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Premier Piano Course, Lesson 1A: Piano Book & CD

By Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha Mier

Level: 1A

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Beautifully presented and intelligently paced, the Lesson Books combine unusually attractive music and lyrics. The books feature note reading, rhythm reading, sight-reading and technical workouts. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo.

The music from this book is available in the Piano Maestro app that's downloadable at http://app.appsflyer.com/id604699751?pid=web&c=alfred. Learn more About JoyTunes, the maker of Piano Maestro at http://teachers.joytunes.com/?jt&utm_source=alfred&utm_campaign=web.

To access the TNT recordings, visit: alfred.com/ppcdownloads.

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Sample Pages

Sample Audio
1 01 Steady Quarter Notes --:--
2 02 Our Journey - Performance Tempo --:--
3 03 Our Journey - Practice Tempo --:--
4 04 Treasure Map - Performance Tempo --:--
5 05 Treasure Map - Practice Tempo --:--
6 06 Treasure Chest - Performance Tempo --:--
7 07 Treasure Chest - Practice Tempo --:--
8 08 Practice Carefully - Performance Tempo --:--
9 09 Practice Carefully - Practice Tempo --:--
10 10 It's Fun to Play! - Performance Tempo --:--
11 11 It's Fun to Play! - Practice Tempo --:--
12 12 Taking Turns - Performance Tempo --:--
13 13 Taking Turns - Practice Tempo --:--
14 14 Great News - Performance Tempo --:--
15 15 Great News - Practice Tempo --:--
16 16 Dream Big Dreams - Performance Tempo --:--
17 17 Dream Big Dreams - Practice Tempo --:--
18 18 Merrily We Roll Along - Performance Tempo --:--
19 19 Merrily We Roll Along - Practice Tempo --:--
20 20 Old MacDonald Had a Dog - Performance Tempo --:--
21 21 Old MacDonald Had a Dog - Practice Tempo --:--
22 22 Fortune Cookies - Performance Tempo --:--
23 23 Fortune Cookies - Practice Tempo --:--
24 24 Climbing the Music Ladder - Performance Tempo --:--
25 25 Climbing the Music Ladder - Practice Tempo --:--
26 26 Up the Attic Stairs - Performance Tempo --:--
27 27 Up the Attic Stairs - Practice Tempo --:--
28 28 Down the Attic Stairs - Performance Tempo --:--
29 29 Down the Attic Stairs - Practice Tempo --:--
30 30 Old MacDonald Had a Mouse - Performance Tempo --:--
31 31 Old MacDonald Had a Mouse - Practice Tempo --:--
32 32 Rock Wall - Performance Tempo --:--
33 33 Rock Wall - Practice Tempo --:--
34 34 Climbing Down - Performance Tempo --:--
35 35 Climbing Down - Practice Tempo --:--
36 36 A Jazzy Tune - Performance Tempo --:--
37 37 A Jazzy Tune - Practice Tempo --:--
38 38 Hush, Little Baby - Performance Tempo --:--
39 39 Hush, Little Baby - Practice Tempo --:--
40 40 Let's Take a Trip - Performance Tempo --:--
41 41 Let's Take a Trip - Practice Tempo --:--
42 42 Big Ben - Performance Tempo --:--
43 43 Big Ben - Practice Tempo --:--
44 44 Gum Ball Machine - Performance Tempo --:--
45 45 Gum Ball Machine - Practice Tempo --:--
46 46 Early to Bed - Performance Tempo --:--
47 47 Early to Bed - Practice Tempo --:--
48 48 Change on C - Performance Tempo --:--
49 49 Change on C - Practice Tempo --:--
50 50 Arrowhead - Performance Tempo --:--
51 51 Arrowhead - Practice Tempo --:--
52 52 My New Piece - Performance Tempo --:--
53 53 My New Piece - Practice Tempo --:--
54 54 Waltzing - Performance Tempo --:--
55 55 Waltzing - Practice Tempo --:--
56 56 Aspen Trees - Performance Tempo --:--
57 57 Aspen Trees - Practice Tempo --:--
58 58 Ice Pops - Performance Tempo --:--
59 59 Ice Pops - Practice Tempo --:--
60 60 Twinkling Planets - Performance Tempo --:--
61 61 Twinkling Planets - Practice Tempo --:--
62 62 Skating - Performance Tempo --:--
63 63 Skating - Practice Tempo --:--
64 64 Basketball - Performance Tempo --:--
65 65 Basketball - Practice Tempo --:--
66 66 French Fries - Performance Tempo --:--
67 67 French Fries - Practice Tempo --:--
68 68 Skateboard Champ - Performance Tempo --:--
69 69 Skateboard Champ - Practice Tempo --:--
70 70 Minuet for Bach - Performance Tempo --:--
71 71 Minuet for Bach - Practice Tempo --:--
72 72 Alouette - Performance Tempo --:--
73 73 Alouette - Practice Tempo --:--
74 74 My Kite - Performance Tempo --:--
75 75 My Kite - Practice Tempo --:--
76 76 All-Star Game - Performance Tempo --:--
77 77 All-Star Game - Practice Tempo --:--
78 78 Ode to Joy - Performance Tempo --:--
79 79 Ode to Joy - Practice Tempo --:--
80 80 A Page or Two - Performance Tempo --:--
81 81 A Page or Two - Practice Tempo --:--
82 82 Snowy Day - Performance Tempo --:--
83 83 Snowy Day - Practice Tempo --:--
84 84 Bike Ride - Performance Tempo --:--
85 85 Bike Ride - Practice Tempo --:--
86 86 Old Joe Clark - Performance Tempo --:--
87 87 Old Joe Clark - Practice Tempo --:--
88 88 Hopscotch - Performance Tempo --:--
89 89 Hopscotch - Practice Tempo --:--
90 90 Rise and Shine! - Performance Tempo --:--
91 91 Rise and Shine! - Practice Tempo --:--
92 92 The Wheels on the Bus - Performance Tempo --:--
93 93 The Wheels on the Bus - Practice Tempo --:--
94 94 Eine Kleine Mozart - Performance Tempo --:--
95 95 Eine Kleine Mozart - Practice Tempo --:--
96 96 Haydn's Surprise - Performance Tempo --:--
97 97 Haydn's Surprise - Practice Tempo --:--
98 98 Time to Celebrate - Performance Tempo --:--
99 99 Time to Celebrate - Practice Tempo --:--

