Alfred's Piano 101: Book 2: Piano Comb Bound Book

This book refuses to separate musicianship from technique or theory from real repertoire. Every unit builds functional skills—reading, harmonizing from lead sheets, training the ear—alongside music you actually want to play, making it ideal for teachers working with mixed-ability group piano classes who need students engaged from day one.

Structured yet flexible, with enough variety in each unit that different learners find footing. The mix of classical, folk, popular, and contemporary repertoire keeps pacing fresh, while consistent unit design builds confidence as students recognize patterns and grow into more complex material.

Non-music majors in college piano classes, middle and high school students in group piano, and adults returning to keyboard study. This book also serves teachers in continuing education settings and music retailers running in-store group lessons who need one resource covering technique, reading, theory, and ear work simultaneously.

• Work through the lay-flat binding deliberately; it stays open without wrestling, letting you focus on hand position and page turns rather than fighting the book.
• Assign the unit review worksheets between sessions so concepts stick; they're designed to reinforce what students encountered in repertoire and exercises rather than drill in isolation.
• Rotate through ensemble pieces in the units to maintain energy and ensemble awareness; even in group piano classes, students respond to playing with others.

Use Book 2 as the core text for a full-year group piano sequence in a secondary school or college setting, working through one unit per week or adjusting the pace to match your semester calendar. The built-in review worksheets and assignment pages integrate naturally into grading practices without requiring supplementary materials. Pair it with Book 1 for a two-year progression, or use it as a standalone resource for intermediate students joining mid-sequence.

• Sight-reading at the intermediate level across varied rhythmic and harmonic contexts
• Harmonizing from lead sheets and chord symbols
• Ear training and interval recognition
• Technique and hand independence at the keyboard
• Music theory application in performance
• Ensemble playing and listening skills