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Not Just Another Scale Book, Book 3: Piano Book & CD

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Not Just Another Scale Book, Book 3: Piano Book & CD

Not Just Another Scale Book, Book 3: Piano Book & CD

10 Innovative Piano Solos Using Major and Minor Scales with 3 to 7 Flats

By Mike Springer

Level: Late Intermediate

Item: 00-32093
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Hidden within all of the 10 innovative piano solos in each volume are scales---sometimes ascending, sometimes descending---in one or both hands. What makes each book "Not Just Another Scale Book," however, is the accompanying CD that features wonderfully orchestrated background tracks. Book 1 features pieces written in both major and minor keys up to two sharps or flats. Book 2 has pieces written in major and minor keys using three to seven sharps. The pieces in Book 3 are written in major and minor keys using three to seven flats. Titles: Cascading Waterfall * Celebration Rock! * East Side Stride * Glider Adventure * Longing for Home * Lost in Time * Night in the City * Northern Wind * Soaring Eagles * Swaying Palms.

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Series: Not Just Another
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 32
ISBN10: 0-7390-5882-7
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-5882-4
UPC: 038081352039
SKU: 00-32093

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Why we love this

Springer embeds scale work so naturally into appealing musical narratives that students stop thinking of scales as exercises and start thinking of them as compositional material. The orchestrated accompaniment tracks transform what could feel like drill into genuine musical partnership, giving pianists the experience of playing within an ensemble.

What to expect

Each piece carries a distinctive character rooted in its title, from the rushing energy of "Cascading Waterfall" to the introspective pull of "Longing for Home." The orchestrated backgrounds lend sophistication and scope, making solo piano work feel like a conversation rather than a performance delivered into silence.

Who it's for

Late intermediate pianists ready to tackle pieces in three to seven flats while deepening their understanding of how scalar motion functions within real compositions. This book serves students who benefit from seeing technique embedded in musical context rather than isolated in etudes.

How to get the most out of it

  • Listen through the entire accompaniment track before rehearsing with it; knowing the harmonic rhythm and texture will help you lock the scale passages into their musical context rather than treating them as separate technical moments.
  • Experiment with different tempos during practice before settling on the recorded track's pace. Some pieces benefit from deliberate, controlled execution of the scale work, while others demand fluidity that matches the accompaniment's forward motion.
  • Balance the scale passages so they emerge clearly without overshadowing the melodic or harmonic material in the other hand. These pieces reward listeners who can hear both the scalar motion and the fuller musical picture simultaneously.
  • Pay attention to key signature transitions across the collection. Since Book 3 focuses on flat keys, allow your hand position and muscle memory time to adjust if you're accustomed to sharp-key repertoire.

How to use it

Program individual pieces throughout the year as students progress through flat key studies, or select a handful of contrasting titles for a recital that showcases technical growth alongside expressive playing. The built-in accompaniments make these accessible for solo recitals without requiring a collaborating musician.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing scales in multiple keys (three to seven flats) with fluency and musical intent
  • Identifying scalar passages in both ascending and descending forms across different hand positions
  • Balancing scalar work with melody and harmony to create a cohesive musical line
  • Responding to orchestrated accompaniment tracks and synchronizing with ensemble sound
  • Building confidence in flat key signatures through practical, repertoire-based study

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