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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Musical Concepts Book 2: Piano Book

Theory Worksheets and Solos

By Martha Mier and June C. Montgomery

Level: 2

Item: 00-14521

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The Musical Concepts Book may be used after the student completes the Lesson Book to serve as an excellent review of important new concepts. Each of the 11 units consists of a two-page theoretical explanation and worksheet on a specific concept followed by an enjoyable solo to demonstrate and reinforce each new concept. A valuable and important follow-up to better understand the most important concepts.
Solos: Hot Chili Peppers * Down Woodpecker Lane * Hound Dog Blues * Allemande in C * Computer Chatter * White Water Rafting * Canoeing Down River * Old Folks at Home * Jazz-a-ma-tazz * The Royal Procession * Red Barn Jamboree.

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Series: Alfred's Basic Piano Library
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 48
ISBN10: 0-7390-0003-9
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-0003-8
UPC: 038081133355
SKU: 00-14521

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About the Authors

Martha Mier
Martha Mier is an internationally recognized composer and clinician at Alfred Music Publishing, where she has worked since 1989. Her educational piano compositions for students at all levels have established her as one of the most sought-after composers in music education today. Her works, including the Jazz, Rags & Blues series and the Romantic Impressions series, are performed by students around the globe.

A graduate of Florida State University and member of Sigma Alpha Iota, Mier holds state and national certification as a piano teacher through the Music Teachers National Association, the Florida State Music Teachers Association, and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Her solos and collections have been featured in the National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival Bulletin. She is co-author of Alfred's Premier Piano Course and has created more than 200 educational piano publications.

Mier operated a private piano studio in Lake City, Florida for many years while remaining active in church music and professional accompanying. As a clinician and adjudicator, she has conducted workshops for educators in Australia, New Zealand, and throughout the United States at venues including the Music Teachers National Association Conference, the National Piano Teachers Institute, and the World Piano Pedagogy Conference.
June C. Montgomery
June C. Montgomery is an honor graduate of Florida State University with extensive experience in music education. She has taught private piano lessons for over 20 years and spent six years teaching elementary school music, during which she earned recognition as an Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America and served as a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Montgomery has established herself as a prolific composer and author for Alfred Publishing Company. Her published works include the FUNdamental Musicianship Skills series, the Piano Camp series, and Theory Through the Year for Alfred's Basic Piano Library. She collaborated with Maurice Hinson on the Meet the Great Composers books and with Martha Mier on the Musical Concepts series, in addition to composing numerous piano solos.

Her contributions to music education extend beyond publishing. Montgomery has served as a clinician at district and state conventions throughout Florida, presented at the Glover International Workshop in Virginia, and participated in Music Teachers National Association conventions. She remains active in her church as both a pianist and director of children's choirs, and serves as the carillonneur at the Stephen Foster Memorial.

Why we love this

This book bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and musical application with uncommon clarity. Each unit pairs a focused explanation with a solo that immediately demonstrates the concept in action, so students grasp not just what a musical idea is, but why it matters when they actually play it. The repertoire itself is stylistically diverse and genuinely enjoyable, which means review work doesn't feel like drill.

What to expect

Each solo reveals the concept you just studied, giving you the satisfaction of instant recognition when you spot it in the music. The repertoire spans enough styles that you encounter theoretical ideas in different musical contexts, making patterns feel real rather than repetitive. Playing through the eleven units feels like collecting a set of small, satisfying musical discoveries.

Who it's for

Students in their second year of piano study who have completed the corresponding Alfred's Basic Lesson Book and need reinforcement of new theoretical concepts through guided practice and performance. Teachers seeking a structured, skill-building supplement that doesn't feel like workbook busy work. Students who learn best when theory connects immediately to music they play rather than abstract exercises.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the theoretical explanation and worksheet before approaching the solo, so the musical ideas feel intentional rather than new obstacles when you encounter them in the piece.
  • Use the solos to test your understanding; if you stumble through a passage, return to the worksheet and isolate the specific concept causing trouble.
  • Pay attention to the stylistic variety (blues, classical form, jazz idioms, folk arrangements) as a reminder that the concepts you're learning appear across many musical contexts.
  • Record yourself playing each solo after you've learned it, then listen back to hear how well you've internalized the concept being demonstrated.

How to use it

Assign units sequentially as you introduce each new concept in lesson, using the solo as a performance goal and reinforcement tool before moving forward. The variety of styles and modest length of each piece make them suitable for studio recitals or informal performance days. Space them across your studio's year as a consistent review protocol, allowing students to build confidence in applying concepts they've already studied.

Skills your students will build

  • Understanding and recognizing musical concepts in printed notation and applied contexts
  • Connecting theoretical study to performance through immediate musical demonstration
  • Playing across multiple styles and genres at Level 2 difficulty
  • Sight-reading varied rhythmic and melodic patterns within a focused skill framework
  • Building confidence through short, concept-driven solo experiences

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