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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Musical Concepts Book 3: Piano Book

Theory Worksheets and Solos

By Martha Mier and June C. Montgomery

Level: 3

Item: 00-14522

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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: Sweet Betsy from Pike * Just Walkin' in the Rain * Jazzy Half Steps * Raccoon Ramble * A Little Bit Country * Gypsy Dances * Jumpin' Triads * Memories of Yesterday * Wild Pony Roundup * Greek Folk Dance * Basket of Roses * The Chase.

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Series: Alfred's Basic Piano Library
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 48
ISBN10: 0-7390-0985-0
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-0985-7
UPC: 038081133362
SKU: 00-14522

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About the Authors

Martha Mier
Martha Mier is an internationally acclaimed composer and clinician whose educational piano works have earned her a place among today's most performed composers. Since joining Alfred Music Publishing in 1989, her pieces have reached students at every level worldwide. Her Jazz, Rags & Blues series and Romantic Impressions series stand out as particularly popular collections.

A Florida State University graduate and member of Sigma Alpha Iota, Mier holds state and national piano teacher certification through the Music Teachers National Association, the Florida State Music Teachers Association, and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. More than 200 of her educational publications have been released by Alfred, and she co-authored the Premier Piano Course. Her works have also been selected multiple times for the National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival Bulletin.

Throughout her career, Mier has maintained an active piano studio in Lake City, Florida while serving as both a church musician and professional accompanist. She regularly presents clinics and adjudicates competitions, having led workshops for teachers in Australia, New Zealand, and across the United States at conferences 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 over two decades of private piano instruction experience. She spent six years teaching elementary school music, where she earned recognition as an Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America and membership in Delta Kappa Gamma.

Her published works for Alfred Publishing Company include numerous piano solos and several influential instructional series: FUNdamental Musicianship Skills, Piano Camp, and Theory Through the Year for Alfred's Basic Piano Library. She co-authored the Meet the Great Composers books alongside Maurice Hinson and developed the Musical Concepts series for Alfred's Basic Piano Library in collaboration with Martha Mier.

Montgomery has served as a clinician at district and state conventions throughout Florida, the Glover International Workshop in Virginia, and national Music Teachers National Association conventions. Her contributions to music extend beyond education; she actively serves as a pianist and children's choir director in the Presbyterian Church and holds the position of carillonneur at the Stephen Foster Memorial.

Why we love this

This book does what good follow-up material should: it isolates a single concept at a time, explains it clearly on the page, and then lets the student experience it musically in a piece they actually want to play. The solos span multiple styles and moods, so students encounter new concepts in jazzy contexts, folk traditions, and character pieces rather than in abstract drills.

What to expect

The collection swings from playful to lyrical, offering enough variety to keep practice sessions fresh. Whether waltzing with elegant phrasing, jumping into syncopated rhythms, or exploring folk traditions, each solo has personality that makes drilling concepts feel like exploring new musical territory rather than repetition.

Who it's for

Piano students who have completed Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 3 and benefit from structured concept reinforcement. This book works well for students who need extra time to internalize new ideas before moving forward, or who learn music theory best when it's anchored in a piece they enjoy playing.

How to get the most out of it

  • Work through the two-page explanation and worksheet before tackling the solo. This sequence mirrors how the student learned the concept in the first place and builds confidence before sight-reading.
  • Play the solos in the order presented. Each one reinforces the concept from that unit and prepares the student's ear and hands for what comes next.
  • Use these pieces as performance material for studio recitals or informal playing opportunities. Students gain performance experience while solidifying theoretical understanding.

How to use it

Assign one unit per week or every two weeks during the lesson cycle, treating the theory page as homework and the solo as the musical payoff in the next lesson. Because the pieces span styles and keys, they work well as the backbone of studio recitals that showcase student progress while documenting what they've learned.

Skills your students will build

  • Understanding and applying specific theoretical concepts from Level 3 curriculum
  • Recognizing concepts in musical context across multiple styles and keys
  • Reading and performing with greater fluency as concepts become automatic
  • Building a diverse repertoire that spans folk, jazz, classical, and character music

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