Chords and Keys, Level 2: Piano Book

Name: Chords and Keys, Level 2: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-FDL00389
Price: 7.95 USD
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By Mary Elizabeth Clark and David Carr Glover

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Chords and Keys is written especially for group piano instruction. However, it can be used to much advantage in the individual lesson. The students should have had the equivalent of the Primer Level of the David Carr Glover Piano Library and should be able to play five-finger patterns in most of the Major Keys and Major Triads by memory.

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Series: David Carr Glover Piano Library

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 48

ISBN10: 0-7579-2604-5

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-2604-4

UPC: 029156618426

SKU: 00-FDL00389

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About the Author: Mary Elizabeth Clark

Mary Elizabeth Clark collaborated with David Carr Glover to create a systematic approach to piano pedagogy that has shaped generations of young pianists. Her work within the Glover Library demonstrates a deep understanding of how students progress from foundational concepts to genuine musicianship, with careful sequencing that respects both cognitive development and technical readiness.

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Why we love this

This book moves students beyond five-finger patterns into actual harmonic thinking, which is where piano study becomes musically meaningful. Clark and Glover understood that group piano instruction demands material that works equally well for independent learners and ensemble settings, and this level delivers on that dual purpose without sacrificing depth.

What to expect

Chords and Keys Level 2 feels like crossing a threshold from mechanical finger patterns into real musicianship. The material grounds students in the harmonic language that underlies nearly all tonal music, giving them the conceptual framework to understand what they are playing rather than simply executing patterns.

Who it's for

Group piano students who have completed the Primer Level and can play five-finger patterns and major triads from memory are ready for this book. It also serves individual piano students who need structured, systematic work in chord construction and key relationships before moving into more complex repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

Establish chord shapes away from the piano first. Have students trace the triad shapes in the air or on a table to build muscle memory before playing.
Vary the tempo when drilling major triads. Start slowly with deliberate finger placement, then gradually increase speed to develop fluency without tension.
Play broken chord patterns across multiple octaves to reinforce the intervallic relationships within triads, not just the root position shapes.
Encourage students to identify the chord quality by ear before looking at the notation, strengthening their harmonic listening alongside their reading skills.

How to use it

Use this as the core instructional text in a group piano class that meets once or twice weekly. The 48 pages support a full semester or year-long sequence depending on your pace and the frequency of student practice. Individual teachers can integrate it strategically into private lessons as the bridge between repertoire study and independent harmonic exploration.