving players a reliable musical reference at both full and practice tempos.

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