Pentascale Pro, Book 2: Piano Book

Name: Pentascale Pro, Book 2: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-32000
Price: 8.95 USD
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An Introduction to Major and Minor 5-Finger Patterns

By Melody Bober, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster

Level: Late Elementary

Item: 00-32000

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These first books in Alfred's Lesson Enhancement Series introduce students to all major and minor five finger patterns in all 12 keys. The pentascales are divided into similar groups to promote ease in learning. Book 1 includes the Group 1 Keys (C, G, F major and minor) and the Group 2 Keys (D, A, E major and minor). Book 2 includes the Group 3 Keys (D-flat, A-flat, E-flat major and minor) and the Group 4 Keys (B-flat, B, G-flat or F-sharp major and minor). In each book, technical exercises are provided in each key with an interesting teacher accompaniment. A short solo is included for each key, in addition to an optional teacher duet accompaniment. Two or three of these solos can be grouped together for variety in performance.

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Series: Lesson Enhancement Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 44

ISBN10: 0-7390-5776-6

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-5776-6

UPC: 038081348520

SKU: 00-32000

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About the Composer: Melody Bober

Melody Bober brings two decades of classroom teaching experience and advanced training in both music education and piano performance to her composition work. She earned her bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (graduating summa cum laude) and went on to complete a Master of Arts in piano performance from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, where she studied under accomplished pianists including Joel Shapiro and Andrew Froelich.

Beyond her private studio teaching in Minnesota, Bober has shaped music education in public schools and at the university level, while also serving as a church pianist, accompanist, and music director. Her reputation as both a clinician and composer has made her a sought-after presenter at piano teacher conventions and workshops throughout North America. Her pieces consistently reflect her core mission: writing music that deepens students' musical understanding and genuine love of playing.

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Why we love this

Bober's approach to pentascale study transforms what could be mechanical drill into genuine musicianship. The logical grouping of keys by shared patterns reduces cognitive overload, while the teacher accompaniments and solo arrangements give every exercise a musical purpose, making students eager to practice rather than resigned to it.

What to expect

These pieces feel purposeful and encouraging. Each exercise and solo is crafted with melodic interest, so students experience the satisfaction of playing real music while they're internalizing key patterns. The teacher accompaniments add warmth and support, turning practice into a collaborative experience.

Who it's for

Late elementary piano students who have completed basic finger exercises and are ready to explore all 12 keys in a structured, confidence-building way. Teachers who want a carefully sequenced approach to pentascale mastery without sacrificing musicality.

How to get the most out of it

Encourage students to listen as you play the teacher accompaniments; hearing the pentascale patterns in a harmonic context helps them internalize the key center and prevents note-by-note hesitation.
Group two or three solos from different keys together for a short recital program, which gives students immediate programming experience and shows them how to frame their work musically.
Have students transpose one of the solos to a new key they've learned, reinforcing pattern recognition and building confidence in their understanding of five-finger positions.

How to use it

Use the solos as recurring recital material throughout your teaching year, programming them as students complete each key group. This approach gives your studio regular performance opportunities and allows families to see tangible progress as their children master new pentascale patterns.