01 Steady Quarter Notes

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Additional Details
Series: Premier Piano Course
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 64
ISBN10: 0-7390-2357-8
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-2357-0
UPC: 038081195339
SKU: 00-20652

More about this title

About the Author: Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander

Dennis Alexander has shaped educational piano pedagogy for decades through his work with Alfred Music Publishing, beginning in 1986. Since then, his more than 400 compositions and recordings have established him as a leading voice in piano education across all levels. He taught piano pedagogy for 24 years at the University of Montana, where he also chaired the piano department, before moving to California to teach at Cal State Fullerton and Cal State Northridge. Alexander earned his own training at the University of Kansas under Richard Reber.

Beyond the studio and classroom, Alexander maintains an active performing career as soloist, accompanist, and chamber musician. He made his New York debut at Carnegie Recital Hall in 1987 and has since collaborated with internationally recognized artists across multiple continents. A former president of the Montana State Music Teachers Association, he remains a sought-after clinician at state and national conventions and has judged competitions and led master classes worldwide. He currently resides in Albuquerque and continues composing and touring extensively.

Why we love this

This lesson book succeeds because it refuses to separate learning from genuine musicality. The carefully chosen repertoire and lyrics engage young pianists from the very first page, making note reading and rhythm feel purposeful rather than mechanical. The dual-tempo recordings (performance and practice pace) give students a clear sonic goal while supporting independent practice at home.

What to expect

Lesson 1A reads like music from the start, not drill work dressed up as melodies. The pieces breathe naturally, with attractive lyrics that anchor young students' attention and make the learning feel intentional and rewarding.

Who it's for

Beginning pianists ages 5 and up will thrive with this book. Teachers introducing students to note reading, rhythm, and sight-reading will find carefully scaffolded material that avoids overwhelming while maintaining genuine musical interest.

How to get the most out of it

  • Reference both tempos on the CD as you progress. Start with the slower practice tempo to lock in fingering and rhythm, then gradually shift to the performance tempo to build fluency without sacrificing accuracy.
  • Use the Piano Maestro app to reinforce reading between lessons. The app transforms these same pieces into interactive exercises, giving students instant feedback on their note recognition and timing.
  • Listen through the full performance tempo recording before assigning a piece. Knowing the intended character and phrasing helps you guide students toward musical expression rather than just mechanical accuracy.
  • Balance technical workouts with the melodic pieces. The rhythmic and note-reading exercises strengthen foundational skills, but the songs with lyrics remind students why they're learning piano in the first place.

How to use it

This book forms the essential foundation for any piano studio working with young beginners. Use it as your primary curriculum text for the first semester, pairing it with the CD recordings and the Piano Maestro app to create a cohesive ecosystem that reinforces learning across practice sessions, lessons, and app-based review.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading notes on treble clef (Grand Staff introduction)
  • Rhythm reading and counting in simple meters
  • Sight-reading foundational melodic patterns
  • Proper hand position and finger technique
  • Coordinating hands and building independence between left and right
  • Tempo awareness through listening and matching recorded performances

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