Description
AMEB Piano for Leisure Preliminary–Grade 2 Series 4 – Recording & Handbook
The AMEB Piano for Leisure Preliminary–Grade 2 Series 4 Recording & Handbook is a companion resource for students studying the early levels of the AMEB Piano for Leisure Series 4 syllabus.
Covering Preliminary, Grade 1 and Grade 2, this resource combines reference recordings with supporting information to help developing pianists better understand and prepare the repertoire they're learning.
It's a particularly useful resource for younger and developing students, parents and piano teachers, providing a musical reference that can be used alongside lessons, home practice and AMEB examination preparation.
Hear the Preliminary, Grade 1 & Grade 2 Repertoire
For a developing pianist, hearing a piece performed can make it much easier to understand what the written music is asking them to do.
The included recordings provide a useful reference for musical elements including:
- Tempo and pacing
- Rhythm and timing
- Articulation
- Dynamics
- Phrasing
- Musical expression
- Overall character and interpretation
Students can listen to the repertoire before or during the learning process and use the recordings alongside guidance from their piano teacher.
Recording & Handbook
The accompanying handbook provides additional supporting material for students working through the Preliminary, Grade 1 and Grade 2 Series 4 repertoire.
Together with the recordings, it can help students become familiar with new pieces and develop a better understanding of the music as they progress through the early AMEB grades.
One Resource Covering Three Levels
This Recording & Handbook covers Preliminary through to Grade 2, making it a particularly useful resource for students progressing through the early stages of Piano for Leisure.
It's also a handy teaching resource for piano teachers working with multiple students across these levels.
For Lessons, Practice & Exam Preparation
For students preparing for an AMEB Piano for Leisure Preliminary, Grade 1 or Grade 2 examination, the Recording & Handbook can be used alongside the appropriate Series 4 repertoire book and current AMEB syllabus requirements.
You don't need to be sitting an examination to use it. The recordings and supporting material can also be used simply to help develop piano playing and musicianship.
Who Is It For?
The AMEB Piano for Leisure Preliminary–Grade 2 Series 4 Recording & Handbook is suitable for:
- Preliminary Piano for Leisure students
- Grade 1 Piano for Leisure students
- Grade 2 Piano for Leisure students
- Students preparing for AMEB examinations
- Developing pianists
- Piano teachers
- Parents supporting practice at home
Key Features
- AMEB Piano for Leisure
- Covers Preliminary, Grade 1 and Grade 2
- Series 4
- Recording & Handbook
- Companion to the relevant Series 4 repertoire
- Reference performances
- Supporting material for repertoire study
- Useful for AMEB exam preparation
- Suitable for lessons and home practice
- Useful resource for piano teachers
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grades does this Recording & Handbook cover?
This edition covers Preliminary, Grade 1 and Grade 2 of AMEB Piano for Leisure Series 4.
Is this the actual repertoire book?
No. This is the Recording & Handbook companion resource. The corresponding Series 4 repertoire books are separate publications.
Is it suitable for AMEB exam preparation?
Yes. It's designed to support students studying the relevant Series 4 repertoire. Students should also check the current AMEB syllabus and their teacher's requirements when preparing for an examination.
Why are the recordings useful for beginner students?
Hearing a piece can help developing players understand rhythm, tempo, phrasing, dynamics and the overall character of the music before and while they're learning it.
Is this useful for piano teachers?
Yes. Because one resource covers Preliminary through Grade 2, it's particularly useful for teachers working with students across several early AMEB levels.
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