Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Theory Book 2: Piano Book

This theory book stays locked to the Lesson Book pacing without veering into abstract exercises. The reinforcement of each concept as it's introduced means students aren't building a confusing backlog of half-understood progressions; instead, they cement what they just played before moving forward. The practical tips on chord progressions are what make the difference—theory stays connected to sound and to the hands on the keyboard.

Clear and methodical. Every page builds logically on the previous one, with plenty of room to write and work through problems at your own pace. There's nothing intimidating here; the presentation is straightforward, and the focus stays on practical application rather than theory for its own sake.

Adult piano students working through the Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course who need reinforcement and deeper understanding of the harmony and structure introduced in their Lesson Book. This book is also valuable for teachers designing supplementary work or homework assignments that extend beyond the lesson itself.

• Work through the exercises in the same order as your corresponding Lesson Book chapter to avoid jumping ahead conceptually.
• Sit at the keyboard while working through progressions to connect the written theory to the physical movement and listening experience.
• Test yourself on chord progressions by playing them without looking at the page first, then verify your work against the written example.

Assign corresponding theory chapters as homework between lessons to deepen understanding of harmony and structure. The reinforcement prevents conceptual gaps from forming and gives students ownership of the material through written and practical work.

• Understanding chord progressions and Roman numeral analysis
• Identifying major and minor chord qualities in context
• Recognizing functional harmony through practical written exercises
• Connecting theoretical concepts to keyboard performance