Alfred's Basic Piano: Chord Approach Technic Book 1: Piano Book
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Alfred's Basic Piano: Chord Approach Technic Book 1: Piano Book
A Piano Method for the Later Beginner
By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco
Level: 1
Item: 00-2654
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Dr. Willard Palmer stands as an internationally respected musician, educator, and scholar who created an extraordinary catalog of 789 published compositions. His prolific output spans accordion methods, piano instructional materials, Hammond Chord Organ instruction, guitar methods, numerous solo pieces, and choral arrangements. Many of his works have been translated into German, Japanese, French, Dutch, and Spanish, extending his influence across multiple continents and cultures.
Palmer's distinguished career reflects both early talent and lifelong dedication to musical excellence. A child prodigy who performed piano on radio broadcasts at age 13, he studied under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper technique enabled him to develop strong improvisation skills. His formal education included studies at Whitworth College and Millsaps College, followed by advanced training at the Conservatory of Leipzig, Germany, on scholarship. At the University of Houston, where he later joined the faculty, Palmer taught groundbreaking accordion courses for 18 years, establishing them as the institution's first successful college-level program.
Palmer's scholarly work earned him international recognition as a leading authority on Baroque music ornamentation. This expertise shaped the highly acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series of publications. His contributions to musicological research resulted in a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Beyond his teaching and writing, Palmer served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for many years and held membership in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Palmer's distinguished career reflects both early talent and lifelong dedication to musical excellence. A child prodigy who performed piano on radio broadcasts at age 13, he studied under Mae Vardeman, whose instruction in proper technique enabled him to develop strong improvisation skills. His formal education included studies at Whitworth College and Millsaps College, followed by advanced training at the Conservatory of Leipzig, Germany, on scholarship. At the University of Houston, where he later joined the faculty, Palmer taught groundbreaking accordion courses for 18 years, establishing them as the institution's first successful college-level program.
Palmer's scholarly work earned him international recognition as a leading authority on Baroque music ornamentation. This expertise shaped the highly acclaimed Alfred Masterworks series of publications. His contributions to musicological research resulted in a Doctor of Humanities degree in 1971 and a Doctor of Music degree in 1983. Beyond his teaching and writing, Palmer served as choir director at Memorial Lutheran Church in Houston for many years and held membership in the American Federation of Musicians Local #65, the American Accordionists' Association, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Morton Manus led Alfred Music Publishing Company as president from 1952 to 2016, guiding the company through five decades of growth and transformation. His father, Sam Manus, founded the business in 1922 as Manus Music in New York's Tin Pan Alley, initially focused on popular sheet music. In 1930, Sam merged with Alfred & Company to create Alfred Music, the name that endures today. Morton joined the company in the late 1940s after earning his business degree from City College of New York and eventually took the helm when his father retired.
As a clarinetist and pianist, Morton reimagined Alfred Music's direction during the 1950s. He spearheaded the creation of instructional materials beginning with an accordion series, followed by comprehensive books for guitar, piano, and recorder. This shift established Alfred Music as a leader in music education rather than simply a sheet music publisher. The company expanded dramatically over the next two decades, prompting a relocation of the main office to Los Angeles in 1975 and the distribution center to upstate New York.
Morton's sons, Ron and Steve, joined the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively, continuing the family legacy. Under their leadership alongside their father, Alfred Music established international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom while developing industry-leading instructional methods and performance music. In 2005, the company acquired Warner Bros. Publications, securing rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and forging a significant long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
As a clarinetist and pianist, Morton reimagined Alfred Music's direction during the 1950s. He spearheaded the creation of instructional materials beginning with an accordion series, followed by comprehensive books for guitar, piano, and recorder. This shift established Alfred Music as a leader in music education rather than simply a sheet music publisher. The company expanded dramatically over the next two decades, prompting a relocation of the main office to Los Angeles in 1975 and the distribution center to upstate New York.
Morton's sons, Ron and Steve, joined the company in 1988 and 1992 respectively, continuing the family legacy. Under their leadership alongside their father, Alfred Music established international offices in Australia, Germany, Singapore, and the United Kingdom while developing industry-leading instructional methods and performance music. In 2005, the company acquired Warner Bros. Publications, securing rights to the EMI Catalogue Partnership and forging a significant long-term relationship with Warner/Chappell Music.
Dr. Amanda Vick Lethco co-developed Alfred's Basic Piano Library, one of the world's most respected piano method books, alongside Dr. Willard Palmer and Morton Manus. A Northwestern University graduate with degrees in piano performance, music education, and a master's degree in piano performance, she also earned an honorary Doctor of Humanities from Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi.
Her distinguished teaching career included a professorship in piano pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin, where she held the title of Professor Emeritus. She studied under renowned musicians including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, Douglas Moore at Columbia University, and Ruth Barr in Houston. Beyond her academic work, Dr. Lethco maintained a private teaching practice in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston throughout her career.
Dr. Lethco's influence extended internationally through clinician work at major conventions and workshops conducted across Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. She performed recitals throughout the United States and co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer. Recognition of her contributions includes listings in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.
Her distinguished teaching career included a professorship in piano pedagogy at the University of Texas at Austin, where she held the title of Professor Emeritus. She studied under renowned musicians including James Friskin at Juilliard, Rudolph Ganz at Chicago Musical College, Douglas Moore at Columbia University, and Ruth Barr in Houston. Beyond her academic work, Dr. Lethco maintained a private teaching practice in New York City, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston throughout her career.
Dr. Lethco's influence extended internationally through clinician work at major conventions and workshops conducted across Europe, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and Indonesia. She performed recitals throughout the United States and co-authored Creating Music at the Piano with Dr. Willard Palmer. Recognition of her contributions includes listings in the International Who's Who of Musicians and the World Who's Who of Women.