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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Musical Concepts Book 4: Piano Book

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Alfred's Basic Piano Library: Musical Concepts Book 4: Piano Book

Theory Worksheets and Solos

By Martha Mier and June C. Montgomery

Level: 4

Item: 00-16866

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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: Struttin' in the Sunshine * Snow Crystals * Olympic Torch * Fiddler Crab Boogie * Mexican Corn Festival * Summer Rainbows * Old English Castle * Sonatina in G Major * Quick Tambourine Dance * Sweet Dreams of Home * A Cloudy Day in the Country.

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Series: Alfred's Basic Piano Library
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 48
ISBN10: 1-4706-3116-4
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3116-1
UPC: 038081152578
SKU: 00-16866

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About the Authors

Martha Mier
Martha Mier is an internationally recognized composer and clinician who has been with Alfred Music Publishing since 1989. Her educational piano compositions for students at all levels have established her as one of the most sought-after composers working today. Her popular series include Jazz, Rags & Blues and Romantic Impressions, which students around the world regularly perform.

A graduate of Florida State University and member of Sigma Alpha Iota, Mier brings extensive professional credentials to her work. She holds state and national teaching certifications through the Music Teachers National Association, the Florida State Music Teachers Association, and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Many of her solos and collections have been selected for the National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival Bulletin, and she is a co-author of Alfred's Premier Piano Course as well as more than 200 additional educational piano publications.

Throughout her career, Mier has maintained a piano studio in Lake City, Florida, where she also served as a church musician and professional accompanist. She appears regularly as a clinician and adjudicator, leading workshops in Australia, New Zealand, and across 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 who has spent more than 20 years teaching private piano lessons and six years instructing elementary school music. Her dedication to music education earned her recognition as an Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America and membership in Delta Kappa Gamma while teaching at the elementary level.

Montgomery has authored numerous publications for Alfred Publishing Company, including the FUNdamental Musicianship Skills series, the Piano Camp series, and Theory Through the Year for Alfred's Basic Piano Library. She co-authored the Meet the Great Composers books with Maurice Hinson and collaborated with Martha Mier on the Musical Concepts series, in addition to composing many piano solos for the publisher.

Beyond her writing and teaching, Montgomery serves as a clinician at district and state conventions throughout Florida and has presented at the Glover International Workshop in Virginia and Music Teachers National Association conventions. She remains active in Presbyterian Church music as a pianist and director of children's choirs, and she serves as carillonneur at the Stephen Foster Memorial.

Why we love this

This book bridges the gap between theoretical understanding and musical application in a way that feels natural, not forced. Each unit pairs clear concept explanations with a character piece that immediately demonstrates the idea in action, so students see exactly why the theory matters before they even sit down to practice.

What to expect

Each unit unfolds like a small discovery: first the explanation, then the worksheet to practice recognition, then the payoff of a complete solo that sings or swings or tells a story. The solos have personality and variety, from the jazzy bounce of Fiddler Crab Boogie to the contemplative quiet of A Cloudy Day in the Country, keeping students engaged across all 11 concepts.

Who it's for

Students who have completed Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Book 4 and are ready to consolidate their understanding of new concepts through focused study and application. Teachers who want a structured, engaging supplement that reinforces theory without feeling like busywork.

How to get the most out of it

  • Read the two-page theoretical explanation before tackling the solo. Understanding the concept first makes the piece easier to master and helps students recognize the musical idea as they encounter it in future repertoire.
  • Play through each solo multiple times after completing the worksheet. The reinforcement strengthens both the concept and the technical execution in tandem.
  • Notice how Mier uses imagery and story in the titles (Fiddler Crab Boogie, Mexican Corn Festival, Cloudy Day in the Country). These evoke character and mood that guide interpretive choices beyond the printed notes.

How to use it

Assign one unit per week or every other week as supplemental study during the continuation of the Lesson Book. Use it as a diagnostic tool: if a student struggles with the worksheet, you know where to focus direct instruction. The completed solos also make excellent short recital pieces, especially when grouped thematically.

Skills your students will build

  • Recognizing and applying musical concepts in context
  • Connecting music theory to aural and kinesthetic understanding
  • Reading and interpreting titles as compositional guides to character and interpretation
  • Building foundational repertoire at Level 4 that reinforces prior lessons

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